Ip tunnel

sandeepchiks · 11-12-2008, 02:32 AM

Hi,

I want to know what is a GRE IP Tunnel? Why is it required or its importance ?

I am very new to Linux and would appreciate if explained in simpler terms.

Thanks
Sandeep

acid_kewpie · 11-12-2008, 02:34 AM

well gre has literally nothing to do with Linux specifically. just do some background reading in general - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generic..._Encapsulation

sandeepchiks · 11-13-2008, 09:10 PM

Hi,

I would like to know how is the Ip tunnel useful? Still this question remains unanswered.

Thanks
Sandeep

acid_kewpie · 11-14-2008, 03:13 AM

for general networking concepts you should really be referring to existing reference material... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_tunnel

ritam_bkp · 11-14-2008, 07:39 AM

thanx a lot acid_kewpie