Dual WAN (Gigabit) Router
Globally, the technology revolution is taking place at breakneck speed. Every single day, there are new developments surfacing in every field, especially in cyberspace. The emergence of the Internet as the primary means of business communications has necessitated technology and devices that ensure redundant and reliable WAN connections. In the recent past, there has been demand for maximum bandwidth and high availability of WANs, since these are the factors that determine business continuity.
Constant ‘uptime’ is a major requisite for businesses. Since this is not possible with a single internet connection, Dual or multiple wide area network connections came in vogue. Multiple WAN connections ensure continuous connectivity and greater speed. A further enhancement was the concept of a Dual WAN Router. While a router is committed to the task of routing messages between an internal network and the Internet, a Dual-WAN Router combines two wide area network connections and one local area network (LAN) connection and routes and forwards data to both internal and external networks.
Dual WAN Gigabit Router is the high-end version of a Dual WAN Router. It is capable of delivering high speed during data transfer and connectivity. Most of the Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) (and some enterprise level businesses) have use for the Dual-WAN Gigabit Router, while large companies combine a variety of other superior technology like those offered by technology leader, FatPipe Networks. Apart from Dual-WAN Gigabit Router, which has two Gigabit Ports, there are now 4-port, 8-port, 16-port Gigabit Routers to enable multiple wide area network connections.
Initially, a Dual-WAN Router did not have failover or load balancing capabilities. After Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) programming was introduced, Dual-WAN Routers were able to perform static load balancing and failover of multiple connections in the event of connectivity failure. With load balancing and failover being important functions for ensuring stable WANs, technology that result in wide area network stability and reliability increased in demand. For instance, FatPipe Networks specializes in offering devices which dynamically load balance inbound and outbound IP traffic, and automatically switch over to an alternate connection when failure occurs. This is done without the need for complex programming making it very easy to deploy.
A Dual-WAN Router has three advantages. Firstly, it provides network security. Businesses exchange crucial information over the Internet and this is secured through a Dual WAN Router, which prioritizes and routes messages through particular WAN connections. Secondly, a Dual-WAN Router or Dual-WAN Gigabit Router provides reliable access to the Internet for SMBs. Thirdly, high-speed is ensured in network connectivity. While there are pros to this technology, a major barrier has to be mentioned. A Dual-WAN Router requires that the ISP connections be programmed in order to be compatible with BGP routing. This slows down the process with disruption in the network itself.
When the Dual-WAN Gigabit Router was in wide usage, there was speculation among network specialists that this had improved the reliability of wide area network connections. As technology keeps improving, it has been enhanced to better suit business requirements. This router is helpful as it clears network congestion and routes packets of data to the intended destination with speed. A combination of the right network devices would much enhance this technology.
FatPipe Networks provides a comprehensive suite of the ultimate wide area network optimization solutions. A pioneer in router clustering technology, FatPipe offers a broad range of products that can equip businesses with high levels of WAN optimization, reliability, security, and bandwidth management. While a Dual WAN Router can connect multiple WANs, FatPipe technology enables varied connections to ISPs. FatPipe devices take disparate connections and perform dynamic load balancing and failover functions. When a line is down due to WAN component, line or service failure, FatPipe technology intelligently senses the active link and routes the network traffic in that direction.
FatPipe technology was designed to overcome the limitations of Dual WAN technology. FatPipe devices do not need BGP programming and the concomitant hassles, while it also ensures redundancy, reliability, and speed, which is crucial for companies to meet their business continuity requirements.
