--- gvpe/README 2003/03/25 18:11:58 1.3 +++ gvpe/README 2003/03/26 02:12:16 1.4 @@ -11,13 +11,18 @@ "Virtual" means that no physical network is created (of course), but an ethernet is emulated by creating multiple tunnels between the member - nodes. "Private" means that non-participating nodes cannot decode - ("sniff)" nor inject ("spoof") packets. In the case of vpe, even - participating nodes cannot spoof packets from other nodes. And "network" - means that more than two parties - many so-called vpn solutions only - create point-to-point tunnels - can participate in the network, so it's - possible to connect multiple branches of a company into a single - network. + nodes. + + "Private" means that non-participating nodes cannot decode ("sniff)" nor + inject ("spoof") packets. + + In the case of vpe, even participating nodes cannot sniff packets send + to other nodes or spoof packets as if sent from other nodes. + + "Network" means that more than two parties can participate in the + network, so for instance it's possible to connect multiple branches of a + company into a single network. Many so-called "vpn" solutions only + create point-to-point tunnels. == DESIGN GOALS ==