Flexible networks with rock-solid performance

Standard link balancers operate at Layers 3 or 4, giving them limited capabilities for proactive performance enhancements and business continuity. ELFIQ by Adaptiv Networks operates at Layer 2, and can intervene on higher Layers as well, all the way to Layer 7 - the Application Layer. This range of action sets ELFIQ apart as a next generation link balancer. In addition to its firewall and site-to-site VPN features, ELFIQ can balance inbound traffic, support geographic redundancy deployments, prioritize application traffic, and much more.

The ELFIQ Link Load Balancers can be deployed without any reconfiguration to your firewall. Connect it between your ISP router and firewall, power it up, and we will do the rest remotely. 

You do not have to change your existing router or firewall, but in many cases there is an opportunity to retire obsolete network appliances.

Yes, ELFIQ by Adaptiv Networks provides the flexibility to scale by simply adding additional links to get more speed as it can leverage any inexpensive broadband internet connection. 

Based on your current and future bandwidth requirements, and on the types of ports you require, our team will recommend the right appliance for you. 

Licenses go from 100mbps to 20Gbps. Prorated license fees may apply when the additional site bandwidth goes into a higher license tier.

Link balancing (ELFIQ) distributes WAN/ISP traffic across multiple links to increase capacity and resilience at the network edge, for both outbound and inbound flows. Load balancing (or server load balancing) distributes application traffic across servers inside a data center. They solve different problems and often complement each other.

ELFIQ increases available bandwidth by adding up multiple links and steering sessions across the best paths. This protects throughput from latency and congestion, improving real-world performance for voice, video, and SaaS—often more effectively than buying extra bandwidth.

Yes, ELFIQ enhances inbound access with Intelligent DNS and Service Verification. It directs remote users to the best live link, keeping VPN and hosted services responsive even during congestion or outages, without changing your firewall or VPN platform.

Link balancing solves access reliability and capacity; SD-WAN adds centralized overlays. Many start with ELFIQ to stabilize internet, then layer SD-WAN for multi-site control. Both can complement each other for full flexibility.

Size by combined bandwidth, number of links, and peak sessions, but make sure to leave room for growth! ELFIQ platforms scale easily with high session counts and multiple ISP links, so you can expand without redesigning.

Different types of traffic require different types of networks. While broadband internet is generally the best option for cloud traffic, MPLS is still a tried and true technology when it comes to wide area networks. ELFIQ by Adaptiv Networks can support and balance traffic on multiple broadband and MPLS links concurrently.

ELFIQ by Adaptiv Networks can help you facilitate your transition away from MPLS before the end of your contract. Since our Link Load Balancers can handle internet and MPLS simultaneously, you can start deploying your ELFIQ SD-WAN right away, and simply move all your traffic over when the contract ends.