Implementing a PPP-based SSL VPN Client for Clavister Security Gateways

Sammanfattning: In this thesis, we describe how an SSL VPN client utilizing the UNIX program called pppd was developed. pppd enables the creation of point to point links through the Point-To-Protoco l(PPP) which is capable of carrying protocols such as IP, allowing the VPN to connect to the SSL VPN service of Clavisters security gateways. We then perform ananalysis of the degradation of network communication through put caused by this approach. Our findings suggest that the usage of pppd may be the cause of lower than acceptable throughput, making this approach non-viable as the basis for a VPN solution