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What is the reason for existing Full Tunnel VPN and Split Tunnel VPN?

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Final answer:

Full Tunnel VPN routes all network traffic through the VPN server, while Split Tunnel VPN only routes specific traffic through the VPN server.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the context of Virtual Private Networks (VPN), there are two main types: Full Tunnel VPN and Split Tunnel VPN.

In a Full Tunnel VPN, all network traffic from a device is routed through the VPN server. This means that all data sent and received on the device, including internet browsing and accessing local network resources, goes through the VPN.

On the other hand, in a Split Tunnel VPN, only specific traffic is routed through the VPN server. For example, a user may configure the VPN to only route traffic related to work applications, while allowing other traffic to use the regular internet connection. This allows users to have secure access to work resources while using their regular, potentially faster internet connection for other activities.

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