--- gvpe/doc/vpe.pod 2003/03/24 15:20:24 1.2 +++ gvpe/doc/vpe.pod 2003/03/26 02:12:16 1.3 @@ -9,12 +9,18 @@ "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. =head2 DESIGN GOALS