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A Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows you to connect to a private network from anywhere that you have internet access. While this is very beneficial to corporate users, it can be useful for home users as well. Setting up a VPN will allow you to access files and printers on your home network while away somewhere else. Data transferred through a VPN is encrypted, so your information is protected from snoopers. Learn to connect to an existing VPN on a computer, set up a new VPN server, and connect to VPNs on your iOS and Android devices. | A Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows you to connect to a private network from anywhere that you have internet access. While this is very beneficial to corporate users, it can be useful for home users as well. Setting up a VPN will allow you to access files and printers on your home network while away somewhere else. Data transferred through a VPN is encrypted, so your information is protected from snoopers. Learn to connect to an existing VPN on a computer, set up a new VPN server, and connect to VPNs on your iOS and Android devices. | ||
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#* When you are connected to VPN, you will see an ongoing notification in the Status bar on your Android device. If you are disconnected, you will receive a notification and an option to go back to the VPN settings section. | #* When you are connected to VPN, you will see an ongoing notification in the Status bar on your Android device. If you are disconnected, you will receive a notification and an option to go back to the VPN settings section. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
*If you have Windows 2003 server as VPN server, you can assign a static IP under user's properties. If you use other Windows OS as VPN server, you may want to create a DHCP reservation. | *If you have Windows 2003 server as VPN server, you can assign a static IP under user's properties. If you use other Windows OS as VPN server, you may want to create a DHCP reservation. | ||
