When you choose the best 4G LTE router you have to consider the number of current users, planned growth, the physical layout of your office, and your need for speed and security.

The router you select will connect your business to the Internet. As businesses rely more on being connected the reliability and suitability of a router becomes more important. The highest priced router is not necessarily the best one for your requirements, and it pays to understand what you want so you can narrow down your search and match the features of 4G LTE routers to your office needs.

Choosing the best 4G LTE router for speed

It’s important when choosing the best 4G LTE router that you purchase one that is compatible with the speed of your Internet provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).

If you buy a router that can handle higher speeds than your internet service you could waste money as you are not fully using the capabilities of the technology you have paid for.

If the 4G LTE router you choose can’t work at the high speeds of your Internet service you will slow down your network and not get the full advantage of the Internet speeds provided.

The best 4G LTE router for your business requirements

A small home office has different requirements for a router than a larger office with more users connected to the network, and it’s important that you invest in a 4G LTE router that is compatible with your needs.

For the smaller office a simple router with 4 ethernet ports for direct wired connections, and wi-fi coverage for around 2000 square feet should be suitable for your requirements. Wi-fi coverage can depend upon the layout of the office, and materials used in the construction of the building. Additional wireless access points can be connected to the router to provide complete wi-fi coverage.

If your office is larger with two or more sites you can even consider to setup a VPN (Virtual Private Network) based on 4G Lte router.

A good and recommended example is Draytek Vigor 2860Ln LTE 3G/4G

When choosing the best 4G LTE router for an office, remember to include any requirements for guest access. This could be transient staff that will use your network, or guest that you want to give access to an Internet connection that’s separate from your business network using SSID (Service Set Identifier).

Bandwidth for 4G LTE routers

A dual bandwidth router will operate on bands of 2.4GHz and 5GHz, and is recommended for office use rather than a single band router. The lower band of 2.4GHz is used for email and general Internet browsing and the 5GHz is used for streaming and live communication over the Internet.

Choosing the best 4G LTE Router for an office

When you know what your requirements are it’s easier to choose the best 4G LTE router for your office. Gather all the information about your current needs and types of usage, and don’t forget to future proof your purchase by including plans for growth. Then you are ready to narrow down your search to find the best router to meet your needs.

Below you can find some recommendations available in our shop:

1. DrayTek Vigor 2860ac

2. Huawei B525s-23a 4G LTE

3. Huawei E5186s-22A

4. Huawei B315s-22

5. Pepwave MAX BR1 Industrial-Grade M2M 4G LTE Router

6. Pepwave MAX HD2 4G LTE / 3G Router

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