Setting up virtual private networking

This chapter describes the setting up for a virtual private network between two (geographically) disconnected LANs for sharing services and data over an encrypted logical connection. Figure 9.1 illustrates the interaction of the sent data.

Figure 9.1: Diagram of a virtual private network between two networks over the Internet.

This encrypted logical connection is realized by a redirected point-to-point connection. This point-to-point connection will be redirected through an established SSH connection.