NAT or VPN?

[JustinL]

For the last year or so, anyone that requested access to a machine on any network, I would always have use VPN and run a thin client over the connection such as Terminal Services or PCAnywhere.

I have had a request by a user to have access to a LAN granted by using NAT. I Know how to set this up but cant see any benefit s in doing so. I personally would prefer to set up a VPN rule that would give him access.

Can anyone suggest a reason for using NAT over VPN??

[Rob R.]

I don't think your end user really knows what they're asking you for. I would clarify with them because I think they may be lost in space a little bit.

Please post their rationale, I would love to hear it...cheap entertainment you know

[JustinL]

I agree, Its actually the sysadmin of a very large company and he wants to connect to one of my customers. I wanted a secure VPN and he suggested NAT. I have no idea behind his rationale, I was atually someone here could put up some sort of arguement in the same corner as him.

Cheers

[cat5e]

My guess is that the user is having a Router and he does not know how to use the VPN through the NAT, i.e the Router.