POPgate
A groundbreaking access platform enabling ISPs and
Telecom Operators to offer differentiated Internet services
Your Gate to the Internet
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POPgate™ is an enhanced Internet networkaccessswitch for rapidly growing ISPs and telecom
operators. Combining a cost-effective hardware platform with innovative value-added applications,
POPgate empowers service providers to easily offer differentiated services to their dial-up subscribers.
POPgate is a highly flexible solution that is easy to install, operate and maintain. Thanks to POPgate,
service providers can increase their revenues, build market share, and maximize network utilization.
Modular Architecture Delivers Superior Flexibility
POPgate consists of a carrier-class, industry-standard 19" x
6U rack-mounted chassis containing up to 21 ETSI-compliant
front-loaded modules. Integrated modules include main
cards, interface cards, power supply modules, and up to 15
analog modem and ISDN cards. POPgate's advanced modular
design enables easy scalability from a basic 30-port
configuration with a single E1 link (or 24-port with T1), up
to a 480-port configuration. A single rack can house multiple
chassis and support over two thousand simultaneous
connections without any performance degradation. POPgate's
enhanced design allows easy integration of emerging
capabilities and access technologies, as well as new high
density modules, preserving the service provider's investment
in the long run.
High Reliability Minimizes Service Downtime
To maximize service uptime, all integrated POPgate modules
can be inserted or removed while the chassis remains live
and online. This "hot swapping" capability ensures that the
replacement or addition of a single board does not necessitate
any interruption in service. Incorporating modem redundancy
as well as power supply and main control back up, POPgate
is designed for high reliability with graceful service degradation
and no single point of failure.
POPgate Deployment at the Point
of Presence (POP)
POPgate provides
cost-effective
access from the
PSTN to the
Internet, integrating
seamlessly with
industry-leading
routing and LAN
equipment as well
as emerging
services and
technologies.
Enhanced Database Integration
Improves Functionality
Advanced integration with standard RADIUS servers enables
enhanced capabilities including differentiated services, Virtual
Private Networks (VPN) connectivity, and grade-of-service
management. Based on user-service profiles defined in a
database, each connection can receive different attributes,
enabling simultaneous provision of differentiated services
from the same pool of resources at any POP on the network.
Tight Radius Integration Enhances Security
POPgate's tight integration with RADIUS servers provides
superior security and authentication for dial-up subsribers
by allowing access based on user name and password, caller
ID, called number, domain (realm), or any combination of
these fields (simultaneously or sequentially). These flexible
authentication capabilities allow service providers to use the
most appropriate validation methods for their billing needs.
Differentiated Services Build Market Share
POPgate utilizes caller parameters and user-service profiles
to enable service providers to offer a wide range of
differentiated service packages to their customers. A service
provider can vary the level of service delivered to each and
every subscriber (or user group) using a single pool of access
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Mail Server
Web Server
User
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Mobile Network
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resources. This capability enables the provider to manage
differentiated services simply and efficiently - without
expanding network infrastructure. Offerings can be
differentiated by service applications or types (e.g. full services,
registration only, e-mail only), level of service based on
bandwidth allocation (e.g. broadband, narrowband), time
of day (e.g. full day, evening only), and user-recognition
methods (e.g. user name and password, Calling Line
Identification - CLI). POPgate also allows service providers
to offer Virtual Private Network (VPN) connectivity to tele-
commuting employees of business customers. Thanks to
differentiated service offerings, ISPs and carriers can distinguish
themselves from their competitors, generate new revenue
streams, and increase their customer base. (For more, see
separate sheet on Differentiated Services)
Built-in Management Enhances
System Performance
Each POPgate system comes with a built-in management
program that monitors and stores traffic reports, test results,
alarms, logs, and other historical and real-time status
information. POPgate is compatible with industry-standard
network management systems, and can be managed by a
local PC using serial connection, a remote PC through Telnet,
and/or via a standard manager using SNMP.
Value-Added Applications
Increase Operator Revenues
POPgate integrates proprietary and
third-party value-added
applications that help service
providers substantially increase
their revenues. Sample
applications include:
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Internet Call Waiting: allows callers
to leave messages for, or speak with,
online Internet users with a single
telephone line.
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Online Targeted Advertising and
Messaging: allows Internet service
providers to place targeted adverts
and messages on customized media
banners on any Web page. This
enables the ISP to overcome the
limitation of transparency to their
customers, by promoting themselves,
inserting information or adverts, and
thus creating new sources of revenue.
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Dedicated Internet Line:
enables service providers to offload
traffic from telephony switches and
reach new markets.
Internet
Router
Users
Database
Web Server
Router
Limited
Services User
Filtered Access
Services
Priveleged UserRegular User
Other Services
Narrow-Band
Connection
Business Center
VPN
VPN
Teleworkwer
SOHO
Differentiated Services
POPgate
Broad-Band
Connection
Radius Server
Router
Specifications
Power
-48V DC input
220VAC Power Supply optional
PSTN Protocol
CAS
MFC-R2
ISDN, PRI
Digital Downloadable Modem
Line Rates - upto 56 Kbps
Compatibility - Bell 103,
Bell 212A, V.21, V.22, V.22A/B,
V.22bis, V.23, V.32, V.32bis,
V34 (33.6 Kbps), K56flex™, V.90
Error Correction - V.42,
MNP2-4 and MNP10
Data Compression - V.42bis and MNP5
Mobile Networks - MNP10 EC™
ISDN BRI - 64 / 128 Kbps
ISDN - n x 64 Kbps
Back Up and Recovery
Dual Power Supply
Back-up CPU
Cross Connect Matrix Switch
Differentiated Services
By Internet Services
By Traffic Routing
By Time of Day
By User Recognition Methods
By Called Number
Dimensions
6U (h) x 19" (w)
26.7 cm (h) x 48.3 cm (w) x 33 cm (d)
POPgate
Configuration
Shelf Configuration
PSTN interface cards -
up to 2 cards per shelf
Digital modem and ISDN cards -
up to 15 cards per shelf
Main processor and LAN interface card -
up to 2 cards per shelf
-48V DC power supply module -
up to 2 modules per shelf
220 VAC optional - one per rack
Back Panel Configuration
E1 connections -
with D-type and Fibre Optic connection
Serial RS232 ports -
with DB-9 connector
LAN connection
with Shielded CAT.5 RJ-45
System Capacity
Ports per shelf - upto 480
PSTN Interfaces
E1 digital - G.703, HDSL
Fibre Optic - 34Mbps
T1 - G.703
LAN Interfaces
Ethernet 10 Base-T
Ethernet 100Base - TX
Internet Protocols and Routing
PPP
Dynamic IP Allocation
IP Routing
Multi Link PPP
L2TP Tunnelling
OSPF
Accounting, Authentication
and Authorization
User ID and password
PAP / CHAP
RADIUS
Calling Line ID
PPP Callback
Operation and Management
Telnet
SNMP
Local (RS-232) and remote PC management
Remote software download
Advanced security management
Operating Environment
Ambient temperature 0º - 40º C
Storage temperature -20º C to +70º C
Humidity - 95% maximum
Bit traffic
Connecting time
Connection type
A Subsiduary of ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
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G-Connect Ltd.
10 Hasadnaot Street
P.O.Box 2200, Herzliya B, 46120 Israel
Tel: +972 9 960 1534
Fax: +972 9 959 1420
Email: info@g-connect.co.il
Web site: www.g-connect.co.il
. Switch
POPgate
™
/
Network Access Switch
POPgate
™
/
POPgate™ is an enhanced Internet network access switch for rapidly growing ISPs and telecom
operators. Combining. User
xDSL User (
*
)
Internet
I
S
P
P
O
P
o
r
C
e
n
t
e
r
Radius Server
Small Business
Organizations
Residential User
resources. This capability enables