What is GRE

[Jeremy Jones (BOI)]

GRE stands for Generic Routing Encapsulation.  It is used with PPTP, along
w/tcp port 1723.  GRE is a protocol alongside tcp, udp, etc.  It is protocol
number 47 (useful info when configuring NAT/Firewalls).

jj

-----Original Message-----
From: Mohamed Mohaideen Basha [mailto:m_basha at AGAINTECH.COM]
Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 5:01 PM
To: VPN at SECURITYFOCUS.COM
Subject: What is GRE


Can any one tell me what is GRE in VPN technology as I am still in learning
process in VPN.

-Basha

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