Word of the Day – May 27, 2026

tunnel mode

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Configuration Setting An IPsec mode that provides a secure connection between two endpoints by encapsulating an entire IP packet. (used 1 times in citations and controls)
Noun An IPSec mode data in which the IP header and the payload are encrypted. Tunnel mode provides the protection of an entire IP packet by treating it as an AH or ESP payload. With tunnel mode, an entire IP packet is encapsulated with an AH or ESP header and an additional IP header. The IP addresses of the outer IP header are the tunnel endpoints, and the IP addresses of the encapsulated IP header are the ultimate source and destination addresses. (used 36 times in citations and controls)

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Plural tunnel modes
Plural Possessive tunnel modes'
Possessive tunnel mode's

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