(see below for Routers)
Servers
Here's a list of PPTP VPN servers and the state of compatibility with DigiTunnel as a client, to the best of our knowledge. This information comes from a variety of sources and does not indicate "support" or a guarantee of compatibility with servers listed. We're happy to help you get connected to your particular server, just Ask Gracion.
| Server | Type | Compatible? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft ISA Server (Internet Security and Acceleration) | OS | Yes | Compatible for MSCHAP, MSCHAPv2 Authentication; 40-, 56-, and 128-bit MPPE encryption. Supported. |
| Microsoft NT Server 4.0 | OS | Yes, with latest Service Pack | Compatible for MSCHAP, MSCHAPv2 Authentication; 40-, 56-, and 128-bit MPPE encryption. Supported. |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | OS | Yes | Server component (vpnd) ships with OS X Server 10.2 only, not OS X "client." Unencrypted connections not supported. more info |
| Astaro Secure Linux | Software | Reported yes | |
| Cisco routers/VPN servers | Router | Reported yes for 3000 | Cisco 3000 series is reportedly compatible. |
| Cisco PIX | Router | No | Use Cisco Mac OS X client. |
| Fortinet firewall | Router | Reported yes | |
| Firebox X Edge | Router | No | DigiTunnel can be used if you run a PPTP server on your network and configure Firebox for GRE packet forwarding. |
| ExoServer | Server | Reported yes | Integrated Internet server hardware from UK |
| Hawking | Router | No | IPSec only |
| Linksys | Router | No | IPSec only |
| NetGear ProSafe | Router | No | IPSec only |
| Netopia 9100 series routers | Router | Mixed reviews. | Good report on a "9131". On R9100: Good report without VPN accelerator board. Bad report with VPN accelerator board. |
| Nortel Contivity 1000 | Router | Yes | Set DigiTunnel's Key Length to 128 Previous DigiTunnel versions: Enter on separate lines in DigiTunnel Advanced window: nomppe-40 nomppe-56 |
| PoPToP (unix, including SUSE Linux) | Software | Yes (DigiTunnel 1.2+) |
DigiTunnel 1.2 and later is designed to work with PoPToP and other vpn servers based on this code. Some self-contained VPN servers (boxes) include a version of PoPToP and should now be compatible. |
| Snapgear firewall | Router | Reported yes | |
| Sonicwall | Router | No | Use IPSec clients such as VPN Tracker or Internet Connect |
| Trendnet BRV 204 | Router | Reported yes | Supports PPTP |
| Wolverine Firewall and VPN Server | OS | Yes | In DigiTunnel configuration, select Key Length 128. May also need to add this to Advanced options: require-chapms-v2 |
| Watchguard Firebox, Watchguard Firebox II | Router | Yes | Compatible with Watchguard models that support PPTP. If server is set to allow multiple encryption levels, set DigiTunnel's Key Length to 128 Previous DigiTunnel versions: Enter on separate lines in DigiTunnel Advanced window: nomppe-40 nomppe-56 |
Most modern routers include "PPTP-passthrough," meaning that PPTP clients can connect through them out to an external VPN server. You may need to configure your router to pass PPTP, or turn off its NAT (Network Address Translation) to permit use of DigiTunnel. Some of the routers that support PPTP-passthrough are listed below.
Some routers only support one client at a time. You may be able to connect sometimes but get "Can't completely connect" other times. A workaround for that is to reboot your router. See notes below and your router's documentation.
| Router | Type | Compatible? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Base Station | Wireless | Yes, with newer models. | OK with Airport Extreme, or Airport dual Ethernet ("snow") with 2.0.4 or later software. more info
Older model workaround: turn off NAT. |
| Belkin 802.11b F5D6231-4 | Wireless | Yes | Supports one PPTP client at a time. |
| D-Link DI-524, DI-624 | Wireless | Yes | Reported working. |
| Harmony 802.11b Access Point | Wireless | Yes | Reported working. |
| IPNetRouter | Software | Yes | Supports one PPTP client at a time. Mac OS 8-9. |
| MacSense XRouter Pro | Box | Yes | Supports one PPTP client at a time. |
| NetGear MR314 Wireless, dg834, dg814 | Box | Yes | Reported working with DigiTunnel, supports "VPN Passthrough". |
| Netline Broadband Gateway | Box | Yes | Reported working. |
| SMC 7004BR | ? | Yes | OK with NAT on. Reporting user is having problems using Lotus Notes, but this is not thought to be a router issue. |
| Thanks to our user-reporters, including Matt P. | |||