This type provides access to an enterprise network, such as an intranet.

Remote access A host-to-network configuration is analogous to connecting a computer to a local area network. Virtual private networks may be classified into several categories: VPN connectivity overview, showing intranet site-to-site and remote-work configurations used together From a user perspective, the resources available within the private network can be accessed remotely. A VPN available from the public Internet can provide some of the benefits of a wide area network (WAN). Ī VPN is created by establishing a virtual point-to-point connection through the use of tunneling protocols over existing networks. Encryption is common, although not an inherent part of a VPN connection. VPNs are also used to bypass internet censorship. The benefits of a VPN include security, reduced costs for dedicated communication lines, and greater flexibility for remote workers. Ī VPN can extend a private network (one that disallows or restricts public access), in such a way that it enables users of that network to send and receive data across public networks as if the public networks' devices were directly connected to the private network. ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Ī virtual private network ( VPN) is a mechanism for creating a secure connection between a computing device and a computer network, or between two networks, using an insecure communication medium such as the public Internet. ( March 2023) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Please help improve it to make it understandable to non-experts, without removing the technical details. This article may be too technical for most readers to understand.

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