Overview

The Gateway C250 is a compact Linux-based router with an integrated GSM Cell modem. The C250 offers security, integrity and protocol conversion, which supports many different applications and terminals. The C250 supports async and Ethernet devices.

Wireless Applications
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Installation

Installation of the Gateway is simple. The SIM contains the network definitions and access to the optional carrier VPN. The Gateway’s terminal interface can be configured through a set of web menus, remotely through an FTP transfer of the configuration file or automatically through JBM’s Management Server.

The Management Server maintains a mySQL database of installed Gateways with their associated reference information and unit configurations. At installation time, the Gateway can connect to the Server and retrieve its configuration definitions, applicable patches and scripts. This automated retrieval supports both static and dynamic IP Addresses and provides secure access control. The central site operator can use the Server for command and control of the remote Gateway. The Server can retrieve logs, reset ports or tasks and initiate diagnostics.

Features and Functionality

Wireless Interface
The JBM Wireless Routers use a MultiTech SocketModem for compatibility with all GSM wireless carriers. The wireless interface was designed for an external antenna for mounting outside cabinets of ATMs or other equipment 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 Ruters 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.

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 C200 supports conversion of most financial async protocols.

C250 Specifications