Educational content: This guide provides general information. Final design, compliance and product selection should be confirmed for the actual site and requirement.
Start with real throughput
Internet line speed is only the first input. Security inspection can reduce achievable throughput depending on the platform and enabled services.
Users and applications
Remote access, video, cloud applications, VPNs and branch connectivity influence sizing.
Security services
IPS, malware scanning, web filtering, SSL inspection and logging create additional load.
Growth and resilience
Allow for realistic growth, high availability requirements and future WAN upgrades.
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If you are planning this type of project, send the site type, location and requirement. A technical survey can confirm the right design.
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