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SoftEther VPN Manual
SoftEther VPN Manual

SoftEther VPN Manual

Introduction

Welcome to the official SoftEther VPN manual. This is a technical reference that describes most of the features of SoftEther VPN. Before studying this manual, we recommend reading the “Why SoftEther VPN?” section.

About this manual

The official SoftEther VPN manual provides detailed technical information on how to use the next-generation VPN communication software delivered by the SoftEther VPN Project.

The manual is intended for network administrators, system administrators, IT instructors, and end users with in-depth computer knowledge.

Before reading the manual

The following knowledge is required to fully understand the contents of this manual:

  • Ethernet: the principles of communication systems, the characteristics of communication equipment (network adapters, switching hubs, and so on), and specific methods for building networks
  • Internet Protocol (IP): the principles of communication systems, the characteristics of communication equipment (routers, Layer 3 switches, and so on), and specific methods for building IP networks

In addition, it is recommended that you study:

  • The concepts of user mode and kernel mode in operating systems
  • TCP/IP implementations and architecture for common operating systems
  • Legacy VPN protocols (PPTP, IPSec, and so on)
  • The detailed behavior of TCP/IP in real-world networks

Contents of the manual

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SoftEther VPN Manual