Digi International has announced the introduction of the ConnectPort WAN VPN, the industry's first upgradeable, commercial grade 3G Wireless WAN router. The ConnectPort WAN VPN offers a secure, high-speed cellular connection for reliable primary and backup network connectivity to remote sites and devices. It is ideal for retail/POS branches and satellite office locations where enterprise class alternatives to high-speed land lines are required. ConnectPort WAN VPN can also be used to remotely monitor devices such as SCADA devices in utility applications, cameras and sensors for surveillance, and more. The highly flexible ConnectPort WAN VPN provides the functionality of a cellular router, firewall, switch, VPN appliance and terminal server in one device and is the industry's first platform that is both upgradeable and commercial grade.

Featuring an embedded four-port Ethernet switch, two RS-232 serial ports and one USB port, the ConnectPort WAN VPN enables many different kinds of devices to connect to a central site using a single wireless connection. It supports Type 2 PCMCIA cards and embedded PCI Express modules to provide maximum flexibility for future network upgrades. The enclosed PCMCIA card (or module) minimises exposure to breakage or theft. The rugged external antenna maximises wireless reception, which is essential for remote locations.

Security conscious customers will also appreciate the available built-in VPN capabilities of the ConnectPort WAN VPN, providing safe connections via IPSec, DES or 3DES for devices such as POS terminals, gaming terminals, ATMs and credit card machines. ConnectPort WAN VPN can be managed locally via a built-in web interface or remotely using Digi Connectware Manager, the world's only enterprise class remote device management software. Digi Connectware Manager runs on a customer's central server. Administrators have access to one device or thousands for management, monitoring, alerts and troubleshooting. It also includes built-in Dynamic DNS server for mapping an Internet host name to a dynamic/public IP address.
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