Hi What are recomended for use when you set up a VPN connection? IPSec or L2TP/PPTP? Are there any benefits by using a vendor suplied VPN client instead of the one builtin XP?
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17 years ago
Firewall and VPN
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17 years ago
Maybe other protocols.
Yours, VB.
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17 years ago
Andy wrote: : Are there any benefits by using a vendor suplied VPN client instead of the : one builtin XP?
Other vpn clients might also have functions such as:
- central configuration. Including packaging, config updates, roll out, etc.
- personal (host based) firewall for the vpn based pc
- vpn connection through SSL. This makes the connectivity easier if the client is behind other networking firewalls / proxy servers
- More encryption protocols to choose from if you want special performance, cpu utilization, n bit encryption on protocol Y, etc
- Multiple Entry Point configuration (several redundant vpn gatways at different networks/ISPs serving one vpn)
- Check that the local AV is installed and up to date
- Validate patch level of local OS
- etc, etc....
Clientless SSL vpn is a very popular buzzword nowadays. There's really no such thing as a real "clientless" vpn. It's really some software written in java/activeX that puts a vpn client down on your pc. It might however still make things eaiser things for you.
Lars