NB3000-Line-Hd User Manual 4.2
5.6.3. PPTP
The Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a method for implementing virtual private
networks between two hosts. PPTP is easy to configure and widely deployed amongst Mi-
crosoft Dial-up networking servers. However, due to its weak encryption algorithms, it is
nowadays considered insecure but it still provides a straightforward way for establishing
tunnels.
Figure 5.33.: PPTP Administration
When setting up a PPTP tunnel, you would need to choose between server or client. A client
tunnel requires the following parameters to be set:
Parameter
PPTP Client Settings
Server address
The address of the remote server
Username
The user-name used for authentication
Password
The password used for authentication
Please note that username and password are not used when setting up clients with fixed
addresses.
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