What is the Cisco VSAT NM?
The Cisco® IP VSAT Module + Spacenet® Connexstar combination provides a complete hardware and connectivity solution for a number of enterprise and government applications including wireless data, voice and video; mission-critical WAN backup and disaster recovery; and instant mobile communications. The solution is composed of a Cisco satellite network module hardware component that is integrated with a Cisco router, and a network services subscription offered by Spacenet.
The Cisco IP VSAT Module solution is well suited to nearly all popular IP applications including Internet access and private network access. Backup/disaster recovery connectivity is available through the VSAT wireless link, with near-instantaneous switchover time. Multicast data delivery for file updates or digital content distribution is easily implemented. VoIP and video are also readily supported with excellent performance. In addition, the Cisco IP VSAT Module can further enable a host of combined applications such as secure data, voice, switching, wireless LAN (WLAN) access point service, Content Engine and Land Mobile Radio (LMR) base station usage as part of a Cisco IMICS instant mobile communications solution.
Customers interested in the solution will purchase the Cisco IP VSAT Module from their authorized Cisco channel, and will contact Spacenet or an authorized Spacenet reseller for the required SatKit (outdoor antenna and transmitter, etc.) system elements, and choice of installation and service options.
Cisco Hardware Component
The Cisco IP VSAT Satellite Network Module is a network module compatible with the Cisco 2800-series (except 2801) and 3800-series Integrated Services Routers as well as the Cisco 2600XM-, 2691-, and 3700-series access routers. The Cisco IP VSAT Module incorporates the functionality of a VSAT satellite modem, providing a two-way wireless data connection that can be managed directly from the Cisco router IOS interface. The Cisco IP VSAT Module is a Cisco product that can be purchased from a Cisco partner or other authorized reseller.
Network Services Subscription Offered by Spacenet
Spacenet offers network access services for the Cisco IP VSAT Module, ranging from narrowband to broadband, and from full-time to usage-based/on-demand. Spacenet provides these Connexstar CI™ services in the United States and in select international markets.
Who Is Spacenet?
Spacenet has 25 years of experience providing WAN services to government and Fortune® 1000 customers, including some of the world’s largest networks. Spacenet is focused on enterprise solutions, delivering VSAT/hybrid terrestrial connectivity and network management services to more than 50,000 business VSAT nodes across North America. Customers rely on Spacenet’s experience with both large-scale and small-scale network implementation, as well as its unmatched expertise in VSAT network acceleration and optimization.
