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Thread: VPN - PPTP vs L2TP

  1. #1
    Russella Guest

    VPN - PPTP vs L2TP

    Can I get some opinion on PPTP vs L2TP VPN on Server 2003 for a small
    business?

    I originally thought L2TP with a pre-shared key would be best, but then I
    found this:

    "PPTP using MS-CHAPv2 or EAP-TLS authentication is more secure than L2TP
    with pre-shared key authentication".

    Any thoughts appreciated.
    Russell.



  2. #2
    Robert L. \(MS-MVP\) Guest

    Re: VPN - PPTP vs L2TP

    I beleive L2TP is more secure. Quoted from Microsoft:

    ยท PPTP connections require only user-level authentication through a
    PPP-based authentication protocol. L2TP/IPSec connections require the same
    user-level authentication and, in addition, computer-level authentication
    using computer certificates.


    Also check this search result.

    Which one is better, L2TP or PPTPA: PPTP is comparatively less secure than
    L2TP because L2TP does per packet authentication and integrity check using
    IPSec. But PPTP is easy to deploy. ...
    www.chicagotech.net/Q&A/vpn45.htm

    --
    Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
    Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
    http://www.ChicagoTech.net
    How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
    http://www.HowToNetworking.com
    "Russella" <russella@tryware.com.au> wrote in message
    news:ePDCX6YhJHA.1172@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
    > Can I get some opinion on PPTP vs L2TP VPN on Server 2003 for a small
    > business?
    >
    > I originally thought L2TP with a pre-shared key would be best, but then I
    > found this:
    >
    > "PPTP using MS-CHAPv2 or EAP-TLS authentication is more secure than L2TP
    > with pre-shared key authentication".
    >
    > Any thoughts appreciated.
    > Russell.
    >



  3. #3
    Masterplan Guest

    RE: VPN - PPTP vs L2TP

    Hi Russella,

    L2TP has several advantages over PPTP, as you can see here:
    http://www.windowsecurity.com/articles/VPN-Options.html

    --
    Have a nice day!
    Masterplan - MCSE,MCITP-EA
    http://winmasterplan.blogspot.com


    "Russella" wrote:

    > Can I get some opinion on PPTP vs L2TP VPN on Server 2003 for a small
    > business?
    >
    > I originally thought L2TP with a pre-shared key would be best, but then I
    > found this:
    >
    > "PPTP using MS-CHAPv2 or EAP-TLS authentication is more secure than L2TP
    > with pre-shared key authentication".
    >
    > Any thoughts appreciated.
    > Russell.
    >
    >
    >


  4. #4
    Phillip Windell Guest

    Re: VPN - PPTP vs L2TP

    I think what you read is wrong.

    Both use MS-CHAPv2 or EAP-TLS authentication.

    L2TP uses IPSec based encryption on top of that.

    --
    Phillip Windell
    www.wandtv.com

    The views expressed, are my own and not those of my employer, or Microsoft,
    or anyone else associated with me, including my cats.
    -----------------------------------------------------


    "Russella" <russella@tryware.com.au> wrote in message
    news:ePDCX6YhJHA.1172@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
    > Can I get some opinion on PPTP vs L2TP VPN on Server 2003 for a small
    > business?
    >
    > I originally thought L2TP with a pre-shared key would be best, but then I
    > found this:
    >
    > "PPTP using MS-CHAPv2 or EAP-TLS authentication is more secure than L2TP
    > with pre-shared key authentication".
    >
    > Any thoughts appreciated.
    > Russell.
    >




  5. #5
    Robert L. \(MS-MVP\) Guest

    Re: VPN - PPTP vs L2TP

    Agree.

    --
    Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
    Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
    http://www.ChicagoTech.net
    How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
    http://www.HowToNetworking.com
    "Phillip Windell" <philwindell@hotmail.com> wrote in message
    news:%23GXM8MjhJHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
    >I think what you read is wrong.
    >
    > Both use MS-CHAPv2 or EAP-TLS authentication.
    >
    > L2TP uses IPSec based encryption on top of that.
    >
    > --
    > Phillip Windell
    > www.wandtv.com
    >
    > The views expressed, are my own and not those of my employer, or
    > Microsoft,
    > or anyone else associated with me, including my cats.
    > -----------------------------------------------------
    >
    >
    > "Russella" <russella@tryware.com.au> wrote in message
    > news:ePDCX6YhJHA.1172@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
    >> Can I get some opinion on PPTP vs L2TP VPN on Server 2003 for a small
    >> business?
    >>
    >> I originally thought L2TP with a pre-shared key would be best, but then I
    >> found this:
    >>
    >> "PPTP using MS-CHAPv2 or EAP-TLS authentication is more secure than L2TP
    >> with pre-shared key authentication".
    >>
    >> Any thoughts appreciated.
    >> Russell.
    >>

    >
    >



  6. #6
    Phillip Windell Guest

    Re: VPN - PPTP vs L2TP

    "Robert L. (MS-MVP)" <findemail@chicagotech.net> wrote in message
    news:%23W1ys2lhJHA.996@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
    > Agree.


    Thanks Bob!


    --
    Phillip Windell
    www.wandtv.com

    The views expressed, are my own and not those of my employer, or Microsoft,
    or anyone else associated with me, including my cats.
    -----------------------------------------------------



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