The Nortel Networks Contivity VPN Switch
integrates all of the elements needed to build a high
performance, scalable and secure VPN – routing,
firewall, bandwidth management, encryption,
authentication and data integrity – into one single
platform for secured tunnelling across the Internet.
The range of VPN solutions in the Contivity portfolio
allows the implementation of solutions tailored to
fit small, medium and large companies.
• Contivity switches are placed at each
partner’s office
• Connectivity into the managed IP network
is via any available transport technology
• Secure IPSec tunnels encrypt and encapsulate
traffic between sites
• Firewalls in each Contivity switch protect
the site LAN from outside threats
• Group policies on the firewalls control
which partners have what access
Extranet IP-VPN (Virtual Private Network) Solution
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Secure Remote Connectivity - Extranet IP-VPN
(Virtual Private Network) Solution
Customer Needs
• Establish e-relationships with external business partners, suppliers and dealers
• Controlled access of information between interested parties
• Protection for private, sensitive data
• Leverage Internet economics in the WAN
• Provide encryption and strong authentication between sites
Nortel Networks Solution
Figure 1: Nortel Networks Extranet IP-VPN Solution
Business Connectivity via the Internet
