Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) - Definition or Meaning

Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE)

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Definition of “Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE)” :

Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) is a tunneling protocol developed by Cisco, allowing the encapsulation of a wide variety of network layer protocols inside point-to-point links. It creates a private connection that is secure and direct between two network nodes, enabling data to be transferred seamlessly.

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