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Backup Network Connection Basics

Add a backup network path

This guide covers adding backup network connectivity: choose secondary ISP or cellular failover, configure routers for automatic failover, test regularly, and document failback steps.

Choose a backup link

Pick a second ISP or cellular link for redundancy.

Configure failover

Set health checks and failover rules on the router.

Test and monitor

Simulate outages periodically to ensure failover works.

Plan failback

Document how to return to primary and track usage on backup links.

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