VPN connection speed
VPN connection speed
(OP)
We are looking at setting up a VPN to provide remote access to our win2k terminal server. Some of the remote sites would need to access the system via dialup connections (56k). Under TS there would be a minimum amount of network traffic, but what we not sure if the 56k access would be too slow to be practical.
Any comments, ideas or experiences?
Any comments, ideas or experiences?
RE: VPN connection speed
RE: VPN connection speed
RE: VPN connection speed
We have a transatlantic VPN at 128K with 56K as backup. Speed is fine for multiple users for transactional and mainframe-type applications, but painfully slow for even a single user if you want to load a remote Excel spreadsheet.
Using Microsoft PPTP, trying a VPN is essentially free except for your time, and if the alternative is expensive leased lines may save you a lot. Take a shot at it, and if you don't like it, discontinue it. There probably will be no out-of-pocket expenses to give it a try.