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Subject: Re: VPN using PPTP
From: Brian (bbernardoUSWEST.NET)
Date: Sun Aug 06 2000 - 07:39:03 CDT

If you want to use two machines to create a VPN tunnel, I would certainly
use Windows2000. You can use RRAS to act like a tunnel with higher
encryption (L2TP -56bit?) then NT 4 with PPTP (40bit), it might not be the
best solution. It is cheaper to buy two Netscreens or Watchguard boxes if
you are trying to connect two small offices. A Netscreen 5 box runs about
$500. VPN's a re generally safe. Make sure that if you use Win2000 that
you limit access to the machine (you can select protocols, ports etc).

Brian

MCSE - CCNA

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Subject: VPN using PPTP

I am thinking of using Windows PPTP to establish a VPN connection between
two NT servers. Anyone know of anything I need to be aware of (security or
otherwise)?

Regards,

David S. Simms
Simms Consulting Services, Inc.
http://www.NetworkMgt.com
"Specializing in managed network
solutions for small businesses."