The Proxicast Lan Cell 2 Cellular Router is a High Performance Mobile 3G Cellular Router that can use a cellular account for viewing or storing video surveillance feeds.

Front view of the LAN-Cell 2 3G Router without the optional Card-GuardTM

The Proxicast LAN‑Cell 2 is a high-performance, mobile, rugged, upgradeable, commercial-grade 3G cellular router that allows multiple PC's, laptops, web-cams, PLCs, POS terminals, ATMs and other Ethernet-based devices to simultaneously utilize a single cellular data account for primary or backup connectivity.

Building on the success of the original LAN‑Cell Mobile Gateway, the LAN-Cell 2 adds support for the latest 3G high‑speed wireless cellular technologies and dramatically expanded routing, security and management features.

Front view with optional Card-GuardTM and external cellular antenna installed (right side)

The LAN‑Cell 2 3G router is the most advanced, secure and flexible cellular router available. The LAN‑Cell 2 protects your LAN equipment from Internet threats and gives you control over your cellular data connection in ways no other modem or wireless router can.

Key Features of the LAN-Cell 2 Mobile 3G Router:

• Uses standard 3G PC-Card modems (PCMCIA) from popular manufacturers and cellular carriers
• Supports EV-DO RevA, EV-DO Rev0, 1xRTT, HSUPA, HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE & GPRS cards
• User accessible PC-Card slot - easily upgrade PC‑Card modems or change carriers
• Compact rugged modular metal chassis with Card-GuardTM PC‑Card cover and Card-LockTM
• (4) port 10/100 Ethernet LAN switch with LAN / DMZ / WLAN configurable zones
• Built-in WiFi 802.11 a/b/g wireless access point with 64/152 bit WEP encryption
• (1) 10/100 Ethernet WAN interface supports wired DSL, cable or Ethernet for primary or backup
• (1) RS232 port for serial modem backup - supports any type of modem up to 230Kbps
• Auto fail-over between Cellular, WAN & Dial-Up ports - user selectable primary and fail-over ports
• IPSec-based VPN client (DES, 3DES, AES encryption - supports up to 5 tunnels)
• Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall & DoS Protection
• Cell-SentryTM cellular data budgeting system - helps manage cellular plan caps and overages
• Supports dynamic or static IP addresses assigned by cellular carriers

Rear view with optional Card-GuardTM and external cellular antenna installed (left side)

Order a Proxicanst LAN-Cell 2 Kit:

Proxicast makes it easy to get everything you need to use your LAN-Cell 2 mobile 3G cellular router "right out of the box".

Any LAN-Cell 2 cellular router can be used on any cellular network for which a 3G modem card is supported. You can easily switch carriers simply by replacing the modem card.

Our pre-packaged kits include the LAN-Cell 2 router, all standard accessories, a "pig-tail" cable for your specific 3G PC-Card modem and a general purpose high-gain magnetic mount external cellular antenna.

All you need to provide is a cellular data service plan and PC-Card modem from your wireless service provider or mobile operator. For most U.S. cellular carriers and GSM wireless operators worldwide, Proxicast can even help you with purchasing the 3G PC-Card cellular modem and wireless service plan.

Kits Include:

• LAN-Cell 2 mobile 3G cellular router (LC2-411)
• All standard accessories (power supply, cables, WiFi antenna, mounting hardware & documentation)

Plus:

• Card-Guard SMA antenna pig-tail for a specific 3G PC-Card modem
  Multi-Band Cellular 2 dBi swivel antenna
  Magnetic antenna base with 6 ft low-loss coax lead & SMA connector

3G PC-Card (PCMCIA) modems are sold separately on a carrier-by-carrier basis and are required for 3G access using the LAN-Cell 2. See our page on Data Plans or contact Proxicast Sales for more information.

We currently have LAN-Cell 2 3G router kits for several popular 3G PC-Card modems and carriers. See our Online Ordering System for additional kits and other accessories you may need to complete your LAN-Cell installation.

• Sierra Wireless AirCard 595 for Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Telus, Bell Mobility and other CDMA operators
• Sierra Wireless AirCards 850, 860, 875, 880 or 881 for GPRS / EDGE / HSDPA / UMTS carriers such as Cingular/AT&T, T-Mobile, Rogers, Orange, O2, Telstra and most other GSM carriers worldwide
• Verizon Wireless PC5750 & Sprint PX-500
• Novatel Wireless ExpressCards EX720 (Sprint) or V740 (Verizon)
• Huawei EC360 PC-Card for Alltel

High Performance Mobile 3G Cellular Router
The LAN‑Cell 2 3G router supports today's fastest 3G cellular standards, such as EV‑DO Rev(A) and HSDPA / HSUPA. With some 3G wireless services offering bandwidths of over 1,000 Kbps downstream and 500 Kbps upstream, many applications requiring broadband performance can now “go cellular”. And with its 3G modem PC‑Card architecture, the LAN‑Cell 2 is carrier independent and can easily be upgraded as newer and faster cellular technologies, such as 3.5G, 4G, LTE and WiMAX become available.

Advanced Routing & Management
The LAN‑Cell 2 3G router has routing and security features typically found only in wired corporate routers costing thousands more. The LAN‑Cell 2 provides seamless Internet connectivity and unmatched security to PCs and laptops as well as devices that were never designed for connection to the Internet, such as sensors, data loggers, PLCs, ATMs, and traffic controls. All without requiring any additional software or configuration on your remote equipment. And it's easy to manage hundreds or even thousand of LAN‑Cell 2's using most standard SNMP software packages.

Enterprise Level Security & VPN
The LAN‑Cell's NAT and advanced rule-based SPI firewall provide highly granular security and policy enforcement for all remote devices and users. The built‑in 3DES and AES encryption-capable VPN client and server software eliminates the need to configure individual devices and extends your secure corporate network to devices that cannot run VPN client software. Proxicast's optional IPSec VPN Client sofware for Windows can instantly create secure IPSec tunnels from any remote Windows PC.

Modular Chassis with Card-GuardTM and Card-LockTM
The LAN‑Cell 2's unique modular chassis allows the device to operate with the cellular PC-Card exposed or protected inside the unit. By using the Card-Guard, the PC‑Card modem is completely protected from harm or tampering. The Card‑Guard includes a mounting hole for an external SMA bulkhead antenna connector. Proxicast offers optional PC‑Card to SMA "pigtail" cables to provide a rugged external antenna connection for different PC‑Card modems and antennas. The chassis also features Proxicast's Card-Lock system that prevents the PC‑Card from coming loose or being unintentionally removed from the LAN‑Cell.

Cell-SentryTM Cellular Data Budgeting System
Cellular carrier’s offer a variety of data service plans scaled to meet your application needs. However they usually impose steep “overage” charges for exceeding your allotment. Even “unlimited” plans have maximum “caps” that can trigger fees as high as $0.50/MB ($500/GB) or $0.25/minute. The LAN-Cell 2’s Cell-Sentry feature monitors your cellular usage and can alert you when you reach a predefined threshold or even block additional cellular usage to avoid overage charges.

Typical Applications:

Hardware Specifications:
Physical:

• Dimensions: 
  • Main Unit: 8.69" (L) x 5.38" (D) x 1.25" (H)  /  220mm (L) x 137mm (D) x 32mm (H)
  • With Card-Guard: 11.25" (L) x 5.38" (D) x 1.25" (H)  /  286mm (L) x 137mm (D) x 32mm (H)
• Weight: 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg) - with power supply & Card-Guard
• Rugged 19 gauge steel enclosure • Painted with industrial hardened powder coating
• Military Spec (Mil-Spec) durability for extreme and harsh operating conditions
• Special side-attached mounting brackets for both mobile and fixed installations
• Table-top, mobile or wall-mountable - mounting brackets & hardware included

Power:

• 12V DC - 1200ma max (vehicle & solar power compatible)
• Includes auto switching 120-240VAC to 12VDC power supply (global plug kit optional)
• 2.1 mm jack (positive center pin)
• Power consumption: 5W (typical), 8W (max)

Environmental:

• Operating Temperature: -22 to 140 F (-30 to 60 C)
• Operating Humidity: 0% to 92% (non-condensing)

I/O Connections:

• (4) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN switch ports (auto-negotiate / auto MDI/MDIX)
• (1) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet WAN port (auto-negotiate / auto MDI/MDIX)
• (1) RS232 (RJ45) serial modem port - 230Kbps max (RJ45 to DB9 cable included)
• (1) RS232 (RJ45) serial configuration port (RJ45 to DB9 cable included)
• (1) SMA Reverse Polarity Male Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g wireless antenna connector
• (1) SMA Female bulkhead antenna connector hole (external SMA Female antenna connector optional)

Wireless LAN:

• IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant wireless access point built-in
• 64/128/152 bit WEP encryption • MAC Filtering
• IEEE802.1x (EAP-MD5/TLS/TTLS/PEAP)
• WPA/WPA-PSK/WPA2/WPA2-PSK
• Configurable power output (70mw max)

Software Specifications:

• Cellular WAN Management
• Auto-failover routing between Ethernet, Cellular and Serial interfaces (user selectable routing priority)
• Auto-connect on demand or stay connected 24x7 with our "always-on" feature
• ICMP heartbeat (ping continuity) monitor to ensure persistent cellular connections
• Configurable load balancing between WAN interfaces
• MAC address access control list
• Traffic redirect to an external device for high-availability applications
• Bandwidth utilization and bandwidth throttling controls
• Cell-SentryTM cellular data budgeting system - helps manage cellular plan caps and overages

Virtual Private Networks:

• IPSec-compliant VPN
• 5 Simultaneous VPN connections (IPSec)
• DES, 3DES, AES encryption
• Local User Database or RADIUS server for Extended Authentication
• LAN-Cell initiated/terminated IPSec VPNs and client pass-through VPN support
• IPSec NAT Traversal + Keep-alive packet support
• Redundant VPN connection (VPN HA)
• Manual key, IKE and PKI (X.509)
• Wizard based VPN set up
• Interoperable with standard IPSec-based VPN products (e.g. Cisco, SonicWall, Juniper, WatchGuard, NetScreen, etc.)

Firewall:

• Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall
• Packet Filter
• Denial of Service - DoS and DDoS protection
• Attack Alerts & Logs
• Access Control by type of service

Security & Certificates:

• Digital Certificates - X.509, PKCS#7 & PKCS#12
• Local & Remote Certificate Authority support
• Supports SCEP/CMP with CA & RA auto-enrollment

IP & Routing:

• DHCP client & server
• Multi-NAT / SUA / port translation and port-forwarding
• IP Routing: UDP, TCP, ICMP, ARP, RIP V1 and RIP V2
• IP Multicast
• Programmable static routes
• Policy-based routing and traffic shaping
• Application level priority for bandwidth sensitive applications such as VoIP
• Configurable LAN / DMZ / WLAN zones • IP Alias (3 VLANs)
• Dynamic DNS support (DDNS)

Device Management:

• Web-based configuration utility (HTTP or HTTPS)
• Terminal-based configuration utility (Telnet or SSH)
• User upgradable firmware via LAN, WAN or serial and over-the air cellular
• FTP/TFTP for firmware upgrade & configuration backup/restore
• SNMP support
• Command line interface for advanced configuration
• Remote management from LAN & WAN
• User selectable IP port assignments for each management utility
• Detailed event logging & packet tracing with Syslog and E-Mail log/alert support

Supported Cellular Card Modems (PCMCIA):

Support for additional PC-Card modems will be included in free upcoming LAN-Cell 2 firmware upgrades.
Form Factor: PC = PC-Card, EX = ExpressCard
ExpressCards require an adapter.

Popular Cards For US Cellular Carriers:

Cellular Data Service Plans   

Service For Your LAN-Cell Mobile 3G Cellular Router

It's Your Choice:

To enable a cellular data network connection for your LAN-Cell 2 3G router, you need:

1. A compatible cellular PC-Card (PCMCIA) or ExpressCard modem card
   
   A data service plan from your cellular carrier

You can contract with your preferred cellular service provider to obtain these items yourself or you can source one or both items through Proxicast or one of our resellers. With its 3G modem PC‑Card architecture, the LAN‑Cell 2 mobile 3G cellular router is carrier independent and can easily be upgraded as newer and faster cellular technologies, such as 3.5G, 4G, LTE and WiMAX become available. Contact Proxicast for more information regarding your available options.

Your Choice of Cellular Carriers:

Below is a list of the leading US cellular carriers who offer cellular data service. Each of these carriers offers many different service plans. Plans may range from unlimited data service to low-cost "telemetry" plans designed for applications with predictable data transmission rates. Plans and rates change over time, please consult the specific carrier's web site for the most current service options and modems available.

Also, your application may require certain network features, such as a static IP address, open non-blocked ports, upload and download speeds, etc... Our sales staff can help direct you to the best carrier and service plan options for your needs.

* Note: Cellular carrier service plan details, speeds and pricing are subject to change. The information provided here
   is for illustration purposes only. Contact your service provider or Proxicast for the latest information.

Popular Cards For US Cellular Carriers

LAN-Cell 2 Compatible Cellular PC-Card Modems

PC-Card (PCMCIA) cellular modems are sold separately on a carrier-by-carrier basis and are required for cellular/wireless network access using the LAN-Cell 2 3G cellular router.  Contact Proxicast Sales for more information.

You do not have purchase a cellular modem card from Proxicast.

Most 3G cellular modems are backward compatible, so if the modem's fastest standard is not available, the modem will drop-back and try to use the next slowest standard until a connection can be made.

* Note: Cellular carrier service plan details, speeds and pricing are subject to change. The information provided here
   is for illustration purposes only. Contact your service provider or Proxicast for the latest information.

Do I Need a Static or Dynamic IP Address?

By default, most cellular carriers will assign your PC-Card modem a "dynamic" IP address that changes each time a new connection is made. In some cases, this default IP address is also a "private" or non-Internet routable IP address. If you do not need remote access to your equipment - for example you are just deploying a mobile "hotspot" for users, then a private dynamic IP is acceptable.

Obtaining a permanent "static" public IP address from your cellular carrier can simplify remote access to the LAN-Cell and your equipment, especially when setting up VPN. However, the LAN-Cell's Dynamic DNS (DynDNS) support reduces the need for static IP addresses in many situations, allowing dynamic public IP addresses to be used for remote access applications.

Some cellular carriers do not offer static IP addresses or offer them as part of a VPN service or other corporate-level service plan. Most wireless carriers charge a fee for static IP addresses, ranging from a one-time setup fee to monthly fees per address. Also, almost all cellular carriers who offer static IP addresses assign them via a DHCP "reservation" system based on the serial number or phone number of the modem. You should configure the LAN-Cell to obtain its cellular WAN IP address automatically from the carrier, even if it is a static IP address.

What If I Can't Get An "Unlimited" Plan?

Many 3G (third generation – EVDO / HDSPA / HSUPA / UMTS) cellular carriers have begun to enforce limits on their previously "unlimited" fixed-price data plans. Some wireless carriers now only allow a maximum of 5 GB of data per month.

Cell-Sentry is Proxicast’s exclusive new LAN-Cell 2 "watchdog" feature that monitors cellular usage and alerts administrators via E-mail when a user-defined threshold is reached. It can even block additional cellular usage via hard "not to exceed" limits to avoid overage charges. Cell-Sentry can monitor data or time usage to match the carrier’s billing policies. Click here to read more about Cell-Sentry.

 The Proxicast LAN-Cell 2 3G Cellular Router (Mobile IP 3G Router) utilizes user accessible upgradable high-speed PC-Card (PCMCIA / laptop) 3G modems and supports all CDMA & GSM 2.5G & 3G cellular modem standards including CDMA2000: EV-DO RevA, EV-DO Rev0, 1xRTT; UMTS / W-CDMA: HSUPA, HSDPA, HSPA, EDGE, and GPRS on all major wireless carriers (cellular internet or broadband) worldwide including Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Alltel, AT&T Mobility (Cingular), T-Mobile, Rogers, Telus, Bell Mobility, Telcel, Orange, Vodafone, O2, Telstra & others. See the LAN-Cell 2 3G Router Product Specifications page for a list of the currently supported PC-Card 3G modems. The rugged LAN-Cell 2 3G cellular router offers Ethernet, wireless WiFi (802.11 a/b/g) and serial interfaces plus advanced enterprise mobile router features such as multiple IPSec VPN tunnels, NAT/DMZ, SPI firewall, X.509 certificates, bandwidth management and other wireless router functions which are optimized for corporate, financial, mobile in vehicle, industrial automation, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) telemetry and SCADA type remote cellular WWAN applications. The LAN-Cell 2 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.