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7 Useful Free Linux Network Tunnels

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In networking, tunnels are a method for discretely transmitting data across a network using protocols that are not supported by that network.

Tunneling works by encapsulating packets: wrapping packets inside of other packets. Tunneling involves six key processes: encryption, encapsulation, header addition, transmission, decapsulation, and decryption.

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