Re: AS400 connect to Internet

[Patrick Townsend <townsend@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Jerry!

As I'm sure you know the Telnet protocol does not provide for encrypted
and authenticated connections. But as you noted there are ways to do it.
You can use an NT server on both sides and use PPTP. Or use a firewall
on both sides and use the VPN capability of the firewall. Most now
support the IPSec standard, but interoperability is sometimes
difficult.  One solution that I like a lot is the Shiva VPN Gateway. The
remote PCs use Shiva VPN Client and the session is encrypted. The
Gateway can also be used in a LAN environment.

Patrick

Jerome Draper wrote:
> 
> What are options for connecting the AS400 to the internet for tn5250 access
> with a firewall and encrypted data streams.
> 
> An NT box with firewall software on the same LAN as the AS400?
> 
> The AS/400 itself?
> 
> An outside specially created box?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Jerry
> 
> Jerry Draper, Trilobyte Software Systems, since 1976
> Specializing in connecting PC's, Windows, MAC's, and LAN's to the AS/400
> Representing Synapse, Apple, IBM, UDS, Nlynx, MI, DCI, Netsoft, etc.
> (415) 457-3431; (415) 258-1658fax; jdraper@wco.com
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