Each of the options presented in Table 17-2 can use a variety of key devices within each model of the remote-user network design. These devices are described in Table 17-3.
Device | Description |
|---|---|
Provides connectivity to the broadband network. | |
Provides connectivity between local network devices. This can be a standalone device or integrated within the VPN hardware device. | |
Provides local network protection through stateful filtering of traffic. Provides secure VPNs via IPSec tunnels between the headend and local site. | |
Provides individual PCs with protection. | |
Provides local network protection through stateful filtering of traffic. Provides secure VPNs through IPSec tunnels between the headend and local site. | |
Provides secure VPNs via IPSec tunnels between the headend and individual PCs by using a software client. | |
Provides secure VPN via IPSec tunnels between the headend and the local site by using a dedicated hardware device. |
Figure 17-1 illustrates the four options that are available in the remote-user network design model.