What type of protocol is GRE?

Last Updated: Dec 13, 2022
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What type of protocol is GRE?

  • Security protocol
  • Passenger protocol
  • Carrier protocol
  • Transport protocol

Explanation: GRE is carrier protocol that encapsulates the original passenger protocol for transport through a tunnel. Typically used for multicast or broadcast traffic, GRE does not provide security.

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