Zyxel enhances user experience and licensing journey with the latest Nebula update

Hsinchu, Taiwan, 6 Sep 2022—Zyxel Networks, the leader in delivering secure and cloud-powered networking solutions, has released the 15^thmajor update for its popular Nebula Cloud Networking Solution. P15 focuses on the user experience, streamlining license buying journeys and providing additional support for Nebula’s paid features. The update also includes increased security and resilience across switches and a new remote configurator for mobile routers.

Streamlined license buying

The new update will enable customers to purchase Nebula-compatible licenses directly through the management portal. The update is ideal for prosumers and small businesses, who often spend a great deal of time making their way through different platforms looking to buy a license.

The integrated Zyxel Marketplace e-commerce platform in the NCC automates the process, allowing users to purchase a license up to 10 times faster than buying offline, saving SMBs invaluable time. Meanwhile channel partners still have the flexible options of buying offline or through the online licensing platform Circle.

Anytime trials* and flexible firmware upgrade

The new update also brings the introduction of a free 30-day trial for paid features, so SMBs can experience the benefits of the full stack Nebula without an upfront cost. A unified trial mechanism also delivers a consistent user experience across the board.

Nebula users will also gain increased flexibility for firmware upgrades, allowing them to manage timing, version preferences, and more as they please. The new options include the ability to automate, schedule, postpone, or manually upgrade to the latest or most stable versions of the firmware.

Premium features, explained
SMBs often have limited budgets and need to ensure that they are investing in the products and features that will deliver maximum value. To help users address this concern, Nebula now features clear visual support.

Users can roll over each feature with a mouse to discover more information, giving them a better insight into which features are best suited to their individual business needs.

“The enhancements introduced in the Nebula Phase 15 update have been developed to give our customers the best possible user experience. We’ve taken onboard feedback from previous iterations of the Nebula family and listened to the requests and ideas of our community. The features of this new update will combat the challenges our customers face and make lives easier for SMBs.” comments Kell Lin, Senior Associate Vice President, Zyxel Networking SBU.

Nebula’s latest update also increases both security and resilience for network switches. The “IP Source Guard” protects networks from IP spoofing attacks. Meanwhile the “Auto Configuration Recovery” prevents any misconfiguration that could cause switches to lose connection from the central NCC. In addition, a time-saving remote configurator for mobile routers means users can remotely configure 4G or 5G routers without having to send staff to site.

For more information on Nebula’s latest update, please visit: https://www.zyxel.com/products_services/NCC-Nebula-Control-Center/

*The new trial feature will be available in around October, 2022.