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Re: VPN: SSH or IPSec???



* Anne Carasik (gator@cacr.caltech.edu) [030416 10:58]:
> A true VPN is something like IPSec. SSH and SSL only tunnel TCP-based
> traffic (at least that's what they are supposed to do). If you want a 
> true VPN, do not use SSH or SSL.

Well, PPP can be used over an SSH tunnel.  This way, you can send all IP
through the encrypted tunnel.  It is still a VPN, just with a different
tunneling method.

Personally, I've never used the PPP/SSH method.  I can see that it would
be good for ease of setup for simple applications, like accessing a home
DSL machine.  For ease of interoperability, ipsec may be a better way to
go.

good times,
Vineet
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