Big Network App 1.14.0: Faster, Smarter, and Built for Always-On Cloud Networks
Big Network is all about making secure, seamless connectivity feel effortless — whether you’re linking a remote sensor, a branch office, or a whole fleet of distributed endpoints. Two key pieces make that possible:
- Cloud Networks – Our virtual Layer 2/3 overlay that runs over the public internet, giving you a private, fully-meshed fabric between any device, anywhere.
- Big Apps – Our cross-platform client that drops your users and devices directly into that Cloud Network, with NAT traversal, firewall-friendly connections, and remote configuration for zero on–site truck rolls.
With App 1.14.0, we’ve doubled down on the experience — making navigation faster, fault detection smarter, and connections more resilient, so you can focus on running your network instead of chasing its issues.
Operator-First UI/UX Improvements
- Global Status Bar – Health and connectivity status is now persistent across every page, so you can monitor your environment while working anywhere in the app.
- Advanced Settings, Streamlined – Cloud Network advanced settings have moved from a cramped dropdown to a dedicated dialog, reducing mis-clicks and speeding up configuration changes.
- CMD + F Quick Search on the Networks Page – Jump straight to any Cloud Network in your deployment without clicking through lists. The search bar now lives in the new global status bar, so it’s always one keypress away.
- Better Scaling on Smaller Screens – The interface adapts cleanly for laptops and compact displays.
- Hover Highlights – A small but powerful detail — clearly see which row you’re acting on to avoid mistakes.
- Version Display at Login – Know you’re on the right build before you even sign in.
Smarter Diagnostics
- IP Pool Conflict Detection – The app flags overlapping IP pools among Cloud Networks in real time, so you can fix assignment issues before they become outages.
- Unassigned IP Warnings – If a Cloud Network comes online without an IP, you’ll see it instantly — no more mystery downtime caused by missing addresses.
- Join Protection When Backend Services Are Offline – The app now blocks join attempts if background services aren’t healthy, preventing failed connections.
Performance and Stability Gains
- bn-cli 1.14.2 – Our command-line interface gets a stability and connectivity boost, improving the foundation for automated and scripted operations.
- Smoother Automatic Updates – Keeps you current without interrupting workflow.
- Faster Shutdown and Logout – Less time waiting, more time doing.
Why This Matters
For Cloud Network operators, these aren’t cosmetic changes — they’re multipliers:
- Fewer clicks and less searching means faster response to user needs.
- Built-in conflict detection cuts hours off troubleshooting.
- Persistent visibility helps you spot issues while you’re doing other work.
In short: more uptime, less friction, and a smoother day in the NOC.
Next Steps
If you’re running Big Apps today, update to 1.14.0 and put these improvements to work.
If you’re new to Big Network, see how Cloud Networks + Big Apps can give you secure, private connectivity over any internet link — without the cost or complexity of traditional WAN.
👉 Log into the Big Network Portal
👉 Talk to our team about deploying your first Cloud Network
