1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Business VPN Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-vpn) 4. [NordLayer Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_49098bfedd69855255138313c8671de6/nordlayer.png "Product Avatar Image") ![Reward for good NordLayer reviews](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/report_medal_translation/image/35836/medal.svg "Reward for good NordLayer reviews") ](/products/nordlayer/reviews) [ NordLayer ](/products/nordlayer/reviews) (127)4.3/5 NordLayer is a toggle-ready network security platform that helps businesses connect, protect, detect, and respond to cyber threats. Built on NordVPN standards, it ensures a secure and reliable connection to the internet and private company resources. NordLayer is designed for modern businesses of all sizes, offering cutting-edge business VPN, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), advanced threat protection, and threat intelligence. It helps companies meet regulatory compliance requirements and enhance cyber resilience while remaining hardware-free, scalable, and adaptable to any work model. With user-centered security and intuitive deployment, NordLayer integrates easily into any existing infrastructure, ensuring best-in-the-market protection for remote, hybrid, and on-premises teams. -- Looking for a partnership? The NordLayer Partner Program helps MSPs, resellers, and agents grow their businesses with high profit margins, dedicated training, 24/7 technical support, and no upfront investment. 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[ Secure Web Gateway Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/secure-web-gateway-software)[ Zero Trust Networking Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/zero-trust-networking-software)[ Network Access Control Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/network-access-control-software)[ Business VPN Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/business-vpn-software) [ Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/identity-and-access-management-iam-software)[ Firewall Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/firewall-software)[ Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/tags/secure-access-service-edge-sase-platforms-37d9e9c6-2e3f-43f1-b576-29e192e986a5) Show More * * * \<0\>0\>Upvotes * * * 1 Comment [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+NordLayer+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+NordLayer+Discussions+section.&title=NordLayer+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fnordlayer%2Fdiscuss) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=NordLayer+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fnordlayer%2Fdiscuss&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fnordlayer%2Fdiscuss) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=NordLayer+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fnordlayer%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+NordLayer+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+NordLayer+Discussions+section.) 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[ Zero Trust Networking Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/zero-trust-networking-software)[ Network Access Control Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/network-access-control-software)[ Business VPN Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/business-vpn-software)[ Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/identity-and-access-management-iam-software) [ Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/tags/secure-access-service-edge-sase-platforms-37d9e9c6-2e3f-43f1-b576-29e192e986a5) Show More * * * \<0\>0\>Upvotes * * * 1 Comment [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+NordLayer+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+NordLayer+Discussions+section.&title=NordLayer+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fnordlayer%2Fdiscuss) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=NordLayer+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fnordlayer%2Fdiscuss&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fnordlayer%2Fdiscuss) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=NordLayer+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fnordlayer%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+NordLayer+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+NordLayer+Discussions+section.) 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I was hoping that paying for a private gateway with a dedicated IP would not have this problem. Is the IP dedicated? 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