Chapter 1: Introduction
Product Overview
The Hypercom® IN-tact™ 1101 is an IP gateway device that provides protocol conversion and secure managed connections for Hypercom Point of Sale (POS) terminals. The product is used to convert transactions on a Hypercom POS LAN (HLAN) to Internet Protocol (IP) transactions over Ethernet UTP. The IN-tact1101 allows you to use your current POS LAN and take advantage of a DSL or cable modem Ethernet connection to access a host using TCP/IP protocol.
The IN-tact1101 is designed to require no programming by the end user. All configuration is done via software prior to delivery at the point of installation. The IN-tactunit is shipped from the factory with a default software configuration. Further software configuration, such as unique IP addresses, are usually determined and loaded to flash memory by a deployment center or other customer support group. The unit is then sent to the point of installation where final installation consists of simply connecting the unit to power and to the existing network structure.
Product Features
Basic product features include:
•Connects up to 16 Hypercom terminals via the RS-485 LAN (HLAN) standard at 19.2kbps or 4800bps
•Supports Hypercom TPDU multi-host concepts to route transactions via multiple TCP/IP sessions
•Delivers redundant TCP/IP connection to backup host destinations
•Provides 10/100Mbps auto-sensing support for connection to existing DSL, cable modems, or routers
•Dial backup operation available by connecting an external modem.
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