NetFUNNEL: How it works
NetFUNNEL controls the flow of requests to your server by using a virtual waiting room.
It employs a Traffic Funnel approach to manage traffic efficiently, ensuring that requests are processed smoothly and sequentially.
- - Optimize server load
- - Guard against traffic surge 24/7
- - Ensure user experience and fairness
- - Block bot traffic
Key Benefits:
End User Flow with NetFUNNEL
Initial Request Handling
- NetFUNNEL checks if incoming traffic exceeds the configured threshold.
- If below the threshold, users proceed directly to the target page.
- If exceeded, users enter a waiting room.
Waiting on Waiting Room
- Users exceeding the threshold enter a waiting room.
- They see their position and estimated wait time.
- This keeps users informed and engaged.
Initial Request Handling
- As space becomes available, users are admitted in order.
- This ensures a smooth server load.
- Users experience minimal delays.
With or Without NetFUNNEL
Without NetFUNNEL
Overloaded Servers
- High traffic volumes can overwhelm your server, leading to crashes and a poor user experience.
Unmanaged Traffic
- All users try to access the site simultaneously, causing instability.
With NetFUNNEL
Traffic Control
- NetFUNNEL monitors and controls traffic flow to stay below the server's threshold.
Virtual Waiting Room
- When traffic exceeds the threshold, users are placed in a virtual waiting room. They can see their queue position and wait time, keeping them informed and engaged.
Smooth Operations
- This controlled approach ensures your server remains stable, even during peak traffic periods.
Intuitive Traffic Control with Limited Inflow
What is Limited Inflow?
- NetFUNNEL’s rate limit for managing traffic.
- Acts like a funnel size, restricting how much traffic enters at once.
Why It’s Key
- Servers have a maximum throughput capacity.
- Limited Inflow matches this capacity concept, making traffic control intuitive.
Big Benefits
- Easy Setup: Engineers use familiar server capacity metrics.
- Prevents Overload: Keeps traffic within safe limits.
- Resource Optimization: Optimize resources by the limited inflow to match your server capacity.
Tailored Waiting Room
Redirection Waiting Room
- Users are redirected during the wait and return to the original app once waiting is over.
- Easy to integrate with just a few lines of code.
- Quick setup, minimal coding required.
Embedded Waiting Room
- Merges NetFUNNEL’s waiting room with your application.
- Appears modally within your app, maintaining the app’s context and session.
- Enhances user experience by keeping users in a familiar environment.
We support all types of waiting room integrations to cater to different customer preferences, ensuring seamless traffic management tailored to your needs.
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