{"id":14634,"date":"2025-02-25T10:37:50","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T10:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/?p=14634"},"modified":"2025-08-18T09:13:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T09:13:56","slug":"vpn-concentrator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a VPN Concentrator?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When working remotely for an organization, it sometimes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brings risk along, as everyone is using their network<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There is a risk of cyberattacks and other online threats, which affect the whole organization and its employees working there. A VPN concentrator is a hardware device to which employees of a company can connect to the main central point, which is a VPN concentrator. It allows many employees to access all tools and personal files of an organization securely from any part of the world. No matter where the company is located. You can predict the importance of VPN by noting that it is not only used at a personal level but also by larger organizations for the security of data or employees, as well as of the companies. All VPN concentrator details you will get to know here.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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the Key Features of a VPN Concentrator?\">What are the Key Features of a VPN Concentrator?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/#1_Setting_an_Encrypted_Tunnel\" title=\"1) Setting an Encrypted Tunnel\">1) Setting an Encrypted Tunnel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/#2_User_Data_Verification\" title=\"2) User Data Verification\">2) User Data Verification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/#3_Data_Confidentiality\" title=\"3) Data Confidentiality\u00a0\">3) Data Confidentiality\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/#4_Allocating_an_IP_Address\" title=\"4) Allocating an IP Address\">4) Allocating an IP Address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/#5_End-to-End_Encryption\" title=\"5) End-to-End Encryption\">5) End-to-End Encryption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/#6_Consistent_Security\" title=\"6) Consistent Security\">6) Consistent Security<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/#VPN_Concentrator_and_VPN_Router\" title=\"VPN Concentrator and VPN Router\">VPN Concentrator and VPN Router<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/#Difference_Between_VPN_Concentrator_and_Site-to-Site_VPN\" title=\"Difference Between VPN Concentrator and Site-to-Site VPN\">Difference Between VPN Concentrator and Site-to-Site VPN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/#Pros_of_Using_a_VPN_Concentrator\" title=\"Pros of Using a VPN Concentrator\">Pros of Using a VPN Concentrator<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/#Handling_Heavy_Traffic\" title=\"Handling Heavy Traffic\">Handling Heavy Traffic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/#Centralized_Network_Control\" title=\"Centralized Network Control\">Centralized Network Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/#Access_Permission\" title=\"Access Permission\">Access Permission<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/#Cons_of_VPN_Concentrator\" title=\"Cons of VPN Concentrator\">Cons of VPN Concentrator<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/#Costly_Setup\" title=\"Costly Setup:\">Costly Setup:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/#Scalability_limitations\" title=\"Scalability limitations\">Scalability limitations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/#Technical_Configuration\" title=\"Technical Configuration\">Technical Configuration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/#What_are_some_usual_performance_challenges_of_VPN_Concentrators\" title=\"What are some usual performance challenges of VPN Concentrators?\">What are some usual performance challenges of VPN Concentrators?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-concentrator\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_VPN_Concentrator\"><\/span><b>What is a VPN Concentrator?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a device that manages all the VPN connections at the same time. It is a great deal for remote employees to work securely and ensure that the connection is encrypted and reliable. It is the midpoint for all the VPN connections where they are controlled. A VPN concentrator can be said to be an advanced version of a router. Where multiple users can connect at one time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Key_Features_of_a_VPN_Concentrator\"><\/span><b>What are the Key Features of a VPN Concentrator?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the main features of the VPN concentrator:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Setting_an_Encrypted_Tunnel\"><\/span><b>1) Setting an Encrypted Tunnel<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A VPN concentrator creates multiple encrypted tunnels, so all the connections are saved over the VPN tunnel. It provides secure data transmission between the company\u2019s network and the remote employees. No personal data of the user and company is at risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_User_Data_Verification\"><\/span><b>2) User Data Verification<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VPN concentrator secures the company\u2019s network by only allowing authorized access. It verifies the user first and then gives access to the company\u2019s network. Remote user\u2019s credentials are checked, including their usernames, emails, and other information needed for the verification. This verification is important to make your network safe from data theft.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Data_Confidentiality\"><\/span><b>3) Data Confidentiality\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VPN concentrator encrypts the data before sending it to the receiver. Once the data is turned into secret code, it is sent over a VPN tunnel, securing data from hackers and other online threats. When data reaches the right destination, it is decrypted for the receiver, ensuring confidentiality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Allocating_an_IP_Address\"><\/span><b>4) Allocating an IP Address<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a remote user connects to a company\u2019s network via a VPN concentrator. It assigns a unique <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/what-is-an-ip-address\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IP address<\/a> to the user; this way, the user can access the company\u2019s internal network securely. With the assigned IP user verified, data transmission between the remote employee and the company becomes safe and protected.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_End-to-End_Encryption\"><\/span><b>5) End-to-End Encryption<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A VPN concentrator assures that data is end-to-end encrypted from the remote user to the company or vice versa. It protects the data from hackers stealing the personal data of companies or employees. With end-to-end encryption, only the receiver and sender can read the information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Consistent_Security\"><\/span>6) <b>Consistent Security<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A VPN concentrator of an organization provides an equal level of security to all employees. No matter whether they are working remotely or from the office. Ensures that all the connections on the network are protected without any access from an unauthorized user.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VPN_Concentrator_and_VPN_Router\"><\/span><b>VPN Concentrator and VPN Router<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For larger businesses, a VPN concentrator is a perfect choice; it manages thousands of users on the company\u2019s network. However, VPN concentrators are expensive for the right reasons. On the contrary, a VPN router is economical and provides benefits to small-scale businesses with fewer employees for data security.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_VPN_Concentrator_and_Site-to-Site_VPN\"><\/span><b>Difference Between VPN Concentrator and Site-to-Site VPN<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A VPN concentrator connects multiple remote employees with the organization&#8217;s network securely. And manages different connections from various users at one time and ensures that only verified users can access the company network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, a site-to-site VPN connects to complete networks. For instance, connecting offices that are located in different places, like branches of a company. Site-to-site VPN provides secure links to branches with servers and routers. With the VPN gateway connections, a secure and encrypted network is created. If offices appear in a single network, this way all the resources of the offices are protected.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_of_Using_a_VPN_Concentrator\"><\/span><b>Pros of Using a VPN Concentrator<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A VPN concentrator offers multiple advantages in managing VPN connections:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Handling_Heavy_Traffic\"><\/span><b>Handling Heavy Traffic<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A VPN concentrator manages heavy workloads efficiently. These devices are much more reliable and ensure that network performance and transfer of data are smooth without poor quality and slow networks. Also, data is transferred to the right destination. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Centralized_Network_Control\"><\/span><b>Centralized Network Control<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main advantages of a VPN concentrator is that it can manage all the VPN connections from a central hub. Admin only needs to make the necessary configurations or changes required at the central hub. Admin can monitor and track everything easily. If a new user starts working remotely or physically, then the admin will make the necessary settings from the main one place. This way, time will be saved, and all VPN connections will work equally fine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Access_Permission\"><\/span><b>Access Permission<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a VPN concentrator, organizations determine which users will be allowed access to the company\u2019s main network. This enhances the security of the network by providing access to authorized individuals. Not all employees will get complete access to the company\u2019s network. For instance, the manager will have access to the financial records, and the company will restrict other employees from accessing internal information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_of_VPN_Concentrator\"><\/span><b>Cons of VPN Concentrator<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, despite bringing several benefits, VPN concentrators have some of the following disadvantages:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costly_Setup\"><\/span><b>Costly Setup:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VPN concentrator hardware devices are expensive, and only large-scale businesses utilize them, having remote employees. It is an efficient device to connect remote workers with an organization\u2019s network securely. However, small-scale businesses can use VPN routers as an alternative to VPN concentrators; they are affordable and provide a secure connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scalability_limitations\"><\/span><b>Scalability limitations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since many remote users are using VPN concentrators. There is a challenge of providing bandwidth to all users effortlessly. To make performance efficient, you will need more devices to add, so the workload will be distributed among the devices equally. This way, there will be no connection problems, and the network won\u2019t slow down.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_Configuration\"><\/span><b>Technical Configuration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only a professional networking expert can configure a VPN concentrator without difficulty. It requires proper knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, and antivirus software. And knows how to establish a secure connection between remote workers and the company on the network.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_usual_performance_challenges_of_VPN_Concentrators\"><\/span><b>What are some usual performance challenges of VPN Concentrators?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although this hardware device handles multiple connections at once and benefits large-scale businesses, it has some common performance issues that annoy remote users.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video calling, streaming, or downloading files can get slower when using a VPN concentrator because it takes some additional measures, which causes delays. Including encryption and decryption of data, traffic load, and whether the server is far.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all applications work smoothly on VPN concentrators; some apps might face compatibility issues, and you will encounter problems when you need to do an important task.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When using a VPN concentrator, and your internet signals get slow, you can lose access to your organization\u2019s online system to utilize the resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The loading speed of platforms can get slow, as data is coming to you via a secure VPN tunnel.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For reliable connections and a smooth browsing experience, you can use iProVPN with VPN concentrators. Remote staff can set iProVPN on their devices, <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/servers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">connect to a server<\/a>, and then connect to a VPN concentrator. If you are a remote employee, your data to receive or send will undergo a VPN network before getting to your company\u2019s network. Preventing an unauthorized reach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VPN concentration is an ideal device to use at larger organizations for securing the connection between <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/posts\/how-vpn-is-helpful-for-remote-workers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">remote workers<\/a> and the organization\u2019s network. It has one central point from which a networking expert can make settings, and without disturbing any connection\u2019s performance, changes are implemented to all connections. However, it is very expensive for small businesses, and they can opt for an alternative, which is VPN routers, to make their connections secure from online threats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several benefits for you to use VPN concentrators; larger organizations can control and track the connections. Since security is the major aspect, no unauthorized access is allowed to get into the internal system of the organization. You can use iProVPN for an additional layer of security. Remote workers can simply get the subscription and install the app on their devices. Then, after configuring it with the VPN concentrator.<\/span><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><section id='' class='helpie-faq accordions faq-toggle open-first groupSettings-461__enabled ' data-collection='' data-pagination='0' data-search='0' data-pagination-enabled='0'><h3 class=\"collection-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><article class=\"accordion \"><div class='helpie-faq-row'><div class='helpie-faq-col helpie-faq-col-12' ><ul><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-14635\" data-item=\"\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Who uses a VPN concentrator?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">VPN concentrators are ideal for large-scale businesses. Where thousands of users work remotely from different parts of the world. It ensures that all the users are securely connected to the main network of an organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-14636\" data-item=\"\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What VPN concentrator alternative can be used by small businesses?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">VPN concentrators are expensive. However, small businesses can use VPN routers to make connections secure.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-14637\" data-item=\"\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Is site-to-site VPN similar to VPN concentrators?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No! They are not the same, site-to-site. VPN connects whole networks over the internet. For instance, multiple branches of organizations are working in different areas; here, the VPN concentrator combines the networks into one. This is useful to share the same resources in all branches over a protected tunnel.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-14638\" data-item=\"\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What are the common VPN concentrators?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some of the common VPN concentrators include Cisco Meraki, ShoreTel, and Aruba.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-14639\" data-item=\"\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Are there any performance issues in VPN concentrators?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes! There are some common performance issues you may get into when using VPN concentrators, which show up due to workload traffic and internet signals slowing down, also because it takes additional security precautions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-14640\" data-item=\"\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Can iProVPN be used with VPN concentrators?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes! By getting a subscription and installing the application of iProVPN, configuring with VPN concentrators, you can effortlessly connect to your company\u2019s network.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When working remotely for an organization, it sometimes brings risk along, as everyone is using their network. 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