How to choose the right enterprise router

As the Internet egress of the entire enterprise LAN, the router determines the overall network performance, application, and network security. It is necessary to choose a router with powerful performance and rich functions to meet the needs of the enterprise. Generally, a suitable router can be selected according to the amount of the tape, the number of access broadband, the total access bandwidth, and the network management function.

1. Maximum number of connections

The value obtained by taking the machine number (the maximum number of connections of the router) ÷ (predicting the number of connections required for a common network application for a single terminal) is simply the number of terminals with the maximum load when the router is working normally. To ensure the normal operation of the enterprise network, you need to choose the right router according to the number of machines.

2. Access to the number of broadband lines

It is necessary to select a router corresponding to the number of WAN ports according to the number of access broadband lines. For example, to access 2 telecom broadband and 1 mobile broadband, you need to select a 3WANport router to meet the broadband access requirements.

3. Total access bandwidth size

The access bandwidth refers to the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted per second by the broadband line. That is, the operators say 200M, 500M, and 1000M. The matching router should be selected according to the total bandwidth of the total access broadband line.

Wireless function

(1) Wireless specifications

Dual-band is the mainstream specification of wireless products. If you need to directly access wireless terminals, choose dual-band and tri-band routers, with less wireless interference, faster speed, and better online experience.

(2) Maximum number of online management APs

The TP-LINK wireless enterprise router can be used with wireless APs. The maximum number of online management APsfor different models is slightly different.

5. Network management function

The network management requirements of different enterprises may be different. The network management functions ofTP-LINK enterprise routers are very rich. The following describes three common management function applications.

(1) Behavior control function

The TP-LINK enterprise router’s online behavior management and control support bandwidth control, application restrictions, website filtering, web security, and behavior auditing functions, which facilitates the management personnel to limit and supervise the online behavior of internal personnel.

(2) Access authentication function

For the convenience of management, enterprises sometimes require employees to authenticate online through a uniquely bound account. TP-LINK has introduced a variety of access methods such as WeChat authentication, web authentication, and SMS authentication to meet the needs of different enterprise users.

(3) VPN interconnection function

VPNs are widely used as a secure and reliable remote access technology when business employees need to visit company servers or when headquarters and branch offices need to visit each other. The TP-LINK enterprise VPN router supports three general protocols, IPSec, L2TP, and PPTP, and is compatible with VPN devices of major vendors.

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( 1 ) The unit of wireless rate is Mbps.

( 2 ) The maximum access bandwidth is the performance in a specific experimental environment. Based on the actual environment at the site, it is recommended to leave some redundancy during the selection.

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