Introduction
5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL – Secure connections
typically require a user name and password, and are used
where security is important. Secure connections include:
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Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often
used to connect remotely to an office network
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The "Bring Your Own Access" program from America
Online (AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband
provided by another cable or DSL service
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Most online banking websites
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Many commercial websites that require a user
name and password to access your account
Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer's power
management setting, which causes it to "go to sleep." The simplest
solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or
AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website.
A second alternative is to change your computer's power management
settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this may not be appropriate
for portable computers. To change your power management setting
under Windows, see the "Power Options" item in the Control Panel.
If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections, VPNs, and
AOL, please review the steps above to be sure you have addressed
these issues.
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