Contemporary Controls EIGR Series Application Manual page 13

Application #10 – EIGR-V VPN
VPNs provide a secure way to encrypt and transmit data
between two or more devices. This makes the VPN
technology suitable for remote access to devices at remote
location. Although it is possible to open ports in firewalls
using port forwarding or NAT, IT professionals are often
reluctant to compromise the security of their network and
usually decline this type of request. The VPN model of the
EIGR router, EIGR-V, has built-in OpenVPN software that can
be configured to setup VPN. In the client mode, an
Application Guide – EIGR Series
OpenVPN config file can be loaded to the router via the
VPN Client webpage and the router can form a secure
tunnel between itself and the RemoteVPN server hosted by
Contemporary Controls. Since OpenVPN is an open
technology, it is possible to connect to other OpenVPN
servers. By installing the EIGR-V at a remote location, a
secure way to connect to the LAN side IP devices from the
comfort of your home or office is possible.
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