vpn

[gdah]

hi..

Has anyone familiar with VPN?...Basically, not much I know about VPN. How to make the client can control and monitor the same vi that run in the server pc?..using TCP?...Pleasure if there is an code example or tutorial...thanks  

[mikeporter]

I think you may be confusing a couple things. VPN is a remote desktop application that lets you operate a computer like you were sitting in front of it. If you want to remotely control and call a VI all ou need to use is VI Server - and there are several good examples that ship with LV.

Mike... 

[gdah]

hi mike,

yes, I know that VPN is a remote desktop application. I may be not really clear about VPN and VI server. I have an LV example that using the VPN. I noticed that I have to make 2 different vi which is server.vi and client.vi. In the example, it use read TCP and write TCP. I wonder how to make the server know which client is controlling the vi? Only one client can control at one time?..please assist me...correct me if i'm wrong..   

[mikeporter]

Ok, well there is another meaning for the acronymn "VPN". It can also stand for Virtual Private Network. In that sense a VPN is a network protocol that allows you to connect to a corporate network from the outside world. In terms of your question, because TCP requires a connection, the server inherently knows what computer the connection is coming from.

Mike... 

[gdah]

ok...if I have not setup the VPN, can I test my program without VPN setup?meaning that can I make a test familiar with the VPN application?I'm appreciate if u can give me an example code..thanks