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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.