LANCOM Trusts Sierra Wireless AirPrime Modules

LANCOM Systems GmbH is the leading German manufacturer of reliable, innovative network components for large enterprises, SMEs, public authorities, and institutions. The company supplies hardware and software solutions, along with support and services, for IP-based virtual private networks (VPN), VoIP, and wireless networks (WLAN). One of LANCOM’s unique selling propositions is its outstanding responsiveness and capability to customize solutions to meet even the most uncommon requirements with minimal lead time.

Challenges

For many LANCOM customers, uninterruptible connectivity is an absolute must. LANCOM Systems’ line of business VPN routers provide users with professional site connectivity and redundancy. Should a standard DSL connection fail at a site, branch office, or subsidiary, a broadband backup connection is automatically established.

The Federal Network Agency in Germany began enforcing the de-bundling of DSL and telephone lines. Without the guarantee of a direct link between a DSL connection and backup via ISDN, LANCOM predicted that many customers would take advantage of the faster download rates and stability of 3G cellular technology as a high-speed backup alternative.LANCOM wanted to provide its customers with improved connectivity availability by integrating 3G wireless technology as another WAN interface into its line of routers.

Solution

LANCOM Systems developed its LANCOM 1751 UMTS business VPN router using the Sierra Wireless 3G HSUPA embedded module for reliable and secure broadband connectivity

The Sierra Wireless 3G embedded module provides high speed data functionality and secure network connections that enhance the reliability and convenience of LANCOM Systems’ IP-based VPN solutions. Cellular connectivity offers far more than just redundancy for cable connections. Cable-based internet connections are far from universal, and yet high-speed internet access has become an important competitive factor.

For the LANCOM 1751 UMTS router, utilizing Sierra Wireless 3G HSUPA embedded modules resulted in the following benefits:

• Connection availability with backup via cellular broadband
• Unprecedented 3G data transfer speeds
• Flexible, secure access to corporate networks
• Improved communication, making it ideal for enterprise site-to-site connectivity
• Connectivity in areas where landline alternatives are cost-prohibitive or non-existent