Netopia R2020 - Manual (Page 105)

Virtual Private Networks 9-3
Configuring the Netopia Router for use with either of the two protocols is done through the console-based menu
screens. Each type is described in its own section:
■ “About PPTP tunnels” on page 9-4
■ “About ATMP Tunnels” on page 9-16
Your configuration depends on which protocol you (and the router at the other end of your tunnel) will use, and
whether or not you will be using the VPN client software in a standalone remote connection.
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A Vir tual Private Network (VPN) connects the components of one network over another network. VPNs
accomplish this by allowing you to
tunnel through the Internet or another public network in a manner that
provides the same security and features formerly available only in private networks.
VPNs allow networks to communicate across an IP network. Your local networks (connected to the Netopia
Router) can exchange data with remote networks that are also connected to a VPN-capable router.
This feature provides individuals at home, on the road, or in branch offices with a cost-effective and secure way
to access resources on remote LANs connected to the Internet with Netopia Routers. The feature is built
around two key technologies: PPTP and ATMP.