Netgear FVM318 – Cable and DSL ProSafe Wireless VPN Security Firewall Verweishandbuch
Virtual Private Networking
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Chapter 5
Virtual Private Networking
This chapter describes how to use the VPN features of the FVM318 firewall. VPN tunnels provide
secure, encrypted communications between your local wireless and Ethernet network, and remote
networks or computers.
secure, encrypted communications between your local wireless and Ethernet network, and remote
networks or computers.
FVM318 VPN Overview
Two common scenarios for configuring VPN tunnels are between two or more networks, and
between a remote computer and a network. The FVM318 adds the option of VPN tunnels over
wireless links to the FVM318.
between a remote computer and a network. The FVM318 adds the option of VPN tunnels over
wireless links to the FVM318.
Figure 5-1: Secure access through VPN tunnels
The FVM318 supports these configurations:
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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
branch or home offices and business partners over the Internet. VPN tunnels also enable
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