Getting Started¶
Welcome to the RansNet documentation site. This guide covers the full lifecycle of deploying, configuring, and managing RansNet SD-WAN and Wi-Fi solutions — from unboxing a device through to advanced network configuration and API integration.
Who is RansNet?¶
RansNet is a Singapore-based technology vendor who develops end-to-end SD-WAN and SD-Branch solutions built around two core components:
- mbox — the physical or virtual network appliance deployed at each site. Available in several series (UA, HSA, CMG, XE) with varying cellular, Wi-Fi, and routing capabilities. See Product Overview for more details.
- mfusion — the cloud or on-premise SD-WAN orchestrator. Provides zero-touch provisioning, centralized monitoring, configuration management, and policy orchestration across all deployed mbox devices.
A typical deployment has one or more mbox devices at branch sites, reporting to a single mfusion instance that gives your network team a unified view and control plane.
How to Use This Documentation¶
The documentation is organized by function. Use the sections below as a map to find what you need:
| Section | What it covers | Start here if... |
|---|---|---|
| Getting Started (this section) | Product overview, bootstrapping, onboarding, hardening | You are deploying a device for the first time |
| Device Monitoring | Dashboard, topology, alerts, per-device drill-down | You want visibility into device health and network status |
| Network Settings | Interfaces, VLANs, DHCP, routing, Wi-Fi, tracking | You are configuring network interfaces and connectivity |
| SD-WAN | VPN, multi-WAN, traffic steering, QoS | You are setting up WAN connectivity or SD-WAN policies |
| Security & Firewall | Firewall rules, DNAT/SNAT, DNS filtering, RADIUS | You are hardening or securing the network |
| Sample Scenarios | WAN failover, L2/VRF over SD-WAN, Wi-Fi over SD-WAN | You want end-to-end deployment examples |
| API Documentation | NetFlow, monitoring, hotspot, syslog APIs | You are integrating mfusion with external systems |
New Device Deployment Workflow¶
If you are setting up a RansNet device for the first time, follow this sequence:
- Product Overview — Identify your hardware series and understand how mbox and mfusion work together.
- Bootstrapping — Connect to the device via console or SSH and configure the initial mfusion connection so the device can call home.
- Provisioning — Apply a configuration template through mfusion for zero-touch setup.
- Onboarding — Register and verify the device in mfusion, confirm it appears in the dashboard.
- Hardening — Apply security best practices before putting the device into production.
Support¶
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Email support | support@ransnet.com |
| Website | www.ransnet.com |