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Application Note:
Supporting Remote management Access to dial-only ATMs
Designed to support ATMs, the JBM Gateway
products preserve core management access while migrating the ATMs
to a IP-based network.
Overview
Many ATMs installed in low traffic areas use dial
connections, as they do not have sufficient transactions to justify
a dedicated connection. Often times these ATMs are in locations
that can access a wireless cell network or available Ethernet connection.
These connections provide superior speed and lower costs than the
traditional dial calls. The cost savings are driving the wholesale
conversion of dial devices.
However,
after the conversion, the ability of the processor to manage the
ATM is impacted since the normal diagnostic tools used to communicate
with the ATM are hampered by the different network topology.
The JBM Electronics
Gateways C101, C111, C201 and C3000 Series can provide a dial tone
to the dial-only ATMs, converting the data to TCP for transfer via
Ethernet or wireless connections. The Gateways also provide special
program support to restore the management capability, no matter
what method the host application uses for a connection.
The availability
of the management path provided by the Gateways can eliminate unnecessary
truck rolls and maintain the ATM's software, all while taking advantage
of superior connections. Furthermore, the Gateway's dial tone capability
can significantly reduce the time required to complete a transaction.
The Gateway’s tunable connection logic coupled with the higher
speed connection can cut the transaction time by up to 75% percent.
Operation
Once a TCP session is established, the Gateway will
dial the attached device using the stored phone number. When the
device answers, the connection is open to the host application.
The connection can be used to update the device’s stored program,
execute diagnostics or other management functions.
If the
central site does not have a TCP-based application, a small Gateway
can provide the interface to the network.
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