Press release
Networking specialist Billion announces the latest addition to its range of 3G routers, the Billion BiPac 7800GZ, a Triple WAN 3G/ADSL2+/Broadband Wifi router that allows users to directly insert a 3G / HSPA SIM card into its built-in SIM slot instead of requiring external 3G USB modems.
Multiple autofailover options for businesses with mission critical applications
The BiPac 7800GZ is a 3G embedded wireless 'G' modem/router that features a Triple WAN interface with one ADSL2/2+ port and a built-in SIM-card slot for genuinely reliable 3G/HSPA connectivity. In addition one of the 4 Ethernet ports can be configured as a second fixed WAN port for cable/fibre/2nd ADSL2/2+ connectivity, allowing autofailover to be configured to operate between any 2 of the 3 WAN interfaces available. Autofailover is seamless between WANs with email alert for instant notification.
Businesses can therefore gain better resilience and protect themselves against connectivity outage by having access to more than one type of network.
The ADSL chip is Broadcom to maximize ADSL2/2+ and Annex M performance, essential for taking advantage of the higher download and upload speeds of NGN (Next Generation Networks) networks currently being rolled out throughout the UK, and mobile broadband performance is enhanced by 2 external detachable 3G antennas, allowing connection even in the lowest signal areas.
The BiPAc 7800GZ also incorporates a business-class firewall, supports IPSec VPN capability and has built-in Quality of Service (QoS) for bandwidth management and traffic prioritization.
SIM only - no more compatibility problems , no more signal problems
The BiPac 7800GZ has an embedded module which allows users to insert a SIM card directly into the built-in SIM card slot at the back of the router, instead of depending on an external 3G USB modem. This means the user is free from any issues caused by current (or future) incompatible 3G USB sticks and dongles, and can swap easily between different service providers in order to find the best provider signal in any given area.
The embedded module is a far more resilient solution than a standard USB interface, removing the problem of drop outs or SIM errors due to the nature of connectivity to the cell. The module can be set to recycle in case of dropped connection, doing away with the need for a hard reset, allowing for installation in remote unmanned locations.
In addition the detachable external 3G antennas afford a huge boost on signal performance. No longer limited to the small antennas within the 3G USB sticks and dongles, the BiPac 7800GZ comes supplied with 2 external 3G antennas which greatly increase signal strength and are detachable, allowing upgrades to even larger and more powerful antennas via a standard SMA connector.
Edward Kung, Managing Director of Billion in the UK says: "The 7800GZ is a fantastic addition to Billion's already impressive portfolio of business routers. The embedded SIM feature is a response to customer demand for a more resilient 3G router solution, but at a competitive price. The 7800GZ gives enterprise-level performance at a fraction of the cost of a similarly spec'd Sarian or Cisco product."
3G Management Centre
The BiPac 7800GZ includes dedicated 3G management centre software allowing users to track their 3G bandwidth usage. This utility is a tool that monitors current upload and download speed, and also calculates the total amount of traffic used per month, allowing users to manage their 3G monthly subscriptions. Controls can also be set to disconnect the 3G at a pre-determined threshold to avoid over limit usage, thus avoiding expensive extra mobile broadband charges.
Key Features
- Triple WAN interface for ADSL2/2+ (Broadcom chip), 3G or EWAN
- 3G / HSPA embedded with a built-in SIM card slot
- Integrated 4-port Ethernet Switch, one port can be configured as an extra Ethernet WAN interface (EWAN)
- Auto-failover between any 2 of the 3 WAN interfaces ensures an always-on connection
- Quality of Service Control (QoS) for Traffic Prioritization and Bandwidth Management
- 4 IPSec VPN tunnels supported with powerful 3DES accelerator
- 2 x external detachable 3G antennas for better signal capture
- 54 Mbps Wireless AP with WPA / WPA2 support
- 3G Management Centre Utility
Availability
The Billion BiPac 7800GZ is exclusively available from EntaTech www.entaonline.com 0333 101 1000.
