11 April 2022
German network-infrastructure and security supplier LANCOM Systems is expanding its range of routers. The new high-speed business routers LANCOM 1926VAG-5G and LANCOM 1900EF-5G for the first time combine 5G mobile communications with state-of-the-art SD-WAN. They alternatively operate on a G.fast or fibre-optic gigabit connection, or with a cable modem. The 5G module guarantees maximum availability for both routers. The routers are optionally managed highly automatically by means of software-defined networking (SDN). They are ideal for installations with high bandwidth requirements at medium-sized companies, public institutions, or branch infrastructures.
With high speeds and low latency times, the new 5G standard supports a wide range of applications. The new high-end routers from LANCOM optionally use their 5G module as a backup in the event of failure of their wired access, or even as a high-performance stand-alone primary connection. They also offer improved bandwidths through load balancing on the network. They are ideal for temporary Internet connections, such as for seasonal pop-up stores, or for high-performance mobile access at construction sites. Extensive company premises in large-scale industrial scenarios are ideal for campus networking, i.e. closed cellular networks with their own 5G infrastructure. This “private 5G” guarantees exclusive access with maximum capacity, availability, and data security for business-critical data traffic.
The 5G module used in the new LANCOM routers also supports LTE in case a 5G network is not (yet) available on location. The prevalent 5G and LTE frequencies are supported, including the new 5G frequencies in the 3.5-GHz range and dynamic spectrum-sharing with 4G. This guarantees high-performance and stable connectivity for uninterrupted business operations both in today’s non-stand-alone 5G cellular networks and future stand-alone 5G networks.
According to the vendor, the LANCOM 1926VAG-5G is the first 5G router on the market with two integrated VDSL Super Vectoring modems for an overall 2 x 300 Mbps.
Alternatively, it operates using one of the two modems at up to 1,000 Mbps on G.fast, or on fibre-optic connections by means of an SFP port. It also operates with any external DSL or cable modem via WAN Ethernet.
On the LAN side, four Gigabit switch ports provide a comprehensive range of connectivity options for network devices. Two ISDN and four analogue interfaces ensure that existing telephony components seamlessly integrate into all-IP scenarios.
Apparently, the LANCOM 1900EF-5G dispenses with physical telephony interfaces and, with its Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports, connects directly to high-speed fibre-optic networks and external modems.
For this model, too, LANCOM offers a number of optional SFP modules: The new LANCOM SFP-GPON-1 module enables direct fibre-optic connection to a GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network). The LANCOM SFP-AON-1 module supports the connection to an AON (Active Optical Network). Both modules save you the need for a separate provider modem, including of course the necessary cabling and power supply. lancom-systems.com
