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What is the Nile Service?

What is the Nile service?

Connectivity should be secured and delivered as simply as utilities like electricity. This is our foundational belief, and underpins everything we create at Nile.

Nile provides wired and wireless connectivity as a service. In this document we will introduce the architecture and functions of the Nile Service, concluding with how it is deployed in a modern enterprise network.

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A typical network consists of user and devices connecting via wired or wireless at the access layer. Upstream to the access is the core router and/or firewall which connects to the Internet. Nile focuses on providing Network as a Service for all wired and wireless users and devices.

Nile is not an MSP. We provide connectivity in the same way Amazon, Google and Microsoft provide cloud compute. You configure the system to deliver services required, and Nile ensures the underlying infrastructure provides the necessary capacity and reliability.

Nile Service Architecture

Overview

The Nile Service is delivered by combining modern cloud architecture with fully integrated hardware. Nile switching, APs and sensors have all been developed in-house to achieve our goal of deliveringbringing an Apple -Apple-like experience.experience to the enterprise.

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Nile Cloud Platform

Providing everything you need to order, deploy and manage Nile Services, the intuitive Nile Cloud Platform can be used in the native web ui or via API.

Functions

Function PurposeFunctionPurpose
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Nile Portal is an intuitive web dashboard enabling you to manage and monitor your Nile Service.
image-20240221162516232 The Operator

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Portal is a multi-tenant interface used by managed service providers.
image-20240221162712062Control guest user experience and security policies.
image-20240221162851958Manage security policy for users and devices across your Nile Service.
image-20240221164044822 Full Device Lifecycle control, from ordering devices to RMAs, and managing software upgrade schedule.
image-20240221164315091operator portal icon.pngThe Operator Portal is a multi-tenant interface used by managed service providers.sla icon.png Live SLA performance monitoring of the Nile Service can be viewed both real-time and historical.
image-20240221164514831guest icon.pngControl Guest user experience and security policies.AIops icon.png The Nile Service makes extensive use of AI Ops to improveacross allthe aspects of operations.platform. From contextual support advice to automation.
image-20240221164701081security icon.pngManage Security policy for users and devices across your Nile Service.mobile app icon.png The Nile Mobile App is there to help from site survey to zero touch deployment of hardware.

 

Nile Service Block Hardware

NSB hardware, deployed throughout your sites, serves as the common access layer for both wired and wireless users, along with devices such as surveillance cameras and printers. The physical components of NSB include.include WiFi 6E APs, Distribution and Access Switches.

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  • Ethernet SwitchingSwitches

    • Distribution Switches

      supporting
        10
      • to

        24x10/25 40GbGbps interfacesports for servers and access switches​

      • 1/10/40 Gbps ports for upstream routers

    • Access switches

      support
        POE++
      • 48 2.5GBemulti-gig with(100M SFP+to uplinks.

        5Gbps) ports for APs, desktops, printers​
      • 4x10/25Gbps, and unlimited number of switches in a ring​
      • All ports are PoE / PoE+ capable 

  • Wi-Fi Access Points

    • Indoor and Industrial Wi-Fi 66e APs

      with
    • 4 Radios + 1 BT
    • 3 Radios serving clients: 2.4Ghz: 4x4:4; 5Ghz:4x4:4; 6Ghz:4x4:4​
    • 1 Tri band radio for WIPS/WIDS, RF Monitoring & virtual sensor​
    • 5Gbps Uplink

  • Sensors to actively monitor user experience.experience SLAs.

    • PoweringPower our "Outside in" view of network performance.

    • 5Ghz radio​
    • Station mode / Wi-Fi Client​
    • AC and Wall power outlet pluggable 

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nile service block

 

 

 

 

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