{"id":2353,"date":"2017-11-10T09:06:02","date_gmt":"2017-11-10T09:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pinngle.me\/blog\/?p=2353"},"modified":"2019-09-17T14:15:37","modified_gmt":"2019-09-17T10:15:37","slug":"what-is-mobile-virtual-private-network-mvpn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinngle.me\/blog\/what-is-mobile-virtual-private-network-mvpn\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Mobile Virtual Private Network or mVPN?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A virtual private network<\/strong>, aka a VPN<\/strong>, uses encryption technologies to establish a virtual encrypted “tunnel” between your computer and a VPN server. Traffic that\u2019s in this tunnel can\u2019t be seen by anyone.<\/p>\n

A mobile virtual private network<\/a>, which is also called a mobile VPN or mVPN, can be defined as a solution that ensures data user mobility and secure network access with predictable performance.<\/p>\n

Data user mobility makes it possible to connect uninterruptedly or stay connected and communicate to a possibly remote data network while changing the network access medium or points of attachment.<\/p>\n

Such network configuration allows mobile devices, e.g. notebook computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs) or handheld PCs<\/a>, access a virtual private network (VPN) or an Intranet while changing physical locations.<\/p>\n

Mobile VPN or mVPN<\/h3>\n

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Using a mobile virtual private network (mVPN)<\/strong>, you can remotely access a network without worrying about your security or privacy. Such network is designed to extend the reach of local area networks or LANs<\/a> through the use of public telecommunication infrastructure like the Internet. No owned or leased private lines are required.<\/p>\n

The “mobile” in the name of mVPNs is associated with the fact that the VPN can change points of network attachment. This doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that the mVPN client is a mobile phone or that it\u2019s running on a wireless network. Using an effective mobile VPN, you can seamlessly switch across access technologies and multiple public\/private networks.<\/p>\n

A mobile VPN is ideal for those who need to keep application sessions open at all times, throughout the working day, while connecting via various wireless networks. It\u2019s also a perfect option for those who are faced with gaps in coverage or suspend-and-resume (stop an operation and restart) their devices to preserve battery life.<\/p>\n

To compare, a conventional VPN can\u2019t be the best choice for the mentioned cases because the disruption of the network tunnel results in disconnected applications, timeout, failure, or even crashed computing devices.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why you can find mVPNs being used in sectors such as public safety, home care, hospital settings, field service management, utilities, and more. Moreover, they\u2019re increasingly becoming more widespread among mobile professionals and white-collar workers.<\/p>\n

The Features of Mobile VPNs<\/h3>\n

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Mobile virtual private networks come with a number of important features.<\/h3>\n