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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

The need for reliable connectivity with high bandwidths is continuously growing. BONDIX developed its SANE (Simple Aggregation of Networks) software to ensure reliable connectivity for all applications such asvoice, video and data transmission. This applies to mobile as well as stationary deployments.

The need for reliable connectivity with high bandwidths is continuously growing. BONDIX developed its SANE (Simple Aggregation of Networks) software to ensure reliable connectivity for all applications such as voice, video and data transmission. This applies to mobile as well as stationary deployments.

This simple and efficient software solution can be installed on different platforms to enable these WAN aggregation functions. The SANE software implements bonding (aggregation) of, load balancing between, and seamless handover across, different WAN interfaces and WAN providers. It thus provides a highly available overall connection that keeps you online without interruption.

This simple and efficient software solution can be installed on different platforms to enable these WAN aggregation functions. The SANE software implements bonding (aggregation) of, load balancing between, and seamless handover across, different WAN interfaces and WAN providers. It thus provides a highly available overall connection that keeps you online without interruption.

*'''Seamless handover''': different connections are available, but only one connection is used by the running application at a time. In the event of a failure of this active  connection, the system automatically switches to the next available connection. This switchover is seamless because this connection is already established and does not have to be re-established.

*'''Seamless handover''': different connections are available, but only one connection is used by the running application at a time. In the event of a failure of this active  connection, the system automatically switches to the next available connection. This switchover is seamless because this connection is already established and does not have to be re-established.

*'''Load balancing with seamless handover''': the data of the application is distributed evenly over the available connections using a fixed algorithm (Round Robin method). The maximum available bandwidth for an application is limited by the available bandwidth of the best single connection. If a connection fails, the data traffic is distributed to the remaining connections.  However, it is possible that an application may no longer function error-free after switching due to the now lower available bandwidth.

*'''Load balancing with seamless handover''': the data of the application is distributed evenly over the available connections using a fixed algorithm (Round Robin method). The maximum available bandwidth for an application is limited by the available bandwidth of the best single connection. If a connection fails, the data traffic is distributed to the remaining connections.  However, it is possible that an application may no longer function error-free after switching due to the now lower available bandwidth.

*'''Bonding (WAN aggregation)''': The optimal solution for the simultaneous use of several WAN connections is SANE Bonding (aggregation). With bonding, the user application benefits from the aggregate of the bandwidth available from the individual WANs. SANE optimizes the distribution of traffic flows across thevarious connections. This is particularly advantageous if the bandwidth of a single connection cannot provide the bandwidth required by the application.

*'''Bonding (WAN aggregation)''': The optimal solution for the simultaneous use of several WAN connections is SANE Bonding (aggregation). With bonding, the user application benefits from the aggregate of the bandwidth available from the individual WANs. SANE optimizes the distribution of traffic flows across the various connections. This is particularly advantageous if the bandwidth of a single connection cannot provide the bandwidth required by the application.

*Replication: For low-latency real-time applications, this option reduces jitter and loss by replicating the user’s packet-flow on two or more available WANs.  With its very efficient bonding and wide feature set, the SANE software enables an optimal and cost-effective connection for mobile as well as fixed locations.

*Replication: For low-latency real-time applications, this option reduces jitter and loss by replicating the user’s packet-flow on two or more available WANs.  With its very efficient bonding and wide feature set, the SANE software enables an optimal and cost-effective connection for mobile as well as fixed locations.