How to Boost Cellular Connectivity with MultiConnect® eCell and microCell
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Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications ensure robust, always-on cellular connectivity is paramount. From fixed assets like vending machines to mobile devices such as smart inventory trackers, maintaining reliable communication is essential. MultiTech's innovative ethernet and USB plug-and-play solutions, MultiConnect® eCell and MultiConnect® microCell, rise to the challenge, offering a blend of versatility, durability, and simplicity. Both solutions revolutionize cellular connectivity, providing a comprehensive range of features and benefits to enhance operational efficiency and reliability in diverse environments.
MultiConnect® eCell
MultiConnect eCell solutions seamlessly integrate cellular connectivity into existing wired assets and ensure uninterrupted network access for vending machines, kiosks, digital signs, ATMs, and more. With 4G-LTE Cat 4 technology, MultiConnect eCell products maintain high bandwidth without sacrificing performance when switching between cellular and Ethernet. Their user-friendly setup, inclusive accessories, and rugged design simplify installation in any environment. Certified by FCC, IC, CE, PTCRB, and carriers, it accelerates time to market and deployment.Additionally, it offers a variant optimized for Private LTE OnGo CBRS networks, featuring FCC Part 15 and Part 96 authorization, supporting CBRS bands 48 + 42 & 43, and approved interoperability with CBRS base stations and access points, providing a cost-effective solution for dedicated private networks and fixed wireless networks.
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MultiConnect® eCell Key Features
- 4G-LTE with 3G HSPA+ fallback for AT&T networks
- 4G-LTE with 3G HSPA+ and 2G fallback for EU/GB/AU networks
- 1 Ethernet LAN port
- Reset push button
- Aluminum chassis
- Remotely hosted device management platform
- Two-year warranty, upgradeable to five years
MultiConnect® eCell Key Applications
- M2M applications
- Vending Machines
- Kiosks
- Digital Signs
- ATMs
MultiConnect® microCell
MultiConnect microCell serves as a compact, cellular communication platform. As part of MultiTech’s comprehensive cellular connectivity lineup for M2M applications, MultiConnect microCell products are ideal solutions for both fixed and mobile applications including vending, smart parking, inventory tracking, and commercial uses. MultiConnect microCell products feature Windows and Linux driver support, CDC ACM compliance for seamless integration, and a single USB port for both communication and power.
MultiConnect microCell USB-to-Cellular solutions also feature external SMA connectors for two antennas and supports 4G LTE Cat 4/Cat 1 technology. This ensures basic communication and security with SSL/TLS 1.2 or higher encryption.
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While MultiConnect microCell products rely on external assets for advanced networking functionalities like firewalling and private tunneling, the line offers simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and convenience. Moreover, MultiTech’s MultiConnect microCell products are compatible with Private LTE and CBRS OnGo Networks. MultiConnect microCell is also approved for interoperability with CBRS base stations and access points, making it ideally suited for private networks, neural host networks, and fixed wireless networks.
MultiConnect® microCell Key Features
- 4G-LTE Cat 4 and Cat 1
- USB for data and power
- FCC, PTCRB and Sprint approved
- Integrated TCP/IP and UDP/IP stacks
- SSL/TLS support
- Two-year warranty, upgradeable to five years
MultiConnect® microCell Key Applications
- M2M Applications
- Vending Machines
- Smart Parking
- Smart Inventory Tracking Equipment
- Commercial Applications
Conclusion
In conclusion, M2M applications demand sophisticated, reliable, and efficient cellular connectivity–particularly in fixed and mobile devices. MultiTech’s MultiConnect eCell and microCell solutions stand out for their blend of versatility, durability, and simplicity. By incorporating cellular connectivity into existing infrastructure, MultiTech’s solutions ensure uninterrupted network access and offer high bandwidth without sacrificing performance.
Their convenient set-up, rugged design, and comprehensive certifications are benefits that aid developers in accelerating deployment and reducing time to market. Furthermore, MultiConnect eCell and microCell products are ideally suited for diverse connectivity requirements and provide cost-effective options for a wide variety of networks. MultiConnect eCell and microCell solutions are truly indispensable tools for enhancing operational efficiency and reliability across a range of M2M applications.
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