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I have been reading about VPNs and have used them in the past. Started using one again recently.
I have read how they work. You-->vpn software encrypts data-->VPN server--->Internet
But. In order to GET to the VPN server you still have to connect to your ISP servers. Is this where the "tunnel" comes into play?
That is the one part of a VPN that confused me. The ISP connection.
So if i understand it correctly. You start the VPN software. It then encrypts your data. Opens a "tunnel" through your ISP servers. Then goes to the VPN server?
I have read how they work. You-->vpn software encrypts data-->VPN server--->Internet
But. In order to GET to the VPN server you still have to connect to your ISP servers. Is this where the "tunnel" comes into play?
That is the one part of a VPN that confused me. The ISP connection.
So if i understand it correctly. You start the VPN software. It then encrypts your data. Opens a "tunnel" through your ISP servers. Then goes to the VPN server?