User's Manual

Virtual Private Networking 4-1
Chapter 4
Virtual Private Networking
This chapter describes how to use the virtual private networking (VPN) features of the FVM318
firewall. VPN communications paths are called tunnels. VPN tunnels provide secure, encrypted
communications between your local network and a remote network or computer.
Network to Network and Remote Computer to Network VPNs
Two common scenarios for configuring VPN tunnels are between two or more networks, and
between a remote computer and a network.
The FVS318 supports these configurations:
Figure 4-1: Secure access through FVS318 VPN routers
• Secure access between networks, such as a branch or home office and a main office.
A VPN between two or more NETGEAR VPN-enabled routers is a good way to connect
branch or home offices and business partners over the Internet. VPN tunnels also enable
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