JBM Gateway C252 GSM Router

Connect bisync or SNA devices to a GSM Network

The JBM Electronics Gateway C252 is a compact wireless router designed to economically connect devices to a cellular network. This Linux-based router allows TCP and async or sync devices access to a GSM network. The C252 provides protocol conversion, security and routing for the terminal’s data. The C252 provides both host and terminal emulation for Legacy protocols, providing conversion of the data to TCP.

The C252’s low price point and advanced features provides a simple solution that can be deployed in a variety of network environments. The C252 is designed for low bandwidth applications, if higher bandwidth is required; the Gateway C132 provides the same functions and supports 3G connections. The C202 is the CDMA cell modem version of this router.

The C252 provides all of the processing capabilities needed to interface terminal devices to the host system, including custom headers, data manipulation and special routing. The Gateway's fallback and management capabilities allow the unit to be quickly integrated into existing networks and management systems.

Features and Functionality

Wireless Interface
The JBM Wireless Routers use a MultiTech SocketModem for compatibility with all GSM wireless carriers. The wireless interface was designed for an external antenna for mounting outside cabinets of ATMs or other equipment for better reception.

Security
All of the JBM Gateways have a full range of Linux security features including SSL client/server, IPSEC VPN client/server, Manual or Dynamic Keys, 3DES or AES encryption, Network Address Translation (NAT), transparent bridging mode, IP and Port filtering, and intrusion protection with an integrated Stateful Inspection Firewall.

Router Functionality
The Wireless routers offer full IP routing functionality supporting Static, RIP, OSPF, and BGP routing. The Gateways support DHCP, DHCP client, GRE, PPP, and PPPoE for broadband users.

Compatibility
Compatibility is never an issue with the Wireless Routers since JBM uses all standards based protocols. Interoperability between JBM and other router/VPN vendors is fully supported.

Fallback Routing
One of the Gateway's key features is the ability to perform fallback routing. Fallback routing enables a user to configure alternate paths to the host or to several hosts for disaster recovery. The fallback path can be to a different IP server or with a properly equipped Gateway, through a different connection such as a cell or dial modem.

Management
The JBM Gateways can be configured through CLI Command entered via console port or Telnet. The Telnet connection provides command, control, and monitoring of the Gateways. SNMP is supported with SNMP Traps providing notification of major events in the Gateways. SSH is also supported for security of the management connection. Extensions to the Telnet or SNMP commands are available as a special order.

IP Header Manipulation
The Gateways support Data and Header manipulation, allowing seamless access into many host systems. This important, customizable feature allows the customer to change the content or format of the IP headers. This capability gives the customer the flexibility to connect to any transaction processor or host system.

Data and Phone Number Routing
In addition to the header manipulation, the Gateways can perform routing based upon the dial phone number or specific data fields. The routed message, built with the processor-specific header, can be sent to the remote destination. This capability allows the Gateway to support many unique processors with all of the conversion occurring at the network's edge.

Protocol Conversion
All of the JBM Gateway products support protocol conversion, and when it comes to protocol conversion, JBM is the industry leader with over 50 different protocols in our software library. Protocol conversion is necessary when converting a host to IP or introducing a new Transaction Switching System. Our Gateway products provide our customers with a seamless and non-intrusive migration to IP. The C202 supports conversion of most financial async protocols.

Specifications

This device is certified by AT&T for use over the GSM/GPRS network.