Metro Ethernet 27 September 2026 • 1 min read • 172 reads

Metro-E vs. VPN: Connecting Branch Offices and Healthcare Facilities

Analyzing private layer-2 Ethernet VLANs versus public-internet encrypted tunnels for latency-sensitive applications.

Editorial & Engineering Team
PT. Arthaloka Reka Teknologi
Metro-E vs. VPN: Connecting Branch Offices and Healthcare Facilities

Inter-Branch Connectivity Challenges

Agencies with many branches such as regional hospitals, banks and government agencies are often confused about choosing between public internet-based VPN or Metro-Ethernet (Metro-E).

Advantages of Metro-E Layer-2

Metro-E operates at Layer-2 (Data Link) using a private fiber optic network without going through the open internet. Key benefits:

  • Zero Jitter and Consistent Latency under 3ms
  • Absolute privacy with no risk of sniffing on the open internet
  • Easy internal IP routing without the need for NAT or tunneling overhead
Back to News & Blog
Official Arthaloka Networks Verified Release
Enterprise Solution Consultation

Need Reliable Network & Cloud Infrastructure?

Discuss your 1:1 Dedicated Internet, Metro-E, or Tier-3 Colocation requirements with our senior engineering team.