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Cisco WRP500 Administration Guide
Chapter 1 Product Overview and Deployment Guidelines
Local Area Network Guidelines
Basic Office Deployment That Uses the Mobile Network as a Backup Connection
In this example, the business has the same network as illustrated in
. However, this business has the added benefit of using the mobile broadband network
as a backup network to ensure continuous Internet connectivity. In the event that the Internet connection
fails, the WRP500 fails over to the configured mobile network. When the Internet connection becomes
available, the WRP500 recovers the connection.
Local Area Network Guidelines
This section offers guidelines for setting up your Local Area Network (LAN).
Note
As you design your network, be aware that the WRP500 is intended for deployment in a very small
business. The router is designed to handle the data, voice, and video traffic that would be expected by
office personnel who use the Internet to find data, conduct phone conversations, transmit email, and
participate in videoconferences. For large-scale operations with heavy data, voice, and video
requirements, consider other models of Cisco Small Business routers.
Power, Cabling, and Telephone Lines
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AC outlets:
Ensure there is an AC outlet available for every network device that requires AC
power.
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The WRP500 requires power, and Ethernet switches (optional) require power.
Personal
computer
WRP400
Laptop
computer
Analog phone
Fax
Printer
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