L2TP/PPTP

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From: Shiva (ask_at_me.nl)
Date: 03/07/04 

Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2004 10:09:17 GMT

Dear Group,

T2TP is encrypted if you use IPSEC.
PPTP is encrypted with Microsoft Encryption.

Can anyone explain to use when you use L2TP or PPTP ? What are the benifits
of each other ?

Is there anyware a comparison

Cheers,
Shiva

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