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25-02-2021

TheGreenBow VPN reviewed by VPNpro

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TheGreenBow VPN is an enterprise virtual private network client that companies can use to facilitate a connection between their office servers and remote-working employees. Administrators gain access to various configuration tools to customize the VPN tunnel for all employees. Meanwhile, users get a convenient app to seamless connect to the company network and access resources.

Speed

Since TheGreenBow VPN does not provide VPN servers, your performance will depend on your company servers and configuration. Of course, there are some variables that can influence the connection speed significantly. For starters, the distance between you and the company servers matter. Secondly, the VPN tunneling protocol also plays a significant role in performance. Administrators can configure a connection using these protocols:
 
  • IPsec (IKEv1, IKEv2)
  • OpenVPN
  • Network (IPv4, IPv6, NAT-traversal, IKE fragmentation)
 
As you can see, the options are reasonably secure and should grant adequate connectivity as well. They are well-established in the industry and are compatible with different devices and operating systems.

Security

TheGreenBow VPN is strong on the security front and has received a few certifications to prove it. These certifications should convince executives in any industry that this VPN is a reliable and customizable option to keep company resources secure. Naturally, TheGreenBow VPN is equipped with effective and reliable encryption that will prevent IP leaks and online snooping.

Plans and pricing

Customers can choose from a wide range of different pricing options when buying a subscription. While this sounds good at first, it’s not great because it’s challenging to choose the right plan. Additionally, each user needs a separate license, so you’ll have to buy another one for each new employee.
Each plan is different on a few criteria:
 
  • Client edition (standard, enterprise, certified)
  • Platform (Windows, Mac, Linux, etc.)
  • License duration
 
Naturally, buying more licenses at once reduces the overall cost. Additionally, each version provides a generous 30-day free trial period if you fill in a form with your company details. Lastly, payment options include PayPal, credit cards, Google Pay, and Apple Pay.

Interface and ease of use

The initial client of TheGreenBow VPN is relatively bare-bones. You can view the available VPN connections, the settings menu, and an informational window about the software on the screen.
TheGreenBowVPN interface
On Windows, the settings menu becomes available if you open the application as an administrator. From here, you can set up and customize the VPN connections. There’s also an option to set up these connections remotely without accessing each workstation on site.

Features

The most exciting features of TheGreenBow VPN come not for everyday users but the network administrators configuring the network. They can choose from various authentication methods, such as certificates or Internet Key Exchange (IKE). Additionally, admins can store these keys away from the system on USB drives so users can connect to their workstations with enhanced security.
The wide array of supported technologies ensures that TheGreenBow VPN is compatible with practically any software and hardware stack that a company uses.

Support

TheGreenBow VPN doesn’t offer much in terms of customer support. Users can browse through the online support section and troubleshoot issues themselves. Additionally, there are numerous guides for administrators on how to set up the VPN connections manually.
Alternatively, they can send an email directly and hopefully get a quick response. However, there are no 24/7 options available, such as live chat or a phone line. I’d consider this a significant downside, considering how expensive licenses for the software can be.

Conclusion

TheGreenBow VPN is a service for companies that want to enable remote work for their employees. However, the software needs to be configured by network specialists and doesn’t work immediately out of the box. Additionally, the company needs to have its servers to facilitate the VPN connection.
While this appears cumbersome at first, it makes this VPN suitable in a wide range of different industries. Plus, data-conscious companies should be concerned about under-the-hood security and performance, rather than convenience and a shiny package. As such, The GreenBowVPN is an enterprise service that’s worth considering.

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