Hot Plug Modules

Using the Hot Plug Modules, you may equip your Multichannel VPN Router with an arbitrary combination of modem types to fully utilize all locally available Internet access options in a bundled fashion. Hot plugging means that you are allowed to add or replace modules while the router is running and in use, without any interruption to running data transfers from clients inside the LAN.

Depending on the form of Internet access to be used, different types of modules are available. The range of modules offered by Viprinet is expanded continuously. This way, your investment into our routers is secured – should new forms of Internet access become available in the rapidly changing access market, you will always be able to quickly update your router to these new technologies.

For Internet access technologies currently not covered by one of our Hot Plug Modules (i.e. VDSL), the Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet modules exist. Using them, any kind of external modem or line router may be integrated into the bonding controlled by your Multichannel VPN Router.

The following will give you an overview over all currently available Hot Plug Modules:

ADSL2+ Annex A

This integrated modem hot plug module is to be connected directly to the ADSL/Phone splitter box – an external ADSL modem is no longer required. As the router is able to directly control the chipset of the integrated modem, it is able to achieve optimized performance – even fully utilized lines stay low-latency, suitable for VoIP applications. This modem module supports ADSL with Annex A speeds of up to 25 Mbit/s in the downstream direction.

Supported protocols:
ADSL (G.992.1/G.992.2)
ADSL2 (G.992.3)
ADSL2+ (G.992.5)
PPPoE
PPPoA
RFC1483
CHAP/PAP
Annex A (ADSL-over-POTS)

Connectors:
1x RJ45 jack to connect to the ADSL splitter by CAT.5 cable (splitterless operation also supported)

Download the ADSL2+ Annex A Hot Plug Module product factsheet.
(PDF file, 1 page, 107 KB)

ADSL2+ Annex B

This integrated modem hot plug module is to be connected directly to the ADSL/Phone splitter box – an external ADSL modem is no longer required. As the router is able to directly control the chipset of the integrated modem, it is able to achieve optimized performance – even fully utilized lines stay low-latency, suitable for VoIP applications. This modem module supports ADSL with Annex B speeds of up to 16 Mbit/s in the downstream direction.

Hint: Make sure you pick the right type of ADSL modem. Annex B is usually only used in countries where EuroISDN is available. Analog phone lines (POTS) usually use Annex A instead.

Supported protocols:
ADSL (G.992.1/G.992.2)
ADSL2 (G.992.3)
ADSL2+ (G.992.5)
PPPoE
PPPoA
RFC1483
CHAP/PAP
Annex A (ADSL-over-ISDN)

Connectors:
1x RJ45 jack to connect to the ADSL splitter by CAT.5 cable (splitterless operation also supported)

Download the ADSL2+ Annex B Hot Plug Module product factsheet.
(PDF file, 1 page, 107 KB)

UMTS/HSPA+/GPRS/EDGE

The mobile transmission standard HSPA+, an enhancement to the 3G/HSPA standard, is available in a growing number of countries. Theoretically, it allows transfer rates of up to 21 MBit/s downstream. By now, the upgrade is finished in many countries. This new module provides long-term feasability.

Included with the module comes a high quality direct mount cellular quad-band omnidirectional antenna which gives 2 dBi gain. The module's SMA connector may also be used in conjunction with an optional external high-gain cellular antenna for extended reach. Using such antennas, UMTS/3G or EDGE signal reception may be possible in areas with low signal coverage.

Transfer rate:
HSDPA 21.1 Mbps
HSUPA 5.76 Mbps

Frequency bands:
UMTS (WCDMA/FDD) / HSPA+: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
GSM / GPRS / EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Connectors:
1x SMA connector (female) to connect an optional cellular antenna

Download the UMTS/HSPA+/GPRS/EDGE Hot Plug Module product factsheet.
(PDF file, 1 page, 111 KB)

LTE/UMTS/HSPA+/GPRS/EDGE

The LTE/UMTS/HSPA+/GPRS/EDGE Module allows using all current mobile phone technologies with every Viprinet Multichannel VPN Router. LTE is the newest mobile phone standard available worldwide - also called 4G. It allows higher bandwidths and higher ranges at the same time and forms the current state of the art regarding mobile phone services. Thus, it provides long-term feasibility. Especially in mobile usage, the LTE/UMTS/HSPA+/GPRS/EDGE module ensures undisruptive mobile phone connections due to the additional support for the mobile phone standards UMTS and GSM. The transition between different mobile phone standards is carried out seemlessly, and at all times, the best available connection is used.

Included with LTE/UMTS/HSPA+/GPRS/EDGE module come two high-quality knuckle-mount antennas. Due to two SMA jacks on each module, connecting an external MIMO antenna to the module is possible. Thus, good mobile phone connections can be realized even under the most difficult reception conditions.

Hint: Please note that LTE uses different radio frequency bands depending on the country. This module supports the LTE frequency bands 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz common in Europe and further regions. The frequency band 700MHz as used in the US is not supported. When choosing an external antenna, please note that it supports the LTE frequency bands used as well as the UMTS frequency bands used.

Air Interface:
LTE / HSPA+

Transfer Rate:
Download:
100 Mbps (LTE)
21.1 Mbps (UMTS/HSPA+)
Upload:
50 Mbps (LTE)
5.76 Mbps (UMTS/HSPA+)

Frequency Bands:
LTE: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz
UMTS (WCDMA/FDD) / HSPA+: 900/2100 MHz
GSM / GPRS / EDGE: 900/1800/1900 MHz

Connectors:
2x SMA connector (female) to connect an external MIMO antenna

Download the LTE/UMTS/HSPA+/EDGE Hot Plug Module product factsheet.
(PDF file, 1 page, 107 KB)

LTE/DC -HSPA+/EDGE/GPS

The LTE/DC-HSPA+/EDGE/GPS Module allows using all current mobile phone technologies with every stationary Viprinet Multichannel VPN Router. The newest mobile phone standard LTE – also called 4G – is already available in many countries worldwide and allows higher bandwidths and higher ranges at the same time. It forms the current state of the art regarding mobile phone services and thus provides long-term feasibility.

Especially in mobile usage, the LTE/GPS module ensures uninterrupted mobile phone connections due to the additional support for the mobile phone standards UMTS and GSM. The transition between different mobile phone standards is carried out seamlessly and at all times, the best available connection is used. The GPS function allows locating the router at all times by using the administration tool. For efficient vehicle fleet management, this geo-tracking is very useful.

Included with the LTE/GPS module come two high-quality knuckle-mount antennas for mobile radio and one GPS antenna with a 3 m cable. Due to two SMA jacks on each module, connecting an external MIMO antenna to the module is possible. Thus, good mobile phone connections can be realized even under the most difficult reception conditions.

Please note: LTE uses different radio frequency bands depending on the country. This module supports the LTE frequency bands 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz common in Europe and further regions, but not the frequency band 700MHz as used in the US. When choosing an external antenna, please make sure that it supports the LTE as well as the UMTS frequency bands used.

Air Interface:
LTE / HSPA+ / EDGE

Transfer Rate:
Download:
100 Mbps (LTE)
21.1 Mbps (UMTS/HSPA+)
Upload:
50 Mbps (LTE)
5.76 Mbps (UMTS/HSPA+)

Frequency Bands:
LTE: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz
UMTS (WCDMA/FDD) / HSPA+: 900/2100 MHz
GSM / GPRS / EDGE: 900/1800/1900 MHz
GPS: L1 band with 1.57 GHz

Connectors:
2x SMA connector (female) to connect a cellular antenna
1x SMA connector (female) to connect an external GPS antenna

Download the LTE/DC-HSPA+/EDGE/GPS Hot Plug Module product factsheet.
(PDF file, 1 page, 61 KB)

Gigabit Ethernet/Fast Ethernet

A bridge to various forms of internet access types may be created using the Viprinet Ethernet modules. External modems may be connected to them to become part of the Multichannel VPN Routers channel bundling system. Among others, SDSL modems, fixed line access routers, or WiFi routers are supported.

Used in conjunction with a Multichannel VPN Hub (the VPN remote station in the central office or data center), the Ethernet modules are used as WAN interface through which encrypted VPN tunnels from other Multichannel VPN Routers and VPN Clients come in.

Supported protocols:
10Base-T
100Base-TX
1000Base-TX (Gigabit Ethernet module only)
Auto-MDI(X)
Static IP
DHCP
PPPoE

Connectors:
1x RJ45 jack to be used with CAT.5 network cables

Download the Fast Ethernet Hot Plug Module product factsheet.
(PDF file, 1 page, 94 KB)

CDMA 450

With Viprinet‘s CDMA 450 Hot Plug Module, data transfer rates of up to 3.1 Mbps downstream and 1.8 Mbps upstream can be achieved in Northern and Eastern Europe using the CDMA 450 MHz networks. By that, your most important applications (including video telephony) work fast and reliably.

Due to the SMA connector, you can connect any external antenna to increase bandwidth even with insufficient network coverage. This technology functions with a low frequency range of 450 MHz. In combination with powerful outdoor antennas, a data connection can be established even in remote areas.

The CDMA 450 Module is available for the following frequency bands:

• Band A – suitable for most CDMA 450 MHz providers (N 1 / ice.net)
• Band H – suitable for the Czech Republic (Czech Telefonica)
• Band L – suitable for the Czech Republic (Czech Mobilkom), Bosnia-Herzegovina (Bosnia T3), Poland (Polkomtel)

Supported Protocols:

CDMA/1xRTT
CDMA/EV-DO Rev A

Supported Frequency Bands:
Band A
Upload 452.5–457.475 MHz
Download 462.5–467.475 MHz
Band H
Upload 451.31–455.73 MHz
Download 461.31–465.73 MHz
Band L
Upload 410–414.475 MHz
Download 420–424.475 MHz

Transfer Rate:
Download up to 3.1 Mbit/s
Upload up to 1.8 Mbit/s

Connector:
1x SMA connector (female) to connect a cellular antenna

Download the CDMA 450 Hot Plug Module product factsheet.
(PDF file, 1 page, 67 KB)

CDMA/EV-DO

With Viprinet‘s CDMA/EV-DO Module, data transfer rates of up to 3.1 Mbps downstream and 1.8 Mbps upstream can be achieved in the USA. By that, your most important applications (including video telephony) work fast and reliably.

Due to the SMA connector, you can connect any external antenna to increase bandwidth even with insufficient network coverage. In combination with powerful outdoor antennas, a data connection can be established even in remote areas.

CDMA/EV-DO is a standard mostly used in the USA. Thus, Viprinet offers CDMA/EV-DO Modules for the US providers Sprint and Verizon.

Supported Protocols
CDMA/1xRTT
CDMA/EV-DO Rev A

Transfer Rate
Download up to 3.1 Mbit/s
Upload up to 1.8 Mbit/s

Connector:
1x SMA connector (female) to connect a cellular antenna

Download the CDMA/EV-DO Hot Plug Module product factsheet.
(PDF file, 1 page, 66 KB)