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The MDS entraNET is an exceptionally long range, unlicensed device offering robust performance in
extreme environmental conditions. Sleep modes keep power consumption low for battery and solar
applications. Both Ethernet and serial devices can communicate in peer-to-peer mode and connect to
anIPnetwork--allwithmultiplelayersofcyber-security.Theendresultisreducedcostofdeployment
and a low cost of ownership for systems that bring mission-critical, revenue-generating data from
assets dispersed over great distances.
entraNET
Extended Range IP/Ethernet and Serial Networking
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The MDS iNET-II is the industry leader for unlicensed industrial networking with its combined megabit
speed, exceptional range and industry-leading cyber security. The iNET-II supports IP/Ethernet and
serial communication to permit the smooth migration of legacy serial devices to IP networks. The
iNET-II meets the needs of SCADA system designers and IT professionals, with a cyber-security suite
including VLAN tagging, Radius Authentication, and AES 128-bit encryption, all at the lowest cost of
ownership.
iNET-II
Secure IP/Ethernet
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Multi-megabit speed and long range facilitates fixed and mobile data applications with quick, seamless
hand-offs. The MDS Mercury Series of devices are industrial wireless Ethernet-based solutions
with advanced cyber-security. The Mercury can be optimized for specific throughput and coverage
requirements.
Mercury Series
Industrial WiMAX Networking
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LAN Extension
Selector Guide
Features
Mercury
iNET-II
entraNET
Frequency
900 MHz Unlicensed
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2.4 GHz Unlicensed
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3650 MHz Non-Exclusive Licensed
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Range
15 miles
20 miles
30 miles
Speed
9 Mbps
1 Mbps
106 kbps
Data Interfaces ­ Access Point
Ethernet
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Serial
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Data Interfaces - Remote
Ethernet
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Serial
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Network Type
Point-to-Multipoint
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