INTRODUCTION TO VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS
INTRODUCTION TO VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS VPN:Definition n Virtual Private Network is a private network that uses a public network (usually the Internet) to connect remote sites or users together. Instead of using a dedicated connection such as leased line, a VPN uses “virtual” connections routed though the internet.It works like a point-to-point private link. Traditional Corporate WAN n Traditional corporate WANs are built using private lines or private Frame Relay/ATM n The remote access needs are accommodated by remote access servers and modems. The users dial in through the public switched telephone network. n Main advantages of Traditional WAN q Predictable bandwidth q Security and privacy n Main disadvantages Traditional WAN: q High telecommunication costs q Not easily scalable Virtual Private Network n Definition - A VPN is a private network constructed within the public Internet n Goals q Connect private networks u