equinux VPN Tracker 5.4.4 - Manual (Page 6)

Note Please refer to the chapter “Device Profiles” if you
cannot find a device profile for the gateway you’d like
to use.
What can I use a VPN connection for?
A VPN allows you to access a remote network (e.g. your office
network, or your Mac at home) securely from anywhere in the
world, through the Internet. You can download and upload
files, receive mails from your company’s mail server, manage
computers remotely, or access FileMaker databases.
Where can I use my VPN connection?
All you need to establish and use a VPN connection is a
working Internet connection at both ends. Whether you're
working from a hotel, an Internet cafe or from your home
office, VPN Tracker will contact your VPN gateway at its public
interface, and negotiate the VPN connection.
Note In some cases, local routers may interfere. Please use
the VPN Environment Manager (from the “Help”
menu) to check your network environment.
Need More Info?
More info on Virtual Private Networks and the IPSec
technology can be found in the chapter “IPSec Explained”.
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