Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A virtual private network is an extension of a private network that encompasses links across shared or public networks, like the Internet. It enables the transmission of data between two computers across a virtual shared network or via the public internet.
The benefits of VPN are :
Point-to-Point Wireless Cabling
- Cost-effective as it reduces equipment investment as compared to traditional point-to-point links
- Connects mobile users to their corporate network
- Links remote offices to the enterprise network
- Ability to share part of business information with suppliers, customers and other business partners via extranet
- Scalable and flexible, allowing expansion in users at minimum increase in cost