WatchGuard 3G Extend
Cellular Connectivity for WatchGuard XTM and Firebox X e-Series Appliances

Overview:

WatchGuard® 3G Extend wireless bridge makes cellular connectivity easy and affordable through any Firebox X e-Series appliance – new or installed. It brings the Internet anywhere you need it, including remote areas and temporary work sites, without the need for cables, and it supports over 50 modem cards and ISP plan options for flexibility and convenience.

What Can WatchGuard® 3G Extend Do for Your Business?

Save money. Open new business opportunities. Keep remote and temporary operations securely connected to the main network. Protect network uptime. WatchGuard®3G Extend can deliver all these benefits for your business, with cellular connectivity that is affordable, flexible, and easy to deploy.

• Remote Office ISP Connection
  For remote areas that lack access to anything better than POTS (plain old telephone service), cellular connection to the Internet is an attractive option. For a very small cost investment, you can use WatchGuard 3G Extend for business connections in these remote areas – for example, to do on-the-spot lookups on credit cards. It is also a convenient and flexible way to connect into main office resources from far-flung locations.
• Mobile ISP Connection
  Transacting business with any kind of mobile operation, from a service van to a police car, requires mobile applications that can roam constantly. With no opportunity to connect a cable, radio technology is your only option. Proprietary radio band or satellite are costly, but WatchGuard 3G Extend provides the wireless connectivity these operations require and at substantial cost savings.
• Kiosk or ATM ISP Connection
  Some of the most popular applications of 3G technology are found in retail. Companies that want to enable electronic payment using credit/debit cards for products or services from a machine located at a client's site need an ISP connection. WatchGuard 3G Extend is the perfect solution. You won't need cables to complete sales transactions, while providing customers convenience and security.
• WAN Failover
  Looking for a better performance option on your WAN failover alternative? If you're using POTS for WAN failover, the slow performance will be costly in the event of failover. WatchGuard 3G Extend delivers better performance and provides an affordable backup to maximize network uptime.

How it works

Purchase the WatchGuard 3G Extend wireless bridge when you buy your WatchGuard security appliance – or buy the 3G Extend by itself as an upgrade for an existing WatchGuard appliance. Add a PCMCIA or express card format cellular modem (provided by your ISP when you sign up for service), follow the simple set-up instructions, and you're ready to go. It's that easy.

At a Glance:

• Combines best-of-breed 3G connectivity and network perimeter security
• Supports over 50 cellular modem cards and ISP plan options
• Connects quickly and easily to any new or installed Firebox X e-Series appliance
• Makes it easy to add, remove, or transfer the 3G connection between installed or new appliances
• Priced attractively, with flexible deployment options for the best TCO
• Delivers both primary and failover connectivity for a great contingency alternative

Business Case:

• If you're using POTS (plain old telephone service) for WAN failover, the slow performance will be costly in the event of failover. WatchGuard 3G Extend delivers better performance and provides an affordable backup to maximize network uptime.
• For a very small cost investment, you can use 3G Extend for business connections in remote areas, for example, to do on-the-spot lookups on credit cards, to improve customer convenience and open business opportunities.
• Prevent the unnecessary hassle and expense of installing a temporary wired line to an interim location, such as a construction site, by installing the 3G Extend for instant secure remote connectivity.
• Some of the most popular applications of 3G Extend capabilities are found in retail, where secure electronic payment can be enabled from kiosks and mobile POS.
• Avoid a single point of failure with this modular solution – one that can easily be moved to a new location when the need arises, for continued savings.
• This modular solution leverages a partnership with Top Global, an expert in WWAN connectivity, to bring best-in-breed WWAN capabilities together with industry-leading network perimeter security from WatchGuard.

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Benefits:

Supports over 50 cellular radio modems	Brings the Internet to all remote areas or locations – without cables Includes a wide variety of Internet service provider plan options for maximum flexibility
Provides both primary and failover 3G connection to any WatchGuard XTM or Firebox X appliance	Gives your business a faster alternative to POTS for redundancy in WAN failover from a cabled connection Guarantees there will be no single point of failure
Combines best-of-breed 3G connectivity and network security	Offers huge flexibility to deploy WWAN when and where you need it, anywhere in your WatchGuard XTM and Firebox X solution Reduces risk from a single point of failure when compared with all-in-one products that build 3G connectivity capabilities into the firewall
Easily add, remove, or transfer the 3G connection between installed or new appliances	Delivers better total cost of ownership (TCO) by enabling a quick change of either the 3G Extend device or WatchGuard appliance as new technology becomes available Eliminates the need to replace the entire solution when new technologies are ready to be incorporated
Competitively priced	Enables you to take advantage of this solution today in support of your network uptime and productivity goals
Interoperability	Works with any WatchGuard XTM or Firebox X e-Series appliance
Ease of use	Connects easily to WatchGuard appliances, with no additional requirements for software, drivers, and interfaces Offers the simplicity of plug-and-play functionality in a best-of-breed technology Allows your business to handily keep up with changes in size, locations, and business needs with a 3G device that can be deployed

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Technical Specifications:

Technical Specifications:	3G Extend
Cellular Wireless Supported Cards**	CDMA/EVDO: Sierra AirCard 580, 555, PC5220; Kyocera KPC650; Novatel V620, S620; Merlin C386, C201; Huawei EC500, EC321; ZTE MC310; Utstarcom/Audiovox PC5220; Yiso EDGE: Option Globe Trotter EDGE; SonyEricsson GC83 EVDO Rev. A: Sierra AirCard 595, 597E; Huawei EC360; Novatel V740, S720; Utstarcom/Audiovox PC5740; Pantech PX-500 GPRS/UMTS: Sierra AirCard 750, 850, 860; Novatel Merlin U530, U630 HSDPA/HSUPA: Sierra AirCard 881, 875; Novatel U730, U740; Option Globe Trotter GT Max "7.2 Ready", GT Max, GT Max HSUPA, HSDPA "7.2 Ready", HSDPA, Fusion + HSDPA, Express 7.2; Huawei E620, E630, E660A; ZTE MF332; SonyEricsson PC300; Onda H600, N501HS, ET501HS
Management	User-friendly Web GUI (Top Global) Traffic and Event Log Setup Wizard Multiple Cellular Data Network Dial Up Mode WWAN Session and Status Monitoring Browser Firmware Upgradeable
Interface	Wired: 10/100Base-T (LAN) Wireless: 3G/4G Cellular Network PCMCIA Slot Serial: D-Sub RS232 Connector
Physical Specifications	Dimension: 145(L) x 140(W) x30 (H) mm U.S. - 5.7" x 5.5" x 1.2" Weight: 0.25 kg
Environment Specifications	Operating Temperature: 0º-40º C Operating Humidity: 10-85% (non-condensing) Storage Temperature: -20º-70º C Storage Humidity: 5-90% (non-condensing)
Power Supply	100/240 VAC worldwide support across 3 power supplies, 5V

* Performance varies greatly depending on 3G carrier plan, region, number of users, and other characteristics – specifications are not guaranteed. Proof of concept testing is an important part of every wireless installation and is a best practice for the 3G Extend solution. **Check with your local cellular service provider for a list of supported modems in your region

Documentation:

Download the WatchGuard 3G Extend Datasheet  (PDF).