[c-nsp] Cellular Modem on Aux

[Daniel Lacey]

 Try "3g ethernet Modem" in google.

You could plug this into your network to access all your equipment.
(security concerns aside...)

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On 10/22/10 2:40 PM, Peder wrote:
> Is anybody using cellular modems (ATT, Verizon, Sprint) on aux ports of
> routers for backdoor access if the main T1 (or whatever connection it is)
> goes down?  I still see ATT and other managed service vendors using regular
> US Robotics modems and analog lines and I would think cellular would be a
> better way to go.  If there is a cable cut, there is a good chance the
> analog line will go down too.  My home security system uses a cellular modem
> so it is clearly inexpensive enough, so I would think it would be possible
> for backdoor router access too (I don't mean failover for connectivity, just
> remote access to the router itself).  I know Cisco makes 3G cards, but I
> want something outside the router as I want to be able to get access if the
> router croaks too.  I've googled around and didn't really find anything.
>
> Peder
>
>
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