To handle our traffic, we have connections ranging from OC-12s to Gigabit Ethernets to Verizon, Global Crossing, Level 3, and Qwest. We guarantee 100% network uptime and will provide you credit for any downtime experienced due to our network. Having multiple providers improves both the reliability of our platform  as well as performance .

Cisco Powered Network
Dreamlink only utilizes enterprise level Cisco, Foundry, and Juniper networking hardware. To handle multi-homes connections, we employ BGP4 routing through our CISCO Edge routers to select the fastest path for our Internet traffic.

Bandwidth Utilization
It is a common misconception that the amounts of bandwidth (size of the pipes that carry the data) differentiate web hosting companies. In reality it is not only the size of the pipes that matters, it is the utilization levels. The utilization of our Internet connections is vital to a network's ability to transfer data without packet loss or latency. We aim to keep all connection usage below 80% to avoid any connectivity problems.

Dynamic Routing (BGP4)
We run the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP4) for best case routing. The BGP4 protocol is a standard that allows for the routing of packets of information sent out from our network. Each packet of information is evaluated and sent over the best route possible. Because of our redundant network architecture, packets may be sent via alternative routes even if they are being delivered to the same end user. Should one of our providers fail, packets leaving our network are automatically redirected through another route via a different provider.

Network Security
Our network is a fully switched network. Traffic destined for a website hosted on a server is sent only through switching equipment necessary to deliver the information to that server. This minimizes the risk of someone sniffing or capturing traffic being sent across the network. Furthermore, Dreamlink vigorously prosecutes persons who generate malicious attacks on our internal network.