Best-in-Class Business Continuity Strategy

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1 Best-in-Class Business Continuity Strategy

2 What happens when your distributed enterprises go offline? How many customers do you lose? How much revenue is lost? Page 1

3 Having a business continuity strategy is all about ensuring your services stay online 24/7. Advances in technology give 4G LTE networks unmatched data speeds and ensures connections don t drop, making it the most reliable backup option for small, medium, and large distributed enterprises that can t afford to be offline. Though 4G LTE wireless provides new business continuity options, not all wireless backup choices constitute a best-in-class solution. Page 2

4 OPTION 1 Integrated wireless router There are a wide range of routers on the market with cellular technology built-in. Although compact and lower-cost, the drawbacks include: Poor wireless reception and RF interference in noisy IT closet No way to remotely reset, update, or configure attached equipment using backup connection Depending on the router, limited firewall and routing capabilities A single point of failure OPTION 2 Wireless USB Although economical, the small built-in antenna in a mobile broadband USB stick will have trouble acquiring a signal with all the RF noise typically found in an IT closet. Other drawbacks include: No SNMP network management system visibility to your wireless USB status Few 4G LTE USB stick options to choose from No way to remotely reset your router Page 3

5 OPTION 3 Remote wireless gateway An independent wireless gateway adds 4G LTE connectivity without compromising your firewall and routing of your best-in-class router. In addition to acquiring a stronger network signal, other benefits include: Full advantage of your enterprise-grade router for a seamless switchover between your primary and wireless gateway. Ability to perform out-of-band management to remotely reset, update, or configure connected router or other networking equipment. Page 4

6 Importance of Remote Out-of-Band Management Out-of-band management (OOBM) uses a dedicated serial connection between the console port and wireless gateway enabling system administrators to remotely monitor and manage network equipment over 4G networks. For distributed enterprises, remote OOBM is a critical function to ensure services remain online. Page 5

7 What happens when an IT update or configuration change freezes the router? Normally a technician would need to perform a manual reset. But with the terminal server capability of a wireless gateway, you can remotely reboot the attached router. This provides the assurance that the network operations center, no matter where they re located, can quickly respond to IT failures and avoid expensive truck rolls. Additional features to look for when selecting your 4G LTE wireless gateway Look for one that allows you to remotely manage all your airtime subscriptions. Check that it supports reliable static route to avoid wireless data charges when the wired connection is available. Make sure it will automatically fallback to 3G when 4G LTE networks are unavailable. Ensure it can be easily configured and managed remotely. Page 6

8 Sierra Wireless Solution The AirLink ES440 enterprise gateway delivers mission-critical 4G LTE connectivity when primary landline connections are unavailable. KEY FEATURES Reliable 4G LTE connectivity Remote access to networking equipment Leverage router s instant failover/firewall features Remote management of gateways and airtime KEY BENEFITS Improved Internet uptime Seamless failover for continuous uptime Reduced field visits for network resets and updates High speed LTE network, faster than DSL We know that even a second delay to your applications and services could result in lost customers and revenue. With two decades of connecting to wireless networks, AirLink gateways are designed to get connected and stay connected. Page 7

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