October 2018 GA features

We are pleased to announce the migration of multiple Beta features into our generally available release.  Starting this week, the following features will be available to all users, without the need for beta access:

Network Programmability

Static L2TPv3 tunnels

L2TP (Layer 2 Tunnelling Protocol) allows for a private link to be created between two points for the use of secure data transfer.  Configure a VPN using L2TP to create a secure link for individuals to access the private network while in remote locations.

Mist is extending our tunneling functionality with support for Static tunnels.  Exercise more control over your tunnels by selecting the static tunnel type, where you will be able to define both the Remote Session ID and the Local Session ID.  With this additional customizability, have full control over the tunnels in your network.

Navigate to Network -> Tunnels and click on Create Tunnel.  Select Static as your tunnel type and define the specific Remote and Local Session IDs.  Specify the Type as either Ethernet or VLAN, and add optional comments for each session.  Select Create a Session to add additional lines.