The General tab of the New VPN Entry dialog box has two additional options. The Disable
File and Printer Sharing option, which affects only Windows NT, 2000, and XP systems,
restricts clients from sharing files or printers while they are connected, which may be
desired in some cases. The Enable Clients to Log On to a Network option affects only
down-level Windows 9x clients, and is normally left checked.
The Security tab of the VPN Entry dialog box, shown in Figure 9.29, is particularly important.
This tab allows for the configuration of the type of protocol and encryption support
the connection will utilize.
Under the Security tab, the option to utilize advanced and/or basic settings for the VPN
connection are listed. Advanced Security options are relevant only for Windows 2000,
FIGURE 9.28 Entering VPN Support information into a CMAK profile.
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FIGURE 9.29 Examining the Security tab of the New VPN Entry dialog box.
2003, and XP systems, and can be used by only them. Consequently, if the option for Use
Advanced Security Settings is selected in the Security Settings drop-down box, only those
types of clients can connect.
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