Features and Objectives
VPN Technologies
Article REF: H5610 V2
Features and Objectives
VPN Technologies

Author : Jean-Paul ARCHIER

Publication date: April 10, 2026 | Lire en français

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1. Features and Objectives

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a secure tunnel established between two endpoints; its various functions and purposes are described below.

A VPN worthy of the name must have certain basic features in order to meet its intended objectives.

1.1 Features

A VPN must be capable of performing all of the following functions.

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1.1.1 Transporting private IP addresses over a public network

The primary function of a VPN is to establish a tunnel between...

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