The CBA250 Cellular Broadband Adapter from Cradlepoint is the ideal solution for connecting Ethernet devices directly to a cellular network or providing 3G failover and redundancy for an existing Internet connection.  Designed to work “out of the box,” setup typically consists of simply plugging in a compatible 3G USB Modem or ExpressCard, connecting the device’s Ethernet port to a personal or corporate switch or hub  and powering up the device.  Once the CBA250 is powered up and initialized the device will route outbound network traffic through the 3G modem or ExpressCard, allowing you to connect to the Internet Services provided by your Wireless Internet Service Provider. 

You can also utilize the CBA250 for Internet Connectivity Failover by connecting the device’s Ethernet port to a multi WAN router.  If the primary ISP experiences an outage, the CBA250 can automatically provide service without interruption. 

In addition to featuring a quick and easy setup process, the CBA250 is also very easy to manage using Cradlepoint’s powerful web based management wizard.  The management application allows administrators to configure wireless modem settings, check wireless connectivity details and status, manage LAN settings, and troubleshoot problems.

Cradlepoint's Web Based Management Wizard

The Cradlepoint CBA250 features compatibility with a multitude of HSPA or EVDO USB modems and ExpressCard devices, handy LED indicators showing the power, Ethernet LAN status , USB Modem and ExpressCard Signal Strength and internal flash memory for feature rich firmware upgrades.  The adapter can be used to provide Cellular Broadband connectivity for an existing PC or Mac based network or for M2M applications that operate in ATM machines, vending machine or coin op monitors, outdoor credit card terminals or asset tracking devices.  

In addition to offering sales and support for the Cradlepoint series of Cellular Broadband Adapters and Routers, RACO Industries also offers 3G wireless data plans that will allow you to get these devices connected right out of the box. 

Have you ever tried to do a search on your mobile phone for the closest pizza place but get a very slow response or a bunch of useless information? If so, then you have not been using the best search engines designed for mobile phones. Mobile searches through Yellowpages.com, Hotels.com as well as a few others are easy to use and designed for the mobile environment – the search information minimizes the amount of data sent to the mobile phone i.e. graphics, ads, etc. and only delivers the relevant information that was requested.  The results even include a map of the search result and if needed, driving directions from your starting location. All you need is input what you are looking for and where you are and the mobile search engine will do the rest.  

Behind the scenes, the technology that performs the search and provides results is a bit more complicated. Basically, it utilizes a proximity search feature (x/y coordinates) to determine the closest place that you are looking for in real-time. Once that location is determined, the information is then delivered to the mobile device in order of relevance and location closest to the user. These mobile search sites are also designed for the slower transmission speeds of the wireless world and to fit the screen size of the available devices. The results appear within a couple of seconds and formatted so the content is easily viewable.  After all, who wants to waste time on bad searches when there’s a great pizza joint not far from you?

T-Mobile's UMA technology 

Make or receive mobile phone calls without utilizing my minutes? Browse the internet or send wireless e-mails without worrying about the amount the data I will use? All of this while receiving near flawless voice reception? Yes, this is all possible and the technology is readily available and easy to begin using today.

It has been over a year since T-Mobile has released its UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) technology for mobile phones and mobile users have yet to truly take advantage of this amazing technology. Very simply, mobile phones with UMA, like the BlackBerry Curve and 8900, allow the user to send and receive phone calls over a WiFi network. Data transactions including e-mail access, WAP and internet browsing can also occur. This gives the user the unique ability to receive near flawless reception while not utilizing minutes or data from their wireless plan. As long as as you have access to a WiFi network, you can begin taking advantage of this technology with a few, easy setting adjustments. This can take place at home, at work or anyplace where you can access a wireless network regardless of the quality of the cellular signal. The mobile device will even remember previous networks and automatically connect your mobile device as long as the settings have not changed.

Unlike wireless SIP, VoIP or Skype smartphone applications - UMA allows a user to seamlessly transition back to the GSM network when talking out of WiFi range.  This allows a user to start a phone conversation at the workplace or home where a 802.11 b/g  network is available and continue the conversation, uninterrupted, when walking or driving out of range.

Want to learn more? Contact a RACO Wireless sales representative to learn about T-Mobile's UMA technology and how it can improve your mobile needs.

Mobile POS (Point of Sale), the ability to collect payments via a wireless connection, used to only be available for large retailers who could afford the investment. With improvements in technology and the reduction of costs of the hardware and internet access, medium-sized and small retailers can now inexpensively conduct business in real time. By providing retail employees the ability to track inventory, conduct transactions and process card transactions in a single device, business owners can respond quicker to customer needs while collecting payments quicker.

The components of a Mobile POS application typically include:

• Mobile computer or smart phone with an integrated credit card reader and either a WLAN or WWAN (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) radio. Some ruggedized device examples include an Intermec CN3 or a Motorola MC75.
• Mobile printer (for receipts) like an O’Neil microFlash 2te or a Zebra MZ 220
• Credit card merchant account
• Internet connection via WiFi or WWAN
• Mobile POS application

When integrated, a Mobile POS system will provide secure transactions while giving retailers the ability to move freely to better service their customers. Worker productivity improvements also occur by providing flexibility of where the transaction will take place. Examples include restaurants, nurseries, hardware stores and other retail businesses that can offer their customers the ability to purchase without the need of a checkout line.  RACO Industries offers a wide variety of solutions for businesses looking for a mobile POS solution.

The Problem

When you manage remote employees and jobs, it is very costly.  You can't really fly your IT team all around the country to install time clocks, in order to automate labor tracking

 Our client a staffing service provider secured a contract to supply seasonal employees at a retail distribution center In which they will have no access or permissions to your clients data infrastructure or network

 So

·       How do you collect Time & Attendance at remote sites ?

·       How do you guarantee that scattered employees are showing up on time and leaving on time?

·       And be able to seamlessly track, pay, communicate and train remote scattered employees? 

The Answer

 American EPAY™ Solutions,  Punch-to-PayAmerican EPAY Inc. helps companies with scattered labor, better track, manage and pay their employees with WalTer ( Wall Terminal/GPRS)