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We have to connect one site to another using leased fiber ( theoretically it's a dark one ) in order to replace a radio link. All servers are in one site. Both location now have Gigabit networks.

Can you please tell me, beside VPN ( which would require some changing in configuration of our devices and application ) what else can be used in order to have a secure communication:

  • prevet acces to data transmitted via fiber,
  • prevent unauthorized access to our networks through this fiber.

I have searched over Internet and seems that there are some "encryptors" devices ( SafeNet for example ) but the price I have found are high.

Thank you

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    Use quantum entanglement. Problem solved. Oct 28, 2014 at 19:21
  • A VPN is definitely the correct way to do this.
    – gparent
    Oct 28, 2014 at 19:43
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    which would require some changing in configuration of our devices and application - What solution do you believe that you will find that doesn't require changing some configuration? What change specifically are you worried about?
    – Zoredache
    Oct 28, 2014 at 19:46

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I think you're defining VPN too narrowly. IPSec was invented exactly for this sort of situation. Almost all business-grade routers, any modern OS, and a variety of other devices can do IPSec. Take your pick.

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    "Take your prick" :)
    – EEAA
    Oct 28, 2014 at 21:18
  • FML - I wonder if there's an anti-oops plug-in for FF so that doesn't happen.
    – Chris S
    Oct 28, 2014 at 23:44

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