5.3
Access via Internet
The IoCore2 can be accessed through the Internet. There are two ways to
achieve this: Port Forwarding and VPN.
•
Port Forwarding
Is relatively easy to setup in the router. Each router
is different so it is advised to consult the router’s documentation (some-
times it is revered to as NAT or Port-Redirecting). Please note that port
forwarding is not secure, since anybody could access the IoCore2 this way.
•
Accessing via a
Virtual Private Network
(VPN) tunnel requires more
setup efforts, also the router needs to support the VPN feature. Once set
up, this is a very secure way to communicate with the IoCore2. A VPN
is a network technology that creates a secure network connection over a
public network such as the Internet or a private network owned by a service
provider. Large corporations, educational institutions, and government
agencies use VPN technology to enable remote users to securely connect
to a private network. For further information about VPN please refer to
http://whatismyipaddress.com/vpn
.
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