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Router Best Practices and Selection Guide with Verizon Wireless 4G LTE

Introduction

There are many options for connecting enterprise, small/medium business and machine-to-machine sites. Coupled

with an increasing number of remote deployment types, selecting an appropriate network device becomes more

complex. Use of LTE 4G provides organizations with a powerful new primary and backup WAN connectivity option.

The purpose of this document is to offer best practices for the use of 3G/4G cellular wireless as last mile remote site

connection, to summarize and compare the options for enterprise connection, and to provide criteria and a rationale for

use in selecting the appropriate device for the connection. This document is organized as follows:

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ISR Selection Summary

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Real-world examples with ISRs

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CPE Synopsis

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LTE for Enterprise/SMB/M2M Considerations

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LTE-Specific Characteristics for Routers

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LTE Connection Use Cases

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Enterprise CPE by General Use Case

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 tables with these sections, each for a different purpose:

In the CPE Synopsis section, the first table represents a summary of characteristics in support of 3 general

use cases, including if the fixed or modular Cisco ISR models support the characteristic.

In the LTE Connection Use Cases section, the second table provides an expanded list of use cases, along

with key factors and business impact/benefit. Compared to the first table, this provides a more nuanced view

of LTE use cases with a business perspective.

In the Enterprise CPE by General Use Case section, the third table provides a more detailed list of functional,

availability and performance characteristics, with Cisco CPE examples supporting LTE. Compared to the

previous tables, this provides a more technically complete listing of networking characteristics.