User manual - ICP DAS USA

10.6 Network SupportThere are many network functions already built in the LinPAC-8000. Here are thenetwork functions supported in the LinPAC-8000 :(1) Support UPnP :UPnP is “ Universal Plug and Play ” and allows automatic discovery and control ofservices available on the network from other devices without user intervention. Devices thatact as servers can advertise their services to clients. Client systems, known as controlpoints, can search for specific services on the network. When they find the devices with thedesired services, the control points can retrieve detailed descriptions of the devices andservices and interact from that point on.(2) Support VPNVPN is “ Virtual Private Network ” and describes a network that includes secureremote access for client computers. It can be explained best by looking at its parts.“ Virtual ” describes the fact that the network doesn't need to be physically connecteddirectly. The “ Private” confirms that the data is encrypted and can only be viewed by adefined group. The last word, “ Network ”, means that the users configured for VPN canbe connected and share files or information. So it's extremely difficult for anyone to snoopon confidential information through VPN. ( Refer to the Fig. 10-9 )LinPAC-8x4x SDK:289