Multi-WAN Backhaul Load Balancing With Self-Healing Failover
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems fail to effectively manage and optimize traffic aggregation and load balancing across multiple WAN backhauls and distinct LAN networks, leading to inefficiencies and potential service disruptions.
Innovation Solution
Implementing systems and methods for traffic aggregation and load balancing that dynamically adapt to changing traffic demands and network conditions, utilizing multiple WAN backhauls to form logically bonded interfaces and perform self-healing operations across multiple distinct LAN networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traffic is routed through a single WAN backhaul connection, then the system is simple to manage, but the reliability and continuity of service are reduced when that connection fails or becomes congested
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the WAN backhaul connection into multiple independent connections (first WAN backhaul, second WAN backhaul) that can operate independently. This segmentation allows traffic to be distributed across multiple paths, improving reliability while maintaining manageable complexity through structured routing protocols
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple WAN backhaul connections into a unified routing system managed by the gateway device. By merging multiple connections under a single management framework with automated load balancing and failover capabilities, the system achieves high reliability without proportionally increasing operational complexity
2Productivity
If multiple WAN backhaul connections are used for traffic aggregation, then the bandwidth utilization and network performance are improved, but the complexity of managing and optimizing traffic across these connections increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic load balancing that automatically adjusts traffic distribution across multiple WAN backhaul connections based on real-time network conditions. The gateway device continuously monitors connection status, latency, and bandwidth availability, dynamically rerouting traffic to optimize utilization without requiring manual intervention or complex configuration
Solution Approach 2:
The routing system performs self-optimization through automated failover and load redistribution mechanisms. When one WAN backhaul connection degrades or fails, the system automatically redistributes its traffic load to remaining healthy connections without requiring external management input, thereby simplifying operational complexity while maintaining high bandwidth utilization
3Productivity
If traffic load balancing is implemented across multiple WAN backhauls, then the network efficiency is enhanced, but the difficulty of detecting and measuring traffic patterns and optimizing routing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the gateway device continuously monitors traffic patterns, connection performance, and network conditions across all WAN backhauls. This real-time feedback enables automated adjustment of routing decisions, making traffic pattern detection and optimization straightforward through built-in monitoring rather than complex external analysis tools
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AI summary
In accordance with embodiments disclosed herein, there are provided methods, systems, mechanisms, techniques, and apparatuses for traffic aggregation on multiple Wide Area Network (WAN) backhauls and a distinct Local Area Network (LAN) network; for traffic load balancing on multiple WAN backhauls; and for performing self-healing operations utilizing multiple WAN backhauls serving a distinct LAN network.