# Overview

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<figure><img src="https://3559400189-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F0cTezbT2vN0lurEio8Z5%2Fuploads%2FdjgbjlbY3ZPu1vq0E75P%2Fmeshnet-with-ptp-encrypted-connection-infographic-lg.svg?alt=media&#x26;token=83aab731-ee3e-4739-9a09-8f815f551a1a" alt="A device with Meshnet enabled is directly connected to other devices on different networks over encrypted network tunnels."><figcaption><p>Figure 1. Meshnet setup</p></figcaption></figure>
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<figure><img src="https://3559400189-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F0cTezbT2vN0lurEio8Z5%2Fuploads%2FOkL9D3l39hkyhjTazdNZ%2Fmeshnet-without-ptp-encrypted-connection-infographic-lg.svg?alt=media&#x26;token=45192995-dbbe-45c4-9e83-fdfc72926a57" alt="A device is trying to connect to remote devices on various networks."><figcaption><p>Figure 2. Traditional network setup</p></figcaption></figure>
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[Learn more about the potential of Meshnet >](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/getting-started/meshnet-explained)

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