Virtual Private Networking; Overview Of Vpn Configuration - NETGEAR FVS318 - ProSafe VPN Firewall Router Reference Manual

This chapter describes how to use the virtual private networking (VPN) features of the FVS318
VPN Firewall. VPN communications paths are called tunnels. VPN tunnels provide secure,
encrypted communications between your local network and a remote network or computer.

Overview of VPN Configuration

Two common scenarios for configuring VPN tunnels are between two or more networks, and
between a remote computer and a network.
Figure 6-1: Secure access through
The FVS318 supports these configurations:
• Secure access between networks, such as a branch or home office and a main office.
A VPN between two or more NETGEAR VPN-enabled routers is a good way to connect
branch or home offices and business partners over the Internet. VPN tunnels also enable
access to network resources when NAT is enabled and remote computers have been assigned
private IP addresses.
• Secure access from a remote PC, such as a telecommuter connecting to an office network.

Virtual Private Networking

Virtual Private Networking
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