RouteStep Communications

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(Forward Area Lightweight Communication Node)

Imagine being able to pull up to any location and quickly establish voice, video, and data connectivity without the need for specialized training or complicated configurations on the ground. The FALCoN, from RouteStep Communications, is a compact, rapid-deployable, self-contained communications node that allows near-instantaneous local area voice and data communications capability in most any field environment. Designed around the requirements for First Responders and military personnel, this small, rugged unit draws its power from an AC or DC power outlet to provide wired and wireless (802.11 or 4.9GHz) Local Area Network operations and, with the appropriate connectivity, Wide Area Network services to connect back to a command center, headquarters site, or other fixed premise location.

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The FALCoN is powered by proven Cisco Systems technology using the latest in mobile IP communications feature-sets.
Customer Applications
  • Military
  • First Responders
  • Construction
  • Oil and Gas
Hardware Specifications
Indicators
  • WLAN LEDs
  • AC and DC power-supply indicators
  • Serial status indicators
Environmental Ranges
  • Recommended operating temperature range: -40° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C)
  • Recommended storage temperature range: -40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)
  • Operating relative humidity: 10 to 95% (non-condensing)
  • Operating altitude: 9843 ft (3000 m) @ 104° F (40° C)
  • Storage altitude: Up to 29,500 ft (9000 m)
Power Requirements
  • 10-32VDC
  • 85-240VAC
Dimensions and Weight
  • L x W x H: 22” x 14” x 9”
  • Weight: 36 lbs.
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
  • 235,000 hours (predicted)
Limited 90-Day Warranty
  • Hardware and software support
  • One preventative maintenance checkup
  • Optional in-flight exchange program
Technical Specifications
LAN/WAN Interfaces
  • 8 external (MIL-SPEC) 10/100 and 4 internal Ethernet ports
  • 2 external serial interfaces
  • 2 sets of external antenna ports for simultaneous support of 802.11
  • 4.9GHz AP and bridge functionalities
    (4.9GHz must be specified with initial order)
  • Use with media converter for Fiber connectivity
Routing Protocols
  • Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Ripv2
  • Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
  • Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)-IP
  • Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)
  • IP Policy Routing
  • IP Multicast Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM) Versions 1 and 2
  • Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Versions 1 And 2
  • IP Multicast Load Splitting
  • Cisco Group Management Protocol (GMP)
Mobile IP Features
  • Home Agent And Mobile Router Redundancy
  • Mobile Router Preferred Interfaces
  • Mobile Router Reverse Tunneling
  • Mobile Router Asymmetric Links
  • Mobile Router Static and Dynamic Networks
  • Static Co-Located Care of Address
  • Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Server
  • Mobile IP
Ethernet Standards
  • IEEE 802.1x support
  • IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
  • IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
  • IEEE 802.3x full duplex on 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T ports
  • IEEE 802.1D Spanning-Tree Protocol
  • IEEE 802.1p CoS prioritization
  • IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
  • IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T specification
  • IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX specification
  • IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T specification
  • IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
  • IEEE 802.3ah Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM)
  • RMON I and II standards
  • SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, and SNMPv3