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Securely connect your Android smartphone via VPN

August 15, 2011 9:06am PDT

Deb Shinder explains how you can use a VPN to connect your Android smartphone to your home or work network.

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Connect to a PPTP VPN from your Android phone

January 21, 2011 11:49am PST

The Android platform has an outstanding built-in VPN connection tool. Jack Wallen describes how Android users can set up and connect to a VPN with the help of a PPTP VPN.

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The basics of using a proxy server for privacy and security

December 5, 2012 6:30am PST

Patrick Lambert goes over the basics of how proxy servers work and why they are used to add security and privacy.

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Configure a Windows Server 2003 VPN on the server side

July 26, 2005 7:25pm PDT

Set up a Windows Server 2003-based PPTP virtual private network (VPN) with this step-by-step installation and configuration guide.

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How Do I... Configure SonicWALL VPN Connections?

November 1, 2006 6:18pm PST

Whether you are talking security or user experience, properly configuring any VPN connection is essential. Here are the basic configuration steps you need to take when configuring the SonicWALL...

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Troubleshoot VPN connections with these 10 tips

January 18, 2011 11:44am PST

Targeting the cause of a VPN problem requires a systematic troubleshooting process. Brien Posey explains steps you can follow to zero in on the culprit.

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Fix 10 common Cisco VPN problems

November 7, 2005 8:00am PST

If you use Cisco to power your VPN solution, you know it's not without problems. Here are some common VPN problems you may encounter with your Cisco solution and how to fix them.

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Five power tips for using TeamViewer for remote support tasks

April 18, 2011 9:20am PDT

TeamViewer is a versatile remote support and desktop sharing program -- and it offers some features that other tools lack. Jack Wallen looks at a few of the best ways to put TeamViewer to work.

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Quick guide: AnyConnect Client VPN on Cisco ASA 5505

September 21, 2012 6:31am PDT

Lauren Malhoit offers a succinct guide for quickly setting up a virtual private network (VPN) using Cisco ASA 5505, that also allows users to connect to the internet.

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Fix the four biggest problems with VPN connections

May 8, 2003 7:00am PDT

When they work, VPNs are great. When they don't, you can go crazy trying to figure out what's wrong. Here are four of the biggest trouble areas with VPN connections and how you can fix them.

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Cisco AnyConnect vs. IPsec VPN: Licensing considerations

January 6, 2011 7:53am PST

CCIE Brandon Carroll looks at the licensing issues for both Cisco AnyConnect and IPsec and offers advice on which one might be the better choice for your environment.

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Save on your data plan with Onavo Extend

April 22, 2013 1:57pm PDT

Find out how to extend the value of your existing data plan with the help of Onavo Extend, a free mobile application for both iOS and Android devices.

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Fixing DNS and authentication problems when using a VPN

July 23, 2012 5:34am PDT

When you use a VPN to access a remote network you might need some configuration changes on the client PC to ensure you can access resources on both networks.

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How to create a Windows Vista VPN connection

April 11, 2007 1:46pm PDT

VPNs can be a lifesaver. Secure remote access enables additional productivity, saves travel time and empowers administrators and other staff. Here's how to create an ever-popular VPN connection in...

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SolutionBase: Setting up a VPN server with OpenSWAN

April 4, 2007 2:14pm PDT

If you want to set up a VPN, you don't need to buy an expensive VPN appliance or invest in Windows Server 2003. Here's how you can set up a Linux-based VPN using OpenSWAN.

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How to set up an OS X OpenVPN client

October 18, 2010 5:00am PDT

Vincent Danen takes you through the process of setting up an OS X client on OpenVPN using Shimo, which will also provide you with a reliable, robust connection via iPhone tethering.

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Managing Routing And Remote Access in Windows Server 2003

November 6, 2003 8:00am PST

When you connect your network to the Internet, you don't want every machine to interface directly with it. Instead, you can use RRAS to allow your server to act as a barrier. Microsoft has updated...

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Manage company iPads with the iPhone Configuration Utility

March 15, 2012 12:58pm PDT

Jacob Bradshaw highlights the iPhone Configuration Utility and how you can use it to secure and manage iPads in your organization.

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Five lesser known less expensive VPN clients

October 8, 2012 10:55am PDT

Selecting the right VPN client for your users and your infrastructure is crucial to a successful deployment.

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Cisco administration 101: Configure GRE tunnels

December 7, 2006 8:00am PST

Using generic routing encapsulation (GRE) tunnels on Cisco routers can come in handy with Cisco router administration, and configuring GRE tunnels is relatively easy. David Davis has the details...

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