Worksites have changed. Along with muddy boots and heavy equipment, a remote site also includes Peplink SD-WAN network technology . The sort of connectivity required depends on the work, but from exploration to construction, remote crews need on-site internet.
Even when commodity internet connections like cable or DSL are available at the site, scheduling, installing, and cost are all significant roadblocks. At many worksites—including new developments, remote utility work, or resource exploration—crews arrive well ahead of wired technology. The remedy for all of these connectivity headaches is powerful cellular internet.
More than Smartphones
True enterprise-grade cellular connectivity is far more robust and reliable than the single-carrier connection on your smartphone. With built-in failover powered by Peplink’s SpeedFusion technology, Peplink’s Pepwave family of multi-cellular routers can dynamically switch from one carrier to another, ensuring the strongest signal. Even the smallest units have space for redundant SIM cards for multiple carriers. SpeedFusion also enables Pepwave routers to bond multiple cellular links into a single pipeline that’s faster and more reliable than any of its constituent connections. More importantly, Pepwave connectivity solutions can be deployed instantly from a self-contained briefcase.
A Solution for Every Worksite
Pepwave routers are available for every situation. A small mobile construction crew could establish a network connection in a different location every day with a MAX Transit Duo. The Duo has two Cat-12 LTEA Modems served by four Mini-SIM slots. The unit can automatically switch between four different carriers to maintain a robust connection and prioritize the order of carrier access based on user defined criteria. The unit can broadcast dual-band W-Fi to the worksite with its built-in 802.11ac/a/b/g/n access point. It operates on 5V USB power or any 12-48V DC supply. All of this technology is in a metal case that’s just 4x7x1.5 inches.
For much larger deployments, the MAX HD4 MBX is a DC-powered control center. Like a one unit mobile headquarters, The MBX has four LTEA modems, eight SIM card slots, an eight port GBE router, Wireless 11AC Wi-Fi, and a host of other features. It can support an entire worksite security system, maintain fast robust Wi-Fi internet and serve as an onsite network hub. All of this is contained in a 2 x 12 x 7-inch package, small enough to carry in any briefcase.
MAX Transit Duo and the MAC HD4 MBX are just two of the more than 20 Pepwave routers. There’s a Pepwave device for every worksite and every project.
Easy Remote Management
All Peplink and Pepwave units are managed with InControl2, a powerful cloud-based software interface. IC2 is accessed via the web, so it can be accessed securely from any browser anywhere in the world.
IC2 starts with the unified device dashboard, which provides a real-time view of connected routers and access points in one place. Each device can be selected from the IC2 dashboard for detailed information, including complete connection and bandwidth history, current location and location history, and device health. The entire remote setup can be monitored from a main office, and IC2 can push configurations and updates to all units in the field. All Pepwave devices also have built-in GPS, allowing the InConrol2 interface to show each unit on a map, track the movement of any Pepwave-equipped vehicle or asset, and keep 24-hour tracking history.
Good to Go
Installing fixed internet service, even at a long-term job site, carries cost and administrative complications. Most providers charge installation fees, and transient commercial sites usually pay the highest rates. In addition, each site could have a different provider and billing cycle, and when work is completed, contracts need to be terminated.
With Peplink portable cellular connectivity, the accounts go with the device. The portable hardware can easily be moved from one location to another once cellular data accounts are created. When work ends, the team can simply turn off the Peplink system and carry it to the next worksite. There are no account changes, no new contracts to negotiate, and no additional invoices. With several Peplink partner resellers having created self-contained waterproof cases with all the Peplink hardware, antennas, batteries, and other gear you need for a one-box solution, full broadband internet is available to your team wherever they work.
Whether in construction, exploration, utilities, or engineering, remote worksites have the same need for secure, fast, and reliable internet as any main office. Peplink has the solution. With bandwidth bonding and failover, Peplink’s SpeedFusion transforms cellular data connections into fast broadband, anywhere.
Contact FrontierUS today to find the perfect partner to keep your worksite connected with Peplink SD-WAN solutions.
