[ale] PPTP tunnels for linux/windows/mac...

[Robert L. Harris]

The problem with FreeSwan though is the latest version combined with the
latest kernels hangs when I do an ifconfig down.


Thus spake Joe Knapka (jknapka at kneuro.net):

> "Robert L. Harris" <Robert.L.Harris at rdlg.net> writes:
> 
> >   Some of us are examining PPTP tunnels for users in the field to VPN
> > into the office.  I am trying to derail the normal windows-only
> > solutions and so far we're doing ok.  Anyone know much about setting up
> > servers or the like? 
> 
> IPSec VPN solutions are available, for free, for versions of
> Windows from '95 thru the most recent junk. Have a look at
> this page:
> 
> <URL: http://www.jacco2.dds.nl/networking/freeswan-l2tp.html>
> 
> which discusses FreeS/WAN and Windows interoperability. I've
> made it work with XP and Win95. It's kind of a pain, though.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> -- Joe Knapka
> 
> > I've set up clients before but no servers.  I'd
> > like to go into the meetings next week well armed and well informed.
> > 
> >   This has to be able to support Linux, Windows and a couple Mac users.
> > 
> > Robert
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > :wq!
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:wq!
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Robert L. Harris                     | GPG Key ID: E344DA3B
                                         @ x-hkp://pgp.mit.edu
DISCLAIMER:
      These are MY OPINIONS ALONE.  I speak for no-one else.

Life is not a destination, it's a journey.
  Microsoft produces 15 car pileups on the highway.
    Don't stop traffic to stand and gawk at the tragedy.
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