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Layer 2 crypto device needed.
From: Oleksandr Darchuk <o.darchuk () wucb lviv net>
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 17:53:32 +0300
Hello, list There are 2 remote offices and 2 links betwen them: fiber-optic and twisted pair. And there are 2 separate VLANs in both offices, that's why remote offices communicate on Layer 2 (Ethernet frame, especially 802.1q). The "primary" line is fibe-optic. I want to create backup line for fiber-optic using twisted pair. Fiber-optic link is terminated on switch, so I think that best way to set-up backup line is to terminate twisted pair (using Ethernet bridges)on the same switch and use STP for backup. But I think it's not secure sending Ethernet frames through twisted pair.
So the question is: does anyone know Layer 2 devices (like Ethernet bridges) with any crypto algs (with pre-shred key or smart card or anything else). I googled some time, but didn't find anything.
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