Instant internet for day-1 connectivity
Challenge
Organizations that regularly open locations with strict deadlines — based on revenue and business goals — often can’t afford to wait for wired lines to be installed. They need secure access immediately so their employees can prepare for and operations can begin on the predetermined opening day.
Solution
Use an Ericsson enterprise wireless solution — including enterprise routers with SD-WAN services — to optimize the eventual use of multiple WAN links, and security features such as zero trust networking and IDS/IPS. This allows you to immediately set up cellular as the primary WAN link at a fixed location that is new or has moved, especially as you wait for wired connectivity to be deployed. Once wired connectivity is available, adjust the configuration (cellular as failover, cellular as primary, etc.) as needed.
Key factors for a successful day-1 solution
Immediate connectivity through cellular
Ericsson Cradlepoint all-in-one routers feature embedded high-performance 5G or LTE modems, eliminating the need to wait for wired lines. These routers establish a secure cellular connection as the primary link, guaranteeing day-1 connectivity at new locations. Businesses can open on schedule, unshackled by network delays.
Support of multiple types of WAN and LAN connections
Ericsson’s enterprise wireless solutions are built with flexibility in mind. Routers support various WAN and LAN connection types, including cellular, wired broadband, fiber, and satellite. This allows businesses to leverage the most suitable option for their specific needs. Multi-WAN capabilities and SD-WAN features enable businesses to distribute network traffic across multiple WAN connections for optimal performance and redundancy, as well as for bandwidth augmentation.
Scalable security
With Ericsson NetCloud, organizations can add layers of network security through a single platform. Businesses create a zero trust network through Ericsson NetCloud SASE replacing cumbersome legacy VPNs with perimeterless “invitation-only” access. Named-based routing reduces the attack surface, and cloud-based orchestration reduces complexity. Also, adding a hybrid mesh firewall with web filtering and IDS/IPS protects against internet-based attacks.