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We performed a comparison between Lumen MPLS IP VPN and SonicWall Connect Tunnel based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled.""The solution has good performance."

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"It is a robust solution. You can scale it up as per your requirement."

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"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the advanced security features it offers.""The best features are security and ease of use."

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Cons
"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."

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"It should have better integration with other platforms. With the internet, very few innovations can be there, but there are some solutions that can be integrated into the solutions that we provide"

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"An improvement would be to update the look and feel of the interface, which is very traditional and doesn't fit the current market trend.""The product's configuration, administration, and user interface are areas of concern."

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  • "There is not a license required for this solution but the price should be less expensive."
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  • "As a provider, we need to have licenses from the regulatory authorities. Once we have those licenses in place, we can provide connections to our customers. So, getting licenses is a challenge. It is a time-consuming process. Other than that, there is no massive challenge."
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  • "Connect Tunnel is expensive."
  • "The product is expensive. Two or three years ago, when the solution was purchased for our company, I remember that it was not the cheapest compared to the tools offered by competitors."
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    Top Answer:The most valuable features of the solution stem from the advanced security features it offers.
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    Also Known As
    TNSR
    CenturyLink MPLS/IP VPN, CenturyLink MPLS IP VPN
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    Overview

    TNSR is an advanced open source-based secure networking software platform with highly-scalable packet processing, manageability, and service expansion capabilities. This video provides a high-level introduction. that address a number of commonly asked new product questions - in just a couple of minutes.

    CenturyLink® MPLS/IP VPN provides traffic prioritization and routing, allowing you to efficiently deliver applications across multiple locations.

    -Provide strong security for mobile employees who need full access
    -Deliver “in-office” experience from any location
    -Get centralized control of all users, groups, resources and devices

    Sample Customers
    UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
    Mammoet, En Masse
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company12%
    Government10%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company23%
    Retailer9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise54%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise60%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise39%
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    March 2024
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    Lumen MPLS IP VPN is ranked 37th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN while SonicWall Connect Tunnel is ranked 17th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 2 reviews. Lumen MPLS IP VPN is rated 10.0, while SonicWall Connect Tunnel is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Lumen MPLS IP VPN writes "A robust, scalable, stable, and evolved product". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SonicWall Connect Tunnel writes "Offers advanced security features and is easy to install". Lumen MPLS IP VPN is most compared with AWS Direct Connect, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks and Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway, whereas SonicWall Connect Tunnel is most compared with SonicWall Netextender, Oracle VPN Connect, AWS Direct Connect, Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway and SonicWall SMA.

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