Okay, now that the simulation computer is on its way, I need a VPN that speaks Linux so that I can work on it remotely. The VPN needs to speak Linux and not be too hard to set up. There's really not a lot of elementary setup advice out there that seems applicable.
I've not had a lot of luck with the crappy Westell wireless modem/routers that Verizon gives out, so I have in mind something like a component stereo.
I ordered the following:
Zoom ADSL Bridge Modem 5715 (in bridge mode)
Cisco RVL200 4-Port SSL/IPsec VPN Router
Buffalo Technology Wireless-G High Power Router and Access Point with High Gain Antenna WHR-HP-G54 (Access point mode).
DynDNS dynamic DNS service
What I want to do is to have the modem look after the DSL->Ethernet (and hopefully do the PPPoE part), the router to handle the firewall, VPN and port forwarding, and the access point to be an access point.
Will this work? Relevant experience? Other suggestions? Pitfalls to avoid?
I really don't want to become a networking guru if I can possibly help it.
Thanks
Phil Hobbs