LAN-Cell 3G cellular router applications for remote control, SCADA, telemetry, security & traffic control
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Proxicast LAN-Cell 2TM     
High Performance Mobile 3G Cellular Router

FEATURES

The Proxicast LAN‑Cell 2 is a high-performance, mobile, rugged, upgradeable, commercial-grade 3G cellular router that allows multiple PC's, laptops, web-cams, PLCs, POS terminals, ATMs and other Ethernet-based devices to simultaneously utilize a single cellular data account for primary or backup connectivity.

Building on the success of the original LAN‑Cell Mobile Gateway, the LAN-Cell 2 adds support for the latest 3G high‑speed wireless cellular technologies and dramatically expanded routing, security and management features.

The LAN‑Cell 2 3G router is the most advanced, secure and flexible cellular router available. The LAN‑Cell 2 protects your LAN equipment from Internet threats and gives you control over your cellular data connection in ways no other modem or wireless router can.

Key Features of the LAN-Cell 2 Mobile 3G Router
Uses standard 3G PC-Card modems (PCMCIA) from popular manufacturers and cellular carriers
Supports EV-DO RevA, EV-DO Rev0, 1xRTT, HSUPA, HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE & GPRS cards
User accessible PC-Card slot - easily upgrade PC‑Card modems or change carriers
Compact rugged modular metal chassis with Card-GuardTM PC‑Card cover and Card-LockTM
(4) port 10/100 Ethernet LAN switch with LAN / DMZ / WLAN configurable zones
Built-in WiFi 802.11 a/b/g wireless access point with 64/152 bit WEP encryption
(1) 10/100 Ethernet WAN interface supports wired DSL, cable or Ethernet for primary or backup
(1) RS232 port for serial modem backup - supports any type of modem up to 230Kbps
Auto fail-over between Cellular, WAN & Dial-Up ports - user selectable primary and fail-over ports
IPSec-based VPN client (DES, 3DES, AES encryption - supports up to 5 tunnels)
Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall & DoS Protection
Cell-SentryTM cellular data budgeting system - helps manage cellular plan caps and overages
Supports dynamic or static IP addresses assigned by cellular carriers

High Performance Mobile 3G Cellular Router
The LAN‑Cell 2 3G router supports today's fastest 3G cellular standards, such as EV‑DO Rev(A) and HSDPA / HSUPA. With some 3G wireless services offering bandwidths of over 1,000 Kbps downstream and 500 Kbps upstream, many applications requiring broadband performance can now “go cellular”. And with its 3G modem PC‑Card architecture, the LAN‑Cell 2 is carrier independent and can easily be upgraded as newer and faster cellular technologies, such as 3.5G, 4G, LTE and WiMAX become available.

Advanced Routing & Management
The LAN‑Cell 2 3G router has routing and security features typically found only in wired corporate routers costing thousands more. The LAN‑Cell 2 provides seamless Internet connectivity and unmatched security to PCs and laptops as well as devices that were never designed for connection to the Internet, such as sensors, data loggers, PLCs, ATMs, and traffic controls. All without requiring any additional software or configuration on your remote equipment. And it's easy to manage hundreds or even thousand of LAN‑Cell 2's using most standard SNMP software packages.

Enterprise Level Security & VPN
The LAN‑Cell's NAT and advanced rule-based SPI firewall provide highly granular security and policy enforcement for all remote devices and users. The built‑in 3DES and AES encryption-capable VPN client and server software eliminates the need to configure individual devices and extends your secure corporate network to devices that cannot run VPN client software. Proxicast's optional IPSec VPN Client sofware for Windows can instantly create secure IPSec tunnels from any remote Windows PC.

Modular Chassis with Card-GuardTM and Card-LockTM
The LAN‑Cell 2's unique modular chassis allows the device to operate with the cellular PC-Card exposed or protected inside the unit. By using the Card-Guard, the PC‑Card modem is completely protected from harm or tampering. The Card‑Guard includes a mounting hole for an external SMA bulkhead antenna connector. Proxicast offers optional PC‑Card to SMA "pigtail" cables to provide a rugged external antenna connection for different PC‑Card modems and antennas. The chassis also features Proxicast's Card-Lock system that prevents the PC‑Card from coming loose or being unintentionally removed from the LAN‑Cell.

Cell-SentryTM Cellular Data Budgeting System
Cellular carrier’s offer a variety of data service plans scaled to meet your application needs. However they usually impose steep “overage” charges for exceeding your allotment. Even “unlimited” plans have maximum “caps” that can trigger fees as high as $0.50/MB ($500/GB) or $0.25/minute. The LAN-Cell 2’s Cell-Sentry feature monitors your cellular usage and can alert you when you reach a predefined threshold or even block additional cellular usage to avoid overage charges.

Typical Applications

Typical LAN-Cell 3G Cellullar Router Network Configuraton
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Mobile Applications:
Sales & Service Fleets
Commercial Transportation
Mobile Router For Cars, Buses & Limos
Delivery & Courier Vehicles
Recreational Vehicles
Boats & Marine Vessels
Mobile WiFi Hotspots

Low Altitude Aviation
Police, Fire & Emergency Vehicles
Mobile Security & Surveillance
Military & Defense Applications

Stationary Applications:
Remote Monitoring, Telemetry, SCADA, AMR
Remote Control of PLCs and Industrial Controls

Cash Registers & Credit Card Processing
Video Surveillance, Webcams & Security
Tradeshow Internet Access
Temporary Off-Site Work Teams (e.g. auditors, engineers)
Vending, Point-of-Sale (POS) & ATM Machines
Backup For Wired Internet and Alarm Connections

Traffic Monitoring & Control
Digital Signage, Electronic Billboards & Signs
Homeland Security & Disaster Recovery


Product Photos

Front without Card-Guard of LAN-Cell 2 3G  Router
Front view of the LAN-Cell 2 3G Router without the optional Card-GuardTM

Front of LAN-Cell 2 3G Cellular Router
Front view with optional Card-GuardTM and external cellular antenna installed (right side)

Rear of LAN-Cell 2 3G Cellular Router
Rear view with optional Card-GuardTM and external cellular antenna installed (left side)

  

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Supported Cellular Card Modems (PCMCIA)

  Standard Card Manufacturer Model Form Factor Support For
CDMA Sierra Wireless AirCard 595 PC EV-DO RevA, EV-DO Rev0, 1x
CDMA Sierra Wireless AirCard 597e EX EV-DO RevA, EV-DO Rev0, 1x
CDMA Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 PC EV-DO Rev0, 1x
CDMA Novatel / Sprint EX720 EX EV-DO RevA, EV-DO Rev0, 1x
CDMA Novatel / Verizon V740 EX EV-DO RevA, EV-DO Rev0, 1x
CDMA UTStarcom / Verzion PC-5750 PC EV-DO RevA, EV-DO Rev0, 1x
CDMA Pantech / Sprint PX-500 PC EV-DO RevA, EV-DO Rev0, 1x
CDMA Audiovox / Alltel PC5750 PC EV-DO RevA, EV-DO Rev0, 1x
CDMA Kyocera KPC680 EX EV-DO RevA, EV-DO Rev0, 1x
CDMA Huawei EC360 PC EV-DO RevA, EV-DO Rev0, 1x
CDMA Huawei EC500 PC EV-DO Rev0, 1x, ( 450-455MHz )
CDMA Huawei EC321 PC CDMA2000, 1x
GSM Sierra Wireless AirCard 881 PC HSUPA, HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS
GSM Sierra Wireless AirCard 880 PC HSUPA, HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS
GSM Sierra Wireless AirCard 875 PC HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS
GSM Sierra Wireless AirCard 860 PC HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS
GSM Sierra Wireless AirCard 850 PC HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS
GSM Novatel U740 PC HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS
GSM Option - GlobeTrotter GTMax 7.2 PC, EX HSUPA, HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS
GSM Option - GlobeTrotter GTMax 3.6 PC, EX HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS
GSM Huawei E630 PC HSDPA, WCDMA, EDGE, GPRS
GSM Huawei E620 PC HSDPA, WCDMA, EDGE, GPRS
GSM Huawei E612 PC WCDMA, GPRS

   Support for additional PC-Card modems will be included in free upcoming LAN-Cell 2 firmware upgrades.
   Form Factor: PC = PC-Card, EX = ExpressCard
   ExpressCards require an adapter.

Popular Cards For US Cellular Carriers

  Cellular Carrier Card Manufacturer Model Form Factor
Alltel Wireless Huawei EC360 PC
Alltel Wireless Sierra Wireless AirCard 595 PC
Alltel Wireless Kyocera KPC680 EX
AT&T Wireless Sierra Wireless AirCard 881 PC
AT&T Wireless Sierra Wireless AirCard 875 PC
AT&T Wireless Option GTMax 3.6 PC, EX
Sprint PCS Sierra Wireless AirCard 595 PC
Sprint PCS Pantech PX-500 PC
Sprint PCS Novatel EX720 EX
T-Mobile Sierra Wireless AirCard 875 PC
Verizon Wireless Sierra Wireless AirCard 595 PC
Verizon Wireless UTStarcom / Verzion PC-5750 PC
Verizon Wireless Novatel V740 EX
Verizon Wireless Kyocera KPC680 EX



 

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