Transparent LAN (TLAN)
Seamless Connectivity Across Your Organization
In a traditional multi-site setup, connecting different offices often requires complex "handshakes" between networks, leading to latency and management headaches. OpenCape TLAN changes the game by extending your Local Area Network (LAN) across our 100% fiber-optic backbone.
To your users and your hardware, it feels like every building in your organization is in the same room.
What makes TLAN "Transparent"?
The term "Transparent" refers to how the network behaves. Unlike a standard internet connection or a VPN, OpenCape’s TLAN operates at Layer 2 of the OSI model.
This means your IT team maintains full control over your internal IP addresses, VLANs, and routing protocols. Our network simply acts as a "transparent" bridge between your sites, carrying your data exactly as it left the source—headers and all.
The Strategic Benefits of TLAN
Uncompromised Security
Because TLAN is a private, dedicated connection on our fiber backbone, your inter-site traffic never touches the public internet. This inherently reduces your attack surface and eliminates the need for complex site-to-site encryption that can slow down performance.
LAN Speeds Across the WAN
Experience symmetrical, high-speed connectivity (from 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps and beyond) with ultra-low latency. It is the ideal solution for:
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Centralizing Servers: Host your data in one location while providing "local" access speeds to all satellite offices.
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Real-Time Collaboration: Flawless VoIP, video conferencing, and large file sharing.
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Disaster Recovery: Near-instant data replication between primary and backup sites.
Reduced IT Complexity
By treating multiple locations as a single LAN, you eliminate the need for expensive WAN routers and complex protocol conversions at every site.
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Simplified Management: Manage one unified network rather than multiple disparate ones.
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"Plug-and-Play" Expansion: Adding a new location to your TLAN is as simple as plugging it into the switch.
Who is TLAN for?
Sector
Primary Use Case
Municipalities
Connecting Town Hall, Police, Fire, and DPW into one secure, private network.
Education
Linking campus buildings or different schools in a district for shared resources and high-speed research.
Healthcare
Moving high-resolution medical imaging (PACS) between clinics and hospitals instantly.
Enterprises
Creating a high-performance "campus" environment for regional offices without the overhead of MPLS.
Free Consultation
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Secure Your Foundation with OpenCape
Our TLAN service is backed by our regional 99.999% uptime and locally supported by our engineering team right here on the Cape. We don't just provide a pipe; we provide a dedicated extension of your office infrastructure.
Ready to simplify your network architecture?