Netgear Genie vs OpenVPN
A side-by-side look at Netgear Genie and OpenVPN. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Netgear Genie
Netgear Genie is a software utility developed by Netgear to monitor, control and troubleshoot Netgear home networking devices like routers, range extenders and mesh systems. It provides an easy dashboard to view device status, internet connectivity and network usage.
OpenVPN
OpenVPN is an open-source software application that implements virtual private network (VPN) techniques for creating secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections in routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities. It uses a custom security protocol that utilizes SSL/TLS for key exchange. It is capable of traversing network address translation (NAT) and firewalls.