Proxicast - SCADA, Telemetry, M2M & AMR with the LAN-Cell 3G/4G Router (3G router, 4G router, LTE router, HSPA+ router, mobile router, 3G modem, 4G modem, 3G/4G modem and LTE modem).

Industrial Applications
For The LAN-Cell 3G/4G Cellular Router

SCADA / Telemetry / M2M / Remote Data Collection

Reliable Remote Unmanned Communications
The Proxicast LAN-Cell 3G/4G cellular router is ideal for remote telemetry, SCADA, device networking, machine-to-machine communication (M2M) and data collection applications. The LAN-Cell 3G/4G router includes special features for "unmanned" operation such as hardware watchdogs and scheduled system restarts to minimize the need for site visits. For truly remote applications, the LAN-Cell 3G/4G router can easily be powered by solar cells. Access your remote equipment via the Internet anywhere there is cellular coverage.

The LAN-Cell 3G/4G router can be configured to be "always connected" or to "connect on demand" to a Cellular Data Network (CDMA or GSM), a satellite modem, analog telephone modem, or any Ethernet-based WAN (DSL, cable, T-1, etc.). Any of these interfaces can be designated as primary, with the others serving as redundant back-up communication paths. Fail-over to the back-up interfaces is automatic. Using either static IP addresses from the ISP (or the LAN-Cell’s Dynamic DNS feature), you can access any devices attached to the LAN-side of the remote LAN-Cell unit.

LAN-Cell M2M Applications
Here are just a few of the places our customers have deployed the LAN-Cell for M2M-based applications:

Water Treatment Facilities

Weather Stations

Oil & Gas Well Data Logging

Environmental Monitoring

Factory Automation

Vending Machines

Siesmic Monitoring

Building Automation

Power Substation Monitoring

Railway Trackside Sensors

Industrial Equipment Diagnostics

Automated Meter Reading (AMR)

Connect Multiple Remote Devices & Save
If you need to access more than one remote device per site, the LAN-Cell saves you thousands of dollars per year per site in communications costs by connecting several devices to its integrated 4-port 10/100 Ethernet switch. All LAN devices are accessible remotely via a single WAN connection (e.g. cellular account).

Ethernet-based devices can be connected natively to the LAN-Cell. Serial-based systems can be easily interfaced with an inexpensive serial-to-ethernet converter. You can even "mix & match" Ethernet and serial devices connected to the same LAN-Cell 3G/4G router.

Satellite Data Link Alternative
The LAN-Cell 3G/4G cellular router is also a great satellite data link alternative or backup for Low Earth Orbit - LEO (ORBCOMM, Iridium, Globalstar) and VSAT (HughesNet, Starband) satellite network sites. If you are currently using satellite links or considering satellite services, see our Satellite Alternative page to learn more about how Proxicast's LAN-Cell 3G/4G routers can save you money, increase your link speed and reduce packet latency.

LAN-Cell 3G/4G Router Advantages

Internet access anywhere there is cell phone coverage
Connect multiple remote systems to one LAN-Cell 3G/4G router
Dynamic DNS support to access equipment by name or IP address
External antenna jack supports a wide range of antennas for different applications
Highly configurable & flexible firmware routing, security, and management features
Compact, rugged design with physical security features

Presentation: Naked on the Internet - Securing Cellular Data Communications

Security concerns are often overlooked when deploying remote communications using cellular broadband data networks. Unlike analog telephone or point-to-point radio links, cellular data services expose remote equipment to all of the threats that are pervasive on the public Internet such as hackers, service attacks and viruses. Improperly secured cellular connections can not only compromise remote sites and data, but can also provide a “back-door” into secure corporate networks. This presentation explores common myths, misconceptions and vendor half-truths about the need for implementing enterprise-class security for all remote cellular data communications.

Case Study: Earthscope/PBO Saves Millions with the Proxicast LAN-Cell

UNAVCO's Earthscope/PBO project monitors siesmic and volcanic activity at over 1000 sites throughout the western U.S. and Alaska. The LAN-Cell Mobile Gateway saves them over a million dollars every year in communications costs. Earthscope/PBO was also awarded Qualcomm's prestigious cdmA-List award for their innovative cellular data network deployment based on Proxicast's LAN-Cell. Press Release.

Proxicast's family of wireless and cellular products (3G routers, 4G routers, 3G/4G routers, LTE routers, HSPA+ routers, 3G modems, 4G modems, 3G/4G modems and LTE modems) utilize user accessible and upgradable high-speed 3G/ 4G cellular technology which can support all CDMA & GSM 2G, 3G, 4G cellular modem standards including LTE, HSPA+, HSPA, HSUPA, HSDPA, EDGE, GPRS, EV-DO RevA, EV-DO Rev0, 1xRTT; UMTS / W-CDMA; on all major wireless carriers worldwide including Verizon Wireless, Sprint, AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile, Rogers, Telus, Bell Mobility, Telcel, Orange, Vodafone, O2, Telstra & others. The rugged industrial-grade and ultra-capable LAN-Cell cellular router series offers wired Ethernet, wireless WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n) and advanced enterprise mobile router features such as multiple IPSec VPN tunnels, NAT/DMZ, SPI firewall and more. The ultra-small PocketPORT cellular modem bridge instantly connects virtually any cellular 3G/4G USB modem to any Ethernet device. Proxicast's family of wireless products (3G routers, 4G routers, 3G/4G routers, LTE routers, HSPA+ routers, 3G modems, 4G modems, 3G/4G modems and LTE modems) are optimized for corporate, financial, video surveillance, security, mobile in vehicle applications (cars,trucks, buses, trains,boats), industrial automation, solar power, public transit, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) telemetry and SCADA. Popular applications include mobile video surveillance, construction site monitoring, PLCs and industrial controls, remote device data collection, traffic control, point-of-sale (POS), ATMs, mobile WiFi hot-spots and more. Many of Proxicast's 3G, 4G, LTE and HSPA+ products are excellent alternatives or backup for Low Earth Orbit - LEO (ORBCOMM, Iridium, Globalstar) and VSAT (HughesNet, Starband) satellite network sites.