Question Are you using Pepwave SpeedFusion?

[Neal]

I think I can do this by creating a new LAN (vlan) with an IP address range that covers the wired devices and would have to make sure wired devices use manual IP's as I can assign the LAN port to a VLAN I don't think. Then use that IP range .... wait a minute...it may be easier to just create an outbound policy for each IP (device) instead of doing this... hmmmm

 

[lemondrop9344]

Interesting thread.
IMHO if you have a good cellular connection or a good WIFI connection or a good Starlink connection, I'm not sure what advantage SpeedFusion or VPN (not withstanding the security) affords a RV'er. Emphasis on 'good signals'.
I have a MAX BR1 PRO LTEA (the 4G version with CAT-20) & have found if I place by strongest cellular signal (I was using AT&T & Verizon) & the RV park WIFI (I have really good RV park WIFI) in Priority 1 I can attain enough speed & bandwidth to stream media, participate in ZOOM meetings & still use a PC for regular work activity over the internet. I am still not convinced 5G is ready for primetime in the RV environment. Personally, for the price difference, I will invest in Starlink.
I have played with my son's Starlink at my location (residential plan with roaming) with similar results.
In addition to incoming bandwidth on the Peplink device, you should consider the through put of the processor. There are some interesting posts on the Peplink Forum where the CAT-18 devices were consistently outperforming the CAT-12 DUO. In the particular post(s) the difference was attributed to the processor in the CAT-18.
Of course all of this is my subjective opinion based on my particular needs. What works for me makes me happy & I share it with others as hopefully being informative. One really needs to look at their particular requirements & assess what they are willing to spend.

 

[Neal]

IMHO if you have a good cellular connection or a good WIFI connection or a good Starlink connection, I'm not sure what advantage SpeedFusion

I googled that very question this morning and it landed me on this page which explains it at a high level. It's been working well for me this morning bonding AT&T and Starlink. I am experiencing solid and reliable Internet including YouTube and other social media content.

FusionHub

FusionHub is the virtual appliance that extends your SpeedFusion to the cloud. Discover, how you can leverage cloud servers or offer SpeedFusion as an MSP.

www.peplink.com

 

[Neal]

CAT-18 devices were consistently outperforming the CAT-12 DUO. In the particular post(s) the difference was attributed to the processor in the CAT-18.

Maybe, in my non cellular engineering opinion it's due to CAT 18 and higher uses 4x4 MIMO, i.e. twice the number of cellular antennas and therefore two bands of cellular connection. This is why I advise anyone getting a cellular router these days I suggest CAT 18 or better if it fits your budget.

 

[lemondrop9344]

I think I can do this by creating a new LAN (vlan) with an IP address range that covers the wired devices and would have to make sure wired devices use manual IP's as I can assign the LAN port to a VLAN I don't think. Then use that IP range .... wait a minute...it may be easier to just create an outbound policy for each IP (device) instead of doing this... hmmmm

Neal,
You are on the right track with VLANS. This is what we did in our home/office to separate the business part of the network, from the media part of the network, the personal use portion of the network & finally all that IOT crap that connects to the network (cameras, appliances & god know what else at this point in time).
I'm not sure how many devices are on your LAN. In the home office it was a bunch & we really wanted to isolate the business from the people that were surfing the WEB.

 

[Neal]

Yeah, it's also a good idea to get the IoT separated from snooping. I just have to draw a fine line in making things too complicated which I'm very good at doing then I can't connect to the NAS from outside, etc.

 

[lemondrop9344]

I googled that very question this morning and it landed me on this page which explains it at a high level. It's been working well for me this morning bonding AT&T and Starlink. I am experiencing solid and reliable Internet including YouTube and other social media content.

FusionHub

FusionHub is the virtual appliance that extends your SpeedFusion to the cloud. Discover, how you can leverage cloud servers or offer SpeedFusion as an MSP.

www.peplink.com

Peplink's cloud, like most other clouds come with a price. I think the intent is to stress reliability for mission critical processing. Certainly there are situations where it's needed, but its (Speed Fusion et al) may or may not be necessary. Carrier Grade NAT would be a good example of when it might be necessary.

 

[lemondrop9344]

Maybe, in my non cellular engineering opinion it's due to CAT 18 and higher uses 4x4 MIMO, i.e. twice the number of cellular antennas and therefore two bands of cellular connection. This is why I advise anyone getting a cellular router these days I suggest CAT 18 or better if it fits your budget.

The CAT-18 & above will do 4 bands of single carrier aggregation if the tower supports it. I saw this consistently with AT&T on both the CAT-18 & CAT-20. Verizon never got above 3 bands.
Theoretical download speed for CAT-20 is 1GB whereas the CAT-12 is only 400 Mbps. See attached specs for both.

 

[Neal]

Peplink's cloud, like most other clouds come with a price. I think the intent is to stress reliability for mission critical processing. Certainly there are situations where it's needed, but its (Speed Fusion et al) may or may not be necessary. Carrier Grade NAT would be a good example of when it might be necessary.

Review @redbaron's post #20

 

[Neal]

For those using or knowledgeable on FusionHub. Do all participating WAN's have to be in Priority 1 or can I have Starlink in Priority 1, AT&T Priority 2, Wi-Fi 5 Ghz Priority 3 and all 3 will be participating in the connection?

 

[redbaron]

For those using or knowledgeable on FusionHub. Do all participating WAN's have to be in Priority 1 or can I have Starlink in Priority 1, AT&T Priority 2, Wi-Fi 5 Ghz Priority 3 and all 3 will be participating in the connection?

Only the active priority will participate

 

[Neal]

To answer the question as to how, do the following:

Incontrol2 -> Far right choose your organization ->Organization Settings ->Warranty & License.

Under Fusion Hub Licenses, click the button "Acquire FusionHub LIcense"
Choose Solo.

Repeat.

@redbaron you probably got the same notification I did that your FusionHub license is set to expire as it approaches the one year. Have you done anything to renew it? It seems that the FusionHub VM won't expire but managing it via IC2 is what expires.

Fusionhub Solo License Expired

Just like it says, my fusionhub solo license expired after 1 year. The web admin for the fusionhub solo in AWS will not allow me update the license. How do I fix this or apply a new license?

forum.peplink.com

 

[redbaron]

@redbaron you probably got the same notification I did that your FusionHub license is set to expire as it approaches the one year. Have you done anything to renew it? It seems that the FusionHub VM won't expire but managing it via IC2 is what expires.

Fusionhub Solo License Expired

Just like it says, my fusionhub solo license expired after 1 year. The web admin for the fusionhub solo in AWS will not allow me update the license. How do I fix this or apply a new license?

forum.peplink.com

I renewed by repeating the original process

 

[Tnedator]

I renewed by repeating the original process

Did it force you to create a new VM, and/or more accurately, get a new license?

 

[redbaron]

Did it force you to create a new VM, and/or more accurately, get a new license?

Yes, I created it as new. This was due to changing my datacenter, but maybe it is a required step