Category Archives: FatPipe

20 Aug

Make Your Network Faster with Protocol-Less WAN

The routing protocol has been the technology for running enterprise networks ever since the invention of dynamic routing protocols in the 1980s and 1990s. These protocols are now over 35 years old and have inherent limitations, the most prominent one being control overheads and slow convergence for today’s traffic, which is real-time primarily in terms of voice, video, and cloud applications. The dynamic protocols were more relevant when there was no cloud traffic and very little video and voice content, which is now prevalent with conferencing applications such as Webex, Teams, and Zoom.

Welcome to the world of FatPipe Networks, which manages the modern enterprise network without requiring any dynamic WAN routing protocol. The patented yet open FatPipe WAN Edge overcomes all the inherent limitations of these old routing protocols with MPSECTM, making the network much more reliable, simpler, and faster for mission-critical applications.

FatPipe MPSecTM –  A Trusted Security Feature Propelling Faster, Smarter WANs and Addressing Everyday Connectivity Challenges

MPSec™ powers a routing protocol-less WAN, delivering speed, resilience, and simplified management. It creates multiple secure paths for uninterrupted connectivity and works seamlessly with dynamic IPs under a single IP framework. FatPipe VPN also supports IPSec tunnels to non-FatPipe devices for hybrid deployments. Common issues, such as IPSec tunnel failure or MPSec™ path downtime, make MPSec™ the proven choice for fast, secure, and reliable WANs.

The Defining Factor That Sets MPSecTM a Class Apart from Others

Takes your already encrypted data, breaks it down to the packet level, and randomly sends the packets over multiple lines, where they are reassembled at the receiving end with virtually no latency. This random distribution of packets across multiple paths makes it challenging for attackers to intercept and reconstruct your data, adding an additional layer of security beyond encryption.

Time-Tested Principles for Network Excellence (Enabled by FatPipe):

  • Build Strong Interconnections Between Components: Creates resilience against disruptions and single points of failure through FatPipe’s multipath architecture.
  • Integration of heterogeneous last-mile technologies: Aggregates any last-mile technology into a single, end-to-end IP framework for faster and simpler networking.
  • Breaking Free from Routing Protocol Complexity
  • Eliminate the need for peering and the complex routing overhead exchanges that slow down the network. Move towards ultra-fast and simpler networks through MPSec TM
21 Feb

Why Enterprises Should Take FatPipe WAN Optimization Seriously

FatPipe is the only product that combines WAN edge with true SD-WAN and true WAN optimization in a single software.

There is a wide misconception that WAN optimization is only about traffic shaping, data de-duplication, compression, data caching, and protocol spoofing. While these techniques are a good start, they often fail short of providing peak performance of a modern wide-area network where the networks are becoming complex and the nature of data traffic is changing with implosion of cloud workloads and huge amount of voice plus video traffic. An addition of flexible connectivity, application path optimization, non-duplication of packets and application portability to this list helps companies greatly improve network performance.

How FatPipe Addresses Modern Organizations’ Need for Truly Optimized WAN Performance

FatPipe patented technology has enabled organizations to enhance network performance and improve end user experience multifold.

FatPipe MPVPN: FatPipe true SD-WAN has unique ability of single IP framework across multiple divergent links that optimizes the network as it works without dynamic routing protocols to save the overheads and tunnel overheads. This feature has resolved the problem of aggregation of 4G/5G last miles with other terrestrial lines.

Data Compression: FatPipe has integrated data compression, and it can be applied for specific applications, locations, or combination of the two.

De-Duplication: FatPipe reduces the number of duplicate packets that needed to be sent across the WAN to complete a session flow.

Date Caching: Similar to integrated data compression, FatPipe has integrated data caching, and it can be applied for specific applications, locations, or combination of the two.

Application Protocol Optimization: FatPipe optimizes application flow whenever the situation demands. The idea is if an application runs over a LAN, it should function optimally on the WAN too.

Application Layer Quality of Service: FatPipe policy rules prioritize applications that are business-critical.

Application Path Optimization: FatPipe enables application flows to be optimized across the best path selection for each application based on real-time metrics like latency, packet loss, jitter, and available bandwidth.

FatPipe – Addressing New Challenges in WAN Optimization

FatPipe WAN optimization solution reduces TCO through its advanced techniques. It is at an innovative byte level, ensuring industry-best traffic optimization granularity. It boils down to making intelligent decisions in the method of data processing and transmission across the WAN.

26 Dec

Part 2: FatPipe SD-WAN for Network Administrators

What Network Administrators Should Look for in a Good SD-WAN: Part 2 of Our SD-WAN Insights Series

As stated in our previous blog on “What Network Administrators Should Look for in a Good SD-WAN: Part 1 of Our SD-WAN Insights Series”, we have shared the next set of FatPipe SD-WAN features that network administrators will find useful.

Cloud-Managed Solutions Support: FatPipe solutions offer flexible deployment options, including on-site, in the cloud, or as a service, providing network administrators with the freedom to choose the best setup for their organization’s needs and budget.

Cloud-Based Security Solutions: FatPipe unique technical cloud security features aka SASE can help you accelerate the transition to the SASE architecture. The tailored implementations align with your organization’s unique needs with cloud-based firewall, ZTNA, threat protection, Intrusion Detection, and Intrusion Prevention.

Blockchain-Type Data Transmission: FatPipe has invented a unique way of securely transmitting data over lines with multi-path security also known as MPSECTM, which provides an additional level of fortification that obfuscates internet traffic, making it almost impossible to decrypt, through a mechanism similar to blockchain technology.

Role-Based Access: Boosting collaboration through role-based access, making it easier to coordinate across teams. Network administrators can swiftly organize and set access for total groups of users.

AI Support: FatPipe AI for SD-WAN support adds intelligence to network management, automating troubleshooting and optimization.

Data Traffic Optimization: The Edge is enabled with multiple WAN Optimization techniques making it more intelligent. FatPipe data compression technology can compress data by up to 8x. FatPipe’s de-duplication technology looks for data duplicates in data sets and eliminates them. By caching local copies of transmitted data, FatPipe technology reduces the strain on network resources.

Topology Visualization and Virtualized Environments Support: It ensures efficient planning and documentation of network setups.

Scalability to meet growing demands: FatPipe SD-WAN is designed to expand seamlessly, supporting increased bandwidth, additional locations, and more complex application requirements without compromising performance.

FatPipe has been in the forefront of providing innovative solutions through its products including SD-WAN and its flagship product MPVPN. FatPipe MPVPN® is an intelligent and adaptive SD-WAN with additional security with FatPipe’s MPSecTM. Wait for the next blog in this series where we will delineate FatPipe features that can come in handy for CTOs and CIOs.

16 Dec

Part 1: FatPipe SD-WAN for Network Administrators

What Network Administrators Should Look for in a Good SD-WAN: Part 1 of Our SD-WAN Insights Series

Network administrators have the mammoth task of managing and supporting the company network, meeting the expectations of end users and sometimes even designing and planning the network. A solution as FatPipe SD-WAN provides all those benefits that a network administrator looks for in terms of improving the network SLAs; especially FatPipe has something special for network administrators as FatPipe makes network management very simple by virtue of industry-unique WAN Edge architecture of single IP framework for multiple diverse media links. Join us in understanding the key features of FatPipe SD-WAN that fulfill the evolving demands of network administrators.

Sub-Second Failover and Performance-Based Routing: One of the fastest failover mechanisms with FatPipe patented MPSec TM to ensure uninterrupted data, voice and video traffic flow for high-quality communication.

Simple to Manage Network: FatPipe SD-WAN technology ensures simple one-click GUI for most of the configurations stemming from routing protocol-less single IP framework.

Light and Fast Network: The technology has distinctive characteristics of load balancing links without traffic duplication and also without use of traditional routing protocols; this makes network light and fast.

Centralized Management and Proactive Monitoring: Simplifies configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting across branch networks. Also, FatPipe’s centralized management simplifies the oversight and maintenance of distributed network endpoints and connected devices.

Application-Aware Routing: Delivers application-aware routing by equipping modern networks with the knowledge of the applications they carry.

Comprehensive Visibility and Support for a Wide Range of Protocols and Applications: FatPipe SD-WAN supports these two features that help network administrators take informed purchase decisions besides ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure.

Robust Backup and Failover Mechanisms: Ensures network resilience and data protection, also providing documentation and reporting.

Improved Security: Network administrators needn’t have to battle with managing threats thanks to FatPipe SD-WAN. FatPipe SD-WAN supports a security-first approach through IDS/IPS, DDoS blocking etc., and through solutions like ZTNA that minimizes third-party risks. Part 2 of the blog covers more about security.

Hardware-Agnostic and Diverse Networking Equipment Support: FatPipe products are independent of applications, technologies, and routers. This flexibility allows them to work seamlessly with a wide range of networking equipment. Wait for the next blog on this series, where we will take you through the additional features of FatPipe SD-WAN for network administrators. At the end of the series, audience will understand why FatPipe SD-WAN has been leading the way through its best-of-bred solutions.

21 Nov

How FatPipe SD-WAN Adapts to the Evolving Needs of Branch Offices

The best networks aren’t the ones that are only the fastest, but are the ones that adjust the quickest.

With businesses spread across multiple countries or even continents, branch offices’ role in daily operations cannot be underestimated. The hard reality in the modern digital landscape is that if these branches are not equipped with a solution that adapts to their growing needs, they will suffer from performance issues which will have major consequences.

FatPipe SD-WAN: Adapting to the Evolving Needs of Branch Offices

  • With FatPipe SD-WAN, critical applications such as video conferencing or financial transactions can be prioritized to run over MPLS or high-speed fiber, while less demanding traffic can be routed over cost-effective broadband or 4G/5G connections. FatPipe SD-WAN ensures that each data packet takes the optimal path across the network, regardless of whether it’s traveling to the cloud, another branch office, or the main office.
  • Branch offices struggle with challenges related to session continuity and failover. Traditional networks are prone to disruptions during link failures, resulting in dropped connections, terminated sessions, and productivity loss. FatPipe SD-WAN solves this by offering stateful failover and session resiliency, meaning that if one link fails (for example, a fiber line or MPLS circuit), FatPipe will automatically reroute traffic over a secondary link (such as broadband or 4G/5G) without disrupting ongoing sessions.
  • FatPipe has the unique ability of data transmission across lines without dynamic routing protocols using FatPipe MPSec TM that makes network lighter, simpler, faster and more secure. Please refer to our Intelligent WAN Edge blog for more details.
  • FatPipe SD-WAN uses a threshold-based approach to monitor the quality of each selected line. It keeps tab on latency, jitter, and packet loss. If any of these exceed the thresholds, the traffic can be moved to another WAN connection to maintain optimal performance.
  • FatPipe SD-WAN accomplishes failover so gracefully; existing sessions continue on the original WAN interface while only new sessions are established on the failed-over connection.
  • In remote branch office areas, where high-speed connections like fiber may not be available, FatPipe SD-WAN optimizes available links such as satellite or cellular connections. It ensures efficient bandwidth utilization, dynamically switching between links to maintain the best possible performance, even in regions with unreliable connectivity.
  • Central management of FatPipe SD-WAN simplifies network operations, ensures higher performance and security, and reduces costs for branch offices while making it easier to scale and maintain consistency across all locations.
  • FatPipe SD-WAN ensures lower TCO with the feature of true load balancing of links without traffic duplication and single IP framework that have potential to save up to 60% of network bandwidth.

FatPipe SD-WAN allows branch offices to leverage any available connectivity—whether broadband, satellite, or MPLS—and integrates them seamlessly into the overall corporate network. Also, it ensures that security remains a top priority. The virtual network overlay can integrate advanced security features like encryption, traffic segmentation, and Zero Trust models, protecting sensitive data across all branch locations.

FatPipe SD-WAN addresses the performance issues inherent in long-distance interconnectivity reliably and efficiently. This ability of FatPipe SD-WAN to adapt quickly to varying needs, rather than just relying on sheer speed, is what makes it so effective for branch offices’ evolving demands.