Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Remote Access Configuration Guide, Releases 26.x and Later

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Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Remote Access Configuration Guide, Releases 26.x and Later

Information About SD-WAN Remote Access

Introduces Cisco SD-WAN Remote Access functionality, covering supported devices, prerequisites, restrictions, and common use cases for remote connectivity solutions.


Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Remote Access (SD-WAN RA) is a remote access solution that

  • fully integrates remote access functionality into the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN fabric

  • extends the benefits of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN to remote access users, and

  • enables Cisco IOS XE Catalyst SD-WAN devices to provide remote access headend functionality, managed through Cisco SD-WAN Manager.

Deployment

An SD-WAN RA headend device may be deployed in these locations:

  • On-premises (in a hub or data center)

  • Hosted in a public cloud (for a software device)

  • In a colocation facility

SD-WAN RA enables remote access users to access applications hosted on-premises, applications hosted in IaaS, SaaS applications, or the internet. The connectivity between remote access clients and the SD-WAN RA headend is commonly through the internet. For small office hardware remote access clients, the connectivity may be through a private WAN.

Figure 1. Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Remote Access architecture
The architecture diagram illustrates the connectivity options for remote access users to various applications, including on-premises, IaaS, SaaS, and internet-hosted applications, highlighting the role of the internet and private WAN in facilitating these connections.