Nans Delrieu wrote:
> Hello, i have just tested monowall and i would like to tell 
> Congratulations !!
> 
> I think it is a very good software. I have lots of questions.
> 
> 1. Is there a  way to protect the first communication between a client 
> and the gateway ??
> Example : At first , a client must login to monowall, he gives his login 
> and password but it is not https.

Connect m0n0wall to your computer directly with a crossover cable, or a 
serial cable if you're that scared.

> The login and the password is clear on the network.
> If someone listen to the network he can see easily all the traffic, 
> consequently he can see login/password.
> 
> 2. I would like to know if monowall can be a pptp server or a vpn server ??
> If not, what's are the role of IPSEC and PPTP section ??
> 

Yes, pptp section : roaming clients, IPSEC: gateway to gateway. (stable 
version).

> Thanks for all
> 
> Nans

hth

Ugo