Enterprise encryption gateway

An enterprise encryption gateway is a layer 2 encryption device, similar to VPN, that allows for strong authentication and encryption for data across a wireless medium. Unlike a residential gateway, an enterprise gateway typically has both an LAN and WLAN interface, where the EEG acts a bridge between the two. The client devices have client-side authentication/encryption software, and the EEGs are the encryption termination point in the network. Benefits of these devices include offloading the encryption duties from the Wireless [access point|access points]. Autonomous access points are placed downstream from the EEGs and may act as an 802.1X authenticator.