Some questions about tinc

[Guus Sliepen]

On Tue, Jan 27, 2004 at 09:58:19AM -0000, Ricardo Lopes wrote:

> 1) I only have to install tinc in the Server, or i have to install it in
> the clients too?

On the clients too.

> 2) I read in the documentation that tinc is compatible with windows2000 and
> windowsXp, but is it compatible with windows98 ??

No.

> 3) Can i use any client VPN software to connect to a tinc Server ?

No.

> 4) If installed as a service and configured the tinc Server is started
> automaticly when windows starts, is it posible to make the clients
> connect automatic to the tinc server when windows start without the
> need of any input from the user ??

That is mentioned in the documentation.

> 5) A machine in a VPN has two ip addresses the original and the
> private or do i have to change the ip address of the computer so it
> doesnt conflict with the address of another computer in the other
> network? (this question may appear a newbie question but i havent
> found a answer to it)

You can assign addresses in any way you like, as long as you make sure
packets are routed correctly. Tinc doesn't mandate anything.

> 6) Which method does tinc uses routing or bridging? does it support both?

That is mentioned in the documentation.

-- 
Met vriendelijke groet / with kind regards,
    Guus Sliepen <guus at sliepen.eu.org>
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