Dual-radio 802.11n outdoor access point with fiber-optic connector for maximum performance
• Two integrated 300 Mbps wireless modules for simultaneous operations with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
• Versatility from fiber-optic connector and Gigabit Ethernet
• Power over Ethernet for easy installation away from power supplies
• Optional external 48V power supply
• Professional management functions, IEEE 802.11i/WPA2, Multi-SSID and VLAN
• Robust IP66 protective housing
• Integrated heating and cooling ensures reliability even at extreme temperatures (-30°C to +65°C)

More flexibility
The LANCOM OAP-382 can be networked via Ethernet or fiber optics. The externally accessible SFP slot provides a variety of options for implementing the fiber-optic connection. The device also offers versatility in the choice of power supply: Depending on the local situation, the LANCOM 382-OAP can be powered either by the supplied Gigabit High Power PoE injector or via an optionally available 48V cable.

More security
LANCOM ensures the highest security standards as it supports a comprehensive range of encryption and authentication mechanisms, including 802.11i, 802.1x, and WPA2. With the aid of Multi-SSID and protocol filters, up to 8 different user groups can each be assigned with different levels of security. VLAN technology, matured quality-of-service functions and bandwidth limitation enable the reliable transmission of video and multimedia data.

More management
A management system is vital outdoors where conditions are difficult, for example when it is hard to see the LEDs on an access point mounted on a tall mast. The free LCMS LANCOM Management System allows the monitoring of all device functions and provides an overview of the entire network. For example, it is possible to check whether the access points are transmitting and, if so, on which channels, how much data each one is sending, which clients are logged in and where, what encryption method is active, and a whole lot more. The LANCOM Management System also helps you to optimize performance over wireless bridges. Additionally, the LANCOM OAP-382 supports TACACS+. Using the AAA protocol (“authentication, authorization, accounting”) it is possible to track all activities relating to the configuration of the access point.

Feature highlights LCOS/LCMS 8.6

• LANCOM Group Configuration
Using the versatile Group Configuration feature, common parameters shared by multiple LANCOM devices can be set up and changed in parallel. Furthermore, the new CSV-import feature in LANconfig allows multiple device configurations to be created in a single step.

• Optimized LANCOM Public Spot
The user management now has optimized functions for creating, changing and deleting users. And thanks to the improved Printing Wizard, multiple wireless LAN vouchers can now be printed out with a single click.

• Integration of Android smartphones and tablets into the corporate network
As of LCOS 8.6, LANCOM VPN routers support Android devices in the company network. This allows smartphones and tablet PCs with the Android operating system to remotely access data and e-mails on corporate networks.

• Up to 30% more performance!
With the LCOS 8.6 you boost the performance of many LANCOM routers and access points up to 30% compared to the preceeding version!

Further Highlights
- NEW: Support of the Fax Gateway Option for all routers of the LANCOM 1781 series.
- NEW: Support of SIP ALG (Application Layer Gateway), a proxy intended for a flawless transfer of SIP communication.
- The LANCOM access points LANCOM L-322, L-321 and L-320agn Wireless are now officially certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
- Radio field (RF) optimization with LANCOM WLAN controllers has been improved with new interference detection and also operates in the 5-GHz frequency band.
- LANCOM access points can establish up to sixteen point-to-point links.
- The command line interface is now user-friendlier. A new search filter makes it easier to read large tables. Values and content can be found more quickly with the optional display of tables in list form.
- With LCOSCAP, LANCOM devices support the export of data to Wireshark, a program that analyzes network interface traffic at a data-packet level.
- The encryption protocol TLS, successor to SSL, can be used in the new versions TLS 1.1 and 1.2. This improves security when communicating over HTTPS, for example.
- Seamless roaming – The LANCOM Advanced VPN Client provides more mobility by maintaining the connection to a LANCOM router even if the IP address or access point should change.
- SIP registration via WAN can be restricted.

 
SCALEWIRELESS has agreed to host IBSS students during company visit program and will give in-depth overview of current trends in IT and share the vision of the future digital lifestyle that is already happening. Along with practical workshop IBSS students will get great first-hand experience on future IT technologies and business opportunities.

IBSS 2012 events will start on 29th of July in Tallinn and end by 12th of August in Vilnius.
www.balticsummerschool.eu

MyFRITZ! – the Cloud You Can Trust
Thanks to the new MyFRITZ! service, you can now easily and securely access your FRITZ!Box from anywhere in the world, regardless of whether you use a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet. MyFRITZ! also informs you about important details via phone calls and spoken messages. Access is encrypted and secured through AVM’s free MyFRITZ! service, allowing for defined access of the FRITZ!Box, despite continuously alternating addresses initiated by the Internet provider.

Better Overview of the Home Network and Faster Access to Devices
The user interface of the FRITZ!Box now displays a clear list of all active users and guests in the home network. Devices accessed in the home network via http are now available with just a click. What’s more, the network overview displays all the devices that are currently online along with their details.

Name Your FRITZ!Box
The FRITZ!Box now goes by a name of your choosing. Once entered, the name is applied to the home network display, media server, user interface and SSID of the WLAN, making the home network even easier to manage.

Sharing Internet Access via WLAN
If Internet access is ever unavailable, FRITZ!Box owners now have the option to connect via WLAN to another WLAN router and thus access the Internet.

Guest Access via LAN
In addition to WLAN, guests can also set up their own Internet access via LAN and the home network remains secure.

Watch Your Line
The FRITZ!Box provides users with details about their Internet connection by sending them a graphic overview of data rates and the quality of their Internet connection via push e-mail on a daily or weekly basis. Users can also choose to receive e-mails containing the current IPv4 and IPv6 addresses of the FRITZ!Box.

Wake on LAN via the Internet
The Wake on LAN function is now easier to use via the Internet. The computer, NAS or server automatically exit standby mode once they receive the first data packet.

WLAN Telephony in Top Quality
FRITZ!App Fon allows you to make calls on your smartphone through the FRITZ!Box.These calls are now automatically initiated inside the wireless network and conversations are transmitted without delay in the best-possible quality.

New Displays, New Font and New Ringtones for FRITZ!Fon
The new FRITZ!Fon start-up screen displays an overview of the number and type of new messages. Incoming calls are now displayed in an extra large font with better legibility. We have also significantly expanded the DECT ringtones optimized for FRITZ!Fon.

Please feel free to download the new FRITZ!OS firmware 5.21 here.

Universal Internet access
The device has an integrated LTE/UMTS/HSPA+ modem as its WAN interface. The new green Gigabit Ethernet switch is also suitable for connecting ADSL, SDSL, VDSL or cable modems for additional Internet access lines. The switch provides power-saving functions according to 802.3az for energy-efficient networks, and continues to allow for a fanless design of the device. All four ports can be configured for LAN, WAN, DMZ, VLAN or monitoring.

With 5 VPN channels as standard (optionally 25), the LANCOM 1781-4G operates as an IPSec VPN gateway offering highly secure AES encryption and support of digital certificates. IPSec tunnels can even be established in cellular networks where the otherwise necessary ports are blocked. Thanks to the high-speed USB 2.0 port, USB devices such as printers can be connected to the router. It is also possible to upload preprogrammed configurations into the router from USB stick. External LTE antennas can be connected to the device to improve the LTE signal quality. And the new router is already prepared for the new Internet protocol IPv6.

Flexibility through virtualization
The Advanced Routing and Forwarding (ARF) function enables the LANCOM 1781-4G to provide up to 16 virtual networks, each with its own settings for DHCP, DNS, routing and firewall. ARF allows logically separate networks to be operated for different groups and applications on a single physical infrastructure.

Security and backup included
The integrated high-security firewall with stateful inspection, intrusion detection, and denial-of-service protection screens the network safely and reliably from attacks from the Internet. The included management tools LANconfig and LANmonitor offer not only convenient remote maintenance of entire installations and useful setup wizards – such as the 1-Click-VPN wizard for the easy setup of VPN connections between LANCOM routers – but also real-time monitoring and logging. Comprehensive backup, high-availability functions and the ISDN port guarantee smooth 24-hour operations.

Home network gives Smart Home a helping hand
The home network has become standard in many households. Using the standardized transmission technologies WLAN, LAN, DECT and powerline communication, digital photos and music can be shared and used on various devices, including smartphones and tablets. In contrast, there are also a whole host of competing stand-alone applications and transmission technologies when it comes to home automation/Smart Home. With these innovations is showcased at CeBIT, AVM also employs tried-and-tested products and transmission technologies for home network use in its Smart Home concept.

The FRITZ!Powerline 546E
With the new FRITZ!Powerline 546E, AVM has combined powerline communication, WLAN N, 2 x LAN and an intelligent socket in a single multifunctional product. With data transfer rates of up to 500 Mbit/s in powerline communication, the new 546E also supports demanding broadband applications like Internet TV and video on demand. All devices within range of the powerline communication adapter are integrated into the home network via the 300 Mbit/s WLAN N. Both powerline communication and WLAN are individually encrypted ex works so that your data transfer is secure, right from the start. Devices with Ethernet can also be accessed via the home network thanks to two Ethernet ports – WPS makes using these a piece of cake. The user interface provides an overview of the entire powerline communication network, while the integrated socket enables devices with up to 16 ampere to be connected, with energy use monitored and displayed at the same time. The FRITZ!Powerline 546E also boasts an update function for new features.

The FRITZ!DECT Repeater 230 and FRITZ!DECT 230
The DECT Repeater 230 will be a very special premiere, offering improved DECT range for the home and garden. In combination with a FRITZ!Box with DECT, the new Repeater 230 offers a whole host of innovations. This is the first DECT repeater to encrypt phone calls to safeguard against eavesdropping. Holding several conversations at the same time is also possible, as is registering several DECT repeaters with one DECT base station. As the first product of its kind, the new Repeater 230 also supports HD telephony, Internet radio, RSS and other functions already familiar to users of the FRITZ!Fon. The integrated socket enables devices with up to 16 ampere to be connected, with energy use monitored and displayed at the same time. The FRITZ!DECT 230 is a particularly good value without the repeater function. In this model, the intelligent socket is simply integrated into the home network via DECT ULE (ultra-low energy).

Smart Home with FRITZ!Powerline and FRITZ!DECT
These innovations from AVM perfectly combine Smart Home with home networking. The intelligent sockets also enable you to manage your devices with the aid of a Google calendar. With the sunrise/sunset function, different modes can be set up depending on the hours of daylight. The option of monitoring and displaying energy usage is also new. The FRITZ!Powerline and FRITZ!DECT also feature an update function. Access to the intelligent socket is possible via desktop computers, phones, smartphones and tablets, even when you’re on the go. An innovative app in HTML5 format has also been developed for use on smartphones.

DSM 4.0 brings new Cloud Station, that offers users a simple and auto way to keep their files in sync, including the change history for data recovery. QuickConnect allows users to sync without the hassle of port forwarding. Unlike licensed cloud services, Cloud Station can grow with users’ demands and there is no recurring fee. In addition, DSM 4.0 pushes event triggered notifications via Microsoft Windows Live Messenger, Skype and DS finder, assuring effortless system monitoring.

Business clients will like, that it is now easy to add a DiskStation to a VLAN environment. A DiskStation can also work as a DHCP server to distribute IP addresses to different devices. DSM 4.0 supports iSCSI LUN backup, which features point-in-time technology, incremental backup and space reclaim to create instantaneous copies and optimize task efficiency. Synology’s complete VPN support allows for a cost-effective private network to securely share information across multiple locations. What’s more, Windows ACL settings can be edited quickly on the intuitive interface of DSM.

Smart management provides a more efficient approach to software installation and upgrade by turning applications, such as Photo Station and Download Station, into packages that can be added in need. Integrated with HTML5 and CSS 2D Transforms, Pilot View and Instant Preview helps users easily switch between applications. Desktop widgets display a variety of system resources to simplify server management.

Surveillance Station now supports over 1,000 IP cameras and streams surveillance footages faster. In addition, users can deploy a single fisheye camera to cover all the angles without blind spot. Live-view Analytics carries out real-time analysis on multiple channels to keep them alert with critical events.

More mobile users can carry terabytes of data stored in their DiskStation on-the-go. Synology takes the lead to support Amazon Kindle Fire and bring DS finder to Windows Phone 7. DS photo+ and DS file are also available for Android tablets.

Additional new features include application portals, proactive virus scan, hotspot support, configuration backup enhancements, Picasa Web Albums and Twitter support on Photo Station and lot more.

Synology DSM 4.0 is free to download for users who own a DiskStation x08 series and onward.

For more information visit http://www.synology.com/dsm/index.php

The download is available at http://www.synology.com/support/download.php

The live demo site is available at http://www.synology.com/products/dsm_livedemo.php

The device features a Gigabit Ethernet port as a WAN interface to any ADSL, SDSL, VDSL or cable modem for Internet access. A new green Gigabit Ethernet switch provides power-saving functions according to 802.3az for energy-efficient networks, and continues to allow for a fanless design of the device. Three user-configurable ports can be used for LAN, WAN (up to 2 x load balancing), DMZ, VLAN, or monitoring.
A high-speed USB 2.0 port powers USB media, so that selected cellular-modem USB sticks can be connected directly to the router to act as a backup for Internet access.

Flexibility through virtualization
The Advanced Routing and Forwarding (ARF) function enables the LANCOM 1631E to provide up to two virtual networks, each with its own settings for DHCP, DNS, routing and firewall. ARF allows logically separate networks to be operated for different groups and applications on a single physical infrastructure.

Security and backup included
The integrated high-security firewall with stateful inspection, intrusion detection, and denial-of-service protection screens the network safely and reliably from attacks from the Internet. The included management tools LANconfig and LANmonitor offer not only convenient remote maintenance of entire installations and useful setup wizards—such as the 1-Click-VPN wizard which allows the simple setup of VPN connections between LANCOM routers—but also real-time monitoring and logging. Comprehensive backup, high-availability functions and the ISDN port guarantee smooth 24-hour operations.

Best camera title was nominated to Mobotix M24 due to excellent image quality and rich details. AXIS P3344-VE came second and Bosch NBC-265-W was placed 3rd. Detailed overview can be read from Arvutimaailm’s February 2012 issue.

In his editorial, magazine editor in chief Kaido Einama says, that while most of cameras had pretty solid hardware, then software quality was not so perfect and suggest to use 3rd party software with most of the cameras.

SCALEWIRELESS was happy to assist magazine staff with the testing, since it also provided a good opportunity to test Synology Surveillance Station compatibility with wide range of IP cameras in real-life situation. Synology Surveillance Station can be that 3rd party software that will overcome shortages camera software has. More than half of the cameras and all very well known brands were found compatible, including Mobotix, Axis, Sony, IQInvision, Panasonic and others.

Read more information about Synology Surveillance Station features at:
http://scalewireless.ee/sw-solutions/home-home-office/video-surveillance/