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User Manual for NRSW version 4.5.0.100
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 Microsoft Dial-up net-
working servers. However, due to its weak encryption algorithms, it is nowadays considered insecure
but it still provides a straightforward way for establishing tunnels.
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Administration
Tunnel Configuration
Client Management
IPsec
Administration
Tunnel Configuration
PPTP
Administration
Tunnel Configuration
Client Management
GRE
Administration
Tunnel Configuration
L2TP
Administration
Tunnel Configuration
PPTP Administration
PPTP administrative status:
enabled
disabled
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Figure 5.30.: 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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