Nuclias Unity also incorporates a "multitenant" architecture intended for service providers and integrators who need to independently manage the networks of different clients.

The platform is now available and uses connection servers located in Ireland.

Wired and wireless network management

One of Nuclias Unity's goals is to consolidate the management of wired and Wi-Fi networks within a single environment. In certain infrastructures, switches, routers, and access points are managed using separate tools, increasing the number of interfaces and configurations that IT departments must manage.

The new platform allows access to various compatible devices through a web portal with single sign-on (SSO). From this environment, users can perform tasks related to infrastructure configuration, monitoring, and diagnostics.

Architecture for multiple locations and clients

Nuclias Unity features a multi-site and multi-tenant architecture. The former allows for the management of distributed networks across different offices, buildings, or branches from the same platform.

The second feature allows for the logical separation of infrastructures belonging to different organizations or clients. This capability is aimed, among others, at integrators and service providers who remotely manage the networks of multiple companies. It can also be used in organizations with multiple sites that need to maintain distinct configurations but manage them from a common environment.

Compatible routers, switches, and access points

The platform supports various D-Link networking product families. These include the DBR series of business routers and DAP Wi-Fi access points for indoor, outdoor, and wall plate installations.

It also allows for the management of switches ranging from Smart models to Layer 3 Enterprise Managed models with physical stacking capabilities. D-Link plans to expand the platform later to incorporate professional video surveillance equipment, including various models of cameras and network video recorders.

Zero-Touch Provisioning

Nuclias Unity incorporates "Zero-Touch Provisioning" to automate part of the initial equipment deployment. Devices can receive predefined profiles and configurations when they connect to a network with internet access.

This system allows you to prepare the configuration before the equipment is physically installed in its final location. Once connected, the device can obtain the corresponding parameters without needing to perform all the configuration locally.

The platform also has a Nuclias Unity application for iOS and Android from which multiple devices can be provisioned, a function especially geared towards deployments with a high number of devices.

Topology, traffic, and PoE monitoring

The platform includes tools for remotely monitoring network performance. Available information includes infrastructure topology, device status, and bandwidth consumption associated with switches and access points.

It also allows you to identify ports and view information related to Power over Ethernet (PoE). These functions allow you to check the status of different components without physically accessing their installation location.

The system also includes information on events and diagnostic tools designed to identify anomalies and facilitate incident resolution.

VLAN, SSID and access control

Nuclias Unity incorporates various features for network segmentation. The platform allows you to configure multiple SSIDs for wireless networks and use VLANs in both LAN and WLAN infrastructure. It also supports port profiles and access control lists. These features allow you to separate different groups of users, devices, or services within the same physical infrastructure.

Segmentation can be used, for example, to differentiate corporate traffic, IoT devices, and connections intended for guests.

Captive portals for guest networks

The platform includes specific features for managing public or guest access networks. Customizable captive portals can be used to control network access. Traffic from these users can be kept separate from the rest of the infrastructure through segmentation, and bandwidth limits can be set.

These features are intended for facilities that provide Wi-Fi connectivity to visitors, customers, or other external users.

Wi-Fi Planner Pro for coverage planning

Nuclias Unity also integrates Wi-Fi Planner Pro, a tool designed for wireless network planning. The system allows you to work with floor plans to study the planned distribution of access points and Wi-Fi coverage. This type of planning can be used before installation to determine the position and number of access points needed in offices, buildings, or other facilities.

AI Insight for analytics and reporting

D-Link has also incorporated a module called AI Insight. This feature is geared towards organizations that require additional infrastructure analysis and reporting tools.

According to D-Link, AI Insight is initially offered free of charge, although it is planned to be sold as a paid module later. The rest of the Nuclias Unity features for routine corporate network management are also offered free of charge, according to the model announced by the company.

Communications via HTTPS and WSS

The connection servers used by Nuclias Unity are located in Ireland. The platform uses HTTPS and WSS (WebSocket Secure) for communication between the different system elements. With Nuclias Unity, D-Link consolidates the management of routers, switches, and access points, along with provisioning, segmentation, Wi-Fi planning, and monitoring functions, all within a single cloud environment.

Multi-site and "multi-tenant" architecture also extends its use to distributed networks and providers that manage infrastructures for several clients from a common platform.