Big Network Blog

At Big Network, we enjoy blogging about industry trends, product announcements, customer case-studies and unique ways we've seen people use Big Network in the wild. As we continue to grow our globally distributed team, we'll be talking more about the team and the (often hard) decisions we're making to keep growing.

From ISP bonding and virtual LANs to zero-touch remote access, we'll dive into how to keep people and devices securely online—on any network, from any location. You’ll find practical tutorials, product updates, and deep dives for IT leaders building always-on infrastructure. Explore the latest posts below or jump into a topic that fits your current challenge.

Announcing Edge Virtual

April 8, 2023
Author:
Tom Daly

Edge Virtual is a virtualized version of our Edge hardware and can be used to link Public Clouds, as a private network, and to replace SD-WAN. Learn how Edge Virtual works, how it can be configured, and its numerous benefits for our users.

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Extending AWS VPC using Big Network and Edge Lite

March 30, 2023
Author:
Tom Daly

We used our Edge Lite to extend AWS VPC via 3 different Layer 2 and Layer 3 methodologies. The solution uses our Edge Lite to modernize the infrastructure stack while maintaining an Ethernet handoff to devices in the field.

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How to Get the Most Out of Big Network's REST API

March 21, 2023
Author:
Tom Daly

Our REST API uses standard HTTP methods to provide a simple and unified interface for developers to program cloud networks and edge devices.

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A New REST API, Big Apps Update, and Layer 2 Network Configuration

March 14, 2023
Author:
Tom Daly

Big Network introduces new technology, additional service support, and more configuration documentation in 2023! Read as we reflect on our accomplishments throughout the year and explore our future goals.

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Better Home Automation with Fewer Truck Rolls

March 3, 2023
Author:
Tom Daly

Complete A/V partners with Big Network to remotely access customer systems while offering a seamless customer experience. The group deploys Big Network’s Edge Lite at the client site using the customer’s existing Internet connection.

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Linking Amazon VPCs to DigitalOcean Instances

December 20, 2022
Author:
Tom Daly

We were challenged with securely routing traffic from services to our internal infrastructure without exposing it to the outside world. So how did we network AWS VPCs out to DigitalOcean instances? Using our Cloud Networks, we came up with 3 topologies.

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10 Things you Need to Know about Out of Band (OOB) Networks

November 3, 2022
Author:
Tom Daly

There are 10 essential things to know about OOB Networks, and we've detailed each of them and what they mean for you. Learn about how OOBs work, how you can use them, and all of their unique benefits.

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Secure your IoT Devices with Cloud Networks

October 12, 2022
Author:
Tom Daly

Our personal devices don't need to be exposed to the Internet at large. Our solution uses Cloud Networks to simply create private encrypted overlay networks and keep your devices secure and private to you.

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Remote Video Surveillance Simplified

May 20, 2022
Author:
Tom Daly

If you face challenges deploying Video Surveillance as a Service, our SD-WAN functionality via Edge Pro or Edge Lite can help you effectively solve those issues.

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Developers & Network Engineers: Public Beta for Big Network's Edge Lite

April 24, 2022
Author:
Tom Daly

Edge Lite is a smaller, but equally powerful, version of Edge Pro that is perfect for Remote Access for Teams, accessing control systems, IoT applications, and more.

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Out of Band Datacenter Networking Solved…by Big Network

April 19, 2022
Author:
Tom Daly

Edge Pro allows you to build your OOB Network by being cloud-managed, remotely configurable, equipped with fully-meshed SD-WAN functionality, and more.

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Extend your VOIP Network to Remote Locations with Big Network

March 15, 2022
Author:
Tom Daly

We used our Edge Pro with UniFi Talk, part of Ubiquity Network’s UniFi gear, to deploy remote extensions and securely extend a Local LAN to a remote location.

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We publish hands-on guides, architectural patterns, and field notes from real deployments. If you’re wrestling with flaky WAN links, needing Layer-2 reach into remote sites, or trying to secure IoT fleets without VPN chaos, you’re in the right place. Expect practical walkthroughs, config snippets, and decision frameworks you can apply the same day.  

Big Network FAQ

How is Big Network different from a traditional VPN?
Instead of tunneling everyone through a single choke point, BigNetwork builds a private, encrypted overlay where each node talks peer-to-peer—no fragile concentrator to babysit.

Can I bond multiple ISPs for more uptime?
Yes. BigNetwork can aggregate diverse links and fail over automatically, keeping sessions alive when a circuit drops.

Does this work on mobile devices?
Absolutely. Our Big Apps run on iOS and Android, giving phones and tablets full access like they’re on-site.

Is Layer-2 bridging supported?
Yes. You can extend VLANs and broadcast domains across locations without MPLS or complex routing gymnastics.

How hard is deployment?
Most teams go from download to connected in minutes. No firewall surgery—Big Apps traverse NAT out of the box.

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