Who needs the VPN?

Posted by Unknown on 05:32

You need VPN if:

You mount a Windows disk share from your work computer on your home computer.
You need to access restricted services.
You use network protocols like NetBIOS to a host or service on campus.
You are using a public network, (for example, in a hotel, coffee shop, or airport), especially if it is a wireless network.

You don't need VPN if:

You check your UCI e-mail via IMAP with SSL/STARTTLS encryption.

Downsides to using VPN if it is not needed.

Slows down your connection
Uses resources others could be using
Adds a step to connect to UCI

Network Traffic Encryption
When you connect to another site using a VPN, your traffic is encrypted so that if anyone intercepts the traffic, they cannot see what you are doing unless they can break the encryption. Your traffic is encrypted from your computer through the network to the VPN concentrator hardware at UCI. At that point the traffic is un-encrypted and sent out over the campus network. If you are using software like ssh, your traffic on the campus network is still encrypted because ssh encrypts its traffic.

Access UCI Resources
When you are using a VPN connection, it will appear to systems on campus that you are also on campus - you will have a UCI IP address instead of the one you have at home (Cox, AT&T, PacBell, etc). This allows you to connect to resources that you would not be able to from home, and bypass any port blocking at the campus border router.

Windows File Shares
The VPN offers a way for authorized users to mount Microsoft Windows file shares from off campus. As of November 5th, 2002, a VPN is required to use "shares" from outside of UCInet because of special port blockades.

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Why use a VPN?

Posted by Unknown on 05:31

Why use a VPN?

Unfortunately, today's Internet isn't always a friendly place. Wi-Fi hijacking, identity theft at hotspots and invasive monitoring are commonplace.
With the recent launch of the Copyright Alert System (aka "Six Strikes") in the US, there's a good chance that your ISP is now watching you for any illegal filesharing.

Why VPNme?

Professional privacy.

We take your privacy seriously. We don't keep logs of where or when you use your VPN and our advanced features make it easy to stay anonymous and protected.

Easy to set up and use.

Our VPN service is compatible with Windows, Macintosh, Linux, iPhone/iPad, Android and lots of home routers.
Check out our setup guides to see for yourself!

Awesome features.

All plans come standard with all of our great features:

Thousands of IP addresses
Randomize your IP without reconnecting
NAT mode or direct connection
OpenVPN on every plan
No idle timeout or bandwidth limits
Multiple sessions on every plan
Optional privacy-enhancing web proxy with Tor

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CyberGhost VPN Review

Posted by Unknown on 05:30

At a glance

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IP VPN

Posted by Unknown on 05:30

SingTel ConnectPlus Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network

Fully outsourced, advanced data management for improved business agility

ConnectPlus Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (IP VPN) is a fully managed, secure, high performance virtual private network service based on Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), offering greater manageability and scalability for the delivery of IP traffic or data packets between multiple sites. With its IP-based technology, it is the ideal platform for businesses looking to deploy Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services.

Penetrate the Heart Of China with ConnectPlus IP VPN

Featured Article

IP VPN Air Liquide in Fortune

Harnessing the Performance of MPLS-based IP VPN to Gain an Edge in the New Asia-Centric Era

Features:

Extensive Global Coverage and Seamless In-country Domestic ConnectionsExtend your reach to more than 80 global cities, including major business markets in Asia Pacific, USA, Europe, and developing markets in the Middle East, Africa, China and India.

By leveraging a strong partner ecosystem, ConnectPlus IP VPN also penetrates thousands of domestic cities, including remote cities in Asia. This enables SingTel to deliver end-to-end network support and consistent service level agreements (SLAs).
Different Access Types
For truly pervasive reach, SingTel ConnectPlus IP VPN can be integrated with alternative modes of access including dedicated connections, Ethernet, DSL and Internet VPN into a single, centrally managed global network. The result is a Hybrid VPN that is cost effective while meeting the performance needs of different sites. SingTel also offers satellite connectivity to reach remote places or sites with no terrestrial infrastructure.
Network ResiliencySingTel offers a truly reliable and resilient IP VPN solution by designing a fully diverse infrastructure from dual POPs, cable systems, cable stations, power supply, all the way down to the domestic fibre network, ensuring fail-safe connectivity between your global offices.
Network Manageability, Visibility and Control
Simplify network management with minimal resources, and gain greater visibility over your network performance including jitter and latency, through the SingTel Global Delivery Platform (GDP). You can also subscribe to our Router Management Service (RMS) for proactive monitoring of your routers, giving you end-to-end network management. And to meet all your bandwidth requirements, SingTel electronic Bandwidth On-Demand (eBOD) lets you scale up your bandwidth instantly through the web.
Business Enhancing Features
ConnectPlus IP VPN offers several value-added services that cater to your specific business requirements. Whether you want to optimise broadcast traffic, gain bandwidth increment on the fly or make intra-corporate voice calls across multiple offices, SingTel can provide you with the most suitable solution to address your needs in a cost-effective and convenient way.
Create a truly business-oriented network with SingTel Managed ICT Services
SingTel ConnectPlus IP VPN is just the beginning for organisations looking to get more from their network infrastructure. SingTel offers a wide variety of Managed ICT Services that allow you to further enhance your network infrastructure, meet growing demands quickly with rapid bandwidth scalability and cloud services, or enable converged communications. The end result is a single, fully managed infrastructure built for data, voice, video; and more importantly one that is customised for and functions within the context of your business. More about SingTel Managed ICT Services.

Specifications:

Topology	Point-to-point
Network Layer	Layer 3
Technology	Multi Protocol Layer Switching (MPLS)
Bandwidth Availability	The following are the bandwidths offered, with higher bandwidths being available upon request: N x 64Kbps, up to 2048Kbps 3Mbps to 45Mbps in 1Mbps increments
Service Level Agreements	Up to 99.95% end-to-end circuit availability
Value Added Services Available	6 Classes of Service Bandwidth on Demand electronic Bandwidth On-Demand (eBOD) Router Management Service Traffic Optimisation Profiling (Application Acceleration) Multicast VPN Voice over IP (VoIP) Multiple VPN Port Metro IP VPN Extranet Backup Ports Remote VPN Port

Looking to connect your branch offices to an IP VPN backbone? Create a hybrid network solution with ConnectPlus E-VPN.

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HMA VPN Review

Posted by Unknown on 05:29

The HMA! difference

Extensive geographic coverage with servers in 54 countries to ensure fast connection speeds.
One price gets you access to all 401 servers, no complex plans or usage limits.
Hide behind 47'500+ usable IP addresses.
Each time you connect you get a new IP for increased anonymity.
Multiple protocols to use including OpenVPN, L2TP, and PPTP.
Access to custom-made easy to use software.
No bandwidth limitations.
Servers added regularly.
Fast and responsive support team.
30 day money back guarantee.

Benefits of using a VPN

- Increase your online security
  Encrypt your internet traffic and prevent hackers and eavesdroppers from intercepting your internet traffic (especially useful when connected to insecure networks such as public WiFi hotspots).
- Anonymous internet identity
  Once connected to our VPN service your online identity will be masked behind one of our anonymous IP addresses.
- Government level security
  The encryption standards we use are trusted by governments world-wide.
- Bypass censorship
  Say goodbye to internet limitations such as blocked websites, blocked ports and traffic shaping.
- Works with all applications
  Unlike a web proxy, a VPN will automatically work with all applications on your computer due to tunneling your entire internet connection.
- Virtually reside in another country
  Change your online identity to appear as if you are currently in another country.
- Easy to use
  No technical experience is required to connect to our servers due to easy to provide software; simply enter your username and password and click connect!

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Kepard VPN Review

Posted by Unknown on 05:29

Online security

Using VPN you'll have a secure connection when surfing the Internet, which will prevent data hack.
Internet Privacy

It will keep your identity unknown on the internet by assigning to you a different IP, that will guarantee anonymousness.
Internet Freedom

Access sites that have been banned at school or work. Also access content from regional restricted sites.
High level encryption

We do encrypt your entire Internet traffic by using trusted secure protocols, such as L2TP/IPsec protocol.