Cisco Catalyst Center vs D-Link Nuclias Cloud SD-WAN Gateway (DBG-2000)
Cisco Catalyst Center
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D-Link Nuclias Cloud SD-WAN Gateway (DBG-2000)
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| Figure | Cisco Catalyst Center | D-Link Nuclias Cloud SD-WAN Gateway (DBG-2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $9.33/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · SD-WAN Software | 7.7 (#6) | 8.0 (#3) |
| Spec score · Wireless Network Management Software | 7.8 (#10) | 8.2 (#5) |
| Deployment | Cisco describes hardware and virtual appliance deployments, including current guides for VMware ESXi and Ubuntu KVM. | Zero-touch deployment allows plug-and-play setup and cloud-based configuration without on-site setup. |
| Founded | 1984 | 1986 |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States | Neihu District, Taipei City, Taiwan |
| Purpose | Cisco Catalyst Center is a centralized network controller and management dashboard for enterprise network operations. | The DBG-2000 is a Nuclias Cloud SD-WAN gateway for business networks, with remote cloud management. |
| Security | Catalyst Center supports FIPS 140-2-compliant cryptography modules, and Cisco recommends deploying it behind a firewall on a private internal network. | The product page lists a firewall, intrusion prevention system, dynamic web content filtering, and application control. |
| Support | Cisco says Catalyst and Cisco DNA software subscriptions include embedded software support and downloads; opening a support case requires a Cisco Service Contract. | D-Link says free next-business-day service is standard with its Business products and describes rapid-response technical support. |
Plans
Cisco Catalyst Center
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
D-Link Nuclias Cloud SD-WAN Gateway (DBG-2000)
- Nuclias Cloud Business Gateway License (1-Year)$111.99 a year
- Nuclias Cloud Business Gateway License (3-Year)$278.99 a year
- Nuclias Cloud Business Gateway License (5-Year)$424.99 a year
- DBG-2000 Nuclias Cloud SD-WAN Gateway$498.99, paid once
In their own words
Cisco Catalyst Center
Cisco Catalyst Center has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
D-Link Nuclias Cloud SD-WAN Gateway (DBG-2000)
The D-Link Nuclias Cloud SD-WAN Gateway (DBG-2000) is a business-network gateway managed remotely through Nuclias Cloud. Management is available in a web browser or free app, and the gateway includes a one-year operating license. Zero-touch deployment supports plug-and-play setup and cloud configuration without on-site setup. Network functions include WAN load balancing, a firewall, intrusion prevention, dynamic web content filtering, application control and point-to-point VPN options including IPSec, PPTP/L2TP, OpenVPN and Quick VPN. Nuclias Cloud lists monitoring and alerts, multisite management, traffic reporting and analytics, role-based administration and over-the-air firmware upgrades. Specifications list 1.8 Gbps firewall throughput, 450 Mbps VPN throughput using 3DES, 200,000 concurrent sessions and 200 VPN tunnels. The gateway has one Gigabit Ethernet WAN port, one LAN port and two WAN/LAN/DMZ ports. The US shop lists the hardware for $498.99, paid once and marks it sold out. License plans are $111.99 a year billed for one year, $278.99 a year billed for three years and $424.99 a year billed for five years.