Tag: Modem

What is the Difference Between Dual SIM and Dual Modem Solutions?

If you’re in the market for a cellular solution for your primary or backup/ failover uses, you might find the number of options overwhelming. There are several factors that go into selecting the appropriate router for any application. One important thing to consider is whether you need a solution with dual SIM card slots or dual modems. Read on to find out more about the differences and how to determine which solution is right for you. 

Dual SIM Modems

This is a single modem that accommodates two total SIM card slots. Since there is only one modem, only one SIM card can be connected to at a time. When two SIM cards are present, and the first SIM card fails to connect, the secondary SIM will take over. Once the first SIM can reconnect, it switches the connection back to this first SIM. Note that the router cannot detect poor performance and failover based on that. If the SIM can connect, it will stay connected until its network connection fails. 

Users with metered data plans may insert SIM cards from the same carrier. Once the first SIM reaches its data limit, a configuration rule tells the router to switch to the secondary SIM card. This rule also tells the router when the data plan has been renewed for the month and switches back to the primary SIM. 

Not only will the modem auto switch between SIM cards, but users have the option to manually switch between the SIM card connections. This is especially helpful in cases where users travel. Having the ability to switch between different carriers allows the user to determine which connection is best for their usage. 

Keep in mind that with only one modem, there is some time lag between the SIMs switching. This process can take a few minutes to complete. If your application cannot afford any downtime, this solution is not the best.

Dual Modem Routers

As it sounds, dual modem routers have two modems, which may each have dual SIM card slots as well. Each modem can be connected at the same time, while also supporting failover to their secondary SIM card slots. This solution has little to no downtime because the modems are already connected to their networks. 

Load balancing is possible with dual modems and along with QoS (Quality of Service) rules you can provide more bandwidth to your most important devices and applications. Alternatively, you may take advantage of SD-WAN functionality. For example, using Peplink’s SpeedFusion technology. Like load balancing, all connections are active simultaneously. The difference is that all connections are combined into one and therefore provide more throughput for your devices. 

So, if you’re looking for nearly 100% uptime, using a dual modem router as a backup for your primary wired Internet connection can give you that. It can also provide you increased bandwidth for those important connections on your network. 

Interested in learning more about which solution is best for your specific needs? Contact our team Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm CST by phone, email, or chat!

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SIM vs. eSIM vs. iSIM – What is the Difference? 

SIM stands for Subscriber Identity Module or Subscriber Identification Module. It is known as an integrated circuit (IC) and it’s meant to store the international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) number and its related key. This data is used to identify and authenticate subscribers on cellular devices. In other words, without this information, you cannot make calls or send text messages. 

Did you know there’s more than one type of SIM? 

When most of us think of SIM, we picture the physical card. This is known as a universal integrated circuit card (UICC). The other SIM types are fundamentally the same in that they carry an identity to present to the network. Each will then decide what network(s) you have access to. One major difference with a physical SIM card is that it can be taken out of one cellular device and moved into another. If you need to switch carriers or phones, this makes it easy.  

Eventually, manufacturing companies started embedding SIM cards into the motherboard on devices. This became known as the eSIM and can be a bit smaller than a physical SIM. You’ll generally see these in smartwatches. Since these cannot be moved from one device to another, they are electronically programmable. 

eSIM technology actually makes switching carriers even easier – at least in some ways. Instead of waiting for a new SIM card to ship or going out to pick one up, you can make the switch right on your phone with information provided from your carrier. If your phone has an eSIM inside there will be settings that allow you to configure it. You’ll be able to switch between lines and carriers, and manage your accounts. There are also phones with dual eSIM technology. In this case, you can support multiple accounts on one device. 

So, if a SIM card is a UICC, then an eSIM is an EUICC (Embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card). An iSIM or Integrated SIM, also known as the Integrated Universal Integrated Circuit Card (iUICC), takes up the least amount of space as it’s the smallest of the technologies. It is capable of everything that the eSIM is capable of. 

As you know, a physical SIM card requires a dedicated slot on a cellular device, while an eSIM requires a dedicated chip soldered to the device’s circuit board. In comparison, an iSIM is embedded within a Tamper-resistant element (TRE) on the device’s system-on-a-chip (SoC). It eliminates the need to depend on discrete SIM hardware and can be activated wirelessly using an industry-wide secure protocol.

In an article released earlier this year, Qualcomm highlighted the main benefits that iSIM technology offers for smartphones, laptops, smartwatches, and other IoT devices and gadgets:

  • Simplifies and enhances device design and performance by releasing space previously occupied within a device
  • Consolidates the SIM functionality into the device’s main chipset alongside other critical capabilities such as GPU, CPU, and modem
  • Enables remote SIM provisioning by the operator leveraging the existing eSIM infrastructure
  • Opens mobile service connection capabilities to a host of devices that previously could not have SIM capabilities built-in

Are companies rushing to adopt eSIM or iSIM technology?

eSIM has actually been around since 2016, but hasn’t been used much outside of IoT and wearable devices. iSIM can lead to some vertically integrated solutions because you’re no longer having to source parts separately. Ideally, both would make everybody’s lives easier, but companies have to upgrade their processes for the sake of customers. Currently, there isn’t really a good process for building a device with an eSIM and then personalizing it with the carriers that you want. Once an eSIM carrier profile has been installed on an eUICC, it operates the same as a physical SIM, complete with a unique ICCID and network authentication key generated by the carrier. For example, if you get an eSIM from T-Mobile, it’s only going to access T-Mobile. It’s not the type you can just move to a different carrier. 

While carriers are finally starting to adopt eSIM, it’s still a slow process and they haven’t really done the same for iSIM yet. For iSIM to catch on, the module manufacturers have to provide good backends for people to be able to then personalize the connectivity. So, with regards to the process, there has to be some kind of functionality for the control of that iSIM to be given over to the solution providers so that they can decide on things like the network provider identity.

The use of iSIM in different forms of smart devices will allow various service providers and industries to harness a large number of data points that can then be harnessed to not only optimize physical assets like devices but also operations and services. Vodafone and Qualcomm showcased a proof of concept working with an iSIM (see earlier article) and demonstrated how an iSIM could be a valuable commodity in upcoming smartphones. For now though, companies like Apple are sticking to the eSIM technology with devices like their iPhone 14. 

So what does all this mean to me?

As the cellular industry and the technology involved progresses, it’s likely we’ll be seeing more eSIM and iSIM integration. With the high bandwidth and low latency benefits brought by 5G, it seems more companies are going to adopt the technology. Perhaps in an effort to keep the overall size of devices down, increase security for users, or to create more universally accessible devices.  Whatever the case may be, the important thing to note is that eSIM and iSIM are really no different than the traditional SIM “card.” You may not be able to touch either of them, but because of their application, the possibilities for the future are greater.

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Do I Need A Router That Supports 5G mmWave?

2022 has brought in a lot of great things related to 5G coverage and understanding what this means for us all, and how to maximize on what is available to you now while also prepping for what is still to come.

With the announcement of 5G the conversation has brought up topics about the growing mmWave 5G Frequencies and we want to talk about familiarizing yourself with what products support this that would be great for your application and future proofing.

5G mmWave is an extremely fast 5G that although is still limited in where it can be found, is important to know if it is accessible to you. 

This technology is capable of changing the future!

  • mmWave utilizes the higher frequency radio bands for cellular(24GHz to 40GHz). 
  • If you are in an area capable of connecting to the mmWave, you are in the realm of being able to experience speeds of up to 4-5Gbps. 
    • Consumer speeds are often lower and factors like the line of sight to an mmWave Cell Tower are factors in the speeds you will experience. 
  • Locations where this can be utilized are going to be your major cities like:
    • Los Angeles
    • Denver
    • Phoenix
    • Dallas
    • Houston
    • Chicago
    • Boston
    • New York
    • Atlanta
    • Miami
    • Philadelphia and more

Whether you are in an area that already has mmWave or not, these are still great options as they also have coverage for the 5GSub6 and 4G LTE bands – so you can purchase something to work for what is available to you now and prepare for the mmWave bands at the same time!

How do these products work and what is their main purpose?

  • Great for locations with hard to reach cellular networks
  • Excellent for rooftop mounting and then delivering 5G speeds to a central networking closet for distribution to the rest of the building
  • These routers can fulfill the needs for large scale projects.
Use Case: 
Large Business/Offices
Commercial business
Residential		Use Case: 
Large Business/Offices
Commercial business
Residential
Model: BEA1-40055GB-GN

Front

Back		Model:FW2010e    
Front
Back
Enclosure: 
Metal IP67 Rated		Enclosure:
IP67 rating for water and dust ingress protection and Internal heating element for startup and operation in cold environments
Wi-Fi Standard: 
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6
(installation only)		Wi-Fi Standard: 
N/A
Ethernet Ports: 
2x 2.5 GbE RJ45 (LAN/WAN switchable)		Ethernet Ports: 
1x 5Gbps LAN Port
Downlink/Uplink Datarate: 
Up to 7.53 Gbps*/Up to 1.6 Gbps**

*based on 20 Layers LTE + TDD (100 MHz BW, 256 QAM, 4×4)
**based on 2 Layers LTE + TDD (200 MHz BW, 64 QAM, SISO)

Maximum Throughput:
2 Gbps (Passthrough)		Downlink/Uplink Datarate: 
5Gbps/1.8Gbps*

** Theoretical max download and upload speeds. Actual speeds experienced are dependent on carrier network and coverage.


Maximum Throughput:
5 Gbps
Supported Bands:
5G mmW: n260, n261
5G Sub6: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79
4G LTE: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48, B66, B71
WCDMA: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B8, B9, B19		Supported Bands:
5G mmW: n257, n258, n260, n261
5G Sub6: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n46, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78
4G LTE: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48, B66, B71
Antenna(s): External
Low/mid-band FR1 5G & LTE: N-type female connectors, external 600 MHz – 6 GHz cellular paddle antennas (qty 4. included)

High-band FR2 5G: Internal 27.5-28.35 GHz, 37-40 GHz high-power antenna array (8×8 included)		Antenna(s): Built In
mmWave Antennas
QTM527-1/2
64-element phased array
44-45dBm Min Peak EIRP
LTE/Sub6 Antennas
3-4dBi, 3.3GHz – 3.8GHz
2-3dBi, 1.7GHz – 2.7GHz
0-4dBi, 600MHz – 960MHz
Dimensions:
12.72 x 11.8 x 3.11 in (323 x 300 x 79 mm)		Dimensions:
11.8 x 7.9 x 3.5 in (300 x 200 x 90 mm)
Operating Temps:
22 °F to 140 °F (-30 °C to 60 °C)		Operating Temps:
-4° to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Package Contents:
-W4005-5GB Outdoor 5G Wideband Adapter
-802.3bt 90 W PoE Injector
-Cellular antenna, outdoor 5G Low/Mid Band with N type connector (Qty. 4)
-Outdoor mounting plate
-Pole mount clamp
-Plate to assembly mounting screws & washers
-Plate to W4005 mounting screws		Package Contents:
-FW2010e Router
-PoE Injector
-SIM Tool
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  • A few key features with the Inseego FW2010e:
    • Uses high-power mmWave antennas to extend the reach of 5G mmWave and bring high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity to new use cases and experiences.
    • High-power 5G mmWave radio extends network coverage up to 4.35 miles (7 km) and lowers the cost of deploying gigabit broadband services.
    • Built In Antennas – cleaner, and easier to work with!
    • Supports additional 5G mmWave bands in comparison to the W4005.
    • Certified to work with the Verizon Business Plans.

Want to know more about these items – visit our site by using the links below for more information on each product.

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How Do I Perform a Cellular Site Survey?

When it comes to boosting cellular signal, it can be extremely helpful to perform a site survey. This is a simple cellular network strength test of signal and bandwidth.

Verifying where you have the best signal and bandwidth speeds first, will not only help determine the ideal placement for your external antenna, but that there is enough available signal to increase network performance. Even the best outdoor antenna or amplifier kit can only increase your signal if there is a signal available to draw in. On the other hand, if your signal is already strong, a signal booster might not provide enough benefit to be cost effective.

While this is mainly done for fixed applications. such as at your home or business. You may also do this if you’re traveling and planning to stay in the same location for an extended period. 

There are tools like the SureCall Site Survey kit which is made specifically for testing signal strength. However, unless you need an easy way to test multiple carrier signals, a cell phone or cellular modem can be sufficient. Cell phones will, of course, be limited to only the carrier they are linked to. Though if you have a cellular modem – Peplink, Cradlepoint, Digi, Inseego, Sierra Wireless, etc – you can test any carrier for which you have an active SIM card. 

Before you get started, it’s important you understand the data you’re looking for. RSSI, (Received Signal Strength Indicator), as well as RSRP (Reference Signal Received Power). These are both values that measure signal strength. RSRP is what you will want to refer to when looking at LTE and 5G signals. These signal values will be represented as a negative number. The closer this number is to 0, the stronger the signal strength. 

Also note the RSRQ (Received Signal Received Quality) and SINR (Signal to Noise Ratio). These values are what you’ll refer to for the signal quality of LTE and 5G connections. The SINR value will be the only value that is a positive number. Not all modems will list this value.  

Each of these values varies for different technologies and carriers as they depend on the particular abilities of the modem – essentially how well it can extract a signal. The values shown in the charts here are what we typically reference. 

We cannot guarantee a particular signal or improved performance, regardless of the signal strength and quality.  This is because of the many factors which affect signal values. Such as:

  • Distance to the cell tower.
  • Tower load.
  • Physical barriers (mountains, buildings, trains, etc).
  • Competing signals.
  • Signal from a cellular booster.
  • Weather.  

Unfortunately, there is no clear cut answer to what constitutes a successful connection. It is possible to disconnect with excellent, as well as poor values. You have to take both signal strength and signal quality into account. You could have an excellent signal, but disconnect because of poor quality. And vice versa. You may also stay connected because of good signal, but have poor bandwidth speeds because of poor signal quality. 

The variance of a signal is a significant factor in the success of a connection. Measurements of signal strength and signal quality for a specific moment do not reflect on the stability of a connection, as these values will vary as conditions change. 

Some factors, like cell tower load, can’t even be measured. You can only gain some idea as to whether or not tower load affects your connection by testing at different times of day. This allows you to find averages, but also helps to confirm if you’ll see any improvement when the tower is at full load.  

We understand that finding RSRP and RSRQ on a cell phone could be a bit tricky compared to cellular modems and routers. Some phones will only list RSRP. In the event you cannot locate these specific values from your cellular device, doing a site survey using the signal bars as a reference is fine. At a minimum, the signal bars will give you some data to compare with. It’s also best if you can perform speed tests in multiple points at the location. This can help determine if bandwidth performance improves. Especially when you’re not seeing a change in signal bars. 

To perform the site survey, try to answer the following, as best you can.

  • What is the RSRP indoors, at the location you use your device?
  • At that location, what are your speeds? You can use a site like speedtest.net to check your download and upload speeds.
  • What is the best RSRP you could find immediately outside and around the building?
  • At that location outside, what are your speed test results?
  • If the signal outside the building is not significantly better than it is inside, walk or drive in the direction of a better signal until you find a significantly better signal. At that location, what are your speedtest results?
  • What’s between you and that optimal signal? Trees? Elevation? How far away is it?  

For your reference, you can find instructions for locating your RSRP and RSRQ/ SINR on the Apple iPhone, Samsung, Google, Blackberry, and Nokia phones here.  

For different router instructions, check out our YouTube Channel.

If you have more questions, or would like assistance determining if an antenna or amplifier system can help you, reach out to our team by phone, email, or chat!

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How Do I Choose A Mobile Router?

Are you looking for a product that will best fit your mobile/marine needs? Or are you looking for a product that can assist with your large deployment project where cloud management is critical? Peplink has recently launched several products that would fit those needs and we wanted to talk to you about some of the key differences and similarities. 

With so many models having been phased out, knowing what replacement option will work best can be a challenge. It’s also frustrating when you are in need of the right solution with a quick turn around time for implementing it, and at the right price point!

The UBR Plus was recently announced and we are excited to highlight this product along with a few others that may be a better fit depending on your needs.

How do these products work and what is their main purpose?

  • These routers can fulfill the needs for small and large scale projects.
  • Perfect for cases where you are looking for something that will work well with a yacht/vehicle or for large deployments that need a solution that can be easily managed at all locations without having to physically be onsite.
  • These are cost effective options that offer easy installation in locations where space is limited.
Use Case:
Mobile
Marine
Large Warehouse
Railroad
Robotics		Use Case: 
Home
Small Office
Mobile
Robotics		Use Case: 
Marine
Mobile
Large Office/Location



Model: UBR-PLUS-LTEA-US-T-PRM
Model:MAX-TST-DUO-CORE-LTEA-R-T-PRM



Model: MAX-BR2-PRO-5GH-T-PRM
Enclosure: 
Indoor Metal
Enclosure: 
Indoor Metal
Enclosure: 
Indoor Metal
Wi-Fi Standard: 
Wi-Fi 5 (2×2 MiMo)
Wi-Fi Standard: 
N/A
Wi-Fi Standard: 
Wi-Fi 6 (2×2 MiMo)
Ethernet Ports: 
1 Gigabit WAN + 4 Gigabit LAN
Ethernet Ports: 
1 Gigabit WAN + 3 Gigabit LAN
Ethernet Ports: 
2 Gigabit WAN + 4 Gigabit LAN
Recommended # of Users: 1-60Recommended # of Users: 
25-150
Recommended # of Users: 1-150
Dimensions:
6.8 x 6.5 x 1.2 inches
Dimensions:
6.3 x 3.8 x 1.3 inches
Dimensions:
8.58 x 7.68 x 1.61 inches
Operating Temps:
-40° – 149°F
-40° – 65°C
Operating Temps:
-40° – 149°F
-40° – 65°C
Operating Temps:
-40° – 149°F
-40° – 65°C
Package Contents:
1x UBR Plus
4x LTE Antennas (ACW-235)
2x Dual Band Wi-Fi Antennas (ACW-341)
1x GPS Active Antenna (ACW-232)
1x 12V 2A 4 Pin Power Supply (ACW-632)		Package Contents:
1x MAX Transit Pro 
1x 12V 2A 4 Pin Power Supply (ACW-632)
4x 4G LTE Antennas (ACW-234)
1x GPS Active Antenna (ACW-232)
1 Pair of Mounting Brackets (ACW-724)		Package Contents:
1x MAX BR2 Pro 5G
1x 12V3A Power Supply 
8x LTE/5G Antennas 
2x Wi-Fi Dual Band Antenna 
1x GPS Antenna
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  • A few key features with the UBR Plus:
    • Supports Bands B14, B66 and B71 ( ATT Firstnet and Tmobile Band 71 for 4G)
    • Power Port with Ignition Sensing – this allows the cellular router to start up or shut down when the engine of the vehicle it is connected to is started or turned off.
      • Perfect for Vehicle fleets that have GPS Monitoring when they are moving or need to maintain a connection for equipment.
      • Has the ability to be configured to stay on for select periods of time even when the vehicle is not running.
    • Swap carriers at any time with the UBR Plus’ built-in eSIM, or connect one of our SIM Injectors and remotely manage 8 additional SIMs from up to 100m away!
    • With a max speed of 900 Mbps, the UBR Plus brings you an unbreakable connection to keep your network running smoothly.

Want to know more about these items – visit our site by using the links below for more information on each product.

Still unsure what might be a good fit for your needs? Contact Us Today!

  • Email: sales@5gstore.com
  • Call: 1-833-5GSTORE (1-833-547-8673)
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What Cradlepoint NetCloud License Do I Need?

There are so many different models of Cradlepoint routers available. There’s even more model numbers for their NetCloud Manager licenses. If you’re like most, you might be confused about which one you need when your device is unlicensed.  

In effort to help with this, we’ve outlined the categories of routers and which models fall under which category. The license model number is also listed for your reference.

  • Branch 5G Adapters (BE**-NCESS)
    • W4005
    • W2005
    • W1850
  • Branch Adapters (BB*-NCESS)
    • L950
    • CBA550
    • CBA850
  • Branch Performance Routers (BD*-NCESS)
    • E3000
    • CR4250
  • Branch Routers (BA*-NCESS)
    • AER1600/ 1650
    • AER2100
    • AER2200
  • Enterprise Branch Routers (BF**-NCESS)
    • E300
  • IoT Routers (TB*-NCESS)
    • IBR900
    • IBR200
    • IBR600C
  • Mobile Performance Routers (MB**-NCESS)
    • R1900
  • Mobile Routers (MA*-NCESS)
    • IBR1100
    • IBR1700
  • Pre-2018 IoT Routers (TA*-NCESS)
    • IBR600
    • IBR600B

*Refers to 1, 3, or 5 year licenses

If you still aren’t sure what you need, please reach out to the 5Gstore team via chat, phone or email.

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How Do I Activate My Cellular Device?

Today we’re going to go over some details and tips for activating your cellular modem or router. First, a little background information before you get started. Each cellular device – whether that be your cell phone, a mobile hotspot, or a cellular router – has an IMEI number. This is much like a serial number, as it is used to identify cellular devices. 

Each cellular carrier has a certification process they put cellular modems through. This is essentially a test to verify the modem is compatible with their network and capable of providing the necessary performance. Once certified, you can reach out to the carrier with the modem’s IMEI number and they will confirm compatibility and activate an appropriate data plan. For example, check out the links from Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile below. These will provide you a list of all certified devices on their network. 

In cases that you might have a cellular modem that supports the proper frequency bands for your cellular carrier, but is “not” certified, it may still be possible to use this with a pre-activated SIM card. However, this may not work if the modem requires a different SIM card. Such as a 5G SIM card for the new 5G modems. Or if the data plan on the current SIM is not compatible with the modem. We mainly run into this where users have a grandfathered or pre-paid data plan. This also means even with a certified device, if the SIM card and data plan is not supported on the modem, you will need to change your data plan. If this might be the case for you, we advise inquiring with the carrier about making a switch first. 

The SIM card the carrier provides should be the correct size for your modem, but this is also something you’ll want to be clear on before you insert it into your modem. Currently, there are three sizes that modems use. Most require the 2FF size, which is also sometimes referred to as a standard or mini SIM. This is the largest of the three. Next is the 3FF, also called “micro.” And the smallest is known as a 4FF, or nano size. These days you’ll generally get a “combi” or “trio” type SIM card, which allows you to pop out the size your device requires.

Modems will differ slightly with regards to how the SIM card is inserted also. Take time to review the modem setup instructions, along with the diagrams shown on the hardware, as this will illustrate the proper orientation. Please double check this information as inserting the SIM card incorrectly may damage the device and/or the SIM card. 

Are you still looking for more tips? Chat with our team online, give us a call, or send us an email. We look forward to helping you get, and stay connected!

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Does the Simplifi Connect II Work on FirstNet?

Simplifi is known for providing 4G/5G fixed wireless plug and play routers. As of today, they are pleased to announce that its Connect II Router is now certified and approved for use on FirstNet® – the only network built with and for America’s first responders. The service runs off the AT&T network and solves many challenges that public safety workers face. 

FirstNet has been evolving with the help of feedback from the public safety community. Part of that evolution is adding easy to use hardware such as the Simplifi Connect II LTE Router. First responders, emergency services, and support teams will now have more access to the critical information they need. 

“Our collaboration with FirstNet could not have come at a better time. Working closely with FirstNet, Simplifi provides a highly scalable, simple-to-install LTE Router and traditional phone Line replacement solution managed remotely through Simplifi Cloud,” said Nick Shevillo, CEO of Simplifi. “Our products provide first responders and emergency teams with easy-to-deploy LTE connectivity and traditional phone line replacement while supporting the transition  to more advanced technologies for mission-critical systems. Simplifi’s Connect II Router, Voicelink Smart Adaptor, and Simplifi Cloud management tools reduce installation and maintenance costs by up to 75% and the overall cost of network ownership by as much as 50%.”

Public safety crews have several choices with FirstNet support, but many can be expensive solutions that are difficult to manage and sometimes even to install. The Simplifi Connect II Router is designed with simplicity in mind – both in management and installation. In fact, they say users should be up and running in under two minutes. 

The Connect II also works with something called Simplifi Voicelink – it establishes a secure connection to the Internet and opens a direct line of communication for analog devices to stay connected. The Connect II Router + Voicelink Smart Adaptor creates a secure line for emergency response teams to communicate seamlessly and a robust network that uses the FirstNet platform for all traffic in and out.

Here are some of the key features of the Connect II + Voicelink Adaptor:

  • Enterprise-Grade Routing Stack
  • VPN IPSEC – Secure access for emergency response teams.
  • Wire Guard
  • IP Pass-Through
  • Port Forwarding
  • Captive Portal
  • Splash Page
  • Radius Server
  • Cellular Voice and Data
  • Wired Line Connection
  • Failover
  • App Experience
  • WiFi 32 Simultaneous Connections
  • Website Blacklist/Whitelist – Block devices and websites from network.
  • Device Access Control – Grant or deny device access to network.
  • Call Security – All calls through Voicelink are secured over VoLTE.
  • Router Management – Manage one or 1000+ routers from one screen.
  • Fast Deployment – Setup Connect + Voicelink in minutes.

In order to be certified on FirstNet, devices are subject to hundreds of tests that cover a number of aspects, from security and durability to network impacts. This helps make sure that they can meet the needs of first responders. FirstNet Ready® devices are listed on the FirstNet device page.

“FirstNet devices and modules go through extensive review, so first responders can be confident that Simplifi’s Connect II Router meets our highest standards for reliability, security and performance,” said Matt Walsh, assistant vice president, product management and development, FirstNet Program at AT&T. “The more tools public safety has access to on their network, the more we can help them achieve their mission.”

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