
harsher network environments, where a great level of convolution or
complexity exists.
5.2.3 Point-to-point tunneling protocol VPN
No firewall solution worth its salt comes without PPTP support and
passthrough support. PPTP settings will allow VPN passthrough (in
which the connection is passed to an internal VPN server for encryp-
tion and management). PPTP boasts ease of use, so it also fails the
most easily and is the flakiest of the connections. Think overcooked
fish. But it works, and for all intents and purposes, it works with the
same level of security as other options. With PPTP VPN there is no
need for additional software installation: Windows ...