Frequently Asked Questions
General
What is n2x.io platform?
n2x.io is a user-friendly cloud platform-as-a-service that makes SASE easy and affordable for everyone.
With n2x.io, you can easily create your zero-trust network and make your architecture cloud-agnostic.
n2x.io provides a unified architecture framework by building a network abstraction layer on top of the underlying infrastructure. This layer hides underlying complexity and lets you easily enforce security best-practices.
With n2x.io, you design your own virtual topology to work seamlessly with your multi-cloud and traditional, on-prem infrastructure.
How does n2x.io work?
For a description of how n2x.io works and its architecture see our documentation on Architecture.
Getting Started
How do I sign up for n2x.io?
Start your journey with n2x.io by signing up for a free trial (No credit card required) through the n2x.io webUI. This trial gives you access to all the platform's features to test-drive its capabilities.
Although the signup process is very simple, you can follow our easy-to-use guide here to create your n2x.io account. This guide will walk you through the signup process step-by-step.
What do I need to get started?
Get started quickly! Refer to our comprehensive Quickstart Guide for step-by-step instructions on setting up n2x.io.
Nodes and Devices
What are nodes?
Nodes are the devices you connect to the platform within a specific tenant. This can include virtual machines (VMs), Kubernetes pods, bare-metal servers, Docker containers, laptops, or workstations.
How do I add a node to n2x.io?
Refer to our guide here for detailed instructions on adding nodes to the n2x.io platform.
How do I install the n2x.io agent?
n2x.io streamlines adding new nodes with a convenient one-line command. For an even more tailored approach, explore alternative installation methods in our detailed installation guide.
Available for x86 and ARM on Linux, Windows and macOS.
Security
What security features does n2x.io offer?
n2x.io offers a variety of security features including:
- Distributed Firewall as a Service (FWaaS)
- Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
- End-to-End Encryption
- Security Scanner
Management
How do I manage my n2x.io account?
Refer to our guide here for detailed instructions on managing your account.
How do I create new users?
Refer to our guide here for detailed instructions on creating new users.
How do I manage the access of the users?
n2x.io safeguards your resources with granular access control. It utilizes an advanced Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system with two control levels. This ensures that only authorized users within your account can access specific resources like tenants, networks, subnets, and nodes.