Select Networks is an experienced computer consulting company serving the Kansas City metro area. We carefully select all of our certified engineers to provide the very best service possible. We pride ourselves on cost-effectiveness, integrity and upholding a good reputation in the community. The core of our business lies in designing and installing, upgrading, and maintaining computer IT networks for small to medium sized businesses.

In addition to IT support for your users, Network Server Design, Implementation and Microsoft Software Training we offer Web Design and Hosting.

Contact us today at 816-841-3570 to see why others select us to be their IT network solution provider.

VPN/WAN

We specialize in setting up VPNs to create secure WAN networks.

What makes a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

VPN simply stands for ‘Virtual Private Network.’ VPNs utilize hardware and/or software to securely connect one site to another using a public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet. It provides remote offices or individual users with secure access to their corporate network. Pricing of a VPN can be contrasted with expensive MRC (Monthly Recurring Charge) systems such as Frame Relay or Point-to-Point T1 lines. The goal of a VPN is to provide the organization with the same capabilities, but at a much lower cost.

A well-designed VPN can greatly benefit a company. For example, it can:

Extend Geographic Connectivity Between Offices
Reduce Operational Costs vs. Traditional WAN Connections
Provide Telecommuter Support
Enhance Security To/From Remote Users
Provide Corporate Scalability

VPN/WAN

 

 

 

 

 
VPN/WAN

MAIN OFFICE

  • Local Area Network (LAN)
  • Server/Domain Controller/Internal Email Server
  • Site-to-Site VPN connection endpoint from Remote Office(s).
  • GVC VPN connection endpoint from remote locations such as home or a hotel.
  • Provides predetermined LAN users full access to the Remote Office(s)’ resources, such as special programs, printers, and shared files.
  • Provides Domain Authentication for all GVC and Site-toSite VPN clients.
  • The Domain Authentication (Domain Logon) provides access to LAN resources in both the Main Office and the Remote Office. Resources include special programs, printers, and shared files.

REMOTE OFFICE

  • Local Area Network (LAN)
  • No server or domain controller present on the LAN (apparently a peer-to-peer network). As such, LAN users are responsible for file sharing and security.
  • Joined to the domain through a Site-to-Site VPN connection, this LAN becomes part of a WAN (Wide Area Network) and becomes a Client-Server network.
  • Also when joined to the domain through a Site-to-Site VPN connection, users can be easily be granted access to resources at the Main Office, such as special programs, printers, and shared files. If not joined to the domain, access to resources at the Main Office becomes much more difficult to manage.
  • GVC VPN connection endpoint from remote locations such as home or a hotel.
  • GVC VPN clients can directly access resources on the LAN.

HOME

  • Local Area Network (LAN)
  • peer-to-peer network
  • Predetermined clients can connect to both the Main Office and Remote Office via GVC VPN.
  • The GVC VPN tunnel created allows access to all resources at both the Main Office and Remote Office LANs.


HOTEL

Essentially the same as Home, however, all communication abilities with/to Hotel resources should be cut off while connected to either office via GVC VPN