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WAN Bandwidth Planner
Size your WAN circuits across every location — based on real cloud app usage, backup traffic, and latency requirements — with automatic MPLS, SD-WAN, or DIA recommendations.
Multi-Site Bandwidth Calculator
Enter your locations, select cloud applications, and set latency goals to generate a circuit plan.
Locations
Cloud Applications
Off-site backup volume pushed daily
<10 ms → MPLS, <30 ms → SD-WAN, >30 ms → DIA
WAN Planning Best Practices
Architect a reliable, cost-effective wide-area network.
Budget 30% Headroom
Peak usage spikes require buffer. Plan for burst, not average.
Match Circuit to Latency
VoIP and video demand <30 ms. Choose MPLS or SD-WAN for real-time apps.
Diversify Carriers
Dual-carrier internet or MPLS + broadband backup avoids single-point failures.
Offload Backup Windows
Schedule large backup pushes during off-hours to avoid daytime congestion.
Monitor SLA Compliance
Track jitter, latency, and packet loss per circuit with SNMP or SD-WAN analytics.
Right-Size Quarterly
Cloud adoption grows 15-25% annually. Re-evaluate bandwidth every 90 days.
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