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VPN appliances

Last updated May 19, 2025, generated by Sumble

What is VPN appliances?

VPN appliances are dedicated hardware devices designed to create secure, encrypted connections (Virtual Private Networks) between networks or devices. They are commonly used by businesses to allow remote workers to securely access internal resources, connect branch offices, and protect data transmitted over the internet. These appliances often offer higher performance and security compared to software-based VPN solutions.

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What other technologies are related to VPN appliances?

VPN appliances Competitor Technologies

firewalls

Firewalls and VPNs offer overlapping security features. Next-generation firewalls can include VPN functionality, making them a partial competitor to dedicated VPN appliances.

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VPN appliances Complementary Technologies

switches

VPN appliances rely on switches to forward network traffic. They operate at different layers of the OSI model but work together in network infrastructure.

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routers

VPN appliances often integrate routing functionalities and require routers for directing traffic. VPNs often sit behind routers, and routers route traffic to and from the VPN.

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Microsoft Active Directory

VPN appliances can integrate with Active Directory for user authentication and authorization. This allows centralized management of VPN access.

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