Hello all,
This is my problem, I currently have a building location where my work offers wifi. I have built an app for them that connects to our sql database. My work wants the app at that location where wifi is offered to the public.
Currently there is free wifi offered to the public at this location, so the modem has a netgear wifi router attached to it. First question: (1) Where would I attach the vpn router? To the wifi router or modem? (2) Would there be a security risk for my works database if I set this all up(i.e. had a vpn connection to our database and had free wifi at this location also)?
I was told by the other I.T. guy that this is a possible security risk because anybody hooked up to wifi could access our network? Eventhough this building location is not networked to our main network.
Thanks in advance. Im really just looking for another professional opinion.
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Jump to PostIf the router that connects public wifi to the internet will ALSO be used to create a VPN tunnel, this is still a safe config if done correctly.
Just separate out the public wifi space from the private space in 2 VLANs isolated from each other. Both route outbound. …
Jump to PostTo have a dedicated router that can support VPN tunnel would suggest that you have more than one person in this building that needs a secure connection back to the remote office. Generally, these "branch office" tunnels are created so that you can have a small office of employees to …
Jump to PostI do believe that if I set up a vpn connection to the database network(WORK NETWORK), it will work just fine and it will be secure, and no public wifi user should be able to access ANY network resources that is on the WORK NETWORK. PLEASE correct me if I …
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