Frontier Computer Corp. channel partner Spot On Networks saw the writing on the wall as far back as 2005. Focused on providing managed wireless internet service to multi-dwelling units (or MDUs), they’ve had a front-row seat to see Wi-Fi grow into an indispensable part of modern life.
By Topher Lautner
Whether the need is to keep a remote worker online, ensure a retail store’s credit card transactions run smoothly, or provide a connection failsafe for a commercial building, cellular failover is fast becoming a requirement for networks that can’t compromise on connectivity. Peplink’s SD-WAN solutions provide the perfect combination of cellular failover, management insight, and proactive reporting to minimize unexpected expenses, all while while keeping you connected.
Here are three key benefits of Peplink’s SpeedFusion-powered cellular failover technology.
SpeedFusion is very versatile, and is appropriate for a wide range of applications. But which configuration is right for your application?
Peplink routers’ failover technology—the capability to automatically switch (or “fail over”) to another WAN connection or to stop using a failed WAN—is a major part of what makes Peplink an excellent SD-WAN solution. To trigger a failover, Peplink routers use a health check to determine the status of a WAN connection.
The first article in our “Why Peplink” series focused on SD-WAN technology.
Having a VPN, or Virtual Private Network, solution isn’t unique in and of itself. All the big networking hardware players provide it. A private computer network that functions over a public network, a VPN allows employees to securely access company networks no matter where they are.
Peplink’s SD-WAN technology was like that. The company was combining the power of multiple WAN sources into one unbreakable connection long before there was a name for it. All the engineers at Peplink wanted was to provide resilient connections that could fail over.
The WAN or Wide Area Network refers to networks that cover large geographical areas. Typically you see this as the connection that brings the internet into your home or business. Your WAN source can be a cable connection, a dedicated MPLS line, DSL, Cellular, or any of several other technologies.
Even when commodity internet connections like cable or DSL are available at the site, scheduling, installing, and cost are all significant roadblocks. At many worksites—including new developments, remote utility work, or resource exploration—crews arrive well ahead of wired technology. The remedy for all of these connectivity headaches is powerful cellular internet.