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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Use and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is technology that protects data flowing over public network connections like the Internet. VPNs are also commonly used on corporate networks. What Are The Benefits of a VPN? To a network administrator, the biggest advantage of a VPN over alternative forms of protected networking is cost saving. To an end user, the benefit of increased security is more interesting. See More About:  vpn  leased lines  dialup internet service Introduction to VPN Tunneling It might seem indistinguishable from magic, but the key technology behind a virtual private network is something called tunneling. See More About:  virtual private networks  network protocols  Free VPN Software Downloads Various VPN clients and other utility software are available for download on the Internet. These products generally assume a person has enough technical knowledge to configure their own VPN connections. Open source software is also available for those wanting to try building their own virtual networks. See More About:  vpn clients  virtual private networks  free software downloads Common VPN Error Codes Explained When a virtual private network connection fails, it will often show you a cryptic looking code number like 800 or 619. Find out what the common VPN error codes mean here. See More About:  virtual private networks  vpn clients  Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Wan Networking Computer Networks Networking Networks Wireless Wan Featured Articles Can VPNs Be Used Over Satellite Internet? Introduction to Area Networks Wireless/Networking Messge Board Introduction to Client/Server Networks Learning IP Address Notation What Is Dual-Band Wireless Networking?   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool   Follow me on: Advertisement