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BGAN Explorer 500

The Explorer™ 500, by Thrane & Thrane, adds high-speed data transmission to phone and fax capabilities via satellite. Particularly useful in remote areas outside terrestrial or cellular coverage, this mobile terminal is an ideal link to the world wherever you are.

Essentially a BGAN terminal with integral antenna, Explorer™ 500 comes complete with compass for antenna orientation and display for basic functionality. Simply enter your PIN and point the antenna to make and receive phone and fax calls, or even read SMS. Hooking up a data device allows you to manage your phone book, messages and calls, and customize the terminal to your specific needs.

User Friendly Setting up your Explorer™ 500 is quick and easy. Just plug in a phone, fax, laptop or PDA, or use the Bluetooth interface, point the antenna towards the BGAN satellite - and you are online. Whether halfway up a mountain or in the middle of a desert, you have access to:
• Phone and fax services
• E-mail servers
• Large file transfers
• Internet browsing
• Videoconferencing and streaming
• Corporate servers via VPN

Basic Specifications:
• Data Rate - Transmit: 344 kbps
• Data Rate - Receive: 432 kbps
• Operating temperature:
-25°C to +55°C; -13°F to +131°F
• Weight: 1.3 kg/2.9 lbs

The service is initially available throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, providing broadband to you wherever you find yourself on the planet.

Package Includes:
- BGAN Terminal (Class 2)
- AC/DC adaptor 15V, 50W (100/240VAC) (2 pin European Type)
- Ethernet Cable, 2 m
- USB Cable, 1.8 m
- Software CD with Inmarsat's BGAN Launch Pad
- Li-Ion Battery pack
- User Manual

BGAN terminal must be activated through Mackay Communications. Download our BGAN Service Agreement and fax to (919) 954-1707 with your order!

Repair service for Thrane & Thrane BGAN Explorer Terminals can be provided by Thrane RWS AMERICAS awarded to Mackay Communications. Contact rwsAmericas@mackaycomm.com for details.



  Product Datasheet

FEATURES
Simultaneous voice and data communications over BGAN
High-speed data transfer up to 432 kbps
Support for streaming IP at 32, 64, 128 kbps
Standard LAN, USB, Bluetooth (v1.2) and phone/fax interfaces
ISDN via USB
RJ11 interface
RJ45 interface, for multiple users

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BGAN Explorer 500 
Thrane & Thrane 

$3,535.00 

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