USB modems are supported on J-series Services Routers as a backup for a primary Internet connection. The J-series Services Routers can be configured to “fail over” to a USB modem connection when the primary connection experiences interruptions in Internet connectivity.
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Note: Low-latency traffic such as VoIP traffic is not supported over USB modem connections. |
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Note: We recommend using a Multi-Tech MultiModem MT5634ZBA-USB-V92 USB modem with J-series Services Routers. |
You use either the J-Web configuration editor or CLI configuration editor to configure the USB modem for dial backup.
This chapter contains the following topics. For more information about modem initialization, administration, verification, and remote connection, see the J-series Services Router Administration Guide.