Remote Access Protocols and Services
Remote Access Protocols and Services
Remote Access Protocols and Services
RAS (Remote Access Service) -
Service that enables you to connect to a computer from a remote location Ex - From home to work.
It allows the services which would be available on a remote network to be accessed over a dial-up connection.
RAS was originally developed by Microsoft and built into their windows NT line of server software.
Works with major network protocols such as TCP/IP, NetBeri and IPX/SPX
SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol) -
This is a protocol for communication between two computers using a serial connection such as typical phone line.
Designed so data can transmit over serial ports and modem connections (phone lines).
It is rarely used anymore because it is not a secured protocol.
Does not support encryption or authentication.
All information is sent in clear text.
Does not provide error checking and is limited to using only the TCP/IP protocol.
So a better protocol was needed to address these issues and that protocol was PPP.
PPP (Point-To-Point Protocol) -
The standard remote access protocol used today.
Supports encryption or authentication.
This is a protocol used for communication between two computers using a serial connection such as a typical phone line.
This is a secure protocol.
Most ISPs use this protocol for their customers who want to access the internet through a dial up connection.
PPPoE (Point-To-Point Protocol over Ethernet) -
Protocol uses PPP over ethernet.
Used for encapsulating PPP frames in Ethernet frames.
Developed for DSL cable modem or wireless connections to the internet.
Used for connecting multiple users on a LAN to a remote site sharing a common device.
PPPTP (Point-To-Point Tunneling Protocol) -
Used for creating VPNs (Virtual Private Network).
This is the default protocol associated with VPN.
Ensures data transfer is secure by creating a secure tunnel.
GRE (Generic Route Encapsulation) -
Protocol that is used with PPTP in creation of a VPN network.
Creates the tunnel in PPTP.
Encapsulates the data in a secure manner.
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