What are the advantages/disadvantages of PPTP?

Pros:
Extremely easy to setup on all standard Operating Systems and devices (Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and dozens of router software).
Minimal overhead for great network speeds.
Data encryption for secure browsing.

Cons:
Limited to 128 bit encyption.
If your VPN connection is severed (logout/disconnect), your connection continues over your unencrypted network.

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