2023-06-26 09:07:24
I already presented to you a few months ago the SDN solution from TP-Link: Omada.
With the rapid growth of business networks, it is important to have a reliable and efficient network management system. This is where TP-Link’s Omada SDN solution comes in.. This solution allows you to manage your network or that of your customers easily while not neglecting security using a single interface.
In my last article on the subject, I presented the advantages of Omada through their compatible devices: Controller, Switch, Router…. This quickly adds up to a lot of equipment to manage, especially when you are a very small business. Well TP-Link has listened to users and released the ER7212PC a Switch, controller, Router, VPN… yeah just that! All this in a single box!
ER7212PC in a nutshell…
3-in-1 professional network solution: integrates the controller, the VPN router and the PoE+ switch Professional hardware: A 1.2 GHz dual-core processor with 1 GB of DDR3 memory for very good performance on its 12 Gigabit ports. Up to 4 Ethernet WAN ports: Equipped with 2 Gigabit SFP WAN/LAN ports, 1 Gigabit RJ45 WAN port and 1 Gigabit RJ45 WAN/LAN port, which will allow you to set up load balancing on your Internet connection. Budget PoE de 110W : 8 802.3at/af compliant PoE+ LAN ports provide 110W total power supply. Centralized administration: The Omada app allows you convenient and easy management of your network. Secure VPN: supports IPsec, OpenVPN and L2TP/PPTP VPN connections. Installation facile : fanless and compact design for desktop and wall mounting. Ideal for small businesses and hotels, restaurants, lodges…
You will therefore have understood it, in the context of a small TPE for example, and there is no need for a lot of equipment (Switch, Firewall, Controller, etc.), here the ER72112PC and a Wifi access point will allow you to equip a company to have a professional network!
Ease of use
The controller SDN Omada ER7212PC from TP-Link is designed to be easy to use, with an intuitive interface and centralized management, administrators can easily configure and manage the corporate network. Additionally, network configuration and management can be performed from a single central location, greatly simplifying network management for small and medium businesses. If you are an IT Service Provider (MSP), this type of solution is perfect for managing your customers’ network wherever you are!
Security
The security of your network or that of your customers is paramount, and the TP-Link ER7212PC does the job on that side too. It offers advanced security features to protect your network once morest online threats such as DDoS attacks, but also thanks to its firewall or Filtering via keyword, URL, MAC or IP.
Compatibility with existing networks
The ER7212PC is compatible with your existing networks, which means you can easily integrate this device into your current network without having to completely reconfigure your network. It can save you time and money. In addition, if you are a very small business, this equipment may be enough to connect a few computers, a few access points and your printing peripherals without having to add additional equipment.
Advanced features
In addition to its basic features, this network device also offers advanced features for small and medium businesses. For example, it supports Quality of Service (QoS) to ensure reliable bandwidth for critical applications. It will also allow you to monitor the network to detect performance issues in real time.
The ER7212PC is equipped with PoE+ ports to power your compatible peripheral devices such as WiFi access points or even your video surveillance cameras in order to avoid the need for additional power supplies. It can also help reduce costs for small and medium-sized businesses looking to optimize their IT budget.
Built-in VPN
This three-in-one router also includes a VPN server and client. Thus, you can set up a VPN under different types of protocols such as L2TP or OpenVPN to connect your different stores, hotels, buildings or to connect securely to your network equipment from the outside.
Conclusion
TP-Link’s ER7212PC is a reliable and efficient network management solution for small and medium businesses. With its ease of use, security, compatibility with existing networks and advanced features, this device will be perfect for your business or that of your customers.
This device will take pride of place on your desk or in your computer bay, even if it is not made to be racked, which is a shame in my opinion. Small flat also on the power supply which in my opinion should have provided a system to prevent it from disconnecting during manipulations. Besides that, it’s clearly the type of product that I will offer to the companies with which I works as an MSP with my company Zerobug.
We will see in a future article, how to install and set up a network with the ER7212PC.
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