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What is VPN?

VPN stands for Virtual Private Network.  A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a way to use a public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or individual users with secure access to their organization's network. An example might be a company network where there are offices in different cities.  Using the Internet the offices merge their networks into one network, giving each office access to real-time information 24/7. The data is encrypted to insure that only the offices can see the data on the Internet link.  A VPN can be contrasted with an expensive system of owned or leased lines that can only be used by one organization. The goal of a VPN is to provide the organization with the same capabilities, but at a much lower cost.

How VPN Works
A VPN is an umbrella term that refers to all the technologies enabling secure communications over the public Internet. VPN uses "tunnels" between two gateways to protect private data as it travels over the Internet. Tunneling is the process of encapsulating private IP packets into a public IPSec packet. Once the authentication and authorization between the VPN gateways is established, the tunnel is created and the users can send and receive data across the Internet.

A VPN tunnel establishes a secure connection between two sites over the Internet.

Why VPN ?

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) not only allow small, medium and large enterprises to implement remote access via the Internet but also deliver compelling benefits for organizations to work smarter, reduce costs, and gain competitive advantage.

VPN creates a private means for communication between geographically distributed locations.

A convergence of business, social, and technology trends are driving the dispersion of today's enterprise into a distributed workplace:

• Rapid proliferation of powerful, affordable PCs and other small office technologies.
• Emergence of the Internet as the global data communications network for linking geographically dispersed locations.
• Demand by employees for flexible work arrangements in response to growing commute times and family needs.
• Drive for improved productivity and reduced costs by companies.
• Need for recruiting and retaining talent located outside the confines of the local geographical area.
• Explosive availability of affordable, broadband Internet connections (DSL, cable and wireless).

Our Solution

ETI has chosen the SonicWall line of products for our customers VPN needs.  With a proven track record for delivering superior products, SonicWALL has been hailed by industry publications such as InfoWorld, PC Magazine, Network World, and SC Magazine for easy to use, high quality, and high performance Internet security appliances and services.

SonicWALL Internet security appliances have a worldwide installed base of more than 500,000 units, protecting millions of computer users. By integrating its line of high-performance, solid-state firewalls and VPN appliances with value-added security subscriptions such as enforced anti-virus, content filtering, and other security applications, SonicWALL Internet security solutions deliver the tools businesses need to counter multiple security threats and to optimize productivity.

For more information on one of our cost effective VPN solutions, please fill out our information request form, or simply contact our office at 888-649-9044.