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	A10 CGN Enables Reliable Carrier Grade NAT (CGN) Services

A10 CGN Enables Reliable Carrier Grade NAT (CGN) Services

Technology Category	Networks & Connectivity - Gateways Networks & Connectivity - Network Management & Analysis Software Networks & Connectivity - Routers & Bridges
Applicable Industries	Telecommunications
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration Training
Challenge	Wi2 faced the challenge of global IPv4 address exhaustion while experiencing a rapidly increasing number of users. The company used to assign public IPv4 addresses to client devices, but with the depletion of available IPv4 addresses and the expected surge in connecting devices, effective utilization and preservation of IPv4 addresses became critical. The need for a solution that could expand the capacity of each IPv4 address and maintain high application transparency and stability was imperative. Read More
About Customer	Wire and Wireless Co., Ltd. (Wi2) is a public wireless LAN service provider covering one of the largest areas in Japan. With tens of thousands of wireless LAN spots deployed across the country, its 'Wi2 300' service offers high-quality connectivity without complicated processes, supporting almost any wireless LAN device such as smartphones, laptops, and gaming devices. Wi2 also provides services for international tourists who may find it challenging to locate Wi-Fi spots, ensuring a seamless and accessible wireless experience. Read More
Solution	To address the challenge of IPv4 address exhaustion, Wi2 implemented Carrier Grade NAT (CGN) to expand the available capacity of each IPv4 address. CGN's NAT configuration allows the use of private IPv4 addresses for connecting devices, increasing the efficiency of device capacity per public IPv4 address. Wi2 evaluated products that offered high transparency and stability, ultimately selecting A10 Networks' CGN gateways for their cost-efficiency and quick implementation. A10 Networks, along with its sales partner, quickly implemented the required functionalities, enabling Wi2 to start providing Wi-Fi services with A10 CGN within a month of the decision. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Networks & Connectivity - Gateways

Networks & Connectivity - Network Management & Analysis Software

Networks & Connectivity - Routers & Bridges

Applicable Industries

Telecommunications

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Wi2 faced the challenge of global IPv4 address exhaustion while experiencing a rapidly increasing number of users. The company used to assign public IPv4 addresses to client devices, but with the depletion of available IPv4 addresses and the expected surge in connecting devices, effective utilization and preservation of IPv4 addresses became critical. The need for a solution that could expand the capacity of each IPv4 address and maintain high application transparency and stability was imperative.

About Customer

Wire and Wireless Co., Ltd. (Wi2) is a public wireless LAN service provider covering one of the largest areas in Japan. With tens of thousands of wireless LAN spots deployed across the country, its 'Wi2 300' service offers high-quality connectivity without complicated processes, supporting almost any wireless LAN device such as smartphones, laptops, and gaming devices. Wi2 also provides services for international tourists who may find it challenging to locate Wi-Fi spots, ensuring a seamless and accessible wireless experience.

Solution

To address the challenge of IPv4 address exhaustion, Wi2 implemented Carrier Grade NAT (CGN) to expand the available capacity of each IPv4 address. CGN's NAT configuration allows the use of private IPv4 addresses for connecting devices, increasing the efficiency of device capacity per public IPv4 address. Wi2 evaluated products that offered high transparency and stability, ultimately selecting A10 Networks' CGN gateways for their cost-efficiency and quick implementation. A10 Networks, along with its sales partner, quickly implemented the required functionalities, enabling Wi2 to start providing Wi-Fi services with A10 CGN within a month of the decision.

Impact #1	A10 CGN operates with redundant high availability (HA) configurations within Wi2’s system, ensuring continuous service without disruptions.
Impact #2	The 'Max users per IP' function allows flexible control over the maximum number of users per IP, optimizing resource utilization.
Impact #3	A10 CGN’s logging function continuously monitors service utilization, providing insights into network performance and user activity.

Impact #1

A10 CGN operates with redundant high availability (HA) configurations within Wi2’s system, ensuring continuous service without disruptions.

Impact #2

The 'Max users per IP' function allows flexible control over the maximum number of users per IP, optimizing resource utilization.

Impact #3

A10 CGN’s logging function continuously monitors service utilization, providing insights into network performance and user activity.

Benefit #1	A10 CGN appliance delivers performance scalability up to 155 Gbps.

Benefit #1

A10 CGN appliance delivers performance scalability up to 155 Gbps.

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A10 CGN Enables Reliable Carrier Grade NAT (CGN) Services

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