FarLinX X25 Gateway - support added for E1 X.25 connections and Triple-X PAD access by Telnet and async ports

FarSite announces a major expansion to the FarLinX X25 Gateways capabilities with the release of E1 and Async cards together with 2.3.5 firmware. The additional features are:

FarLinX X25 Gateway

• New Gateway model "FarLinX X25 Gateway-E1", supporting E1 carrier links in G.703 and G.704 configurations
  
  
• A E1 upgrade option allowing X.25 over E1 support to be mixed with X.21, V.35, RS232C and RS530 (RS422) interfaces
  
  
• Async option supporting Triple-X PAD in 4, 8 and 16 port versions
  
  
• The Triple-X PAD support also accessible using Telnet
  
  
• The async port supplied with all gateways can be used as a Triple-X PAD port
  
  
• The Gateway can now handle over 2,000 simultaneous connections
  
  
• DCE cables are now available as well as DTE

The new features make the gateway even more adaptable at seamlessly handling X.25 to TCP/IP transition, for full details see the FarLinX X.25 Gateway page.

Downloadable firmware version 2.3.5 is available to upgrade existing Gateway's from 2.2.8 onwards, for upgrading earlier versions of firmware contact us.

Meet FarSite at the Military & Aerospace Electronics Conference and Exhibition

held on the 10th November 2009 at the Royal Berkshire Conference Centre, Reading, UK

FarSite will be exhibiting it's products on Stand 33 at the Military & Aerospace Electronics Conference and Exhibition which is being held at the Royal Berkshire Conference Centre, Reading, UK on the 10th November 2009, see www.mae-show.com.

On the stand you will be able to view FarSite's COTS products which we frequently supply for Military applications and also discuss with some of our Engineers and Sales force your requirements and the relative suitability of the products we supply.

Many of our long life time COTS communications products are supplied for Military applications all over the world including the US Military, UK Military and NATO, these are often supplied unchanged or in some instances customised for specific requirements. We supply a full, very economic customisation service if that is required.

For further details contact us.

FarSync X.25 products - new software releases for Windows and Linux

FarSite has released new versions of the X.25 support for it's FarSync card series running on Windows and Linux. The new software is shipping with the X.25 products now. The new releases are also available for download to allow existing customers to upgrade.

Windows

This major new release supports 32 and 64 bit Windows operating systems (Vista and Server 2008) and permits complete flexibility on the use of each of the ports of the FarSync adapters.

The IP over X.25 multi destination support allows IP to operate over an X.25 network without the need for all traffic to be funneled to a central IP router thus reducing the IP frame load across the X.25 network.

New Features Summary

• Support added for Windows Vista 64 bit O/S and Windows Server 2008 32 and 64 bit O/S versions
  
  
• E1 (G.703 and G.704) support provided by the new FarSync X25 TE1 product
  
  
• IP over X.25 (RFC 1356) multi destination now supported, previously just a single IP address destination was handled
  
  
• Utilises the Port Manager software to centralise control of all the FarSync adapters installed. This allows for example X.25 to be configured for one port and TCP/IP/PPP on another and transparent bitstream operation on another
  
  
• Multiple FarSync Flex X25 USB adapters can be installed and Flex X25 USB hot plug in allowed
  
  
• FarSync Flex X25 USB adapter and FarSync T-Series PCI cards can be inter-mixed
  
  
• RS530 configurable network interface option on the FarSync X25 T1U, T2U, T4U, T2Ue and T4Ue adapters (was already supported on the Flex)
  
  
• Wireshark can trace X.25 line activity in real time
  
  
• The FSMON line monitor can record line traces in pcap (Wireshark compatible) format

Linux

New Features Summary

• Support added for kernel versions 2.6.27 and 2.6.28
  
  
• Particularly for developers on embedded systems a new version of the libxmldb.so file has been provided that greatly reduces the total size of a minimal X.25 installation where GUI configuration is not required. This is particularly useful where the software needs to be fitted in systems with minimal disk and memory size.

For further details see the FarSync X.25 product pages.

FarLinX X25 Gateway - A Line Monitor and TCP/IP authentication and encryption added

FarSite has further improved the FarLinX X25 Gateway in firmware release version 2.2 by adding two new features, a line monitor and TCP/IP authentication and encryption using IPSEC.

Line Monitor

The Line Monitor, assessable from a browser allows the X.25 and XOT traffic to be recorded and displayed. This very useful feature allows Network Managers and System Installers to locally or remotely analyse and rapidly diagnose problems that may occur on the XOT or X.25 links without the need for expensive external line monitors.

The line traces can be saved and viewed later, for example in a customer support situation.

Encryption using IPSEC

The FarLinX X25 Gateway now supports the option of selecting IPSEC to provide communications security in IP networks. It can be especially important when public Internet connections are used for part of the communications path.

IPSEC operates between a pair of devices. Each must know details of the remote device in order to authenticate communications and successfully encrypt/decrypt data being sent and received. In the FarLinX X25 Gateway, the details of multiple partner Gateways can be configured. The pre-shared key used to authenticate is unique for each remote partner. Once authentication has completed an exchange of encryption keys takes place under the pre-shared key. The session key is used only for a single session.

For further information see FarLinX X25 Gateway product datasheet.

FarSite receives Queen's Award for Enterprise

FarSite Communications Ltd has just been awarded the coveted Queen's Award for Enterprise - International Trade category, one of the highest and most prestigious accolades a UK business can receive.

The technology-based company was established in 1998 to provide data and voice communications products and services for the business sector and now boasts exports amounting to 85% of its sales with products supplied to over 100 countries worldwide. The company has an impressive international client list from the banking, government, aerospace, military, 3G and retail communications sectors.

Steve Scott commercial director and one of the founding directors of the business comments: "This is a fantastic achievement and represents over 10 years' hard work and commitment from our employees and corporate partners worldwide. In an age where the USA dominates the data communications sector, we've proven that UK companies can compete at the very highest level. Both myself and co-director Dermot Smith are thrilled!"

The Queen's Award for Enterprise is rarely given to companies in the technology and communications sector, which makes the achievement all the more special. The Award will be shared with employees, existing clients and partners and also used to help further build the company's position in the UK and in key overseas markets as a proven specialist in the field of data and voice communications.

For further information contact:

Steve Scott
Tel: +44 1590 681288
Email:

RS485 support added to the FarSync Flex

The FarSync Flex software and drivers on Windows and Linux can now support 2 wire RS485 operation. All existing FarSync Flex devices can be upgraded to support RS485.

RS485 Specification addition

Line type: 2 wire (half duplex) RS485; multi drop and single ended
Line speed: up to 512 Kbits/s
Signal modes: NRZI, FM1 or FM0

For further information see FarSync Flex spec

Product Support, Sales and Shipping dates over Christmas 2008

UK Office Holiday Closure
The UK office is closed on the 25th December 08 and reopens on the 2nd January 09. The office in China is open as normal.

Sales Enquiries
For your sales enquires over the Christmas period holidays please send us an email or use the enquiry form and we will get in contact with you.

Support Enquiries
For support enquires please email us or use the support enquiry form or call the China office.

Shipping
The shipping dates over the Christmas holidays will be as follows:

Last shipping date in 2008: 23rd December
First shipping date in 2009: 2nd January

PCI Express 2 port synchronous card the FarSync T2Ue

FarSite have launched a 2 port synchronous PCI Express card for PCs and Servers.

The 2 port card adds to FarSite's PCI Express adapter range.

The FarSync T2Ue (product code: FS4250) is supplied with support to interoperate with the Windows and Linux TCP/IP stack and also an API. A Developers Toolkit, the FarSync SDK (product code: FS9610) can be used to develop the application to use the API. The product is application level compatible with the FarSync T2U, applications developed for use with the T2U will work with the T2Ue. The full range of cables available for the T2U can also be used with the T2Ue.

See the full details on the FarSync T2Ue page

Contact us for further details.

Version 6.0 of the FarSync adapter test software available

An updated set of test software for the FarSync range of adapters is now available for download.

New Features of Adapter Test Software version 6.0

• Runs on 32 Bit DOS making it compatible with a much wider range of PCs.
  
  
• Bootable ISO image for a CDROM available. Now you can use the ISO Image to create your own Bootable test CD making it a snip to quickly test the cards.
  
  
• The 6.0 software tests a wider range of features supported by some of the FarSync adapter hardware.

Download from here

FarSync WAN and FarSync OEM product ranges merged

FarSite have merged the FarSync WAN and FarSync OEM PCI and PCMCIA products into a single product range supporting the features from both product ranges.

The FarSync WAN products which allowed the FarSync Synchronous card products to operate with TCP/IP have been merged with the FarSync OEM products to create a single product range with an API into the card for developers as well supporting operation under TCP/IP. The adapters can be configured to operate with TCP/IP or use the API. By providing both types of functionality in one product this simplifies for our customers the decision on which product to purchase.

The FarSync T4E now includes support for TCP/IP, this was not available before.

The Developers Toolkit has been split out into a separate purchasable FarSync SDK with support for all the FarSync adapters in the one SDK. One SDK is required for each engineer developing software for the FarSync adapter range. As part of the FarSync SDK package FarSite is providing great technical support to customers using the APIs from it's UK and Chinese offices.

See the product translation list below:

This brings the above products inline with the FarSync Flex and FarSync T4Ue products which were already combined in this way.

The new products are being shipped from the 12th September.

New release of FarSync X.25 for Linux

FarSite have released a new version of the FarSync X25 software for Linux.

The X.25 is now configurable by a GUI, supports 254 connections on each port (previously 254 for each card) and runs faster at higher line speeds. There is an option to support XOT (X.25 over TCP/IP) at the same time as the X.25.

Other new features are: OOB data for D Bit, Interrupts and Resets.

The software is supported on the FarSync Flex USB adapter, 1, 2 and 4 port FarSync Universal PCI cards and also the 4 port T4Ue PCI Express card.

For full details of the FarSync X.25 product range. Download the FarSync X.25 Linux software

New multi function X.25 Gateway range to help users migrate from X.25 to TCP/IP

FarSite have launched a new range of X.25 Gateway's supporting more functions, more features, easier manageability and all at a lower cost. The Gateway provides a one stop shop for companies wishing to migrate from X.25 to TCP/IP.

The FarLinX X25 Gateway range consists of 4 gateways supporting from 1 to 8 X.25 lines. All the Gateway's support XOT (X.25 over TCP/IP), TCP/IP to X.25 data conversion and routing and an option to add support for POS protocols.

The Gateway is browser managed with, call and event logging, comprehensive operational statistics, SNMP alerts and resilient dual gateway operation.

The XOT support is new feature and allows users to operate X.25 SVCs and PVCs over TCP/IP. The XOT performance is particularly fast compared with other XOT offerings, allowing large number of connections to be established and cleared quickly. Using the FarLinX X.25 Gateway complete X.25 networks can be replaced by the FarLinX with WAN links running TCP/IP. The Gateway can operate as an 8 line X.25 switch plus XOT.

The Gateway provides connection establishment and data packetization services for general protocols to allow applications sending data over TCP/IP to interface to X.25 connected hosts and also routing facilities to select the appropriate Host from those available and maintains X.25 sessions to the Host as required.

For full details see FarLinX X.25 Gateway.

PCI Express 4 port synchronous cards the FarSync T4Ue and FarSync X25 T4Ue

FarSite can now supply synchronous PCI express (PCIe) cards for PCs and Servers.

The first products available in the FarSite's new PCIe range are the RoHS compliant FarSync T4Ue and the FarSync X25 T4Ue.

The FarSync T4Ue (product code: FS4450) is supplied with support to interoperate with the Windows and Linux TCP/IP stack and also an API. A Developers Toolkit, the FarSync SDK (product code: FS9610) can be used to develop the application to use the API. The product is application level compatible with the FarSync OEM T4U, applications developed for use with the T4U will work with the T4Ue. The full range of cables available for the T4U can also be used with the T4Ue.

For customers requiring X.25 the FarSync X25 T4Ue (product code: FS6450) is available, this includes the API and the X.25 Developers Toolkit. The product is application level compatible with the FarSync X25 T4U, applications developed for use with the X25 T4U will work with the X25 T4Ue. The full range of cables available for the X25 T4U can also be used with the X25 T4Ue.

The FarSync T4Ue (see the full details on the FarSync T4Ue page) and FarSync X25 T4Ue, the products are in stock and available now.

Contact us for further details.

Update on status of FarSync products operation on Vista

The majority of the currently released FarSync products will work on 32 bit versions of the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. Please contact us if you require details on any specific product and we will be pleased to advise you.

We can supply some easy to follow guidance notes for use when installing on Vista, see the Support page for guides available from the web site.

Development is well advanced on new releases of software compatible with the both the 64 bit and 32 bit versions of Windows Vista. If you require 64 bit support then contact us, some beta releases are now available.