Cellular for store within a store scenarios
Challenge
When big-box stores and other large facilities invite third-party vendors to operate on their premises, they usually don’t let these third parties use the host company’s network. Instead, the third parties must bring their own network, which presents a challenge as these locations could be spread all over the country or world, with wide-ranging connectivity options.
Solution
Use Ericsson Cradlepoint routers — including optional security features such as zero trust networking and IDS/IPS — to set up cellular as the primary WAN link and ensure network security for a business that is located inside of a different company’s larger space. This prevents the need to use the host company’s guest Wi-Fi or other network services that could lead to data breaches.
Key factors and benefits of cellular-enabled solutions
Immediate connectivity with zero-touch deployment
Ericsson Cradlepoint all-in-one routers feature embedded high-performance 5G and LTE modems, which enables flexible connectivity that is completely separate from on-site wired broadband. Ericsson’s enterprise wireless solutions include zero-touch deployment, as each router is registered in Ericsson NetCloud before being shipped.
Network security for the business and its host
Businesses located within larger stores usually are required to bring their own network, partly because of the protection it affords it provides to the host company. With Ericsson’s Cradlepoint routers and NetCloud SASE, the guest business also can easily lock down its own network security with add-ons such as zero trust networking and hybrid mesh firewalls featuring web filtering and IDS/IPS.
Streamlined management and troubleshooting through one platform
IT teams can use Ericsson NetCloud Manager to remotely monitor and manage connections and security via ease-to-use dashboards and tools. It’s a single-pane-of-glass experience that reduces reliance on third-party truck rolls or corporate travel when configurations need to be adjusted, patches need to be applied, or problems require troubleshooting.