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Wireless Series Product Overview

JBM Electronics is now bridging the gap between traditional wire line devices and CDMA or GSM wireless services. The Wireless Gateways from JBM Electronics offer tremendous cost savings and increased flexibility for companies’ networks and remote devices. The Gateways provide a simple backup option for office LANs, superior connections for older equipment and a quick install almost anywhere in the country.

 

What about Cost?

The Gateways supports high-speed, normal and telemetry plans cell plans. You can select the best cell plan based upon the service requirements and data volume. For low volume applications such as ATMs, a telemetry plan can be a low-cost replacement for a dial connection. For higher volume applications such as branch office backup, a normal cell plan is the best option. No matter which plan is selected, the Gateway’s intelligence can optimize the connection and efficiently utilize the bandwidth.

The Wireless Gateways provide CDMA or GSM wireless connectivity to serial, dial-only, and Ethernet devices and networks. JBM Electronics has developed two product lines, in order to handle any size installation:

The C200 and C250 Series with 1XRTT or GPRS Support
and
The C120 and C130 Series with EV-DO and EDGE/HSDPA Support

 

Why JBM Electronics?

JBM Electronics’ Wireless Gateways are truly unlike any other wireless networking equipment, since we use the power of Linux as an operating system. This industry standard operating system offers many advantages, giving our customers flexibility and functionality not found in any other product. A full set of Linux security features is incorporated in the Gateway. Furthermore, the Gateways provide all of the processing capabilities that you need to interface terminal devices to the host system, including custom headers, data manipulation and special routing. The Gateways’ fallback and management capabilities allow the units to be quickly integrated into existing networks and management systems.

JBM Electronics has been supplying communications devices since 1980. Our units have helped many large networks adapt to changing requirements with advanced, cost-effective solutions. The wireless Gateways are the newest product, which build on our library of protocols and management tools.

 

Models

All of the Gateways offer the functionality of a router, protocol converter, VPN endpoint and Firewall. The Gateways are available with CDMA cell modems for Sprint and Verizon and GSM for domestic carrier (Cingular and TMobile) and international networks. The carrier must be specified at time of order.

The following tables indicate the port configurations available for each model.


C120 and C130 Series

The C120 and C130 Series Gateways support carrier-supplied PC Cards that support high-speed connections on GSM Edge and CDMA EV-DO networks. Theses units provide a CardBus Slot for the PC Card.

Unit
Serial
Ports
Modem
Ports
Ethernet
Port
Console
Port
Wireless
Port
Gateway C120
-
-
Two
One
One - CardBus

 

Unit
Serial
Ports
Modem
Ports
Ethernet
Port
Console
Port
Wireless
Port
Gateway C130
One
-
Two
One
One - CardBus
Gateway C131
-
One-Dial Tone
Two
One
One - CardBus
Gateway C132
One - Sync
-
Two
One
One - CardBus
Gateway C134
One - Async
One 56 KB Modem
Two
One
One - CardBus

 

C200 and C250 Series

The Connector Series are small footprint units designed to connect several devices to a Wireless Network.

The C200 Series Gateways support CDMA connections from Sprint and Verizon using an embedded cell modem.

Unit
Serial
Ports
Modem
Ports
Ethernet
Port
Console
Port
Wireless
Port
Gateway C200
One
-
One
One
One -CDMA
Gateway C201
One
One-Dial Tone
One
One
One -CDMA
Gateway C202
One - Async
One - Sync
-
One
One
One -CDMA
Gateway C204
One - Async
One 56 KB Modem
One
One
One -CDMA

 

The C250 Series Gateways support GSM connections from Cingular and other GSM carriers using an embedded cell modem.

Unit
Serial
Ports
Modem
Ports
Ethernet
Port
Console
Port
Wireless
Port
Gateway C250
One
-
One
One
One - GSM
Gateway C251
-
One-Dial Tone
One
One
One - GSM
Gateway C252
One - Sync
-
One
One
One - GSM
Gateway C254
One - Async
One 56 KB Modem
One
One
One - GSM
 

Edge and EV-DO Gateways - The C130 Series Gateways support carrier-supplied PC Cards that support high-speed connections on GSM Edge and CDMA EV-DO networks. The C130 Series provide a CardBus Slot for the PC Card.

Unit
Serial
Ports
Modem
Ports
Ethernet
Port
Console
Port
Wireless
Port
Gateway C120
-
-
Two
One
One - CardBus

 

Unit
Serial
Ports
Modem
Ports
Ethernet
Port
Console
Port
Wireless
Port
Gateway C130
One
-
Two
One
One - CardBus
Gateway C131
-
One-Dial Tone
Two
One
One - CardBus
Gateway C132
One - Sync
-
Two
One
One - CardBus
Gateway C134
One - Async
One 56 KB Modem
Two
One
One - CardBus

C200 and C250 Series
C120

For illustrations on how the Gateways can support multiple devices, click here. For correct Wireless Series ordering instructions, click here.

The Gateways are also available in a series of models with an integrated Ethernet output. These models provide the same functionality as the Wireless Gateways and terminate the transactions on an 10/100BaseT connection. For further information on these units, please contact us or visit our website at by clicking here.

 

Benefits

Immediate deployment

Support all cell plans from high-speed to Telemetry

No circuit installation charges

Increased mobility

Tremendous improvements in transaction speeds

Eliminates dedicated dial or leased lines for remote devices

Lower transaction fees for IP connectivity versus dial or Leased Line

Reduction in recurring phone line costs

Lower capital expense by maintaining to use existing equipment

No need to retrain employees on new equipment

Quick and easy to install

Seamless installation to existing systems and equipment

Supports different processors through application-specific headers

Selects TCP session and header format via dial string or data

Facilitate remote management via IP connectivity using Telnet or SNMP

Improve overall manageability of remote devices and reduce truck rolls


Industry Uses

The Gateways can convert any Ethernet, RS-232 serial, or dial-only device to wireless for transport. This capability allows our customers to support applications like out-of-band management, monitoring and control of remote devices, and transport of transaction data. This opens the door for many industries with remote devices to reduce their carrier cost and save on expensive leased lines or dial-ups. Below is a list of just some of the industries for which the Wireless Gateways makes sense:

  • Financial (Transaction Data)
  • Transportation (Monitoring & Control)
  •      - Point of Sale (POS) Terminals      - Railroads
         - ATMs      - Airline
         - Retail      - Reservations
         - C Stores      - Traffic Management
         - Gas Stations
  • Security (Monitoring & Control)
  • Utilities (Monitoring & Control)
  •      - Surveillance
         - Electric Power Generation & Distribution      - Alarms
         - Natural Gas      - Access Entry
         - Water
  • Telecommunications (Monitor & Control)
  •      - Pipeline      - Out of Band Management
  • Government (Monitoring & Control)
  •      - Terminal Server
         - Local      - Environmental Monitoring & Control
         - State
         - Federal

Applications

The Gateways provide IT managers the flexibility to convert any Ethernet, serial, or dial-up circuit to wireless. The Wireless Gateways also allows data from non-IP devices to be converted to IP for transport over a cellular network. Some of the supported device types are illustrated below:Non-IP to wireless

Features and Functionality

Wireless Interface
The C200 and C250 use an industry standard Wavecom module for compatibility with all CDMA and GSM wireless carriers. The wireless interface is designed with an external antenna for mounting outside equipment cabinets for better reception.

The C120 and C130 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 Gateways 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. Some C120 models support VRRP.

Compatibility
Compatibility is never an issue with the Gateways since JBM uses all standards-based protocols. Interoperability between JBM and other vendor’s router or VPN concentrators 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 a GUI from a web browser or a CLI Command entered via console port or Telnet or SSH. Both connections provide 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.

The dial-tone support can be used to dial the attached device. This capability allows a remote application to connect on demand for management and diagnostic purposes.

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 Gateways support conversion of most financial async protocols.

Product Specifications

Wireless Module:

Wavecom:
Data Rate:
Power Output:

Q2438 (CDMA) or Q2426 (GSM/GPRS)
153 Kbps Forward and Reverse
0.2W - 0.3W
CDMA 2000 1XRTT:
C200 Series

Band Class 0:
Band Class 1:
Single Band:
SIM Module:

Tx: 824 - 849 / Rx: 869 - 894
Tx:1850 - 1910 / Rx: 1930 - 1990
GSM 850/900 or GSM 1800/1900
User-supplied
GSM/GPRS:
C250 Series

Single Band:
SIM Module:

GSM 850/900 or GSM 1800/1900
User-supplied
LAN Port:

Ethernet:
Interface:

One 10/100BaseT (C200 and C250 Series)
Two 10/100BaseT (C120 and C130 Series)
Female RJ-45 connector
Async Port:
C130, C200 and C250 Series
Baud Rate:
Interface:
110-56,000 bps
Female DB-9 connector,
RS-232C, DTE mode
DCE mode with adapter cable
Dial-Tone Port:
C131, C201 and C251
Baud Rate:
Interface:
Up to 2400 bps (V.22 bis technology)
Female 6 pin Modular plug for modem,
Female 6 pin Modular plug for pass-through (C201)
Sync Port:
C132, C202 and C252
Baud Rate:
Interface:
110-19,200 bps
Female DB-25 connector, RS-232C, DCE mode, DTE mode with adapter cable
Async Modem:
C134, C204 and C24
Baud Rate:
Interface:
Up to 56 KB (V.92 technology)
Female 6 pin Modular plug
CardBus Slot:
C120 and C130 Series
Expansion Slot: 16-Bit or 32-Bit PC Card
User-supplied Air Card
Console Port:

Baud Rate:

Up to 115,200 bps
Connector Series Interface: Female DE-9, RS-232C DCE mode
DTE mode with adapter cable

Consolidator Series Interface:

Male DE-9, RS-232C DCE mode
DTE mode with adapter cable
Operating System: Embedded Linux 2.4 Kernel (C200 and C250)
Embedded Linux 2.6 Kernel (C120 and C130)
Management: Console Port:
IP Protocol:
CLI Access through async connection
SNMP and Telnet or SSH
LED Indicators:

Wireless Port:
LAN Port:
Serial Port:
Dial Tone Port:
Modem Port:
Power:

Status, Ready, Transmit, Receive
Link, Transmit, Receive
Transmit, Receive
CO, Transmit, Receive
Off-Hook, Transmit, Receive
On/Off State

Power: 12V (DC External) 120-240 VAC, 50/60 HZ
Antenna: Built-in or External, SMA Connector
Physical
(Connector Series):
Size:
Weight:
7" W x 1.4" H x 6" L
1 pound
Physical
(Consolidator Series):
Size:
Weight:
17" W x 1.75" H x 8" L
2 pound
Processor: 486DX-100 
Memory: 32 MB RAM, 16 MB Flash 
Warranty: 1 Year Parts and Labor 

We continually enhance the Gateways so specifications are subject to change without notice.

You can order JBM products directly by phone, mail, or fax. For correct Wireless Series ordering instructions, click here. If you have any questions about our product configurations or options, please contact us.


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