RBridge

RBridge is a software solution developed by Inlab Networks GmbH that enables secure and encrypted connectivity between different office branches or locations. It allows for the creation of virtual private networks (VPNs) using Raspberry Pi devices, aiming to provide maximum security and confidentiality. RBridge is designed to cater to companies of all sizes, ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. According to the vendor, RBridge is used by IT professionals, network administrators, system integrators, telecommunication companies, data centers, and various industries such as financial services, healthcare, and network security to establish secure connections and create virtual private networks.

Key Features

RBridge offers several key features according to the vendor:

Virtual, encrypted Ethernet cable: RBridge implements a virtual, encrypted Ethernet cable that securely connects two distinct Ethernet LANs.

Secure Layer 2 site-to-site VLAN solution: RBridge operates with true random key material and ChaCha20 encryption, aiming to provide high-level security for Layer 2 site-to-site VLAN connections.

Traverses NAT devices: RBridge is designed to easily traverse NAT devices like typical DSL routers on one or both sides, ensuring seamless connectivity.

Protocol level packet fragmentation and reassembly: RBridge comes with its own protocol level packet fragmentation and reassembly mechanism, aiming to avoid issues commonly associated with standard UDP fragmentation.

Almost "plug and play" deployment: According to the vendor, RBridge deployment is straightforward and requires only a few parameters to establish an encrypted Layer 2 site-to-site Ethernet link.

Cross-platform compatibility: RBridge is available for various operating systems, including RHEL, CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, macOS, and Raspberry Pi (Raspbian), aiming to provide flexibility for users.

IT Security made in Germany: The vendor claims that RBridge bears the quality certificate "IT Security made in Germany" and is free from any undocumented loopholes, backdoors, or interception mechanisms.

Backdoor detection: RBridge provides a mechanism to scan a local Ethernet LAN for all local RBridge installations, aiming to help identify any potentially unwanted RBridge installations.

True random key material support: According to the vendor, RBridge supports the use of true random key material for the highest possible confidentiality and privacy.

Support for IPv4 and IPv6: RBridge is designed to support both IPv4 and IPv6 communication, allowing for flexible network configurations.