POPgate A groundbreaking access platform enabling ISPs and Telecom Operators to offer differentiated Internet services Your Gate to the Internet Network Access Switch POPgate ™ / Network Access Switch POPgate ™ / POPgate™ is an enhanced Internet network access switch for rapidly growing ISPs and telecom operators. Combining a cost-effective hardware platform with innovative value-added applications, POPgate empowers service providers to easily offer differentiated services to their dial-up subscribers. POPgate is a highly flexible solution that is easy to install, operate and maintain. Thanks to POPgate, service providers can increase their revenues, build market share, and maximize network utilization. Modular Architecture Delivers Superior Flexibility POPgate consists of a carrier-class, industry-standard 19" x 6U rack-mounted chassis containing up to 21 ETSI-compliant front-loaded modules. Integrated modules include main cards, interface cards, power supply modules, and up to 15 analog modem and ISDN cards. POPgate's advanced modular design enables easy scalability from a basic 30-port configuration with a single E1 link (or 24-port with T1), up to a 480-port configuration. A single rack can house multiple chassis and support over two thousand simultaneous connections without any performance degradation. POPgate's enhanced design allows easy integration of emerging capabilities and access technologies, as well as new high density modules, preserving the service provider's investment in the long run. High Reliability Minimizes Service Downtime To maximize service uptime, all integrated POPgate modules can be inserted or removed while the chassis remains live and online. This "hot swapping" capability ensures that the replacement or addition of a single board does not necessitate any interruption in service. Incorporating modem redundancy as well as power supply and main control back up, POPgate is designed for high reliability with graceful service degradation and no single point of failure. POPgate Deployment at the Point of Presence (POP) POPgate provides cost-effective access from the PSTN to the Internet, integrating seamlessly with industry-leading routing and LAN equipment as well as emerging services and technologies. Enhanced Database Integration Improves Functionality Advanced integration with standard RADIUS servers enables enhanced capabilities including differentiated services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN) connectivity, and grade-of-service management. Based on user-service profiles defined in a database, each connection can receive different attributes, enabling simultaneous provision of differentiated services from the same pool of resources at any POP on the network. Tight Radius Integration Enhances Security POPgate's tight integration with RADIUS servers provides superior security and authentication for dial-up subsribers by allowing access based on user name and password, caller ID, called number, domain (realm), or any combination of these fields (simultaneously or sequentially). These flexible authentication capabilities allow service providers to use the most appropriate validation methods for their billing needs. Differentiated Services Build Market Share POPgate utilizes caller parameters and user-service profiles to enable service providers to offer a wide range of differentiated service packages to their customers. A service provider can vary the level of service delivered to each and every subscriber (or user group) using a single pool of access ( * ) For future implementation Public Network Mail Server Web Server User Database Mobile Network Router POPgate Mobile User xDSL User ( * ) Internet I S P P O P o r C e n t e r Radius Server Small Business Organizations Residential User resources. This capability enables the provider to manage differentiated services simply and efficiently - without expanding network infrastructure. Offerings can be differentiated by service applications or types (e.g. full services, registration only, e-mail only), level of service based on bandwidth allocation (e.g. broadband, narrowband), time of day (e.g. full day, evening only), and user-recognition methods (e.g. user name and password, Calling Line Identification - CLI). POPgate also allows service providers to offer Virtual Private Network (VPN) connectivity to tele- commuting employees of business customers. Thanks to differentiated service offerings, ISPs and carriers can distinguish themselves from their competitors, generate new revenue streams, and increase their customer base. (For more, see separate sheet on Differentiated Services) Built-in Management Enhances System Performance Each POPgate system comes with a built-in management program that monitors and stores traffic reports, test results, alarms, logs, and other historical and real-time status information. POPgate is compatible with industry-standard network management systems, and can be managed by a local PC using serial connection, a remote PC through Telnet, and/or via a standard manager using SNMP. Value-Added Applications Increase Operator Revenues POPgate integrates proprietary and third-party value-added applications that help service providers substantially increase their revenues. Sample applications include: . Internet Call Waiting: allows callers to leave messages for, or speak with, online Internet users with a single telephone line. . Online Targeted Advertising and Messaging: allows Internet service providers to place targeted adverts and messages on customized media banners on any Web page. This enables the ISP to overcome the limitation of transparency to their customers, by promoting themselves, inserting information or adverts, and thus creating new sources of revenue. . Dedicated Internet Line: enables service providers to offload traffic from telephony switches and reach new markets. Internet Router Users Database Web Server Router Limited Services User Filtered Access Services Priveleged UserRegular User Other Services Narrow-Band Connection Business Center VPN VPN Teleworkwer SOHO Differentiated Services POPgate Broad-Band Connection Radius Server Router Specifications Power -48V DC input 220VAC Power Supply optional PSTN Protocol CAS MFC-R2 ISDN, PRI Digital Downloadable Modem Line Rates - upto 56 Kbps Compatibility - Bell 103, Bell 212A, V.21, V.22, V.22A/B, V.22bis, V.23, V.32, V.32bis, V34 (33.6 Kbps), K56flex™, V.90 Error Correction - V.42, MNP2-4 and MNP10 Data Compression - V.42bis and MNP5 Mobile Networks - MNP10 EC™ ISDN BRI - 64 / 128 Kbps ISDN - n x 64 Kbps Back Up and Recovery Dual Power Supply Back-up CPU Cross Connect Matrix Switch Differentiated Services By Internet Services By Traffic Routing By Time of Day By User Recognition Methods By Called Number Dimensions 6U (h) x 19" (w) 26.7 cm (h) x 48.3 cm (w) x 33 cm (d) POPgate Configuration Shelf Configuration PSTN interface cards - up to 2 cards per shelf Digital modem and ISDN cards - up to 15 cards per shelf Main processor and LAN interface card - up to 2 cards per shelf -48V DC power supply module - up to 2 modules per shelf 220 VAC optional - one per rack Back Panel Configuration E1 connections - with D-type and Fibre Optic connection Serial RS232 ports - with DB-9 connector LAN connection with Shielded CAT.5 RJ-45 System Capacity Ports per shelf - upto 480 PSTN Interfaces E1 digital - G.703, HDSL Fibre Optic - 34Mbps T1 - G.703 LAN Interfaces Ethernet 10 Base-T Ethernet 100Base - TX Internet Protocols and Routing PPP Dynamic IP Allocation IP Routing Multi Link PPP L2TP Tunnelling OSPF Accounting, Authentication and Authorization User ID and password PAP / CHAP RADIUS Calling Line ID PPP Callback Operation and Management Telnet SNMP Local (RS-232) and remote PC management Remote software download Advanced security management Operating Environment Ambient temperature 0º - 40º C Storage temperature -20º C to +70º C Humidity - 95% maximum Bit traffic Connecting time Connection type A Subsiduary of ADC Telecommunications, Inc. GC-PGB-01 sadna/graphic design 10/99 G-Connect Ltd. 10 Hasadnaot Street P.O.Box 2200, Herzliya B, 46120 Israel Tel: +972 9 960 1534 Fax: +972 9 959 1420 Email: info@g-connect.co.il Web site: www.g-connect.co.il . Switch POPgate ™ / Network Access Switch POPgate ™ / POPgate™ is an enhanced Internet network access switch for rapidly growing ISPs and telecom operators. Combining. User xDSL User ( * ) Internet I S P P O P o r C e n t e r Radius Server Small Business Organizations Residential User resources. This capability enables