FarLinX Connect Mini v2

The FarLinX Connect Mini is a multi mode HDLC bridging appliance which directly replaces the original [FL2751N] FarLinX Connect Mini. HDLC lines can be bridged securely across the Internet or other TCP/IP networks also data from a HDLC connection can be converted to be transmitted over a TCP connection.

All features are easy to securely manage from your browser.

Key Features

• TCP to HDLC conversion- handles a variety of modes including: character streaming and frame length defined
  HDLC ↔ Internet ↔ HDLC bridging
• LAN accessible HDLC line as a sharable remotely manageable resource
• Choice of HDLC network interface connections: RS232 (V.24), V.35, RS422, RS530, RS449, X.21, RS485
• HDLC line speeds up to 2 Mbps and over 1,200 frames per second each way
• Line Monitor to view HDLC traffic for easy network problem diagnosis
• Browser graphical configuration,
• Real time display of current connection, line errors and much more
• Small rugged low profile all metal case, low power consumption

• Transparently bridge HDLC type lines over the Internet, reducing line rental costs
• Allow TCP/IP access to a HDLC line where the HDLC line data is provided over the TCP connection
• LAN accessible and sharable HDLC port resource

Statistics

The FarLinX Connect Mini v2 maintains a comprehensive set of statistics and activity counts. This information can be used to indicate the total loads on the bridge/gateway and also to give early warning of line performance problems and even misconfigured systems elsewhere in the network.

System Upgrades

Upgrades to the firmware can be uploaded to the appliance to allow the latest revision of firmware to be used. Rollback to an earlier version is supported.

Built in HDLC Line Monitor

The FarLinX Connect Mini v2 includes the windows based Line Monitor software package. This allows HDLC traffic to be recorded and displayed in real time. Multiple FarLinX Connects and FarLinX Gateways can be monitored simultaneously. Saved traces can be read in the popular line analysis tool Wireshark.

This very useful feature allows Network Managers and System Installers to locally or remotely analyse and rapidly diagnose problems that may occur on the HDLC lines without the need for expensive external line monitors.
The line traces can be saved and viewed later, for example in a customer support situation.

The FarLinX Connect Mini is configured from a Browser – Chrome, Edge, and Firefox are all supported. Access to the configuration is secured through a user name and password.
The majority of configuration changes to the appliance are made dynamically so continuous operation of the FarLinX Connect Mini can be maintained.
Configurations can be saved for later use.

FarSite recognises that this product is frequently used as a key component in networked systems and as such a guaranteed response to unexpected problems is required. Maintenance and supports contracts are available for the FarLinX Connect Mini v2 for fast hardware swap out, priority service and rapid problem resolution. Support contract are recommended for OEMs.