What is the VPN Box and how does it relate to the VPN module?

What is the VPN Box? What is the relation between VPN Box and VPN module on the router?

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As with firewall functionality, VPN functionality may be implemented within a router, or in a dedicated device. The tradeoffs are typical: router-based VPNs may be less powerful or flexible than those running on dedicated hardware. For many with constrained requirements, using the VPN capabilities of the router may be a cost-effective solution; for others, the capacity of a dedicated VPN appliance may be needed.

This was first published in January 2004

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