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How to setup Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection

There are two main types of VPNs:

User-to-Network
This type of VPN allows a client to use a VPN to connect to a secure network, such as a corporate intranet.
Network-to-Network
This type of VPN connects two networks via a VPN connection. This effectively combines two disparate networks into one, eliminating the need for a Wide Area Network (WAN).

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Virtual Private Network (VPN) FAQ

Q: A window appeared asking, “Do you want to allow xyz.exe to access the network?” What should I do?
A. If you are familiar with the application name and are comfortable with that application accessing the network, then select “Allow.” Otherwise, select “Deny.” You will see this window several times after you have installed OmniVPN and [...]

What is VPN ? ( Virtual Private Network)

Virtual private network
A virtual private network (VPN) is a computer network in which some of the links between nodes are carried byopen connections or virtual circuits in some larger network (e.g., the Internet) instead of by physical wires. The link-layer protocols of the virtual network are said to be tunneled through the larger network when this is the case. One [...]