07-23-2014 01:42 PM - edited 02-21-2020 07:44 PM
i have configured a network with ospf and a vpn site to site without gre tunnel and it works very well. I want to know, when do i have to use gre tunnel over ipsec
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07-24-2014 11:26 AM
Hi josedilone19
GRE is used when you need to pass Broadcast or multicast traffic. That's the main function of GRE.
Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) is a protocol that encapsulates packets in order to route other protocols over IP networks
However there are some other important aspect to consider:
In contrast to IP-to-IP tunneling, GRE tunneling can transport multicast and IPv6 traffic between networks
GRE tunnels encase multiple protocols over a single-protocol backbone.
GRE tunnels provide workarounds for networks with limited hops.
GRE tunnels connect discontinuous sub-networks.
GRE tunnels allow VPNs across wide area networks (WANs).
-Hope this helps -
07-24-2014 11:26 AM
Hi josedilone19
GRE is used when you need to pass Broadcast or multicast traffic. That's the main function of GRE.
Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) is a protocol that encapsulates packets in order to route other protocols over IP networks
However there are some other important aspect to consider:
In contrast to IP-to-IP tunneling, GRE tunneling can transport multicast and IPv6 traffic between networks
GRE tunnels encase multiple protocols over a single-protocol backbone.
GRE tunnels provide workarounds for networks with limited hops.
GRE tunnels connect discontinuous sub-networks.
GRE tunnels allow VPNs across wide area networks (WANs).
-Hope this helps -
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