Configure your networks with Policy Routing and MultiWAN
When managing many sites at once, it’s critical to prioritize redundancy for the network design; as a result, Meter always recommends the use of multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs). In October 2023, we released MultiWAN capabilities to support ISP redundancy. Since then, we’ve internally supported you with multiple WAN connections, flexible routing, and optimized network designs.
Today, we’re announcing the ability for customers to configure these settings themselves with Policy Routing and MultiWAN. These features provide your organization with greater control over how traffic is managed across multiple local area networks, ISPs, and network paths.
Streamline traffic management with Policy Routing
Policy Routing allows you to specify rules that direct network traffic based on predefined criteria such as source and destination IP addresses, VLANs, or specific ports. Unlike traditional routing methods that rely solely on destination IP addresses, Policy Routing gives you the flexibility to enforce more granular routing policies, ensuring that critical traffic is handled according to your unique needs.
Whether you're managing traffic across multiple ISPs or prioritizing bandwidth for essential services, Policy Routing makes it easier to maintain optimal network performance. By assigning specific traffic flows to designated WAN interfaces, you can ensure that your most important data takes the most efficient path, minimizing latency and avoiding congestion.
Optimize network performance and reliability with MultiWAN
MultiWAN bolsters the stability of your network by allowing your security appliance to leverage numerous ISP connections. MultiWAN enables load balancing and failover to minimize downtime.
MultiWAN is particularly beneficial for businesses that with the highest standards of availability and reliability for their internet connections. Businesses that host services, rely heavily on cloud-based applications, and 3PL firms – where seconds of downtime can equate to hundreds of thousands of lost revenue – benefit significantly from MultiWAN.
Look out for the next NOS firmware update later in August to experience the benefits of Policy Routing and MultiWAN in your dashboard.
To learn more, contact us. If you’re a customer, reach out to your account manager.