Fortress Technologies ES2440X Dual Radio Access Point/Bridge User Manual Marketing Literature

Fortress Technologies, Inc. Dual Radio Access Point/Bridge Marketing Literature

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Marketing Literature

High-capacity wireless mesh point
for rapid outdoor deployment
The Fortress ES2440 High Capacity Infrastructure
Mesh Point utilizes MIMO technology to bring
high performance secure wireless communica-
tions to outdoor locations and across long
distances through a self-forming, self-healing
mesh network. The ES2440 offers FIPS 140-2
validated security and is upgradeable to NSA
Suite B algorithms*. Delivered in a form factor
that is rugged, weatherized and easy to set-up
and operate, the Fortress ES2440 functions as
both a wireless access point and bridge, with
four powerful radios for maximum range
and performance.
Fortress Mesh Points ensure high performance
networking under highly mobile conditions, allowing nodes to move within
the network and to seamlessly leave and join the network.
Rapidly deployable in
theater network extension
solution
Enabled for COTS-for-SECRET
deployments*
Ruggedized for use in
harsh environments
High capacity through
4 MIMO radios
Long range links with high
throughput and reliability
Comprehensive Security
The central component of DoD and other sensitive network solutions is the ability to
ensure data security at all times and at all levels. Fortress products support the most
advanced security implementations in the industry. Using standards based, interoperable
and compliant security protocols certified to FIPS-140-2 and upgradable to NSA Suite
B cryptography, Fortress is a leader in secure wireless networking. Fortress products are
unique in that they support in-built RADIUS, advanced Wi-Fi WPA2 security with EAP-TLS,
use a hardware crypto implementation and have a hardware based True Random Number
Generator (TRNG) ensuring the richest security with the highest performance.
FastPath Mesh™
Fortress FastPath Mesh technology provides a self-forming, path optimizing, self-healing
network architecture designed from the ground up to support truly mobile and often
transported networks, elegantly addressing the needs of dynamic tactical networks.
FastPath Mesh is link protocol agnostic and utilizes all interfaces and radio links to reach a
destination using the lowest cost path. The resulting network is a unique mix of proactive and reactive protocols
designed to work together to improve network performance and address moving nodes.
Overlaid on the mesh is end-to-end encryption and capabilities to eliminate multicast/broadcast flooding for
improved overall network performance. Fortress’s implementation includes a fully distributed DNS capability and
is IPv4 and IPv6 multicast-aware.
Rugged for Outdoor
Robust packaging and enhanced RF specifications are crucial to adapting standard
Wi-Fi to the harsh and long range conditions typical in tactical wireless deployments
and transportable networks. Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) and highest levels of en-
vironmental certification are the cornerstone of providing a solution that can withstand
the toughest conditions, can survive constant portability, and can be easily embedded
in larger systems. Better quality and high power RF enables reliable, high throughput
long distance operation required for typical in-theater operational conditions.
Fortress solutions are delivered in ruggedized form factors with superior RF hardware and antennas while
remaining more cost effective than custom designed technology once typical in secure networks.
COTS+
Fortress Solutions leverage industry proven
and cost effective technologies adapted for
tactical environments.
High quality cryptographic implementation
Specially rugged packaging
State of the art design optimized for size, weight and power consumption
High-power, low-noise radio designs
Fortress’ COTS+ approach provides the most suited solution to address secure wireless networking
in military, government and other sensitive arenas.
Suite B Capable
The NSA Suite B initiative is a common set of cryptographic
algorithms to create products that meet the widest range of
US Government needs. Suite B Cryptography is built on COTS
information-assurance products using Advanced Encryption Standard
(AES) and is under evaluation by the NSA to protect information up to
the SECRET level. Fortress products are NSA Suite B capable and can be
upgraded where approval is achieved.
Hardware Based Encryption
Fortress products deliver much higher performance by
using a hardware crypto FPGA that enables fast, deter-
ministic performance to protect against timing attacks.
Fast security throughput is critical in supporting real-time applications
such as encrypted voice and video. Fortress’ cryptographic implementa-
tion has passed rigorous examination and been approved by NIST.
Licensed 4.4 GHz C Band
Fortress products can operate in the 4.4 GHz C Band
a licensed band allocated to US and NATO military
use. Operating at 4.4 GHz in the C Band offers several
advantages. 4.4 GHz is a licensed band restricted to military use, so
it offers an additional level of security, and less crowded use of the
spectrum.
Superior Performance
Fortress Mesh Points use hardware crypto and hardware
TRNG to provide fast, deterministic performance that is
unmatched in the industry. They are equipped with pow-
erful radios that can operate in 802.11 a/b/g modes, providing superior
range and performance.
GPS Enabled
GPS capability provides real-time position data that
is displayed in Fortress’s Topology Viewer and Mesh
Viewer as well as Google Earth, and Cursor on Target
/ FalconView for Blue Force Tracking.
Features of the ES2440 High-Capacity Infrastructure Mesh Point
Made in the USA
Fortress products are designed and manufactured
in the USA to maintain the highest levels of quality with oversight
to provide manufacturing design assurance. All software or program-
mable hardware devices are built from source code that is controlled
in house.
Optimal SWaP+C
(Size, Weight, Power & Cost)
Fortress provides the lightest and smallest Mesh Points in the industry,
purpose built for frequent transportation and integration into land, sea
and air vehicles. Mesh points operate with diverse power sources and
have low power consumption requirements. For tactical applications,
Size, Weight and Power + Cost (SWaP+C) are critical considerations.
Dynamic Frequency Selection
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) allows automatic detec-
tion of radar signals and switching to another channel in less
than 10 seconds as per the IEEE 802.11h standard. Fortress products are
the only solution to support DFS in both Infrastructure and Mesh mode.
RF Performance
Fortress products offer Industry-leading Wi-Fi range and perfor-
mance. Using industry standard 802.11 a/b/g and n, Fortress
radios operate in the 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz Wi-Fi bands and
optional 802.11a-type communications in the 4.4 GHz and 4.9 GHz bands.
Fortress has demonstrated performance with distances in excess of 32 miles.
Multicast Optimization
Fortress FastPath Mesh products are optimized
to minimize multicast and broadcast traffic,
improving the performance of the network. FastPath Mesh snoops
Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Multicast Listener
Discovery (MLD) requests, subscribes to the streams on behalf of the
listeners and forwards traffic only on relevant interfaces.
2 Rack Units High
This low profile product can be mounted into standard
19 or 23 inch equipment racks and only takes up 2
Rack units (<3.5 inches) in height.
Fortress Technologies is the
leader in providing COTS+
secure wireless infrastruc-
ture designed specifically for
tactical military applications.
Today, Fortress infrastructure
is the backbone of the
DoD’s largest wireless mesh
networks deployed around
the globe. Fortress products
incorporate NSA Suite B
cryptographic algorithms
and are specifically designed
to meet the highly mobile,
rugged outdoor military
environments.
Fortress Technologies
www.fortresstech.com
1.888.477.4822
© 2011 Fortress Technologies, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Simple & Secure
Connectivity
Maximum Range
& Network Resilience
Small & Rugged Design
Easy to Use
Pole Mountable
Certified Security
Mechanical
Dimensions
8.5”x 9.5”x 2.75”
Weight
7lbs
Mounting
Tool-less Mast Mounting
Direct Wall Mount
Interfaces
Ethernet
3x 10/100/1000BT
Serial
1x RJ45 Connector
Power
2 Pin Conn-X Connector
Antenna
8x N-Type Connectors
1x SMA (GPS)
Networking
IP Compatibility
IPv4 and IPv6
Integrated DHCP and DNS
Wireless
Self-forming, self-healing
and path optimizing Fortress
FastPath Mesh
™
RF ES 2440-3555
Radio 1 250 mW 802.11 a/b/g/n
Radio 2 500 mW 802.11 a/n
Radio 3 500 mW 802.11 a/n
Radio 4 500 mW 802.11 a/n
(All radios 2x2 MIMO)
RF ES 2440-3444
Radio 1 250 mW 802.11 a/b/g/n
Radio 2 800 mW 802.11n 4.4 GHz
Radio 3 800 mW 802.11n 4.4 GHz
Radio 4 800 mW 802.11n 4.4 GHz
(Radio 1: 2x2 MIMO)
Security
FIPS
FIPS 140-2 Level 2 (in process)
Encryption
AES-CTR-128/192/256
AES-GCM-128/256
AES-CCM-128
WPA2 (802.11i)
IPsec (Suite B & Legacy)
NSA Suite B Upgradeable
*
Performance
Sustained FIPS
Crypto Throughput
500Mbps
Management
Access
Secure Browser-based GUI
Serial CLI (physical access)
SSH (network)
SNMP Monitoring
Indicators
Power
Status
Ethernet 1 link/activity
Ethernet 2 link/activity
Ethernet 3 link/activity
Radio1 activity
Radio2 activity
Radio3 activity
Radio4 activity
Control
Reset Button
Environmental
Operating Temperature
-40
o
C to +70
o
C (-40
o
F to +158
o
F)
Storage Temperature
-40
o
C to +70
o
C (-40
o
F to +158
o
F)
Cooling
Convection Cooled (no fans)
Humidity
5%-95% Non-Condensing
Power
Voltage
10 to 30 VDC
POE+ (802.3at)
Certication
Safety & Emissions
CE, FCC, ETSI, CB Test, IC, RoHS
Environmental
RoHS-6
DFS
FCC, ETSI
NIST
FIPS 140-2 Level 2 (in process)
HERO/HERF/HERP
MIL-STD 464A
EMI
MIL-STD 461F
Power
MIL-STD 1275
Harsh Environments
Shock, Vibration & Temperature
MIL-STD 810G
Weather Resistance
Protection Rating
IP67 Submersible Enclosure
Manufacture
& Warranty
Origin USA
Warranty 1 year limited warranty
* NSA Approval Required
DS-005-04

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