NETWORK AND COMMUNICATIONS HARDWARE
Hardware devices for use with EFT-POS software and hardware solutions for card processing. Please find below a recommended selection of hardware devices from Linksys, Sarian, Multitech and Eicon. This is a small selection of the devices we supply. The exact models and features of the devices recommended will depend on your individual requirements and we will discuss these with you along with the most appropriate card processing solution for your needs.
GENERAL PURPOSE NETWORK DEVICES - FIXED AND WIRELESS
Please find below devices for use on your network in connecting our card processing terminals - whether fixed ( e.g. Verifone 3750 ) or wireless ( e.g. Verifone 3600 ). Devices include Broadband (ADSL) connection devices.
LINKSYS WAG54GX2 WIRELESS BROADBAND ADSL ACCESS GATEWAY
An all in one latest technology device combining an ADSL Broadband modem, internet router for forwarding network traffic to the internet, 4-port switch for connecting up to four fixed ethernet devices, and wireless 802.11g and 802.11b for communication with WiFi wireless devices and PCs. Includes stateful packet inspection firewall functionality with NAT and filters to protect your network from the internet. The SRX technology increases the wireless range and speed of operation with standard 802.11b and 802.11g devices as well as SRX enabled devices.
LINKSYS WAG54G WIRELESS BROADBAND ADSL ACCESS GATEWAY
An all in one device combining an ADSL Broadband modem, internet router for forwarding network traffic to the internet, 4-port switch for connecting up to four fixed ethernet devices, and wireless 802.11g and 802.11b for communication with WiFi wireless devices and PCs. Includes firewall functionality with NAT and filters to protect your network from the internet.
LINKSYS WRT54GX WIRELESS ROUTER
A fixed ethernet and wireless 802.11g and 802.11b router for communication with fixed and WiFi wireless devices and PCs. Supports WEP and WPA wireless security. Has four ethernet ports for connection to fixed equipment and one ethernet port for connection to the WAN ( e.g. via ethernet ADSL modem). Includes a stateful packet inspection (SPI) firewall. The SRX technology on the wireless acccess point function increases the wireless range and speed of operation with standard 802.11b and 802.11g devices as well as SRX enabled devices.
LINKSYS BEFW11S4 WIRELESS ROUTER
A fixed ethernet and wireless 802.11b router for communication with fixed and WiFi wireless devices and PCs. Supports WEP and WPA wireless security. Has four ethernet ports for connection to fixed equipment and one ethernet port for connection to the WAN ( e.g. via ethernet ADSL modem).
LINKSYS WAP54G WIRELESS G ACCESS POINT
A wireless 802.11g and 802.11b access point for communication with WiFi wireless devices and PCs. Supports WEP and WPA wireless security. Has a single ethernet port for connection to your existing network.
LINKSYS WAP11 WIRELESS B ACCESS POINT
A wireless 802.11b access point for communication with WiFi wireless devices and PCs. Supports WEP wireless security. Has a single ethernet port for connection to your existing network.
LINKSYS BEFSX41 WIRED ROUTER
A wired router including a 4-port switch for connecting up to four fixed ethernet devices, firewall funtionality with NAT and filters to protect your network from the internet, and VPN endpoint functionality.
LINKSYS ADSL2MUE BROADBAND ADSL MODEM
An ADSL modem for connection to your router to provide internet access over broadband ADSL.
MANAGED NETWORK DEVICES INCLUDING MOBILE GPRS DEVICES
Please find below managed network devices that provide additional functionality over and above standard network devices. They include full remote management, identification of network and authorisation problems with full detailed logging and the ability to send automatic alerts via email.
SARIAN MR2110 MOBILE GSM/GPRS ROUTER
The Sarian 2110 router provides IP functionality over the mobile phone network. Ideally suited to environments where a permanent fixed ( e.g. ADSL broadband ) connection is not available or as a backup to a fixed internet connection ( e.g. in times of ADSL failure). For Cisco equipment automatic failover using VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) is supported. The 2120 router can be used by all credit card authorisation products that use ICP ( e.g. authorisation over the internet ) including ICP-Client, ICP-XML and Ocius Terminals.
COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR USE WITH WINTI / BATCHPRO AUTHORISATION SOFTWARE
The following devices are our recommended approved devices for use with WinTI and BatchPro card authorisation software. Full list of WinTI and BatchPro approved devices (PDF format)
EICON S.94 X.25 CARD
The Eicon S.94 internal PC card is a high performance card which provides card authorisation capabilities over a permanent X.25 connection. This gives sub-second authorisation times on card authorisation requests and up to 250 virtual circuit connections. WinTI is limited to 32 simultaneous authorisation channels on a single server.
SARIAN TA2020 ISDN TERMINAL ADAPTER
The Sarian TA 2020 ISDN terminal adapter is a managed ISDN TA offering authorisation times of approximately 5-6 seconds including call set-up. The Sarian 2020 has two serial ports and will support 2 simultaneous authorisation requests over a standard ISDN2e / Business Highway line.
MULTITECH ZDX EXTERNAL MODEM
The multitech ZDX External multimodem provides standard dial-up authorisation functionality over standard phone lines. Authorisation times on card transactions are approximately 20-25 seconds including call set-up.