Ethernet on GSM/GPRS modem

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M2M Connectivity has announced the launch of the FSUE04 IESM (internal expansion socket module) ethernet board for the Sierra Wireless AirLink FX GPRS modem.

This IESM ethernet board (with a 10BaseT RJ45 interface) with the Sierra Wireless AirLink FX can connect remote serial devices to an ethernet network over GPRS. The ethernet/Sierra Wireless AirLink FX bundle can also act as a router/gateway using wireless GSM to provide primary network connectivity to any ethernet device or small networks of IP devices.

Other key features of the IESM ethernet FSUE04 include:

• Internet plug-In allows automatic connection to the internet thanks to TCP/IP;
• DNS support;
• DHCP client for automatic configuration or static IP addressing 
• IP routing and gateway.

Applications include remote connection to ATM and POS, for utilities, and in security and other industrial monitoring sectors.