Can I set up OpenVPN on two or more machines so that they can each act as client and server?

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Published on 2010-01-25T20:27:05Z Indexed on 2010/04/12 3:03 UTC
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The question summarises what I want to achieve. In more detail: I have a Windows XP Pro PC at a work location that I want to be able to access my home Windows XP Pro PC and other home computers from. But I also want to be able to connect to the work PC from home. I think the term generally used is a "mesh" network.

Can I do this with OpenVPN ? If so how would I do it? What are the most important things to remember to do?

EDIT:

The work Windows XP Pro PC is largely managed by IT Dept, I do have local admin rights to install things. Some settings are disabled. My main concern was firewalls and port forwarding on the work PC. Any suggestions?

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