Help setting up lion VPN

[Jperez51]

hi there,

I recently downloaded and installed lion server in hopes of creating a vpn in order to more securely log onto the internet as well as do some file sharing via my network as well as my iPhone. I did a search on google, apple communities and followed a few guidelines but had a hard time getting the VPN up and running. I have Lion 10.7.3 and am on a C2D MBP. can someone either point me in the right direction with a link somewhere or give me guide in order to set it up?

Just to help out more, my MBP is my only computer that i use. I do not have a mac mini which i noticed most guides are referencing. Also, I do not have airport wireless set up in my home. I have a verizon fios router and usually connect via wifi.


Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks!!

 

[lythium]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vpn

start here.

It sounds like you might be confused on what a VPN is for.

 

[Jperez51]

well, that makes me feel dumb and answers my questions.

Thanks!!

Now onto my real issue: what steps can i take to be sure that I am as secure as can possibly be while on the internet?

I have firewall set up, encrypted my Hard drive, Use HTTPS whenever possible, set up 128bit WEP on my wireless router but what i really want to protect against is my vulnerability while on open wifi (airports, starbucks, etc).

Is there anything i can install or adjust that will make my info and computer more secure?

Thanks for the help and for not mocking me for my lack of knowledge