VPN – Difference Between VPN Concentrator and VPN Gateway

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I hear both terms used, sometimes in conjunction, sometimes seemingly as synonyms.

What is the technical difference between these types of devices if they are in fact different?

Best Answer

Yes, though they are often used interchangeably.

A VPN gateway may refer to a router, firewall, or VPN Concentrator that provides Virtual Private Networks.

A VPN Concentrator is a dedicated [VPN gateway] appliance (physical or virtual).

All VPN Concentrators are VPN Gateways, but not all VPN Gateways are VPN Concentrators.

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