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Virtual Private Networking (VPN) uses a publicly wired network (the
Internet) to securely connect two different networks as if they were the same
network. For example, an employee can access the corporate network from
home using VPN, allowing the employee to access files and printers. Here
are several different implementations of VPN that can be used.
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
PPTP uses proprietary means of connecting two private networks over the
Internet. PPTP is a way of securing the information that is communicated
between networks. PPTP secures information by encrypting the data inside
of a packet
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IP Security (IPSec)
IPSec provides a more secure network-to-network connection across the
Internet or a Wide Area Network (WAN). IPSec encrypts all communication
between the client and server whereas PPTP only encrypts the data packets.
Both of these VPN implementations are used because there is not a
standard for VPN server software. Because of this, each ISP or business
can implement its own VPN network making interoperability a challenge.
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WAN & LAN Ethernet port indicators, Green. The LED flickers when the
LAN or WAN port is sending or receiving data.
Link/Act. Link status indicators, Green. The LED flickers when the
corresponding port is sending or receiving data