VPN for a Thin Client Software Package

[ciscomoderator]

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Posted by galfonzo - PRESIDENT, RESOURCEWARE, INC.

Sep 27, 2000, 9:30am Pacific (15.)

We are trying to implement a VPN for a thin client software package. The software requires a unique IP address for each session established. How do we get a remote office to establish a VPN connection with unique IP addresses using Cisco hardware. On the same note, another software package I am working with "does not support VPN!" Both of these software companies are still working in the frame relay mind set. How do we work around this.

Thanks,

The rookie.

[lisa.hall]

I'd like to help you out here, but I'll need a little more information.

#1 Do you need the router to assign the workstations an IP address to boot (DHCP) or something different?

#2 What hardware and software are you working with?

#3 Have you talked with the software vendor yet to see if they know of a work around?