Connecting to Work Network from Home

[fetster]

I have a peer to peer Win XP Pro Network set up in my office which is connected to Internet via ADSL Netgear DG834G Router. I also have a Win XP Pro p2p network at home connected to Blueyonder using a Linksys WRT54G Router.

I would like to be able to connect to my work network from home and be able to access networked hard drives and use shared printers as though I am in the office.

What is the easiest way to do this? I currently use a web based service (logmein.com) but it is limited as to what I can do with it.

I don't mind buying a new router if it means making it easier to do. However I would prefer not to go down the Windows Server route if possible.

Your assistance would be much appreciated.

 

[fetster]

Thanks for the advice.

Is it as simple as it sounds? Buy two of them, set them up correctly and you have an always connected vpm between both locations?

Will I be able to connect to network hard drives / shared folders & printers as if I am in the office?

What are the possibilities of backing up remotely using this method?

 

[fetster]

I have a feeling that both of the IP addresses are dynamic. Is there a way around this ? Or could I change the office network to a static IP and keep the dynamic IP for my home account?

Thanks for your assistance.