> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.monogoto.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.monogoto.io/advanced-console/network-management.md).

# Network

A “Network” is a set of IP and mobile network related policies. The Monogoto system creates a virtual independent network which enables customers to define various rules and policies.\
A Network can be associated to one or more Things Groups.

All Things in the associated groups behave as if they belong to the network, and all network policies are applicable.

## Network Options

The network options are described in the table below

| Component        | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Add Network VPN  | Setup a VPN between Things and back office applications or cloud servers.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| IP Address Pools | Allocate public and private IP address pools, to match the number of “Things”. Customers divide allocated address pools based on requirements and can assign addresses to Things automatically or manually. Customers with a dedicated APN get a full range of 16 million IPv4 addresses to choose from. |
| IP Routes        | Set up and configure routes for a specific or custom network.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| NAT              | Perform port forwarding to the mobile network via a single public IPv4 address, TCP or UDP port.                                                                                                                                                                                                         |

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### Network Elements

The core network components include:

| Component           | Description                                                                                                             |
| ------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| HLR/HSS             | The mobile network subscriber database.                                                                                 |
| GGSN/P-GW           | Manages IP Traffic for the devices.                                                                                     |
| SMSC                | Handles all SMS messages both outgoing and incoming                                                                     |
| SCP                 | A CAMEL SCP for charging and platform security enforcements on all voice calls.                                         |
| E/GMLC              | Performs geographic location tracking of mobile devices based on the network footprint                                  |
| GMSC                | A virtual GMSC for routing voice calls. Also transforms any media gateway into a full-fledged GMSC                      |
| SS7/Diameter Broker | Serves as SS7 and Diameter load balancers, that enable network elements to scale unlimited instances.                   |
| Radius AAA Server   | Forwards radius accounting and authorization from external GGSN/P-GWs to the NAG data processor                         |
| SCE                 | Supports NB-IoT SCEF and MTC-IWF functional requirements and includes enhancements of the SMSC for a full REL13 SMS-SC. |

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[Create new Network](/advanced-console/network-management/create-new-network.md)
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[Edit Network Settings](/advanced-console/network-management/edit-network-settings.md)
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[Apply Network Settings](/advanced-console/network-management/apply-network-settings.md)
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[Delete Network](/advanced-console/network-management/delete-network.md)
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[Add Network NAT](/advanced-console/network-management/add-network-nat.md)
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[Edit Network NAT](/advanced-console/network-management/edit-network-nat.md)
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[Delete Network NAT](/advanced-console/network-management/delete-network-nat.md)
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[Add Network Route](/advanced-console/network-management/add-network-route.md)
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[Edit Network Route](/advanced-console/network-management/edit-network-route.md)
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[Delete Network Route](/advanced-console/network-management/delete-network-route.md)
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[Add Network VPN](/advanced-console/network-management/add-network-vpn.md)
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[Network VPN status](/advanced-console/network-management/network-vpn-status.md)
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[Edit Network VPN](/advanced-console/network-management/edit-network-vpn.md)
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[Delete Network VPN](/advanced-console/network-management/delete-network-vpn.md)
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[Download Network VPN configuration](/advanced-console/network-management/download-network-vpn-configuration.md)
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[Reconnect Network VPN](/advanced-console/network-management/reconnect-network-vpn.md)
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[Ping Network VPN](/advanced-console/network-management/ping-network-vpn.md)
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[Global Pools](/advanced-console/ip-pools.md)
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