Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a network protocol that enables the secure transfer of data from a remote client to a private enterprise server, thus creating a virtual private network (VPN) by using TCP/IP-based data networks. PPTP supports multiple network protocols (IP, IPX, and NetBEUI) and can be used for virtual private networking over public and private networks. You can use PPTP to provide secure, on-demand, virtual networks by using dial-up lines, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), or the Internet and other public, TCP/IP-based networks.
This white paper provides information on how to install, configure, and use PPTP on computers running the Windows NT Workstation version 4.0, Windows NT® Server version 4.0, and Windows® 95 operating systems. The main topics of this document are:
· Planning For PPTP Installation And Configuration
· What You Must Know Before Installing PPTP
· Installing And Configuring A PPTP Server
· Installing And Configuring A PPTP Client
· Using PPTP To Dial Up An ISP And Connect To A PPTP Server
· Using The Point-To-Point Protocol (PPP) To Connect To A PPTP Server By Using A PPTP Service Provided By An ISP
· Using PPTP Over The LAN To Connect To A PPTP Server
Note This document provides information about how to install, configure, and use PPTP on computers running Windows NT Server version 4.0, Windows NT Workstation version 4.0, and Windows 95. If you need information about the architecture, components, and features of PPTP, see Chapter 2 titled “Understanding PPTP.”