Re: AS/400 Access via the Internet

[Chuck Lewis <clewis@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Jeffrey,

Our situation is that we are a small company and the sales folks are responsible
for their own computers, etc. so powers that be were wanting to use the modems
the sale folks already have. I know that's not the best way but I was wondering
if the AS/400 being on the internet would speed their access or not ?

Thanks !

Chuck

Jeffrey Silberberg wrote:

> Go for it,
>
>         Use a DSL Router / Cable Router like SpeedStream or LinkSys at the
> home,  A GOOD Firewall on your end, and depending on IP Forwarding, Sockets,
> ODBC and other other tools you want the user to have access to, maybe a VPN
> with the 400's native L2TP and a Client tool like SoftPK from IRE...
>
>         Fast it will be, but you are entering the Highspeed open freeway,
> don't be behind the wheel of a Model-T for security solutions...  !!
>
> Jeffrey M. Silberberg
> Independent Consultant
> CompuDesigns, Inc.
> (770) 399-9464
>
> AS SOON AS I KNOW THE ANSWERS
> THEY CHANGE THE QUESTIONS
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Chuck Lewis <clewis@iquest.net>
> To: Midrange-L List <MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com>
> Sent: Friday, August 03, 2001 5:22 PM
> Subject: AS/400 Access via the Internet
>
> > Hi Folks,
> >
> > We are looking at different ways to access our AS/400 so Sales folks can
> > get needed info. Currently we have a communications server running
> > Synapse software that they dial into.
> >
> > We are getting complaints about slow response and I know that this being
> > caused by old lines, phone switches, etc. in the areas some of these
> > folks live in.
> >
> > Question was asked if it might be faster via the internet (they are
> > looking at cable and DSL at home) and I'm not sure.
> >
> > Any ideas on this ?
> >
> > Thanks !
> >
> > Chuck
> >
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