VPN connection, simply explained
- A "virtual private network", abbreviated VPN, you can access it on the go on your private or local network. This can be both personally and professionally very useful.
- A VPN requires Software that communicates with the Router on the network is installed on the Computer you want to access the network.
- A small application example: if you are on a business trip and want to access the corporate network to a presentation to retrieve. Establish a connection to the Internet and a select, then using the Software in the VPN network. Now you can work as if you were in the office, even though they are hundreds of miles away.
- Advantages: Using a VPN connection, you can use all of the services are only in their private or professional network to use. Especially in companies there are often programs, which may only be used in Intranet. These can be accessed from outside. You also have access to all locally stored files. These do not need to be synchronized after your return is also time-consuming.
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