Mounds View, MN –September 12, 2017 – Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of M2M and IoT connectivity devices, today announced the availability of MultiConnect® Conduit™ AP access point for LoRa® technology in North America. Popular for enterprises and operators alike and proven in Europe, the new cost-optimized gateway connects thousands of IoT assets to the cloud utilizing the power of LoRaWAN™, a Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) specification deployed for wireless battery operated Things in both private and public regional, national and global networks.
“Enterprise customers have embraced the MultiConnect Conduit AP access point for LoRa technology for its proven functionality, extending end-point density and coverage in difficult to reach areas where cell tower or rooftop deployments may not penetrate,” said Daniel Quant, Vice President of Product Management and Strategic Marketing. “Ideal for improved coverage of IoT assets clustered in commercial buildings like hotels, convention centers, offices and retail facilities, the access point is easy to deploy mounted on walls or ceilings to extend LoRaWAN connectivity.”
The Conduit AP supports eight uplink and one downlink LoRa channel capable of supporting thousands of LoRaWAN end points, including the MultiTech MultiConnect® mDot™ & xDot™ LoRaWAN certified modules, connected to remote sensors or appliances.
The Conduit AP features two development environments for developers and users alike. Advanced developers may select the mLinux, Yocto Linux BSP, ideal for integrating directly to a public LoRaWAN Network Server managed remotely in the cloud, enterprise data center or a public operators’ core network. Whereas, the AEP version features a GUI-based environment for easy set-up and comes with a built-in LoRa Network Server, ideal for setting up a private LoRa network to connect locally clustered IoT assets to the cloud with certified connectors for leading IoT platforms. Leveraging a decentralized network architecture, the AEP extends applications and complex event processing to the network edge in order to reduce upstream communication and ongoing operational costs. Whether deployed in public, private or hybrid networks, the access point provides a choice of 4G-LTE, Wi-Fi or Ethernet IP backhaul.
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About MultiTech
MultiTech designs, develops and manufactures communications equipment for the industrial internet of things – connecting physical assets to business processes to deliver enhanced value. Our commitment to quality and service excellence means you can count on MultiTech products and people to address your needs, while our history of innovation ensures you can stay ahead of the latest technology with a partner who will be there for the life of your solution. Visit www.multitech.com for more information, or join us in the M2M Zone at booth #N.252 at Mobile World Congress Americas in San Francisco September 12-14.
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