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==VPN Devices==
==VPN Devices==
There are different types of VPN devices utilized by consumers and providers to be able to have access to VPN services. These include:<ref>[http://ptgmedia.pearsoncmg.com/images/1587051796/samplechapter/1587051796content.pdf Chapter 1: What is a Virtual Private Network]</ref>
There are different types of VPN devices utilized by consumers and providers to be able to have access to VPN services. These include:<ref>[http://ptgmedia.pearsoncmg.com/images/1587051796/samplechapter/1587051796content.pdf Chapter 1: What is a Virtual Private Network]</ref>
* '''Cusromer Network Devices'''
* '''Customer Network Devices'''
# '''Customer (C) devices'''— includes routers and switches set-up within the customer network. These devices have no direct connectivity to the service provider network. C devices are not aware of the VP
# '''Customer (C) devices'''— includes routers and switches set-up within the customer network. These devices have no direct connectivity to the service provider network. C devices are not aware of the VP
# '''Customer Edge (CE) devices'''— These devices are connected to the provider network and it is located at the edge of the customer network. Connection is done through the provider edge (PE) devices.
# '''Customer Edge (CE) devices'''— These devices are connected to the provider network and it is located at the edge of the customer network. Connection is done through the provider edge (PE) devices.
* '''Service Provider Devices'''
* '''Service Provider Devices'''
# '''Service Provider (P) devices'''— these are routers and switches that are not directly connected to customer networks. They are attached to the provider network. P devices are unaware of customer VPNs.
# '''Service Provider (P) devices'''— these are routers and switches that are not directly connected to customer networks. They are attached to the provider network. P devices are unaware of customer VPNs.
# '''Service Provider Edge (PE) devices'''— these devices are directly connected to customer networks through CE devices. They are aware of the VPN, if the devices are connected to PE-based VPNs.PE devices are classified as Provider Edge routers (PE-r),Provider Edge switches PE-s)and PE-rs, allows both routing and switching
# '''Service Provider Edge (PE) devices'''— these devices are directly connected to customer networks through CE devices. They are aware of the VPN, if the devices are connected to PE-based VPNs. PE devices are classified as Provider Edge routers (PE-r),Provider Edge switches (PE-s), PE-rs allow both routing and switching
==Benefits of VPN==
==Benefits of VPN==