A system and method are disclosed for extending communications over the
Internet by associating a telephone number with, for example a remote
virtual private network (VPN) client IP address. A call can be received
to the telephone number and an invite signal is provided to the remote
VPN client utilizing the IP address. When the VPN client is able, a VPN
can be established and the call can be routed to a phone associated with
the remote VPN client IP address.