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.
Sequential Access
- 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.
Explore the use of virtual waiting rooms in your sector
Ticketing
Retail
Finance
Public
Education
Experience the ultimate in traffic management.
Keep your website running smoothly, no matter the traffic load.