The SmartNode IPSec can further be used to creates private VPN tunnels ensuring secure VoIP, voice and data traffic while protecting all inter-office voice and data communications over the Internet.  The new IKE features further enhances the security and ease-of-use for Voice-over-VPNs and data VPNs. IKE is a dynamic and automatic security exchange function. By constantly changing the encryption key on a user-configurable interval, say once per hour, IKE greatly reduces the chances that there can be intercept of the traffic. In addition, IKE eases SmartNode™ deployment by making the encryption software easy to configure and administer through the elimination of manual keys. With dynamic key exchange, the network administrator doesn’t have to worry about periodically reconfiguring the SmartNodes to maintain the highest levels of security.

Security VoIP and data service also can also be used to retain important employees and help employees to better balance their carrier and family.  To find more please check the story, “Patton’s SmartNode Gateway Saves Time, Money, and a Priceless Employee!”.   

For more SmartNode success stories, please check out our RealityCheck website. Go to www.patton.com/articles.

An example of how to configure IKE with AES-128 is shown in following links:

IKE with AES-128 - Side #1

IKE with AES-128 - Side #2

Manual Key Tunnel Mode with DES - Side # 1

Manual Key Tunnel Mode with DES - Side # 2

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