| Decision | Primary internet | Backup internet |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic | Normal business workload | Critical workload during an outage |
| Usage planning | Daily demand, peaks, and updates | Outage duration and protected applications |
| Network design | Complete site internet and LAN needs | Integration with the existing primary path |
| Validation | Representative daily application performance | Failure detection, failover, and failback |
| Resilience | Consider a separate backup path | Check independence from primary failures |
Check whether fixed wireless can support daily operations
Evaluate fixed wireless for a location where a wireless service can meet the workload and deployment needs. Confirm local performance, usage terms, LAN and Wi-Fi requirements, and any application constraints. Test the service with your business applications before relying on it.
Choose backup around the existing network
If you already have suitable primary internet, focus on how a backup path will connect to the router or firewall and which traffic it will carry. Confirm detection, switching, monitoring, and recovery requirements before selecting hardware and service.
Plan primary and backup connections separately
A site may need both new primary internet and continuity protection. Plan the roles separately, including which components provide each function. Do not count two paths as independent without checking their shared equipment, power, and network dependencies.
Compare performance for your applications
Payment processing, video uploads, voice, and guest browsing have different bandwidth and latency requirements. Tell Advisor about the applications, site count, existing internet, and desired outcome so the comparison reflects your operating needs.
Common questions
Can temporary fixed wireless later become backup?
Potentially. Confirm the equipment, service terms, and integration needed for both roles before buying.
Is two-carrier service the same as two independent internet paths?
No. Carrier diversity can help with some failures, while shared equipment, power, and infrastructure may remain common dependencies.
Kajeet products and pricing
See Kajeet’s solution and pricing overview and connectivity resources. Confirm availability, compatibility, coverage, and terms for your specific configuration.
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