Faster Networks. Zero Maintenance. Best Prices.
NetEqualizer appliances are bandwidth shaping appliances available in a range of configurations from 2Mbps up to 5Gbps (full duplex), designed for voice and data networks. The flexible, scalable, and cost-effective bandwidth control products can be deployed in both corporate and service provider networks. NetEqualizer is plug-and-play, installing in minutes.
NetEqualizer's built-in rules-based, application-level traffic-shaping technology dynamically controls traffic based on current network usage. When the network is congested, the fairness algorithm favors business class applications, including VoIP, Web browsing, chat and email, at the expense of large file downloads. This approach allows network managers and operators to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction without having to purchase additional bandwidth, and without having to build and manage extensive policy libraries.
Benefits
- Implement QoS through fairness to speed up business class network traffic, including VoIP.
- Increase user satisfaction and reduce support calls by solving network congestion and eliminating brown-outs.
- Reduce IT maintenance support time & cost. No policy files to maintain.
- Gain visibility into network usage. Manage and control peer-to-peer traffic. Enable multiple service level offerings.
- Control costs and protect your investment. Reasonably-priced solutions are expandable as you add bandwidth via licensing upgrades.
- Advanced capabilities include setting Bandwidth Quotas, complying with RIAA Requests, acting as a CALEA probe, and Network Access Control (NAC).
Features
| Equalizes |
From 2Mbps up to 5 gigabits traffic (full duplex). |
| QoS |
Implemented via behavior-based bandwidth shaping. “Fairness” algorithms give priority to latency-sensitive applications, such as VoIP, web browsing, chat and e-mail over large file downloads and video. |
| Bandwidth Limiting |
Bandwidth can be limited by individual IP, Class B or Class C subnets, VLANs, Pools, or MAC address. We offer bursting above the rate limit for individual IP addresses. |
| Bandwidth Rules |
Supports up to 20,000 simultaneous bandwidth rules. |
| P2P Containment |
Turn-key behavior-based control and containment of all common encrypted and unencrypted Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Applications, such as Bearshare, Limewire, IMAP GNUTELLA, KAZAA, etc. |
| Connection Limits |
Protects your network from malicious activities via Connection Limits. With a single-command, Connection Limits can be set for an IP, subnet, or the entire network. You can protect your networks from malicious activities, including worms that can hijack computers and quickly overwhelm networks with traffic storms. If any internal or external host starts sending large numbers of messages, it will automatically be contained before causing a wide-scale brownout. |
| Plug-n-play |
Low maintenance solution. Quick and easy set-up, typically one (1) hour or less. Out-of-the-box equalizing via “default” mode. Easily accessible to configure via parameters defined in the NetEqualizer web interface. Command-line interface supported. |
| Reporting |
Historical and graphical reporting included (via ntop) in all models except the NetEqualizer Lite (POE). Also provides real-time visibility into logs and instantaneous bandwidth reporting for traffic monitoring. |
| CALEA Compliant |
Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) is a United States wiretapping law passed in 1994. The NetEqualizer acts as a CALEA Probe via packet capturing & forwarding. |
| HEOA Technology Deterrent |
Conforms to HEOA "technology-based deterrents" in the October 29th, 2009 rulling. |
| Bandwidth Quotas |
Ability to create and enforce individual Bandwidth Quotas by MAC, customer IP, or entire subnets. User-Quota API Toolkit provides custom configuration, monitoring/alarming, and reporting capabilities. |
| Network Access Control |
Consulting available for Network Access Control (NAC) via Radius integration. |
Hardware Options
- Models: Available in four model series: Lite (POE), NE2000, NE3000, and NE4000. Data Sheets detail features and specifications of each model.
- Bridge: Acts as a Transparent Bridge on your network.
- Redundancy: For Full Redundancy, dual-configure two NetEqualizers in active/passive mode via Spanning Tree Protocol.
- Failover: For Failover, use Spanning Tree Protocol via your Switch or configure via an external bypass switch. NetEqualizer offers a 3rd party bypass switch.
- Fiber: Ethernet connectivity standard. Multi-mode and Single-mode 1GB and 10GB Fiber options available.
Pricing
- Factory-Direct: Available factory-direct with in-house engineering support.
- One-time Cost: One-time upfront equipment cost within each model series (NE2000/NE3000/NE4000), with license upgrades available as you increase your bandwidth. Click here for current pricing.
- Yearly Hardware Warranty (NHW): Hardware warranties available from 1-to-3 years, to protect your hardware investment.
- Yearly NetEqualizer Software Upgrade & Support (NSS): Reasonably-priced, yearly software upgrade and support contracts available in 1-to-3 year increments.
For more information, contact Sales at 303.997.1300 x103 or sales@apconnections.net
