Phoenix Contact mGuard security routers with integrated mobile phone interface

The mGuard security routers from Phoenix Contact with integrated mobile phone interface are said to make industrial communication in the worldwide mobile phone network more secure.

The routers feature integrated security technologies such as VPN and firewall, and American CDMA mobile phone networks are now supported in addition to UMTS/HASPA.

The products have a robust metal housing, two SIM card slots and a GPS  receiver, and support 2 or 10 VPN tunnels, depending on their design.

In addition, the devices offer an integrated 4-port managed switch - in a sophisticated design. SD memory cards are supported and they function as a replaceable configuration memory for fast start-up and easy device replacement.

Industrial telecommunication products are key components within remote control and maintenance solutions. Internet and VPN-based solutions therefore replace modem dial-up connections and pose new challenges for products: the transmission of large amounts of data, high transmission speeds and protection against unauthorised access must also be  guaranteed. The company says the mGuard security routers provides a high-performance solution for secure remote communication.