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Using a VPN with your BT Business Smart Hub 3

Here are some of our most frequently asked questions about using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) with your BT Business Smart Hub 3 router.

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Smart Hub 3 VPN capabilities

What types of VPN protocols does the Smart Hub 3 support, for example OpenVPN, IPsec, SSL VPN, or L2TP?

Does the Smart Hub 3 support both site-to-site and remote access VPN connections?

What VPN encryption standards are supported by the Smart Hub 3?

Does the Smart Hub 3 offer split tunnelling for VPN connections?

Does the Smart Hub 3 support setups with multiple routers using VPNs?

Does the Smart Hub 3 provide user authentication and access control for VPN users?

Does the Smart Hub 3 support integration with external authentication services like LDAP or RADIUS for VPN access?

Can the Smart Hub 3 establish connections with third-party VPN services or cloud-based VPN solutions?

Does the Smart Hub 3 support dynamic routing protocols for VPN, such as OSPF or BGP?

Are there any VPN logging and monitoring capabilities available on the Smart Hub 3?

Does the Smart Hub 3 have any built-in security features to protect VPN traffic, such as intrusion detection or prevention, or firewall capabilities?

Are there any specific industry certifications or compliance standards that the Smart Hub 3 has to follow regarding VPN security?

Does the Smart Hub 3 offer any Quality of Service (QoS) features to prioritise VPN traffic over other network traffic?

Can the Smart Hub 3 be configured and managed remotely? And are there any management APIs or integrations available?

Smart Hub 3 VPN performance

Does the Smart Hub 3 have any specific limitations on VPN performance metrics or throughput?

Can the Smart Hub 3 handle VPN traffic for multiple offices or remote locations at the same time?

Can the Smart Hub 3 handle an increasing number of VPN connections?

Will the Smart Hub 3 provide automatic backup options for VPN connections if my broadband drops out?

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