Playing devils advocate here: These opinions may or may not be my own.
One reason someone may choose to not use VPN solutions under win2k is
because the protocol in use is PPTP.
Even though as of version 2 it was more secure, it is the least secure VPN
protocol. I also beleive that there is some restrictions with encryption.
(If your server is 56bit (why?) you need a 56bit client, if it's 128, then
you can only use 128bit client)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard McMahon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 4:17 AM
> To: NT System Admin Issues
> Subject: RE: VPN NEWBIE
>
>
> Why not use the MS VPN server on the Win2k Server...........
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stalzer, Jim [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: 27 August 2001 20:29
> To: NT System Admin Issues
> Subject: RE: VPN NEWBIE
>
>
> The Cisco VPN client requires a Cisco VPN Concentrator (i.e.
> 3005, 3015,
> 3030, etc.) at the location you are connecting to (your
> home). The cost for
> the Concentrator is $3000 plus depending on model. The
> client then allows
> you to setup a tunnel with encryption to the Concentrator.
>
> This works great connecting a number of home PCs to the
> office. However,
> it's a bit expensive to connect to your home PC. I would
> forget the Cisco
> client and look into some of the other options that have been
> suggested.
>
> Jim Stalzer
> Network Services Specialist
> Precision Computer Systems
> (605) 362-1260
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tiffany Belcher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2001 3:05 PM
> To: NT System Admin Issues
> Subject: VPN NEWBIE
>
>
> I have a windows 2000 server. My connection is a SDSL. What
> do I need to set
> up a VPN? I am so new that I haven't a clue:) I want to set
> one up to my
> home office. So I can dial into it remotly. Can anyone help
> me put? I have
> Cisco VPN 3000 client. I just don't even understand what
> hardware I need or
> what to do first to get a VPN up.
>
> Tiffany Belcher
> Web Developer - Network Administrator
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> http://www.sunbelt-software.com/ntsysadmin_list_charter.htm
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> http://www.sunbelt-software.com/ntsysadmin_list_charter.htm
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> http://www.sunbelt-software.com/ntsysadmin_list_charter.htm
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