In-Vehicle Routing Systems Enhance Connectivity for Two-Way Radios
Providing Reliable, Constant Connectivity For Dispersed TeamsAgencies must guarantee seamless access to real-time data and applications for their teams, whether they're in motion or stationed at base. This capability is particularly crucial for accessing vital information in vehicles, enabling first responders to stay connected and productive throughout their shifts. With full visibility of assets, they can efficiently coordinate operations, ensuring optimal responsiveness and effectiveness.
Enabling the Seamless Flow of Information
Vehicle routers play a vital role in keeping first responders connected while on the move, facilitating access to real-time intelligence. They create a 'vehicle area network' (VAN), extending connectivity to various devices like laptops, tablets, and cameras. This connectivity forms a crucial link between the field and base, enabling the seamless flow of information essential for effective operations.
For public safety, this flow of data is paramount, allowing frontline teams to securely transmit and receive real-time information such as video feeds, maps, and criminal record databases. Additionally, it enables coordination with other emergency services and provides command with insights into asset location, status, and fleet information, enhancing overall safety and efficiency.
Deploying Vehicle Area Networks
Empower your vehicle to function as a fully equipped office and command center with seamless mobile connectivity. Our comprehensive solution covers everything you need for a smooth transition, including routers, device and fleet management, telematics, tracking, and ongoing support services, ensuring security and efficiency at every step of the way.
Routers, Gateways, & Antennas
Routers serve as the crucial link, securely connecting devices to the Vehicle Area Network (VAN) via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet, and then securely bridging the VAN to the Enterprise Network. With our reliance on Sierra Wireless AirLink® technology, we offer a range of LTE-A Pro and 5G vehicle routers meticulously designed to deliver secure, uninterrupted connectivity for mission-critical applications in public safety. Additionally, our integration of high-performance antennas ensures optimized signal strength and reliability for seamless communication in demanding environments.
Mobile Multi-Network Security
Advanced Network Management
Empowering seamless operations, our Advanced Network Management solutions simplify router deployment and upgrades remotely (AirLink Management Service). It furnishes crucial network insights, facilitating remote monitoring and management of connected devices to optimize performance and ensure uninterrupted operations.
Vehicle and Router Telematics
Support Services
Our complete offering of technical support and advanced professional services allow organizations to experience efficient troubleshooting and hardware replacement services to ensure uninterrupted connectivity and optimal performance for your in-vehicle routers and devices.
Deploying Private Vehicle Area Networks
Most of our public safety customers opt to utilize dedicated networks like AT&T's FirstNet, but more technologically advanced municipalities have started to deploy Private 4G and 5G networks to better secure and control their web of interconnected agencies.
With Band 48 (CBRS) capable in-vehicle router solutions, private wireless networks provide reliable and secure connectivity, which is the backbone for real-time communication, navigation, and data exchange between vehicles and centralized control centers. Organizations can enhance operational efficiency, improve safety, and deliver superior user experiences across diverse industries and use cases.
Private LTE networks significantly enhance in-vehicle routing solutions, especially in scenarios where reliable and secure connectivity is paramount. Private LTE networks offer several key advantages that make them well-suited for in-vehicle routing applications:
Dedicated Spectrum
Coverage and Reliability
Private LTE networks can be deployed to provide extensive coverage across wide geographical areas, including remote or challenging terrain where traditional cellular networks may have limited reach. This expanded coverage ensures that vehicles remain connected and accessible, facilitating continuous communication and data exchange between vehicles and central dispatch centers.
Low Latency and High Bandwidth
Private LTE networks offer low-latency communication and high bandwidth, essential for supporting bandwidth-intensive applications such as video streaming, real-time navigation, and telematics data transmission in in-vehicle routing solutions. The low-latency nature of private LTE networks enables rapid response times and enhances the overall user experience for drivers and dispatchers.
Security and Control
Private LTE networks provide enhanced security features and greater control over network access compared to public cellular networks. Organizations can implement robust authentication mechanisms, encryption protocols, and access controls to safeguard sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access to network resources. This heightened security posture is critical for protecting confidential information and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in industries such as transportation, public safety, and utilities.
Customization and Scalability
Private LTE networks allow organizations to customize network parameters and scale infrastructure according to evolving business needs. Whether deployed in a single location or across multiple sites, organizations can tailor private LTE networks to meet specific performance, coverage, and capacity requirements, ensuring optimal performance for in-vehicle routing applications.
Smart Connect from Motorola Solutions
Even with an excellent P25 radio system (like Motorola Solutions' Astro P25 Trunked and Conventional systems available from MCA), staying connected beyond network boundaries is crucial.
The SmartConnect solution from Motorola Solutions ensures uninterrupted communication by seamlessly switching your APX radio's voice and data to an available broadband network when out of P25 coverage and back again upon return.
Compatible with LTE, Wi-Fi, or Satellite connections via your in-vehicle modem, SmartConnect requires no user intervention, offering fast and seamless switchover with encrypted end-to-end communication.
It reroutes P25 voice and data packets, maintaining essential features like emergencies, caller IDs, talkgroup IDs, and text messages without interruption.
Radio Updates
Over-the-Air Rekeying
Text Messaging
Disaster Response
In-Vehicle Routers
Custom-built for vehicular use, Semtechs' (formerly known as Sierra Wireless) AirLink routers are engineered to withstand extreme temperatures, dust, and water spray with an IP64 sealed design and MIL-STD-810G rating, rendering them ideal for police, fire, emergency medical services, and other public safety agencies.
Upon connection, facilitated by flexible mounting options and a highly sensitive roof-mounted antenna system, these routers establish a high-capacity Vehicle Area Network (VAN) featuring LTE-Advanced connectivity, along with Gigabit Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet within the vehicle.
This setup enables access to various wireless networks through the router, including public LTE, Public Safety broadband (FirstNet®), and 802.11ac Gigabit Wi-Fi (though newer models are now available with Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7). Simultaneously, the routers connect multiple devices in and around the vehicle, such as laptops, tablets, and video recorders, facilitating mission-critical applications like video upload, live streaming, and access to remote databases such as record management systems.
Additionally, the routers support Data Modem Tethering, allowing selected APX radios to offload non-critical data to a cellular or public safety broadband network via the router. This feature ensures that ordinary data transmissions, like text messaging or radio updates, are expedited over a mobile broadband network, enhancing operational efficiency even during network congestion.
AirLink MP70
The AirLink MP70 is a high-performance, ruggedized router designed for mission-critical in-vehicle applications. It features high-speed LTE connectivity, GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) support for precise location tracking, and robust security features. The MP70 is well-suited for demanding environments such as public safety, transportation, and field service fleets.
AirLink XR60
The AirLink® XR60, ultra-compact and exceptionally rugged, provides high-performance 5G and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, ideal for space-constrained and challenging environments, ranging from confined industrial settings to high-speed vehicles. Featuring advanced networking capabilities, support for private networks, and edge computing functionality, the XR60 ensures future-proof connectivity, expediting your digital transformation journey.
AirLink XR80
Mobile Multi-Network Security
AirLink routers ensure robust data security between devices and the enterprise for critical applications and mobile assets within the Vehicle Area Network (VAN). Supporting up to 10 concurrent VPN sessions, they maintain secure communications with multiple backend systems, ensuring data integrity during transit.
Additionally, remote authentication management empowers enterprise-grade systems to regulate device access in the field. In multi-network environments, the AirLink Connection Manager (ACM) provides a comprehensive solution for securely connecting personnel and mission-critical applications. Compatible with all AirLink routers, the ACM securely extends the enterprise network to the vehicle, consolidating security onto a single platform for all connected devices and applications within the VAN.
Some of the benefits are outlined below:
- Continuous VPN tunnels ensure uninterrupted communication, even during network roaming (cellular and/or Wi-Fi).
- Streamlined deployments for simplified setup and configuration.
- Improved management control over network access and mobile assets, leading to reduced security costs.
- Secure connection of all in-field applications and mobile assets within and around the vehicle to the enterprise network, utilizing FIPS 140-2 / AES 256 encryption.
Advanced Network Management
AirLink Management Service
AirLink Mobility Manager
About MCA and Our CNS Team
MCA is one of the largest and most trusted integrators in the United States (as well as one of Motorola Solutions largest North American platinum channel partners), offering world-class voice, data, and security solutions that enhance the quality, safety, and productivity of customers, operations, and lives. More than 65,000 customers trust MCA to provide carefully researched solutions for a safe, secure, and more efficient workplace.
Our Cellular Networking Solutions (CNS) team (formerly known as USAT) is made up of certified experts in designing and deploying fixed and mobile wireless data connectivity solutions for public and private enterprises nationwide - complete with implementation, training, proof of concept (POC), system auditing, and on-site RF surveying services with optional engineering maintenance contracts.
Our extensive Semtech catalog of world-class routers, gateways, and software designed for remote monitoring and management in even the harshest environments allows us to deliver a full suite of reliable technologies capped with a service-first approach.
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