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What Does VPN Router Mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A VPN router is a type of routing device that is designed specifically to enable network communications within a VPN<\/a> environment.<\/p>\n

It primarily enables connecting and communicating between multiple VPN end devices, usually present in separate locations.<\/p>\n

Techopedia Explains VPN Router<\/span><\/h2>\n

As with a standard router, a VPN router<\/a> enables the core packet routing and network communication services within VPN. It provides the ability to share and provide connectivity of the VPN service to different end devices.<\/p>\n

Some of these devices are portable and can be installed and configured anywhere that has an Internet connection. Users can connect to it using a wireless network or through wired LAN or serial interfaces. This hardware utilizes one or more networking\/tunneling protocols to create and manage communications within VPN tunnels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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