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title: Should I think of this as a router?
description: Yes. It can operate stand alone providing a resilient internet connection or function as a superior underlying technology to SD WAN and Private Mobility. It’s better than a SD WAN because it provides a more reliable link and it doesn’t…
url: "https://www.dejero.com/faq/should-i-think-of-this-as-a-router/"
updated: "2025-09-04"
category: Getting Started
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# Should I think of this as a router?

Yes. It can operate stand alone providing a resilient internet connection or function as a superior underlying technology to SD WAN and Private Mobility. It’s better than a SD WAN because it provides a more reliable link and it doesn’t have to be inside the VPN like it does with SD WAN.

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