Hi all - I've been running a small office network with server 2003. Everything was configured before I took on the job of IT here in my office. I know just enough to be dangerous.
Right now, the setup looks like this:
westell modem (w/firewall) > server 2003 (active dir./dhcp/dns) > netgear switch > clients
I would like to change the setup to allow VPN for a remote office. I did some research and had the office purchase a Zywall USG50 router (which was overdoing things a little, but like I said, I know enough to be dangerous!). I want to change the network setup to look like this:
modem (as bridge) > USG 50 (setup for VPN) > server 2003 (maintaining current roles) > netgear switch > clients
any suggestions as to whether this is best practice? I'm assuming that server 03 should keep doing active directory and dns, but open to ideas.
what IP addresses should I use?
what should I do to avoid possible conflicts between USG router and server 2003?
My main goal here is to not disrupt our current main office, provide a VPN solution for remote users, and keep everything secure.
Thanks for you help,
Kirby
