HNS Terminal Adapter:
The optional HNS terminal adapter has two RJ-11 ports which can be used for standard phone equipment, G3
fax machines, and STU-III secure communications equipment.
Streaming IP Data Applications: As a Class I BGAN terminal, the HNS-9201 supports Streaming IP data speeds of 32 kbps, 64 kbps, 128 kbps, 256 kbps, and 384 kbps (Xstream). This capability is useful if guaranteed data rate is required as occurs for some VoIP, videoconferencing, virtual private network (VPN), and secure communications applications. Streaming (over the Inmarsat space leg) at a guaranteed data rate is not beneficial unless additional arrangements are made to carry the streaming data from the Inmarsat PoP to the end destination, e.g. dedicated lines. Outfitter Satellite can assist with such arrangements. Virtual Private Network (VPN) Services: Numerous virtual private networks have been tested for compatibility including: Cisco–VPN Client V1 or V2.6.3, Nortel–Contivity VPN Client V04_15.06, Netscreen–Remote Client 8.1, Checkpoint–V4.1, and SonicWall. The user should be aware that running these networks continuously over the space leg is very expensive. An alternative is to pre-configure your HNS-9201 to route streaming IP data calls directly to a firewall co-located at the Inmarsat PoP to secure the communication between the PoP and the corporate office. Term co-location VPN services can be arranged for a setup fee and a fixed monthly fee. Call for details. Secure Video Communications: A low cost 256- bit AES videoconferencing software is now available which works well over terrestrial internet, selected smart phones, and Inmarsat BGAN standard IP data at speeds as low as 100 kbps. Please call Outfitter Satellite for more information. HNS-9201 ACCESSORIES:
HNS-9201 SPECIFICATIONS:
WTVF (CBS Affiliate)
photojournalist Mark Martin
and reporter Dana Kaye were embedded journalists with the
Army 2nd Battalion, 187th regiment of the
101st Airborne Division for 5 weeks. They traveled into Iraq via ground assault convoy the first night of
the ground war [Desert Storm].
Their unit’s mission was to establish and defend
Rapid Refueling Point Exxon, 30 miles south of Nasiriyah, Iraq.
As a network affiliate, planning to cover a war was way out of our league. Typically we would rely on the
network to gather and
transmit news coverage. But due to our proximity to Ft. Campbell, home of the 101st Airborne, we along
with other Nashville
affiliates were invited to become embedded journalists.
In our briefings we were told we would need to
travel light and travel fast. With no guarantee of video uplink capabilities,
we called Outfitter Satellite for possible solutions.
The Regional BGAN fit our needs perfectly.
It was small, light, fast and easy to setup. Because we made the decision to use non-broadcast gear
(miniDV cams, laptop computer
with editing software) combined with the Regional BGAN
we were the
only Nashville affiliate to transmit news stories from Iraq on a daily basis. Since the system has no
airtime fees and
charges are based on data sent, we were able to monitor our costs The Regional BGAN was an affordable
solution that fit our needs
and exceeded our expectations.
In the middle of the Iraqi desert we were able to tell the stories of the men and women serving our
country and beat the
competition.
The Regional BGAN was our link.
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The HNS-9201 by Hughes Network Systems is the smallest Class I BGAN and achieves internet access speeds
up to 492 kbps (standard IP data) via built-in Ethernet RJ-45 or USB ports and 802.11b WiFi.
Circuit-switched 64 kbps ISDN makes the HNS-9201 backwards compatibile with most GAN applications, as
well.
