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Networking - Products & Services EnGenius Technologies, Inc. has launched the ENH700EXT dual radio outdoor Wireless-N AP/ client bridge. Designed for demanding applications, the ENH700EXT provides simultaneous long-range 802.11n connectivity in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands to provide wireless access over large areas, bridge the network across campuses or deploy IP security cameras. The EnGenius ENH700EXT, which features a UV-resistant, IP68-rated housing for operation in harsh environments, provides multiple operating modes with data speeds up to 300 Mbps on each frequency band. The dual radios provide network access over large areas to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz mobile devices or allow the 5 GHz band to be used as a backhaul while the 2.4 GHz radio serves as a Wi-Fi access point. Security for the unit includes WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, WEP, 802.1x authenticator, WLAN MAC Address filtering, WLAN client isolation, Wireless STA connected list and hidden SSID broadcast. Other features include PPPoE, PPTP, transparent bridging, QoS for enhanced performance and density as well as support for up to 16 SSIDs ( eight SSIDs per radio). EnGenius Technologies Launches High-Power Dual-Band Outdoor Wireless-N Access Point central server using Firmware-Over-The-Air (FOTA) technology. This allows for simultaneous mass reconfiguration of every router on the network. Additional easy-to-use diagnostic functions such as automatic restart when connections are lost, and a hardware-monitoring “watchdog” ensure continuous communication. Users may also create four different profiles/configurations in one router. This provides the option to switch between operating profiles, either remotely through R-SeeNet, the local Web interface, SMS or automatically through its on-board I/O. The Specre 3G supports a wide variety of VPN protocols including IPSec, OpenVPN and GRE Tunneling. It also supports DHCP, NAT, NAT-T, SMTP, DynDNS, NTP, VRRP, HTTPS, SSH, OSPF, RIP, BGP control by SMS and more. Lemos and RadioMetrix Debut Fast-Switching, Long Range, Wireless Link B&B Electronics has released its new Spectre 3G cellular router, designed to wirelessly connect remote M2M equipment over the CDMA and HSPA+ cellular telephone networks, and for network back-up. Built for plug-and-play simplicity with extensive remote management, deployment and customization options, the Spectre 3G wirelessly extends local M2M networks that are connected via Ethernet 10/100, RS-232 or RS-422/485. Users can manage the router’s configuration options, such as automating firmware updates that reconfigure many routers simultaneously, through a secure Web interface or a scripting engine. A rugged metal casing with a wide operating range (-30°C to 60°C) and DIN-Rail mounts make the Spectre 3G well suited for M2M connectivity in harsh or remote environments. The router is offered in a modular format with seven configurations possible, that make it easier to standardize, deploy and manage numerous devices. Its standard configuration includes one 10/100 Ethernet port, one USB host port, one binary input/output (I/O) port and dual SIM card holders. (The second SIM card holder provides network redundancy, as the router can automatically switch between GSM service providers or plans, if one connection fails.) Two expansion ports give customers the option to add either more Ethernet ports (two additional for a total of three), Serial ports (RS232/485/422) or I/O ports. Another enhancement option is Modbus TCP/IP to Modbus RTU allowing cellular connectivity to Modbus slave devices using the router’s RS-485 port found in industrial markets. The easy-to-use R-SeeNet remote management platform allows users to configure and manage multiple routers throughout a network, eliminating the need to make policy changes a single router at a time or for on-site technician visits. R-SeeNet lets network administrators monitor the status and activities of routers with either a snapshot in time, or with trending data to analyze patterns for efficiency gains. Variables tracked include: amount of data transferred, signal strength, response time, or number of PPP connections or channels connected. The password-protected Web interface allows users to easily manage the router’s robust configuration options, such as setting the router to automatically upgrade its configuration and firmware from the operator’s 22 www.RemoteMagazine.com Spectre 3G Router Connects M2M Equipment Over the Cellular Network Lemos International and Radiometrix Ltd have launched the WFX2 radio Transceiver module. Well suited for applications requiring long range and high-reliability, the WFX2 offers fast switching together with +27 dBm (500 mW) RF power output and ETSI Category 1 (Class 1) receiver performance. The WFX2 is available for operation in the 500 mW 458.5 to 459.5 MHz license-free industrial/ ommercial telemetry and telecommand, medical and biological applications band in the UK and Ireland. This 256-channel module features an quick RX-to-TX switching time (5 ms), has a receive sensitivity of -118 dBm and can achieve a usable range of over 5 km more than open ground. The feature rich interface offers analogue RSSI and both logic level and analogue baseband inputs and outputs. A four-way internal channel select switch is standard. The WFX2 requires a regulated +5 V DC power supply and is re-programmable via microcontroller UART interface, drawing 35 mA in receive and under 400 mA in transmit. Multiple versions of the product are available. The standard 458 MHz module offers data rates of up to 5 kbps, the WFX2-458-G variant to be used with external 9600 baud GMSK Modem and a dedicated modem version, the WFZ2 has an internal M48 modem. A 12.5 kHz narrowband version is also available. The unit also conforms to ETSI EN 300 220-2 Category 1 (radio) and EN 301 489-3 (EMC) standards and available on custom UHF frequencies. WFS Technologies has released the latest version of seatooth S100, the wireless subsea modem. The Seatooth S100 is a mobile, low power, wireless modem suitable for a variety of underwater applications from 100 m to 4,000 m, with an optional 8 MB of integrated memory for data logging. It will provide a reliable digital wireless communication link or logging device up to 5 m even in challenging deep water conditions (with no wet-mate connection). S100 is equipped with standard data communication interfaces, making it suited to sensor and underwater vehicle applications. It can be deployed swiftly on temporary or permanent installations to support safety and efficiency in a range of subsea applications. Wireless Backup using S100 ensures that control is maintained in the event of equipment failure. It can wirelessly initiate an alarm, an emergency disconnect sequence or valve actuation and adds an additional layer of redundancy for challenging operations. Upgrading subsea equipment using S100 is a safe, cost-effective and time-efficient means of trouble-shooting, uploading new software or changing operating parameters. WFS Technologies Releases Latest Version of its Seatooth S100 Wireless Subsea Modem http://www.RemoteMagazine.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Remote - Winter 2012

Remote - Winter 2012
Editor's Choice
Automated Monitoring Out at the Network Edge
What’s in Your Radio Communication Tackle Box?
When Does Solar Make Sense for Remote Sites?
Utility Networks in Transition
TV White-Space Technology Makes Broadband Affordable for Remote Locations
Challenges of Remote Management over Satellite
SCADA Market: Charting Strong Growth Amidst Industry Speculation
SCADA
Networking
Security
Oniste Power
Environmental Monitoring
Industry News

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