C131 Technical Specifications

The Gateway C131 is a compact Linux-based router with an integrated CardBus slot that supports a carrier-supplied CDMA EV-DO or GSM Edge or HSDPA Cell modem. The C131 offers security, integrity and protocol conversion, which supports many different applications. The C131 supports async, dial-only and Ethernet devices.

Wireless Applications
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Wireless Interface
The JBM Wireless routers use a carrier-supplied EV-DO or Edge/HSDPA card to provide compatibility with all CDMA and GSM wireless carriers. The wireless interface uses the Air Card's antenna. Many Air Cards also support external antennas for mounting outside equipment cabinets or ATMs for better reception.

Security
All of the JBM Gateways have a full range of Linux security features including SSL client/server, IPSEC VPN client/server, Manual or Dynamic Keys, 3DES or AES encryption, Network Address Translation (NAT), transparent bridging mode, IP and Port filtering, and intrusion protection with an integrated Stateful Inspection Firewall.

Router Functionality
The Wireless Routers offer full IP routing functionality supporting Static, RIP, OSPF, and BGP routing. The Gateways support DHCP, DHCP client, GRE, PPP, and PPPoE for broadband users.

Compatibility
Compatibility is never an issue with the Wireless Routers since JBM uses all standards based protocols. Interoperability between JBM and other router/VPN vendors is fully supported.

Fallback Routing
One of the Gateway's key features is the ability to perform fallback routing. Fallback routing enables a user to configure alternate paths to the host or to several hosts for disaster recovery. The fallback path can be to a different IP server or with a properly equipped Gateway, through a different connection such as a cell or dial modem.

Management
The JBM Gateways can be configured through CLI Command entered via console port or Telnet. The Telnet connection provides command, control, and monitoring of the Gateways. SNMP is supported with SNMP Traps providing notification of major events in the Gateways. SSH is also supported for security of the management connection. Extensions to the Telnet or SNMP commands are available as a special order.

Dial-Tone Support
The Dial-Tone circuitry provides a dial tone for dial-only async devices. This dial tone simulator and associated modem allows for a simple, non-disruptive connection to a dial only device. The Gateway can route the data based upon the data or phone number dialed (DTMF recognition). This connection supports both legacy async protocols and async PPP. The modem component can also be used as a normal async modem.

IP Header Manipulation
The Gateways support Data and Header manipulation, allowing seamless access into many host systems. This important, customizable feature allows the customer to change the content or format of the IP headers. This capability gives the customer the flexibility to connect to any transaction processor or host system.

Data and Phone Number Routing
In addition to the header manipulation, the Gateways can perform routing based upon the dial phone number or specific data fields. The routed message, built with the processor-specific header, can be sent to the remote destination. This capability allows the Gateway to support many unique processors with all of the conversion occurring at the network's edge.

Protocol Conversion
All of the JBM Gateway products support protocol conversion, and when it comes to protocol conversion, JBM is the industry leader with over 50 different protocols in our software library. Protocol conversion is necessary when converting a host to IP or introducing a new Transaction Switching System. Our Gateway products provide our customers with a seamless and non-intrusive migration to IP. The C201supports conversion of most financial async protocols.

C131 Specifications

Supported Data Cards

The Gateway C131 supports 16-bit and 32-bit Data Cards supplied by the cellular carriers. A supported Data Card is automatically recognized by the when it is inserted into the CardBus slot on the front of the unit. A list of supported Data Cards is available here.