Newbie question about connecting across a WAN

[paul.middleton17@virgin.net]

Hi - 

I hope someone can help. 
This is a newbie question, if the answer is obvious, please let me know. 

I intend to install VPN as a way of adminstering friends PCs remotely. 

My setup is 

My computer (running the VPN server) - connected to a ADSL Modem 
My friends computer(s) (client) - connected to a ADSL modem  (or)
My friends computer(s) (client) - connected to a router - connected to ADSL

The question is - as the client PC is on a private network - the IP address
they setup could be anything. 
How do I associate a public IP address for my client PC?


How do I use my ADSL connection to connect to another PC using ADSL (or
ISDN) - who do I contact to find or setup a public IP address. 
And how does this work when there are several PCs at the remote location?

I would really apreciate any help on the matter. 

Many thanks 

Paul Middleton

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