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Network Information

DataTAC Network Technology for the ARDIS Network

The DataTAC infrastructure has become an international data communications standard, offering fast data transmission rates with accurate, highly reliable message delivery. DataTAC networks are deployed around the world from North America to Europe to Asia-Pacific.

Using an advanced Radio Data Link Access Procedure (RD-LAP) radio channel protocol, DataTAC systems provide transmission rates up to 19.2 Kb per second and 9.6 Kb per second depending on the country. Those rates mean fewer delays and faster response times for the mobile user. For network operators, they mean greater capacity to accommodate more customers, while minimizing the required investment in network infrastructure.

DataTAC’s error detection and correction schemes provide increased message accuracy, fewer message retries and enhanced network throughput. With DataTAC technology, the state of the entire network is constantly monitored and safety mechanisms including system alarms, remote diagnostics and redundant backup links ensure network reliability and availability.

The key components of the network infrastructure include the Network Management Center (NMC), Area Communications Controller (ACC) and base site equipment. The NMC is an advanced client-server based management tool which provides all network administration, operation and maintenance functions. It acts as the central point of control in the DataTAC system.

The ACC consists of the Radio Network Gateway (RNG), Radio Network Controller (RNC), and Communications Hub. The ACC is primarily responsible for all message switching and routing functions, as well as providing the key communication link between host computers and remote base stations. Connectivity between the host computer and the infrastructure is established using industry standard X.25 or TCP/ IP host link protocols. The ACC maintains all customer-specific information for each device on the system and allows users within a given geographical area to connect to host application services. It manages user device system usage/traffic information for accounting/billing purposes and detailed analysis of usage patterns. DataTAC Data System Station (DSS) base site equipment is located at various remote sites in the operational area of coverage and provides the RF link between the DataTAC infrastructure and end user devices. They convert the host data messages into the RD-LAP radio channel protocol for transmission to the user devices and reverse the process on the return connection. They also allow device roaming between base site coverage areas in a seamless manner completely transparent to the end user.

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Panasonic CF-27******M-RAM, CF-27******M-CDP Network Information, DataTAC Network Technology for the Ardis Network

CF-27******M-ADS, CF-27******M-CDP, CF-27******M-RAM specifications

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