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Need fast temporary solution to provide Internet connection to LAN

Jonnyballgame34
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Greetings, 

no sure if I'm picking the right forum for this question but hopefully someone will point me in the right direction if I am.  I'm looking for advice on a temporary network solution.  Here's what I have,

New DMVPN site--the LAN/Wan architecture will be in place in time for the move in, but the WAN circuit will not.  Providers don't have a temporary solution, (not t1's, cables, etc.).  So I need something to hold me over until I can get the new fiber circuit installed.  Ideally I'd find a way to get 10mb, but could probably get by with 5mb, but given the short window, I expect I need something pretty much out of the box. 

Should probably add that this is in the Toronto area....and I'm remote.  I have the old facility a few miles away, but I"m not sure what the line of site looks like. 

So 5mb, (minimum), out of box, not cost prohibitive--how hard can it be?

Thanks for looking

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Jonathan Unger
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If you just need temporary high speed internet access at the site you could get a LTE to Ethernet modem and plug it into your router (if there is proper cell coverage in the area). Most providers offer these types of devices on month-to-month plans (Bell, Rogers, Telus, etc...).

I am not advocating for a particular provider/product, but here is what Telus offers for example: http://business.telus.com/en/business/on/huawei-b890 

Depending on how many GB you need in a month they can be a bit pricey, but it is something to consider if you just need a temporary tie-over until your fiber comes.

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Joseph W. Doherty
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The other option would be some kind of wireless or radio bridge.  Few miles to your old site shouldn't be a problem if you had a clear line of sight.  If not, probably still doable, but likely would require more powerful equipment (i.e. more costly).  (NB: not familiar with how Canada radio regulations would impact.)

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Jonathan Unger
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Level 7

If you just need temporary high speed internet access at the site you could get a LTE to Ethernet modem and plug it into your router (if there is proper cell coverage in the area). Most providers offer these types of devices on month-to-month plans (Bell, Rogers, Telus, etc...).

I am not advocating for a particular provider/product, but here is what Telus offers for example: http://business.telus.com/en/business/on/huawei-b890 

Depending on how many GB you need in a month they can be a bit pricey, but it is something to consider if you just need a temporary tie-over until your fiber comes.

Joseph W. Doherty
Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame

The other option would be some kind of wireless or radio bridge.  Few miles to your old site shouldn't be a problem if you had a clear line of sight.  If not, probably still doable, but likely would require more powerful equipment (i.e. more costly).  (NB: not familiar with how Canada radio regulations would impact.)