Although using PPTP on a client platform (Win95/98) requires updating
Dialup Networking, PPTP can easily be used in a LAN situation. A new
item is created in the Dialup Networking folder called something like
PPTP or VPN I don't remember. Clicking this will create a new
profile, just like a dialup connection profile. It simply ask for
the IP address and a name of the PPTP remote server. In this case if
the server is behind a GNAT Box you would point at the External IP
Address (or an Alias). Create a tunnel, TCP/1723 that points to the
NT server configured as the PPTP server (RAS and all that stuff).
Create a Remote Access filter to accept the connection on TCP/1723 as
per you policy.
Depending upon you PPTP server configuration you might need a static
route to the virtual network, (if it is on a different network than
the PROtected network).
Paul
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>I have a question regarding VPN's and Microsofts PPTP. We have a remote
>office that we just opened and we want to connect the office via a VPN. So
>we thought we could get a DSL circuit, set up and NT server in the remote
>office and configure Microsoft's PPTP. However, when we installed the PPTP
>software NT also installed RAS. It looks to me like doing a VPN with NT
>means you must use a modem. As you can see I have no experience with VPNs
>and would welcome any info you have. Am I going about this wrong? Is there
>other software I could use?
>
>Mike
>
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