ZyXEL Communications 2602HWL-DXA manual Why do I need VPN?, Security, Cost, What is PPTP?

Prestige 2602HWL-DxA Support Notes

Why do I need VPN?

There are some reasons to use a VPN. The most common reasons are because of security and cost.

Security

1). Authentication

With authentication, VPN receiver can verify the source of packets and guarantee the data integrity.

2). Encryption

With encryption, VPN guarantees the confidentiality of the original user data.

Cost

1). Cut long distance phone charges

Because users typically dial the their local ISP for VPN, thus, long distance phone charge is reduced than making a long direct connection to the remote office.

2).Reducing number of access lines

Many companies pay monthly charges for two types access lines: (1) high-speed links for their Internet access and (2) frame relay, ISDN Primary Rate Interface or T1 lines to carry data. A VPN may allow a company to carry the data traffic over its Internet access lines, thus reducing the need for some installed lines.

What are most common VPN protocols?

There are currently three major tunneling protocols for VPNs. They are Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) and Internet Protocol Security (IPSec).

What is PPTP?

PPTP is a tunneling protocol defined by the PPTP forum that allows PPP packets to be encapsulated within Internet Protocol (IP) packets and forwarded over any IP network, including the Internet itself. The

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