Lets say I have 2 different networks. One network has the Internet and the other network is just standalone. However, I want both networks to talk to each other. The option is to take a Network Cable and connect Network 1 to Network 2. Problem Solved! However, both networks are across the country, one in PA and the other in CA. Instead of relying on the Unsecure Internet, I am thinking of Satellite technology. Is there a 2 Way Satellite communication device that could bridge 2 network connections, just like a network cable could? I would prefer using something cool like Satellite communication which would be like 36 MBPS instead of using Internet Connection which for one, you have to pay extra money for and two, it is unsecure, slow and not direct. Just to sum up, I want to bridge both networks by using 2 Satellites. How do I do that and what equipment do I need? My old signature is NOT Repetative and you are wrong if you think that.

I think what you are looking for is VPN tunneling through the Internet. You mention not wanting to use the Internet because it would cost more. Any satellite involving solution is going to be WAY more expensive. -Ryan Adams Free Computer Tips and more:http://RyanTAdams.com Paid Tech Support: Black Diamond

"The option is to take a Network Cable and connect Network 1 to Network 2. Problem Solved!" Actually not solved if the two networks are in different ip subnets. You would need a router between the two. Point here is you are making a number of uninformed assumptions. For example "relying on the Unsecure Internet" and "something cool like Satellite communication which would be like 36 MBPS instead of using Internet Connection which for one, you have to pay extra money for and two, it is unsecure, slow and not direct." and "I want to bridge both networks by using 2 Satellites" Satellite technology doesn't work like that and also tends to be half duplex not full duplex [send and receive at the same time] Internet connections with vpn firewalls at each end is a time proven, secure topology for networking sites. I have a site 300 miles away that is connected to our main office via a site to site vpn. It is very secure and performs wonderfully. McCain: steal from the poor/middle class and give to the rich. Obama: steal from the rich and give to the poor/middle class. Go Obama!

Alright, let me explain again. I think what you are looking for is VPN tunneling through the Internet. ^ This is exactly not what I am looking for. Actually not solved if the two networks are in different ip subnets. You would need a router between the two. ^ Network 1 and Network 2 are on the same subnet. In fact, Network 1 has a DHCP Server, Domain Controller, web and exchange server and a couple of workstations. No Internet Connection. Network 2 has the Internet and a router with No Servers or Workstations connected to it. What I was planning to do is to get a 2 way satellite communication to connect from the router in Network 2 to the Satellite, then from there it goes to Network 1's satellite and then goes into Network's 1 central switch and then now, I have Internet and can host my Web/Exchange Server with ease. From what you are saying, I cannot use Satellite communication for this, so I need to find something alternative to use. My other alternative is to set up a Server in Network 2, Get basic Internet Connection like FiOS in Network 1 and then use BitVise SSH Tunneling to forward the necessary ports for my Web and Exchange Server. You said that I can use VPN built into Windows Server 2003. Could I just use that instead of BitVise SSH Tunneling, if so, how do I do that? My old signature is NOT Repetative and you are wrong if you think that.

BlackFlowerMaddie I will put this as gently as possible, you have some fanciful ideas but no understanding of how this works. You can not apply your LAN understandings to WAN topologies. I would suggest you throw out your preconceived ideas like "relying on the Unsecure Internet" and become informationally grounded on available wan technologies. Google is your friend. Here are some examples of suggested research. satellite wan point to point wan frame relay wan internet vpn Get an understanding of the technologies along with their associated costs. Costs will decide what topology you will go with. I believe your investment in time will be will worth it to you. I also believe you will come full circle back to RTAdams89 suggestion. Best of luck. Example of Oxymoron: Person who is pro choice and anti sex education. Education is key to prevention. Prevent conception you prevent abortion. Abstinence training clearly isn't working.