Ratings and Reviews 0 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

This software has no reviews. Be the first to write a review.

Write a Review

Ratings and Reviews 0 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

This software has no reviews. Be the first to write a review.

Write a Review

Alternatives to Consider

  • Site24x7 Reviews & Ratings
    1,169 Ratings
    Company Website
  • Epicor Connected Process Control Reviews & Ratings
    4 Ratings
    Company Website
  • PathSolutions TotalView Reviews & Ratings
    43 Ratings
    Company Website
  • Domotz Reviews & Ratings
    281 Ratings
    Company Website
  • Thinfinity Workspace Reviews & Ratings
    14 Ratings
    Company Website
  • Unimus Reviews & Ratings
    31 Ratings
    Company Website
  • UTunnel VPN and ZTNA Reviews & Ratings
    118 Ratings
    Company Website
  • ULTATEL Reviews & Ratings
    111 Ratings
    Company Website
  • StackAI Reviews & Ratings
    53 Ratings
    Company Website
  • NetBrain Reviews & Ratings
    255 Ratings
    Company Website

What is Cisco FlexConnect?

FlexConnect offers a wireless solution tailored for branch and remote office deployments, enabling centralized management of access points (AP) from a corporate location through a wide area network (WAN), eliminating the need for individual controllers at each site. This innovative system allows for remote configuration and monitoring of access points, leading to more efficient utilization of network resources. FlexConnect access points can manage client data traffic locally and have the ability to authenticate users on-site if the connection to the main controller is disrupted; however, they also have the option to transmit data back to the controller when connected. In such a connected scenario, these access points are capable of performing local authentication tasks as well. Client management can be performed on a per-WLAN basis, with data routed to the controller using CAPWAP (Central Switching) or processed locally via the AP's LAN port (Local Switching). With the Local Switching feature, access points can categorize client traffic by tagging it into distinct VLANs, which effectively keeps it separate from management traffic. This added flexibility not only improves the overall performance of the network but also significantly enhances the security measures for branch offices. Furthermore, the ability to manage multiple access points from a central location streamlines operations and reduces the time spent on network administration.

What is Azure Virtual Network?

Azure Virtual Network offers a robust and secure framework for the deployment of your virtual machines and applications, ensuring isolation from external networks. Through this service, you can implement private IP addresses, define subnets, and establish access control policies, among various other functionalities. By leveraging Virtual Network, users can exercise a comparable level of control over Azure as they would in a traditional data center environment. Importantly, all traffic between resources within Azure, whether local to a single region or spanning multiple regions, remains confined to the Azure network, thus eliminating the need for Internet reliance for intra-Azure communications. This guarantees that interactions among virtual machines, storage solutions, and SQL services are routed exclusively through Azure's infrastructure, regardless of their physical locations. Furthermore, the secure traffic flow between virtual networks in different regions is also contained within Azure's protected ecosystem. Acting as a seamless extension of your on-premises IT infrastructure, Virtual Network facilitates connectivity similar to that of a remote branch office. For establishing secure connections to a virtual network, options such as IPsec VPN or private link via Azure ExpressRoute can be employed, ensuring that data is safeguarded during transit. This adaptability not only enhances operational efficiency but also permits organizations to enforce uniform security policies across both their on-premises and cloud settings, thereby streamlining governance and compliance. Additionally, as businesses continue to migrate to the cloud, Azure Virtual Network plays a pivotal role in their digital transformation journey.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Azure Marketplace
Azure Route Server
New Relic
PathSolutions TotalView
Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure

Integrations Supported

Azure Marketplace
Azure Route Server
New Relic
PathSolutions TotalView
Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

$0.01 per GB
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Cisco

Date Founded

1984

Company Location

United States

Company Website

cisco.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Microsoft

Date Founded

1975

Company Location

United States

Company Website

azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/virtual-network/

Categories and Features

Categories and Features

Popular Alternatives

FlexMail Reviews & Ratings

FlexMail

Flex Systems

Popular Alternatives

HPE FlexNetwork MSR1000 Router Series Reviews & Ratings

HPE FlexNetwork MSR1000 Router Series

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
HPE FlexNetwork MSR2003X AC Router Reviews & Ratings

HPE FlexNetwork MSR2003X AC Router

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Azure Bastion Reviews & Ratings

Azure Bastion

Microsoft