BGAN Terminals
BGAN is accessible via a range of small, lightweight satellite terminals, which provide performance options to suit different operational needs. Terminals can be connected quickly and easily to a laptop, or multiple laptops, via wired or wireless connections, including Bluetooth or WiFi, depending on your choice of terminal. The smallest terminals are designed to suit single users, for whom portability is the primary concern. Larger terminals offer higher bandwidth and are particularly suitable for small teams, who may need to establish temporary offices for longer periods. Terminals can be used indoors and outdoors, being robust enough to withstand challenging environments and extremes of temperature. A comparison of the various BGAN terminals from Thrane, Nera and Hughes HNS is provided below. Click on the model name for more details and pictures. Model
| Explorer 100 ( WorldPro 1000)
| HNS 9201 | Thrane Explorer 500
| Thrane Explorer 300
| Thrane Explorer 700
| Size
| 200 x 140 x 40 mm (<1 kg)
| 345 x 275 x 50 mm (2.8 Kg)
| 217 x 217 x 52 mm (<1.5 kg)
| H: 16.8cm x W:21.7cm x D: 5.2cm
| H: 29.0cm/W: 39.9cm/D: 5.1cm
| Standard IP
| Up to 384/240 kbps
| Up to 492 kbps
| Up to 464/448 kbps
| Up to 384/240 Kbps
| Up to 492 kbps
| Streaming IP
| 32 & 64 kbps
| 32, 64, 128 and 256 kbps, Multiple IP streaming sessions simultaneously
| 32, 64 and 128 kbps, Multiple IP streaming sessions simultaneously
| 32 & 64 kbps
| 32, 64, 128, 256kbps
| ISDN
| Not available
| 1 x 64 kbps (3.2 kHz audio, RDI & UDI)
| Via USB
| Not available
| 2 port RJ-45, 64K, 8 units per port
| Voice
| Via Nera WorldSet, ISDN phones, Bluetooth handset
| Via ISDN handset
| Via RJ11 or Bluetooth handset; 3.1 kHz audio
| Via RJ11 or Bluetooth handset; 3.1 kHz audio
| 2 port RJ11 or Bluetooth with support for 8 devices
| Data interfaces
| USB, Bluetooth
| USB, Ethernet, WLAN 802.11b (up to 100m), WEP, DHCP
| USB, Bluetooth, Ethernet
| Bluetooth, Ethernet
| USB, Bluetooth, 2 port Ethernet, WLAN (802.11 a/b/g)
| Ingress Protection
| IP44
| IP55
| IP54
| IP54
| Transceiver: IP-52
Antenna: IP-66
| Battery Life
| Transmit: 5 hours,
Stand-by: 36 hours
| Transmit: 162 MB via Ethernet, Receive: 864 MB via Ethernet, Stand-by: 36 hours
| Transmit: 1.5 hours @ 144 kbps, Stand-by: 36 hours
| Stand-by time: 36h, Standard call: 3h, Rx time, max.: 3h30m @ 64kbps, Tx time, max.: 1h20 @ 96kbps
| Stand-by time: 36h, Tx time, max.: 2h30m @ 144kbps, 1h30m @ 492kbps, Rx time, max.: 3h30m @ 492kbps
| Input Voltage
| 10.8-15.6 Volts DC
| 11.1 Volts DC
| 10-16 Volts DC
| 10-16 Volts DC
| 10-32VDC
| Operating Environment
| -20 to +55C
| -25 to +60C from external DC power, -5 to +55C from battery
| -25 to +55C from external DC power, 0 to +55C from battery
| -25°C to +55°C
| -25°C to +55°C
| Other Key Features
| Terminal can be separated into two parts, for indoor & outdoor use, with no need for an external antenna.
| The HNS terminal provides the highest bandwidth and WLAN connectivity.
| Built in web server for configuration & management, utilizes any standard analog phone, LCD display
| Built in web server for configuration & management, utilizes any standard analog phone, LCD display
| Built in web server for configuration & management, utilizes any standard analog phone, LCD display, Antenna can be placed up to 70m from transceiver
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