Load Balancing - Cradlepoint AER3100 Quick Start Manual

Features
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Load Balancing

When multiple data sources are connected to the router (4G, Ethernet, WiFi*), it can be configured to distribute all
connected users or device traffic across active data connections. This feature distributes each connected user to
the best data source available, relieving congestion and pressure on any single data source.
HOW TO CONFIGURE: Select INTERNET | CONNECTION MANAGER. In the WAN Interfaces table, select LOAD
BALANCE for the WAN devices you want configured for load balancing.
Failover
When multiple Internet sources (4G, Ethernet, WiFi*) are connected to the Cradlepoint AER3100/AER3150, the
router can automatically detect an Internet outage and "failover" to a secondary connection and "failback" when
the primary data service returns. Redundant connection keeps your business going.
HOW TO CONFIGURE: Select INTERNET | CONNECTION MANAGER. Order your connections by failover priority.
Dual-Band Concurrent WiFi* Networks
The Cradlepoint AER3100 can broadcast up to four WiFi networks on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Secured
SSIDs are used for your trusted workgroup members. Guest (public) SSIDs can provide full, secure access to the
Internet, but users are restricted from accessing the router administration console or any connected devices on the
private network. Each network can be configured with its own security, QoS, and VLAN Settings. You also have
the ability to hide network names (SSIDs) from broadcast.
HOW TO CONFIGURE: Initial WiFi settings are available in the First Time Setup Wizard. For more WiFi configuration
options, go to NETWORK SETTINGS | WIFI / LOCAL NETWORKS.
*-Only on AER3100