Professional Huawei network router designed for use in enterprises, companies, and branches, not just an ordinary home router.
🔹 Category
➡ Enterprise Router / Branch Router
Meaning: A network routing device for professional environments and large or medium-sized networks.
🔧 Key Functions and Uses
1. Routing
Connects networks to each other (e.g., between two company branches)
Supports powerful protocols such as:
BGP
OSPF
Static Routing
🔐 2. VPN Gateway
Can create secure connections between branches over the internet using:
IPSec VPN
GRE
L2TP
👈 Excellent for companies connecting their branches.
🌐 3. Internet Management
Built-in Firewall for network protection
NAT / Port Forwarding
Policies to define who can access which service
📶 4. Connecting Multiple Lines
Can handle more than one internet source (e.g., Fiber + 4G/5G):
✔ Load Balancing
✔ Failover (backup if internet is interrupted)
🖥 5. Suitable for Large Network Management
Connecting switch devices
Creating VLANs
Basic management of network devices
💻 Where is it typically used?
✔ Small and medium-sized companies
✔ Branches or distributed branches
✔ Offices requiring VPN and higher security
✔ Networks needing speed distribution and policies
✔ Small data centers
❌ Is it a home router?
No.
👉 The device is not for simple home use like the router you get for your house.
It is designed for environments that require:
High performance
Advanced policies
Strong security
Professional management
📌 Summary
🔹 Huawei NetEngine AR720 = Professional network router
🔹 Used in companies and branches
🔹 Supports routing, protection, VPN, line bonding
🔹 Much more powerful than a home router