Cisco WRP400-G1 Administration Guide - Page 11

Product Overview and Deployment Guidelines Deployment Models 1 network, SSID1. The manager and employees using SSID1 have access to the printer. If desired, a wireless phone also could be connected to this network for business use. • An analog phone and a fax machine are in the private network. The WRP400 is configured for Internet telephone service and for traditional telephone service through a connected phone line. • The WRP400 is configured with a guest network, SSID2, that enables the business to provide its customers with a free wireless hotspot for their laptop computers and other mobile devices. Because this network is separate from the main wireless network, the customers have no access to the manager's computer, the printer, or the telephone service. Deploying the WRP400 with Mobile Broadband When a compatible mobile broadband modem is connected to the USB port, the WRP400 can connect to a mobile broadband network. The mobile network can be the primary network or can serve as a backup network to ensure continuous Internet connectivity. Consider the two scenarios illustrated below. Mobile Office Using the Mobile Network for Internet Access Mobile Office Network Mobile netwo1rk WWRRPP440000* Laptop computer Printer 194234 WWireil-eFsisPPhohnoene *with compatible 3G USB Modem In this example, a team has set up a temporary network at a construction site. The team members have laptop computers and Wi-Fi phones that share a mobile broadband connection for Internet access. All computers can connect to the printer on the local network. If a Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnel is configured on the laptop computer, team members also can securely connect to resources at the main office (not illustrated). Cisco Small Business WRP400 Administration Guide 9