11-10-2020 07:59 AM - edited 07-05-2021 12:46 PM
This event is an opportunity to discuss the LTE market trends from a consumer perspective, highlighting the 4G LTE service from Cisco Enterprise BU. Furthermore, we will discuss the strategies to consider, taking into account the details for the adoption of 5G and explaining the differentiating factors of 5G and WiFI6.
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11-11-2020 11:03 AM
Hi David and Kevin
Thanks for providing such a great session, could you please help to cover the following question from the live Q&A:
11-11-2020 11:05 AM
Will there be a field upgrade to 5G capabilities?
No, future products supporting 5G cellular will be a different PID. The cellular gateways will not be upgradable to 5G support.
11-11-2020 11:08 AM
What are the considerations for deploying the Cisco Catalyst Cellular Gateways versus a router with a pluggable module or integrated LTE?
The first consideration is the cellular signal strength where your host router is located. If there is sufficient cellular signal where the host router is located, an integrated solution or a router that accepts a pluggable module may suffice. In this scenario, using a module provides potential upgradability in the future without replacing the entire host router. Integrated cellular solutions, however, are not upgradable.
If signal strength is not sufficient where the host router is located (i.e., basement, storage closet, etc.), a cellular gateway is likely your best option. You can place the gateway wherever signal strength is greatest and connect to your host router via Ethernet (up to 100m). This capability provides much more deployment flexibility in comparison to traditional coaxial antennas (which are limited to a range of 50 to 70 feet).
Another consideration is compatibility. Solutions using pluggable modules require a host router and module that are compatible with each other. The cellular gateways, on the other hand, are compatible with all Cisco IOS XE host routers, as long as there is an available WAN Ethernet port.
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