Comtech Launch PSTN and GSM/GPRS Routers for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Telemetry Applications.
Adapt Ethernet machines to communicate over PSTN or GSM/GPRS public networks. Create your own standalone network for easy remote access. Free equipment from the restrictions imposed by the end customers wired LAN network.
(PRWEB) February 13, 2005 -- Comtech Holdings Ltd (www.comtechM2M.com), the
leading Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Solution Provider, today announce the release
of the µWEBox eRouter family with two products which enable Ethernet-based
machines to communicate over public Wide Area Networks (WAN).
1. The
µWEBox eRouter GSM/GPRS Router connects Ethernet devices over wireless
GSM/GPRS
2. The µWEBox eRouter PSTN Router connects Ethernet devices over the
PSTN network.
Companies often find it difficult to remotely access a
machine deployed at an end-customers site via their Ethernet Local Area Network
(LAN). They are prevented by firewalls that isolate public and private networks
and often by the end-customers I.T. department who prevent "alien" machines
utilising their network. Furthermore, there are many cases where the machine is
located in geographical isolated or mobile locations, where no Local Area
Network exists.
The µWEBox eRouters overcome these problems by creating
a standalone network with its own Wide Area Network (WAN) access point to the
public PSTN, GSM, GPRS networks and/or the Internet. The Ethernet port of the
remote equipment is adapted by the router for WAN connectivity, which supports
"Dial-in", "Dial-out" and "Always Connected" modes of operation. Each µWEBox
eRouter provides PPP encapsulation of TCP/IP data and supports Network Address
Translation (NAT), IP forwarding, DHCP server, DNS, UDP, PING and ARP protocols.
The µWEBox eRouters are housed in a rugged aluminium enclosure and can be
operated within a wide 8 to 40 volt power supply range. Available
NOW.
Applications
* Stand-alone network - where equipment can be
remotely accessed without needing to use the end customers LAN e.g. security
surveillance camera's, access control, electronics displays, HVAC etc. Examples
extend to PC's located within the end customer site, which are running
applications e.g. for Postal and Courier service companies.
* Remote
Isolated equipment - where there is no LAN infrastructure e.g. passenger
information systems, traffics systems, security surveillance and industrial
automation etc.
* Leased Equipment - where equipment is regularly
re-located e.g. generators, chillers, compressors, industrial plant hire,
heating equipment, etc.
* Network Back-up - where a secondary remote
access route is required if the there is a failure through the customers LAN
e.g. Building automation systems, Epos systems, CHP systems, generators, UPS
etc.
* Mobile Equipment - where it is not possible to create a wired WAN
connection e.g. transportation such as rail and taxi's where PC's, cameras,
HVAC, EPOS systems and other assets can be networked to the outside
world.
"Our PSTN, GSM and GPRS Routers reduce the barrier to sales of
ethernet-based equipment, by providing remote access to them where ever they are
located; reducing the dependancy on the end-customers network", said Steve
Whitehead, Technical Director, Comtech Holdings Ltd. "Not only are the
installation and maintenance costs reduced, but new business opportunities can
be created by gaining remote access to the important information within the
machine where previously this was not possible. As an example, charging for
leased equipment may be increased dependant on how and when it is operated,
especially if these fall outside permitted limits ".
Development Tools -
This launch is complemented with the release of a development Starter Kit to
simplify evaluation and aid design integration.
Customisation - Comtech
offer design customisations for µWEBox eRouter PSTN and GSM/GPRS routers, by
incorporating customer and market specific application needs.
About
Comtech Holdings Ltd
Comtech Holdings Ltd., www.comtechM2M.com, Bolton,
UK, enables companies to remotely monitor and control their equipment over the
Internet. The company provides GSM, GPRS, PSTN modems and routers, Web-based
central management applications and specialised M2M services enabling companies
to build an end-to-end automated system. Solutions are suited to many diverse
markets with complete solutions available for the wireless display messaging
market.
Contacts
Steve Whitehead
Comtech Holdings Ltd, Comtech
House, 28 Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3QJ, UK
Web:
www.comtechM2M.com , Email: e-mail protected from spam bots ,
Tel: +44 (0) 1942 851800, Fax: +44 (0) 1942 851808
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