New cellular LANCOM routers ideal for machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity: IAP-3G y IAP-321-3G.
M2M communications are not new, but now they have the ideal conditions for final takeoff. Who doesn't know about System Alarms with GSM connections?. They all operate with a SIM card and data lines. But what happens when multiple devices share the data line? ... The solution isLANCOM.
M2M, a rapid growth
In the U.S. market, M2M line growth is already higher than for people. During the second quarter of 2010 the operators of that country totaled 2.6 million new devices, while also added to its portfolio only 1.2 million contracts (subscriptions postpaid) customers.
In Spain, according to CMT, in August 2010 2 million mobile lines where associated with machines in Spain, after a growth of 18.9% over the last year. In other words, it has been multiplied by 3 in the last 6 years and 3.6% of mobile lines do not report people, but machines. This mode is now representing about 15% of all mobile lines growth.
- LANCOM IAP-3G: HSPA+ with download speeds up to 21 Mbps and GPS integrated
- LANCOM IAP-321-3G: Identical features plus WLAN (802.1n)
The M2M cellular router LANCOM IAP-3G features an integrated HSPA+ module and achieves data rates of up to 21 Mbps downstream and 5.76 Mbps upstream on cellular networks.
Thanks to its robust full-metal housing and the extended temperature range, the device is ideal for stationary and mobile connectivity for machines and automated systems in harsh environments—independent of wired broadband services.
For machine-to-machine communications, the LANCOM IAP-3G features a serial COM port for COM-port forwarding. This enables systems that do not support IP to be integrated into a company network. The LANCOM IAP-3G also has a Gigabit Ethernet interface and numerous networking features such as IPsec VPN, VLAN support, and an object-oriented stateful inspection firewall.
LANCOM IAP-3G features an integrated GPS module to determine the position of the device. This anti-theft measure ensures that the device stops operating if its location is changed.
Guarantees Internet connectivity almost anywhere. Where HSPA+ is not available, the cellular modem is backwards compatible to UMTS, EDGE and GPRS.
LANCOM IAP-3G is a universal power adapter: Designed for bipolar industrial plug connectors, it allows for power supplies ranging from 10 – 28 volts. The mounting plate supplied with the device contributes to its flexibility, as the cellular router can be installed of on walls, masts and also on top-hat rails.
- High-speed Internet access via HSPA+ with download speeds up to 21 Mbps
- Backwards compatible with the cellular standards UMTS, EDGE/GPRS
- For tough environments: IP50 housing and wide temperature range from -20°C to +50°C
- Ideal for M2M applications with its serial interface and COM-port forwarding
- Integrated GPS functionality for device positioning
- VPN site-to-site connectivity with 5 simultaneous IPsec VPN channels (25 channels optional)
- Flexible power supply with a universal power supply 10-28V
Free software package LCMS (LANCOM Management System) for the LANCOM IAP-3G:
LANconfig: The central component of LCMS, is used to configure the cellular router and other LANCOM devices on the network.
LANmonitor: Offers detailed real-time monitoring of parameters, it provides access to log files and statistics, and it can carry out a detailed trace-protocol analysis. Other functions in LCMS include the firewall GUI for object-oriented setup of the firewall, automatic backup of configurations and scripts, and the intuitive folder structure with convenient search function.
