How do the concepts of organization, region, and device roles apply when adding your QNAP router to QuWAN Orchestrator?
Applicable Products
Hardware
- QHora-301W
- QHora-321
- QHora-322
- QMiro-201W
- QMiroPlus-201W
Software
- QuRouter
Overview
When you add a QNAP router to QuWAN Orchestrator, it is essential to configure key settings such as Organization, Region, and Device Role. These settings play a critical role in defining your network topology, ensuring optimal network performance, and enabling secure communication across multiple locations.
Key Concepts
Organization
The organization setting allows multiple routers to form a unified network topology. Routers in the same organization can communicate securely via a mesh VPN, ensuring efficient service delivery and enhanced network reliability.
Region
Regions divide the organization’s network into distinct zones. Devices in the same region can establish VPN connections only with Hub devices within that region. This segmentation helps distribute network traffic and improve performance, particularly in large organizations.
Illustration of multiple regions within an organization's network
Device Roles
- Hub: A Hub device is the backbone of the network topology. It establishes VPN connections with other Hubs and facilitates traffic routing from Edge devices to other regions. Hubs are best suited for central or regional offices and must have a public IP address.
- Edge: Edge devices connect to a Hub in the same region via a VPN. Edge devices rely on Hubs to access services located in other regions, making them ideal for branch offices or smaller locations. Edge devices do not require a public IP address and can function behind NAT.
Illustration of hub and edge devices within an organizationNote- Hubs must have a public IP address to ensure proper network operation.
- Regions help ensure compliance with local data protection regulations, so make sure to configure regions according to applicable regulations.
Further Reading
QuWAN and QuWAN Orchestrator Help - QuWAN device management hierarchy
