mikrotunnelering

Mikrotunnelering is a tunneling technique used in computer networking. It involves encapsulating network traffic from one protocol within packets of another protocol, allowing it to traverse networks that might not natively support the original protocol. The "mikro" prefix suggests a focus on minimal overhead or a specific application context, though the term itself is not widely standardized in mainstream networking literature.

The core concept of tunneling is to create a virtual private network (VPN) or to extend a network across an insecure or incompatible intermediary network. In mikrotunnelering, the encapsulation process is designed to be lightweight, possibly for use in resource-constrained environments or for specific, high-performance applications where the overhead of standard tunneling protocols might be prohibitive. This could involve techniques like direct encapsulation without complex protocol headers or the use of optimized packet structures.

Potential applications for mikrotunnelering might include embedded systems, the Internet of Things (IoT) devices, or specialized industrial control networks where efficiency and minimal latency are critical. Unlike more robust VPN solutions that offer strong encryption and authentication, mikrotunnelering might prioritize speed and simplicity over security, or security might be handled by other layers of the network stack. The exact implementation and protocols used under the umbrella term "mikrotunnelering" would depend on the specific context and requirements of the network it is deployed in.