Padcom Announces Remote Access Router Hardware Solution for Retail and Industrial Markets.BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Padcom(R) 8100 Enables Wireless Connectivity and Manages Multiple Devices for Fixed and Mobile Implementations Padcom(R), Inc., a leading provider of solutions for wireless remote access connectivity, today announced the introduction of the Padcom(R) 8100 Remote Access Router A network device used to connect remote sites via private lines or public carriers. The router is required at both ends and provides the protocol conversion between the internal network (LAN) and the external network (WAN). See remote access concentrator and remote access server. . The hardware platform is designed provide connectivity for fixed wireless implementations and vehicle area networks. The 8100 Remote Access Router, powered by Padcom(R)'s patented TotalRoam(R) software, integrates into retail and industrial environments where it manages multiple downstream devices and provides a single connection to centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. applications and data. By managing wireless and wire line networks the Padcom(R) 8100 serves as the primary connection for remote locations, or as back-up for traditional wireline connections. "With the Padcom(R) 8100, we are very excited to provide an integral piece for next-generation remote access connectivity, facilitating the logical move to wireless networks," said Scott Stone, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Padcom(R), Inc. "The availability of high-speed wireless networks gives businesses with remote locations the opportunity to use wireless networks to stay connected to the home office. Not only does this help control costs, it also adds a greater level of flexibility by simplifying provisioning and installation." The Padcom(R) 8100 Remote Access Router supports several types of remote access connections, including Retail Branches, Points of Service (kiosks, ATMs and vending machines vending machine, coin-operated, automatic device for selling goods. Many vending machines are capable of making change, and some of the more sophisticated ones accept paper money or credit cards. ) and Vehicle Area Networks. The 8100 Remote Access Router manages communication between downstream devices and communication between those devices and the home office. In a Retail Branch implementation the Remote Access Router can manage information between cash registers and the home office. For Point of Service, it enables instant provisioning and installation in locations where no wireline connection is available. The Padcom 8100 can also create a Vehicle Area Network, allowing multiple devices in and around a vehicle to communicate with each other while also sharing the ability to remotely access critical business information. The Padcom(R) Remote Access Router supports all types of wireless networks, IP as well as non-IP, and has embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area capability. It meets MIL-STD MIL-STD Military Standard 810E specifications, utilizes an embedded Windows See Windows XP Embedded. (R) XP operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. and Pentium III The successor to the Pentium II from Intel. Introduced in the spring of 1999 at 500 MHz, the Pentium III architecture was similar to the Pentium II with the addition of 70 new instructions optimized for multimedia (see SSE). processor, and has three Ethernet ports and two USB ports. The two Type II PC card slots are field accessible, allowing the easy integration of new or additional network cards. About Padcom(R) Padcom, Inc. is an established leader in providing solutions for optimized, wireless remote access that overcome the gaps in wireless data communication by seamlessly connecting every enterprise, worker, and device with secure connectivity - anywhere they operate. Padcom(R)'s patented TotalRoam(R) software and hardware products provide customers with advanced mobile data functionality, such as seamless roaming and persistent network connectivity across dissimilar networks (i.e. IP, non-IP, and wireline), industry-leading mobile data security, and advanced connection management capabilities. Padcom(R)'s unique depth and breadth of solutions meet critical business needs by helping enterprises protect data, control costs, increase productivity, and Work in Motion. Padcom and TotalRoam are registered trademarks of Padcom, Inc. Padcom makes no claims of ownership to all other products and company names mentioned herein which may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. |
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