VPN and Remote-Desktop for FreeBSD

VPN

To connect to my work's MS network, I needed to set up a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection. Here is the method I use to connect to a Cisco 3000 VPN Concentrator:

First, I needed to install vpnc as root:

pkg_add -r vpnc
    

Then after I had ready the gateway address for my work's VPN and the group pname and password (IPSec ID), I simply typed: vpnc and entered the details.

Remote Desktop

Once I'd connected to my work's MS network, I needed to use my Windows XP pc there. In my opinion, the best way to do this is to use remote desktop...

First, I needed to install rdesktop as root:

pkg_add -r rdesktop
    

Usage: rdesktop -f IPAddress (this opens the window to full the screen, toggle with ctrl-alt-enter.

Notes

Use Linux? : See this document