As a test of whether a 3G cellular modem could replace the WIFI network connection at Manitou Forest Observatory, I've setup a titan DSM in my office, with a Cradlepoint CTR350 router and a Verizon USB720 modem. The modem uses an external antenna (6" dipole) in the window of my office.
The modem's signal strength can be viewed from the Modem->Info page of the router's WWW interface. It is currently showing a 92% signal strength at -79 dBm:
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Name Value
Manufacturer: Novatel Wireless Inc.
Model Info: MC760 VERIZON
Modem Firmware Version: Q6085BDRAGONFLY_V139 [Jul 02 2009 18:00:00]
Carrier Status: UP
ESN/IMEI: 5B4F86F2
Mobile Directory Number: 7204707887
Connection Type: CDMA
PRL Version: 53013
Signal Strength (%): 92
Signal Strength (dBm): -79
PhysicalPort USB1
Connection Status: Connected
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Crontab entries check the status of the ethernet and Verizon link, and can power cycle the router if necessary:
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