SoftEther acts as both a VPN server and a protocol<\/a>. As a VPN server, it supports L2TP\/IPSec protocol, along with a number of other protocols. Even though it\u2019s packed with security measures, SoftEther is also faster than L2TP since it was explicitly coded with high-speed throughput in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\nL2TP is easier to use and more accessible. SoftEther is compatible with most operating systems, but setting it up can take some time. For example, your VPN app might support SoftEther, but you\u2019d still have to download and install SoftEther software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Out With the Old?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The main reason L2TP\/IPSec is still widely supported is that it\u2019s readily available. It offers decent protection when used with IPSec, albeit at the expense of diminished connection speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, VPN technology has come a long way since the 2000s, when L2TP first appeared. WireGuard and SoftEther, for example, are newer protocols that\u2019ll give you more if you\u2019re willing to invest some time and effort into setting them up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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