How To Evaluate “Ruggedized” Routers

How To Evaluate “Ruggedized” Routers

Jesse HallMCA News, Sierra Wireless

In exploring SemTech AirLink® Pro Router solutions, like the recently launched AirLink® XR60 – the most compact rugged router – one recurring term we encounter is “rugged.” But what significance does this hold? Why is ruggedness essential for critical applications? And what specific features must a router possess to merit the “rugged” designation… Read More…

The Connected Construction Trailer

The Connected Construction Trailer

Jesse HallMCA News, Mobile Mark, Sierra Wireless

Construction firms rely on robust networking devices and dependable network communication for seamless connectivity on-site. With MCA, they find the latest 4G and 5G-enabled networking solutions for their mobile construction trailers, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity across worksites nationwide. Equipping your trailers with our intelligent… Read More…

What You Need For A Private LTE Network

What You Need for a Private LTE Network

MCA CNS TeamCradlepoint, MCA News

The possibilities for Private LTE and shared spectrum such as CBRS in enterprise networking are deep and wide — especially as a secure, consistent, high-performance, and cost-effective alternative to WiFi in large areas such as mines, ports, warehouses, airports, manufacturing plants, and even cities. However, many companies ask the same… Read more…

Digi Mobile VPN

Digi Mobile VPN

Jesse HallDigi International, MCA News

The integration of Digi Mobile VPN into the Digi SAFE solution stands out as a pivotal enhancement. Accessible as a value-added feature via Digi Remote Manager for Digi routers, Digi Mobile VPN empowers users to establish a protected link between their data centers and the Digi router, encompassing all connected smart devices, whether wired or… Read More…

SCADA Communications Gateways, Routers, and Modems

SCADA Communications Gateways, Routers, and Modems

MCA CNS TeamMCA News

Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications are computer systems for gathering and analyzing real-time data. They can monitor and control a plant or equipment in telecommunications, water and waste control, energy, oil and gas refining, and transportation. The system gathers information, such as where a leak on… Read more…

The Differences Between M2M Modems, Gateways, and Routers

The Differences Between M2M Modems, Gateways, and Routers

MCA CNS TeamMCA News

The phrases “M2M modem,” “M2M gateway,” “M2M router,” “wireless modem,” “wireless gateway,” and “wireless router” are often used interchangeably. The most common term, M2M Modem, is generally the least accurate because it is a broad term coming from its days when acoustically coupled MOdulator DEModulator (MO-DEM) devices converted data… Read More…