TCP/UDP network performance evaluation of various IPSEC algorithms : an empirical test-bed analysis of a virtual private network protocol.

Abstract

The main research question is: “Which combination of IPSec algorithm and operating system give the best network performance when measured for TCP/UDP traffic?” The sub questions that need to be answered are:  Does TCP/UDP network performance vary when implemented on a different client operating system on a Local Area Network?  Does TCP/UDP network performance vary when implemented on a different server operating system on a Local Area Network?  Which client operating system gives the best performance for IPSec cryptographic algorithm when measured for TCP/UDP traffic types?  Which server operating system gives the best performance for IPSec cryptographic algorithm when measured for TCP/UDP traffic types?