Multenet develops OEM router for major wireless data service provider

Connectnet_logoConnectnet Broadband Wireless (Pty) Ltd is a provider of value-added wireless data services for business-to-business and machine-to-machine applications. Established in 2004, ConnectNet is a leader in GSM Data (GPRS/EDGE/3G/HSDPA) service provision, with blue chip clients in the retail, financial, security, telemetry, healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

Multenet, a South African manufacturer of GSM Cellular routers has provided Connectnet with GSM communications equipment which inludes the Connectnet range of Mobile and Broadband routers for the past two years as part of the Connectnet services offering.

The routers, manufactured on an OEM agreement, with added ConnectNet specific functionality, has proven to be a solid and reliable platform for the range of services on offer by Connectnet.

The ConnectNet service allows applications to connect to remote host computers provided that such host computers are connected to the GSM Data, X.25, Frame Relay or IP (Internet) networks. The service allows for product to product connectivity (Mobile Router to Mobile Router) and cross product connectivity (T-Pad – Mobile Router) when required and is available wherever the cellular networks have GSM Data coverage.

The Connectnet Mobile Routers are fully managed and are supplied with two cellular network SIM cards for redundancy purposes. The switching from one network to the other occurs automatically and is triggered in the event that our product loses connection with our servers and not only in the event where it loses radio connectivity to the GSM networks. The Mobile Router is also capable of monitoring a PPPOE link and will automatically dial up and re-establish connectivity (via the GSM Data network) in the event that the PPPOE link goes offline.

What sets the ConnectNet Mobile Router apart from its competitors:

  • Pricing – very competitive and flexible tariffs
  • Fully managed system allows for
  • Remote diagnostics
  • Remote system configuration changes
  • Bandwidth usage monitoring and management
  • Excessive bandwidth usage notifications
  • System redundancy
  • multiple secure hosting facilities;
  • Multiple Private APNs connected to the GSM Data Networks; and
  • Dual SIM and Automatic switchover in event of network failure (Core or Radio network)
  • Radius Servers, authenticate the connections, allowing for remote incoming connections and remote management.
  • Security
  • Integrated firewall on Mobile Router;
  • Fully managed and restricted core network firewall
  • If required, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) may be established;
  • Monitor and back up PPPOE links;
  • Additional functionality:
  • Dynamic Naming Services (DNS) client; and
  • Port forwarding, including Nating (Masquerading).