bitOS runs all bitRail network appliances. It controls a full suite of networking, unified threat management (UTM), and communication applications.
bitOS runs on standard hardware platforms, from a tiny Verge Ten to a gigantic 6U server. It operates in most legacy networks, but is powerful enough to run the edge of the most advanced next generation network.
What is Multi-personality port control?
Multi-personality port control permits configuration of the name and operating mode for every physical or virtual port in bitOS-powered appliances, and exposes these logical interfaces consistently to all device applications.
The configuration of the multi-personality port is the starting point when configuring the bitOS powered device. The personality may be defined for physical ports, such as wired or wireless, or virtual ports, such as bridges, VPNs and VLANs. Once the personality of each port is set, the system administrator can continue with the configuration of the networking services required on each of the interfaces. The multi-personality port configuration defines how the bitOS device will connect and interact with the rest of the world, and how it will provide the required networking services to the end user.
Multi-personality port configuration comes in two modes, Network and Access Mode:
Network Mode: Used to connect to WAN links, ISPs and external networks. Network Mode permits the configuration of services such as DHCP, Dynamic DNS clients, Link Load Balancing, and others.
Access Mode: Used to provide connectivity and access services to PCs, laptops and other networking devices. Access Mode permits the configuration of services such as DHCP Servers and Captive Portals.
The multi-personality concept represents a huge shift from standard network appliances with fixed port configurations because it enables bitOS appliances to adapt and scale easily with changes in the topology on the network.
bitOS features
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