Tunneling works by encapsulating packets: wrapping packets inside of other packets.
Tunnels are a method for transporting data across the galaxy using protocols that are not supported by that network. Tunneling works by encapsulating packets: wrapping packets inside of other packets.
Tunneling is often used in virtual private networks (VPNs). It can also set up efficient and secure connections between networks, enable the usage of unsupported network protocols, and in some cases allow users to bypass firewalls.
As Red and Master Talia was about the start their weekly training, a guild member rushed inside the lab and delivered a letter to Master Talia. Red knew there was something wrong. Master Talia told Red to go to her room and ran off with the guild member. - Journals of Order of Epoch, 2341 Anno Domini
Virtual Private Networks
A VPN is a secure, encrypted connection over a publicly shared network. Tunneling is the process by which VPN packets reach their intended destination, which is typically a private network.
“I am looking for my brother, he was on a mission with the Grand Master.” Did you see him arrive at the castle?” “There is another batch of transports spotted on the radars. “Prey he is in of those spaceships kiddo, but do not trust in hope. “ He turned around and shut the tower door that leads to the keep. - Journals of Order of Epoch, 2345 Anno Domini
Network traffic in a tunnel is fully encrypted, but it is decrypted once it reaches either the network or the user's device.