Private Networks

The term private network is generic. Generally, it means that the network is restricted to specific users. This could range from a separate grouping of computers connected locally, two LANs connected through a phone connection, to a complex “Intranet” that is accessed through the Internet, yet only

available to authorized users. The Intranet version is often referred to as a “Virtual Private Network.” In the case of Digital Video Recorders and their remote software connections, we refer to a private network as a separate grouping of security devices that are not connected directly to the normal company business network. The advantage of this private network is that you have all the bandwidth available for a specific purpose and you will not affect other company business in the case of a failure.