Cellular backup

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Jwiley78
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Cellular backup

So, we recently started using Skyus devices for a cellular backup for a few of our sites.  Currently only using an RJ45 connection.  Curious, what are other people using when you need a cellular backup with USB connection?

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SoCalRacer
Kind of a big deal

Then yes the the DS is the one you want.

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SoCalRacer
Kind of a big deal

It depends on the Carrier, but we have used multiple carrier sims in this one.

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0JY15V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

It is a little expensive now $90, when we bought them over a a year ago they were $25

https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B01M0JY15V

 

Personally I would recommend staying away from usb modem, they are finicky and we only use them in temporary workaround situations.

 

My Recommendations:

1) MG21

2) MX67C or something with an internal sim

3) Cradlepoint or other vendor using sim to ethernet

4) USB modem

Jwiley78
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We've been using the Skyus devices with RJ45 connections but this is for a client that wants another failover.  Both WAN ports are being used on their MX84 and they also want a USB failover.

 

Verizon SIM has been our standard so far.

SoCalRacer
Kind of a big deal

Then I would go over this document carefully. Verizon seems to be a bit of a pain with a USB modem in Meraki.

 

https://documentation.meraki.com/MX/Cellular/3G%2F%2F4G_Cellular_Failover_with_USB_Modems.

 

Also note the USBID, if that isn't exact then you will have issues.

Jwiley78
Building a reputation

This is one I'm thinking of testing.

 

https://www.inseego.com/iot-modems/

 

 

SoCalRacer
Kind of a big deal

I would go with the DS then.

 

I thought you mentioned you were already using these Skyus modems and you wanted to use something different.

Jwiley78
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We have a different model of Skyus that has RJ45 only.  Now we are needing a USB for a different client.

SoCalRacer
Kind of a big deal

Then yes the the DS is the one you want.

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