14 DAY TRIAL // Sarian has launched the first router designed for enterprise usage that harnesses the power of HSDPA ? otherwise known as Superfast 3G. Sarian's idea is simple ? if your broadband/DSL link goes down, you just switch to using HSDPA using the Dual SIM feature. With download speeds of 1.8 Mbit/s from HSDPA, in theory, network users shouldn't notice the difference when the switch is made. HSDPA is rapidly becoming widely available with over 100 3G networks already saying they plan to offer the facility.
The Sarian HR4110's is able to detect that the LAN's existing router has actually lost its connexion. For this detection, Sarian uses VRRP +, an Open standard protocol modified by the company and equivalent to Cisco's HSRP. They claim direct control over the unit's HSDPA functionality via technology made available from Novatel.
This particular router serves another niche besides network backup ? it can provide high speed Internet access in situations where broadband simply isn't available. The HR4110 is packed with lots of useful features. One of these is its support for dual SIM cards. So if one cellular network disappears, the box can switch to a second cellular supplier for its HSDPA connexion. Also, this router can be programmed by the user, using Basic language. The maker also has developed its own OS.
"The world?s first fully integrated 3G (UMTS) and HSDPA Mobile VPN router offers stunning speedsand will operate on all GSM data networks (GPRS, EDGE and 3G). The HR4110 also has DUAL USB PORTS which can be used to provide almost unlimited expansion possibilities. Support is provided for ADSL modems, additional serial ports and flash memory cards via the USB interface. Units can be quickly and easily cloned by using a standard USB memory key. Target markets for the unit include the security and surveillance sector, where the real-time video streaming possibilities allow cameras to be installed and transmitting within minutes.Other key applications include automated backup for existing ADSL connections, where failure on the fixed connection will be unnoticeable to the end user. For telematics applications, the HR4110 has an optional built in 12 channel GPS to enable global tracking of the unit wherever it is in the world", shows the release from Sarian.