Stay Online with Cradlepoint Failover Protection Solutions
Posted on Oct 29th 2012
As Hurricane Sandy caused devastating damage to the Northeast last week, related internet and power outages also led to major business interruptions. In a world in which constant internet connectivity is essential, businesses must be prepared for emergencies. When your Cable or DSL Internet experiences a service disruption your business is exposed to risks of lost revenue, productivity and customer experience issues. Incorporating a Cradlepoint 4G mobile broadband backup solution adds uptime whenever there is a loss in connectivity via your wired line.
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Cradlepoint routers are enterprise-grade internet routers that allow businesses to connect using traditional wired lines while also incorporating failover protection by automatically switching to broadband 3G/4G networks when cable or T1 cuts out. Many routers like the MBR1200B use a USB modem for data connectivity, allowing you to change wireless carriers if needed. The newer ARC Series routers such as the CBA750 have integrated (built-in) modems so you don't need to purchase any additional equipment - one less step to worry about when protecting your office from internet outages.
With CradlePoint routers as your Internet backup solution, you’re ensured more uptime for your point of sale (POS) transactions and cloud-based services while gaining significant financial and operational benefits over wired backup solutions including:
- Better reliability
- Lower operating cost
- Greater ease of use and management
- Quicker speed to deployment
In addition to providing failover protection, Cradlepoint ARC routers with integrated 3G/4G also offer a host of other business-grade features. Cradlpoint routers are compatible with network hardware from companies like Cisco, Juniper, and more. Enhanced WiFi range of up to 750 feet, dual band WiFi broadcast, and high security features make these routers ideal for business users. The Cradlepoint ARC MBR1400 also allows businesses to create a secure and separate public WiFi networks for customers, including customizable landing pages, terms of service and more so your business can share your reliable internet connection with customers without security worries.