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WANdroid
The WANdroid gives any KlasPioneer fly-away-case an WiFI and 3G IP WAN connection. This enables a deployed user reach back to their classified resources through publicly available terrestrial IP infrastructures. Fly-away-cases can now be used discretely in urban environments without the need to reconfigure any of their network settings. With the WANdroid all a user has to do is plug a their fly-away-case’s IP WAN port into the WANdroid and it will operate identically to a VSAT or BGAN. Never before has it been so easy to leverage public IP infrastructures for classified communication.
Key Features
- WANdroid bridges between TS/SCI flyaway systems such as KLASPiONEER Express or KLASPiONEER 2200 and Wide Area Network (WAN)
- Based on the HTC Hero cell phone and Google Android software platform.
- WANdroid has the following key features: 802.11bg interface Cellular data modem with data speeds up to 7Mbps Keyboard plus web browser
WANdroid - How does it work?
USB-Ethernet converter
Like many cell phones, the HTC Hero has a USB interface for connection to a PC. The KLAS WANdroid provides an Ethernet interface compatible with the HTC Hero which allows the WAN interface of a baseband module such as the KLAS PiONEER 2200 to be connected the HTC Hero’s USB interface. The HTC Hero then acts as a router providing access to high speed Wi-Fi and cellular networks.
Overview
MEDIA CONVERSION
For Information Assurance and availability reasons secure baseband modules have historically used BGAN and VSAT networks for reach-back capability. However, 3G cellular and public Wi-Fi networks have become less expensive to use and more ubiquitous. WANdroid utilizes such networks, reducing costs without compromising security.
PORTAL REGISTRATION
Public Wifi networks in hotels require the user to register using a web browser. The HTC Hero built-in web browser and keyboard enables the user to do this without requiring an unclassified laptop.
LEAST COST ROUTING
WANdroid monitors avail-able Wi-Fi and cellular networks and will auto-matically switch to the lowest cost network avail-able.
INTEGRATED SOLUTION
KLAS provides a fully tested and integrated solution, addressing your baseband requirements as well as configuring and testing the WANdroid in Wi-Fi and cellu-lar environments. This includes SIM card provision-ing and management.
GLOBAL COVERAGE
HTC Hero cellphone uses the global GSM standard for cellular access. This provides coverage not only in the US but also in Europe, Middle East and Asia.
CUSTOM PACKAGING
KLAS modular approach to system design allows the WANdroid to be integrated with any KLAS baseband solution (Express, 2200, 2500) in either hard case or backback.
