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Layer 2 Point to Point Network
Introduction: Use this Configuration Guide to set up Layer 2 Point-to-Point Network (Shared LAN)Use this Configuration Guide to setup a Layer 2 Point to Point SD-WAN Network using Big Network. Big Network SD-WAN enables Layer 2 connectivity features ...
Multi-Site Layer 2 Cloud Networks with Local-Site Internet Breakout
Introduction Big Network provides Software and Hardware that makes it fast and simple to deploy distributed multi-site Layer 2 networks, along with Local Internet Breakout functionality. By default, Local Internet Breakout relies upon two key ...
How does DHCP work in Cloud Networks?
Cloud Networks themselves are agnostic to DHCP traffic - Cloud Networks will pass DHCP traffic along, since they operate at Layer 2. However, Big Apps operate at Layer 3 by default, so they do not process DHCP requests. IP Address Pools are used in ...
What does "Spare Mode" do?
Traffic carried via Big Network SD-WAN is transported via all available WAN links (except those marked in "Spare Mode") by using a balanced flow based allocation scheme. Quality of Service (QoS) probes are launched via each path every 250ms to ...
Do I need to be a CCNA or a Network Engineer to use Big Network?
Absolutely not. We created Big Network so anyone or any company could setup and manage their own networks with no networking knowledge required. With simple, secure software we aim to demystify an industry and make private networks and the benefits ...

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Build a SIPA Headend at Vultr Hosting
Introduction Static IP Anywhere (SIPA) is Big Network’s innovative solution for delivering a Static IP address via multiple resilient ISP connections without the cost and complexity of BGP routing, expensive enterprise dedicated internet access. SIPA ...
Build a SIPA Headend at Hivelocity Hosting
Introduction Static IP Anywhere (SIPA) is Big Network’s innovative solution for delivering a Static IP address via multiple resilient ISP connections without the cost and complexity of BGP routing, expensive enterprise dedicated internet access. SIPA ...
Using VLANs with Edge Devices
Introduction All Big Network Edge Devices (Edge Lite, Edge Pro, IRG, and Edge Virtual) have VLAN support for WAN and LAN interfaces. This article provides a guide for creating, managing, and deleting VLANs. Creating a VLAN subinterface: To create a ...
Edge Virtual: Installation and On-Boarding on the Proxmox 8 Hypervisor
Introduction This guide provides instructions to install and on-board Edge Virtual on the Proxmox 8 Hypervisor. Note: Edge Virtual is available in a Limited Release at this time. Throughput may vary based upon Host OS, Hypervisor, and Networking ...
IRG-655-1 On-Boarding Guide
Introduction This guide is designed to assist with the IRG-655-1 on-boarding process. IRG-655-1 Front Picture Assumptions Device Model: IRG-655-1 Facility Requirements: Available Internet access service with DHCP WAN addressing (see below for Static ...

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