Accessing a remote computer

[Switches]

HELP! Not a network expert, so I apologize in advance if this is an easy question to answer.

I have a Meraki network at my home in Colorado (MS120-24) and another in Arizona (MS120-8). I need to gain remote access to the computers at either end. Right now, I need to be able to remotely log into an iMac in Arizona from Colorado.

I have combined my two networks and can see all devices on the same network now. I am however not able to log into the machine in Arizona from MacBook Colorado. From Colorado to Colorado machine it works great. I think it has to do with the IP addresses. in Arizona I have 192.168.4.xx and Colorado 192.168.5.xx. Both machines are wired into each switch at each end.

How can I accomplish what is needed. Setup a VPN, bridge the IP's, I am not sure what will work. Remember I am not a network expert.

[Brash]

Having the two switches in the Meraki dashboard simply allows you to manage them from one place. It does not interconnect the networks on those switches. To interconnect the networks with Meraki equipment, you would require a Meraki MX device at each site with AutoVPN setup between them.

With just the switches, you would need to setup an alternate method of remote access such as setting up your own VPN server, or installing a remote access application such as TeamViewer on the machines.

[cmr]

@Switches to connect the two networks you would need something like a Meraki MX firewall/router at each site.  A Meraki MS is simply for connecting local devices within a site.

You would be better to setup your Meraki dashboard with two networks, one for each location and have one switch in each, otherwise the reporting will be confusing.

[GIdenJoe]

Those are two geographically separate networks.

If your devices are enrolled in some endpoint management system like for example ninjaone, or you can simply use an application like teamviewer then you can easily take over those computers.

However if you need direct connectivity between those devices then yes, you will need an MX or some other party routing device that can route directly between those networks over a VPN to accomplish this.

[BlakeRichardson]

If you can acquire the correct hardware and have the time and patience to work this out yourself it would be a nice challenge.

If you don't have the time I would suggest consulting a professional preferably someone that has offices in both locations.