The main application scenarios of the dual-mode gateway iMAX-4GW300 include mobile communication scenarios such as vehicle networking and ship networking, as well as numerous remote networking scenarios like remote off-site data acquisition, equipment management, and billing monitoring. Most of these scenarios are deployed using Guoxin Longxin’s SD-CX, an internet solution based on cloud platforms.
Guoxin Longxin’s SD-CX internet solution based on cloud platforms can be deployed on private clouds, public clouds (e.g., Tencent Cloud), or hybrid clouds. Network interconnection based on cloud systems is called Cloud Interconnection SD-CX (SDN based Cloud Exchange). Specifically, Guoxin Longxin’s SD-CX solution realizes customized integration and cloud interconnection of “Wide Area Network (WAN) + Wireless Metropolitan Area Network (WMAN) + Local Area Network (LAN) + VPN technology”, among which VPN technology and cloud interconnection are the core technologies for ensuring the solution’s security and stable operation.
The iMAX-4GW300 is an innovative product. It innovatively integrates iMAX WMAN and 4G LTE wireless technologies, and can be used as a comprehensive switching gateway platform supporting multiple access methods. These methods include fiber access (requiring configuration of Guoxin Longxin’s FiberDC-IDU), LAN interconnection, MPLS dedicated line access, Internet broadband access, iMAX WMAN private network access, and 4G Internet access.
After adding 2 GPIO interfaces, the iMAX-4GW300 has gained the function of switching and managing external devices (especially non-network devices), further expanding the device’s application scenarios and enhancing its value.
VPN (Virtual Private Network) technology establishes a “private network” on a “public network” (or an encrypted private network on a private network to improve security) for encrypted communication. VPN technology mainly relies on tunnel encryption protocols, with typical ones including PPTP, L2TP, and IPSec. Guoxin Longxin’s solution is built in the mode of “VPN server + VPN gateway”, which mainly uses embedded hardware VPN devices. This undoubtedly ensures better reliability and security for remote management and maintenance.
This solution is an internet solution based on cloud platforms. Users can choose private clouds, public clouds, or hybrid clouds, and form a private network for distributed charging pile networks on the WAN through VPN tunnel encryption technology. Moreover, as Guoxin Longxin’s solution is built in the mode of “VPN server + VPN gateway” centered on hardware VPN devices, it undoubtedly offers better reliability and security.
Taking the networking solution for the remote off-site network management and operation and maintenance system of equipment as an example, its network topology diagram is as follows:
The Guoxin Longxin Cloud Interconnection SD-CX Solution addresses device networking needs. Specific devices include but are not limited to servers, switches, IP cameras, PLCs, sensors, IP broadcasting devices, large advertising screens, wireless communication devices, and optical communication devices. To a certain extent, this solution can enable remote networking for any device managed based on TCP/IP networks.
Through this GPIO interface upgrade of the product, we have significantly expanded the application scenarios and functions of the iMAX-4GW300 dual-mode wireless gateway. It helps users reduce investment costs while enhancing system reliability and convenience. Applicable deployment scenarios include but are not limited to the following:
1.Remote start/stop of non-network devices: Previously, this product only supported the management and maintenance of network devices (e.g., industrial computers, WiFi APs, PLCs). Now, it can also perform operations such as shutdown and restart on external non-network devices, such as street lights without network ports, high-mast lights, landscape lights, electric doors/windows, large advertising screens, and electric gates.
For example: Some devices need to be shut down at midnight to save energy. Previously, on-site personnel were required to perform this operation, but now it can be achieved simply by sending a shutdown command to the iMAX-4GW300.
Another example: Handling of abnormal situations. If it gets dark during the day due to cloudy or rainy weather and auxiliary lighting is needed, the lights can be turned on remotely just by sending a power-on command.
2.Remote control for rental systems: Many rental devices, such as vehicles, construction machinery, and tower cranes, are owned by operating rental companies. However, once these devices are rented out, collecting rent becomes a challenge. Through the iMAX-4GW300, remote off-site networking can be achieved, allowing real-time shutdown of devices for which rent has not been paid to prompt payment. After the user renews the rent, the device can be turned on remotely in real time without the need for on-site personnel. This not only reduces human resource costs but also improves management efficiency.
