SnapGear 1.7.8 - Manual (Page 75)

PPTP server setup
The SnapGear appliance includes a PPTP Server, a virtual private network server that
supports up to forty simultaneous VPN tunnels (depending on your SnapGear appliance
model). The SnapGear PPTP Server allows remote Windows clients to securely connect
to the local network.
To setup a VPN connection:
• Enable and configure the PPTP VPN server.
• Set up VPN user accounts on the SnapGear appliance and enable the
appropriate authentication security.
• Configure the VPN clients at the remote sites. The client does not require special
software. The SnapGear PPTP Server supports the standard PPTP client
software included with Windows 95/98, Windows ME, Windows XP, WinNT and
Windows 2000. The VPN connection is simple to configure using the standard
Dial-Up Networking software. The SnapGear PPTP Server is also compatible with
Unix PPTP client software.
• Connect the remote VPN client.
The following sections provide additional detailed instructions.
Virtual Private Networking
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