Internet connectivity can become unavailable or under-perform in many situations, whether due to missing or unreliable infrastructure, or due to mobility issues. Wireless Internet access is the obvious solution, but the specific characteristics of wireless networks require special attention. For example, satellite 3G and 4G exhibit widely different characteristics in terms of bandwidth, latency, security and cost. In some cases, multiple networks are available. In other cases, both fixed line and wireless are available. This opens specific challenges and brings new opportunities, such as link switching. OneAccess WAN Optimization solutions can significantly enhance throughput in this challenging environment.
Whatever technology you chose, Satellite & Wireless networks usually present a number of challenges:
OneAccess Satellite & Wireless Solutions address the above issues so that service providers can offer LAN-like services, and end-users are able to forget that they are connected through a specific network. This increases customer satisfaction and strengthens the service provider’s value proposition.
Challenge | OneAccess Solution |
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Bandwidth is scarce and / or expensive |
Web caching; suppression of redundant traffic with WANcompress; media compression. |
Streaming video overloads the links | Web caching; suppression of redundant traffic; media compression; filtering; bandwidth management (QoS) |
Bandwidth of a single link is insufficient | Link bonding with transparent switching |
Large email and file transfers overload the links | Suppression of redundant traffic; bandwidth management (QoS) |
Latency is too long | TCP acceleration; Web caching; DNS caching; SMTP acceleration |
Connections can be eavesdropped | Encryption and authentication |
Unauthorized connection attempts | Built-in firewall; filtering |
Inappropriate usage | Filtering; bandwidth management (QoS) |