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Topic Title: Can I connect a remote network to a DC without adding a DC to the local?
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Created On: 11/03/2009 12:35 PM
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11/03/2009 12:35 PM
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dannieboiz

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I'm working on setting up a remote office, there'll be 5 users and a printer.

They all have VPN capabilities on their laptops. However, if they VPN, they'll loose the ability to print to their local network printer.

This would be a tiny office, so there won't be a server put in place. Just a router, network printer and that's it.
Are there ways I can have an always on connection to the DC using a hardware (not server) of some kind?

Also, the internet connection comes and go here, I would like it to automatically connects back to the domain if it fall off the network.
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11/04/2009 03:01 PM
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If your budget has the $$ I would connect your remote office to the main office (DC location) via VPN appliances. I have done this in the past with SonicWall appliances, however there are many reputable brands that peform the same functions.

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11/04/2009 03:14 PM
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hannibal_ct

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I agree with Bill on this. Does the router have any sort of vpn capabilities? I've done a site to site vpn with watchguard firebox's before with no problems. What about an open source vpn solution like OpenVPN?

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