2007-09-19 08:32:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
In simplest of terms, it is a way to use the internet, to connect to another remote network.
The internet connection is actually a network, with VPN (virtual private network) you create another network connection within the internet connection.
It actually is called a tunnel connection. Your machine, by doing this, can act as if it is within the building which contains the network. You will get a "private" IP address from the Network you connect into, that private IP is given out through the internet to your machine. It makes data that is sent back and forth between the two locations, very secure..
That is the simple explanation.
2007-09-19 08:45:38 · answer #1 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in easy way VPN is virtual network between computers not in same domain or Group but u can access them simillar to network in ur home or company
it useful ti access ur data from anywhere and from any device like ur laptop or pda
2007-09-19 15:45:55 · answer #2 · answered by melsatar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Through VPN you can handle desktop of your office PC from your home or through any remote location.
It provides tunnel(of internet) to connect your home pc to office pc.
2007-09-19 16:11:25 · answer #3 · answered by NatGat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Private_Network
This is a very good explanation.
2007-09-19 15:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by Shwaa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋