Neuigkeiten bei Embedded Engineering und Wireless Produkten präsentiert NetModule auf der Embedded World: Die schnelle Entwicklung von Ethernet-fokussierten Applikationen ermöglicht die auf dem Xilinx ZYNQ All Programmable SoC basierende, universelle Embedded Kommunikationsplattform ZE7000. Die neuen PRP Software Treiber unterstützen Entwickler bei der zuverlässigen Integration des IEC62439 PRP Protokolls in Embedded Geräte. Modular aufgebaute PRP/HSR FPGA-IP-Cores mit IEEE1588-Support zielen auf die Integration in kundenspezifische FPGA-Designs ab. Als Anwender der ersten Stunden bietet NetModule die komplette Produktentwicklung und das Testing von PRP/HSR basierten Geräten aus einer Hand. Mit der Embedded Linux Plattform mit Yocto Framework können Entwickler die Freiheit von Open Source Software mit der Sicherheit eines professionellen Supports kombinieren. Das Embedded Wireless Framework mit WLAN & Mobilfunk G4 erlaubt, bestehende Systeme auf einfache Weise um Wireless-Funktionalität zu erweitern, dazu bietet NetModule verschiedene Hardware- und Softwaremodule an.

Eine Innovation für den Personentransport ist der Audio I/O als GSM-VoIP Gateway bei den e1-zertifizierten NB2700 Fahrzeug-Routern und den EN50155-zertifizierten NB3700 Bahn-Routern. Mit Unterstützung für Sprachanrufe sowohl über GSM als auch VoIP profitieren ÖPNV-Betreiber vom sanften Einstieg in die All-IP-Welt von morgen, ohne dass sie auf die Rückfallebene konventioneller Technologien (GSM, ISDN) verzichten müssen.
Niedrigere Investitionskosten und ein hohes Maß an Sicherheit bietet NetModule den Integratoren mit seinem Cloud Router: In Kombination mit den Routern (NB1600, NB2700, NB3700) erhalten sie eine komplette M2M Kommunikationslösung, auf der sie ihre Kundenanwendungen entwickeln und betreiben können. Das schafft die Voraussetzung für die einfache und sichere M2M Kommunikation, für Fernzugriff und Fernverwaltung, die Gruppierung von Geräten und sichere private Netzwerke. M2M Anwender in verschiedensten Märkten, z.B. Prozessindustrie, Energiewirtschaft, Automaten und Verkehrswesen profitieren damit von einem Rundum-Sorglospaket für die M2M-Konnektivität.

Mit praxiserprobten und technisch hochwertigen Lösungen sowie hoher fachlicher Kompetenz ermöglicht NetModule AG die Integration und Nutzung neuster Kommunikations- & Internet-Technologien in Produkten. Der entstehende Kundennutzen resultiert in geringeren Entwicklungskosten, kürzeren Markteinführungszeiten und insgesamt wettbewerbsfähigeren Produkten.
 

The firmware can be previewed using the online simulator or can be downloaded from here.

VxWorks 7 is a modular, configurable and expandable platform for connected devices.

NetModule is a Wind River partner. We help you building your next product based on VxWorks 7 and/or migrating your existing product to benefit from new features. Contact us for more information.

Details on our BSP migration services are available here >

Please visit us to see our full portfolio of Wireless Routers as well reference applications in public transport like passenger information systems or passenger hot spot solutions.

You plan to introduce Linux for your new product? But this is all new for you and you would like to have an idea how to cope with?

In this Evening Talk we will give you an overview on embedded Linux development and help you to get familiar with the most important jigsaw pieces:

• GPL licensing and community
• Linux main components: bootloader, kernel, rootfs, application
• Yocto build system and distribution
• IDE for cross platform development with eclipse
• Application development with Qt
• Git source control

Our specialists will share experience and best practices with you and enable you to plan your Linux strategy.

Enjoy the presentation and apéro on March 26th 2014>

NetModule is giving a presentation about JESD204 at the ALL PROGRAMMABLE PLC2 Days 2014 in Stuttgart from May 20-22.

Our experts will first provide a general overview of the connectivity between FPGA and Analog-Digital or Digital-Analog Converters over serial interafces to then focus on the new JEDEC Standard "Serial Interface to Data Converters" JESD204B. NetModule has implemented a corresponding application with 8 devices of type AD9671 (Octal Ultrasound AFE With Digital Demodulator, JESD204B), which are connected to a Xilinx Artix XC7A100.

NetModule will further present the key elements of the JESD204 standard and give a comparison to the classical LVDS interface with parallel clock and framing signals.

Finally, we will share our experiences in regards to the GTP transceivers and the "LogiCORE IP JESD204" on the Xilinx Artix 7.

Register online >

If you look for an operating system that meets the requirements of a feature-rich UI, prioritized processing of peripheral events and performant system behavior, you have a lot of choices.

But if you expect an environment for cross platform development with powerfull C++ libraries, support for a variety of platforms combined with a flexible licensing model – you definitively need to look at the Qt framework.

We are going to present an example project based on Qt. You will learn more about:

• Background of Qt
• Licensing models
• Main attributes and components
• System architecture
• Cross platform development
• When you should think about evaluating Qt
   

Enjoy the presentation and apéro on October 22nd 2014

With an operational temperature range of -40°C to +70°C and a peak value of +85°C for 15 minutes the NetModule Railway Router NB3700 are an optimal solution for any kind of railway applicaitons.

The Heartbleed Bug is a serious vulnerability in the popular OpenSSL cryptographic software library. The NetModule Router software is using an openssl version which is not affected by the latest heartbleed bug.

New features:

• Performance improvments
• Improved link supervision
• Multi Path routes
• GRE support
• QoS - Quality of Service
• VLAN tagging
• ...and much more

NetModule is participating at the Embedded Computing Conference in Winterthur on July 1st. Come and join our two speakers and visit our exhibition.

• Rainer Fehr, NetModule Executive VP Engineering, is giving a presentation about the JESD204 High Speed Converter to FPGA Interface. Learn why fast serial links gain more and more importance and how to address the associated challenges.
• David Andrey, NetModule Linux Expert, will show in his presentation how nowadays Linux developers can program for embedded targets just like they used to code for desktop.

NetModule showcases it's latest product innovations for IEC 62439-3 PRP/HSR testing in the exhibition area. Additionally, our experts share their ideas in the Tools Adcancement Panel Discussion.

Programme:

• 14th          October: Pre-conference workshop on IEC 61850 fundamentals
• 15th/16th October: Main conference with Case Studies, Panel Discussions and Exhibition.

Don't miss this opportunity to get the latest information on IEC 61850 / IEC 62439-3 directly from the experts and register here>

As the former Swiss distributor of VxWorks and as a Linux specialist, we will discuss current VxWorks technologies and compare the development with a commercial RTOS and an Open Source operating system.

• Learn about the new features of VxWorks 7
• Get information on when to opt for VxWorks and when for Linux

Enjoy the presentation and apéro on August 20th 2014

New features:

• Support for CDMA 450 with SIM
• Switchback function for temporarily using the second SIM
• Optimized watchdog functionality

...and many small fixes

• C++ for Embedded Systems
• Application of C++ for Embedded Systems
• Design Patterns for Embedded Systems
• Linux Multithread-/Multicore Programming

Program >

Um den Austausch zwischen Experten, Anbietern und Anwendern weiter zu intensivieren, findet der diesjährige M2M Summit unter dem Motto „M2M – From technology to business“ statt. NetModule als einer der führenden Anbieter von M2M Endgeräten stellt seine erfolgreichen Router Familien NB1600, NB2700 und NB3700 vor.

Visit the NetModule Distributor Sphinx on booth 532 in hall 9 to see first class mobile routers

Compared to NB2700 which will be continued for configurations with up to two radio modules the NB2710 offers dual radio LTE combined with WLAN and an optional interface for CAN or audio line in/out.

Compared to NB3700 which will be continued for configurations with up to two radio modules the NB3710 offers dual radio LTE combined with WLAN and an optional interface for CAN or audio line in/out.

NetModule exhibits on booth #20 atAsiaPacificRail 2015 31 Mar – 1 Apr  Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong

C++ is only rarely used in Embedded Systems, the field is still dominated by the C language. Many C programmers express reservations against C++ and object oriented programming without having a profound C++ knowledge.

The goal of this evening talk is to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of using C++ for Embedded Systems based on solid arguments: Comparing the memory footprint and processing time requirements of C and C++ implementations. This will help us to appraise the applicability of C++ for Embedded Systems in an objective manner.

NetModule Evening Talks >

GainSpan offers wireless connectivity solutions that turn everyday products into intelligent communicating devices.

http://www.gainspan.com/ecosystem/design_partners

Sign-up using the box on the right of this page to receive the NetModule Newsletter. We will share the latest information on our Software Trainings, Evening Talks and partnetships and tell you about new trends and technologies we are investigating.

ArchiTech offers front line support to engineers to help them bring new designs to market on time and in the most efficient possible way. The aim is to bring together superior development tools, engineering and software expertise, in-depth training and extensive documentation. Learn more at http://architechboards.org/content/netmodule

Everyone is welcome to visit the NetModule distributor Sphinx at booth G 5628
on the hi technology and industry expo 2015 from 22-24 September in MCH Messecenter Herning.

Read the new technical article of the NetModule about smart buoys.
Published in September 2015 in the magazine "elektonik industrie"

Read the new technical article of the NetModule about the challenges with fast and secure roaming for wireless applications on public transport.
Published in September 2015 in the magazine "Der Nahverkehr"

During the last year a group of students of the Bern University of Applied Sciences has developed and manufactured a full electric racing car. The goal is to compete against other groups and their vehicles from around the world in several races in Europe.
NetModule supports this innovative project with great experience in mobile communication. A NetModule router transfers measurement data of the vehicle with use of the protocol MQTT.
www.bernformulastudent.ch/

Read the new technical article of the NetModule about sensitive data in public transport.
Published in September 2015 in the Privatbahn Magazin.

Read the new technical article of the NetModule about fast and secure roaming on public transport.
Published in October 2015 in the Boards & Solutions / ECE Magazine

As the first city in Bayern (DE), Augsburg has equipped their busses with routers of NetModule and is now able to provide Wi-Fi for their passengers. More than half of the bus fleet is online and the service is available for free.

Learn more

TV News

Read the new techical article of the NetModule about digital signage in public tansport.  
Published on 6 November 2015 in the Embedded Design magazine. 

To the article

For 35 years the REMTEC AG has been planning, developing and implementing measurement and control systems, for example for water supply and road traffic. The company successfully uses the devices of the NB1600 product line of NetModule for their projects.

Rad emore

• NB3800 - Railway router for passenger WiFi and entertainment
• NB3711 - New communication platform with Dual Core, LTE and WiFi for railway
• IEC62439-3 - Broad portfolio for industrial communication

NetModule presents new and well-tried products:

• NB3800 - Railway router for passenger WiFi and entertainment
• NB3711 - New communication platform with Dual Core, LTE and WiFi for railway
• NB2710 - Reliable vehicle router with versatile functions

The recently discovered glibc flaw addresses a buffer overflow vulnerability in the getaddrinfo function which is used to resolve IP addresses. The NetModule Router software uses glibc version 2.3.3 on older models like the NB2500/NB2600 and uClibc version 0.9.31 on NB16xx/NB27xx/NB37xx models which are both NOT affected by this issue.

No Private Keys stored on the NetModule Routers
The NetModule Router Software does not contain any hardcoded keys or certificates. The user must explicitly create the keys and certificates required for securing services (e.g. HTTP and SSH servers) or for implementing authentication and encryption (e.g. for VPN tunnels and WLAN clients) when configuring the NetModule Router. If even stronger cryptography is mandatory, NetModule suggests creating the keys on an external RNG (random number generator) device or managing all certificates completely on a remote certification server.

No Default Passwords or Credentials
The NetModule Router Software does not apply any default password or default credentials. The user must explicitly set the password of the administrator at the first start-up of the NetModule Router and thereby automatically sets the root password to the same password. The WebManager then allows creating further users with respective credentials.

USB Autorun
The USB Autorun feature is neither prone to brute-force attacks nor to attacks based on password dictionaries. It is started with a delay of at least 3 seconds after plugging in the USB stick. It cannot be run in parallel. Furthermore, physical access to the NetModule Router is required.

As of now passengers of the coach line M5 have free WiFi Internet access in all 92 coaches. Hamburger Hochbahn uses the the same NetModule Vehicle Router like the transport company Hamburg-Holstein (VHH).
 

Since September 2015, the passengers of the SWEG on the railway lines of the Ortenau-S-Bahn can enjoy free WiFi. This project was realized with the devices of NetModule.

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NetModule presents new and well-tried products:

• NB3800 - New railway router for fastest passenger WiFi and entertainment
• NB2800 - Powerful new vehicle router for passenger WiFi and also condition monitoring.
• NB1600 - Reliable industrial router for remote management, digital signage and much more. 

Researchers have discovered a flaw in the Linux kernel’s TCP/IP networking subsystem implementation of the RFC 5961 challenge ACK rate limiting, that could allow an off-path attacker to inject payload into unsecured TCP connections.
In NetModule Router Software Version 4.0.0.101, the kernel has been patched to make TCP challenge ACKs less predictable (see CVE-2016-5696).

SWEET32, a new attack on TLS and VPN connections affects older block cipher algorithms, such as Triple-DES or Blowfish, which are used to encrypt data between clients and servers.
NetModule recommends to switch to AES or other stronger block ciphers.

There was a security issue with Deutsch Bahn ICE train passenger WiFi solution CSRF (Cross Site Request Forgery) attacks. This security hole allowed to gather user data and to log off the user remotely. Passenger WiFi solutions using NetModule routers with hotsplots portal solution are safeguarded against this kind of attacks.

Since September 2016, each of the 23 regular service busses including one e-bus of the German North Sea island Sylt is equipped with free WiFi. The public transport company of Sylt, the Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft (SVG), implemented this project with the routers of the NetModule.

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A security vulnerability which has been exploited recently by hackers has no impact on the routers of NetModule.
The remote maintenance protocol TR-069 is not used within the NetModule software and the affected port 7574 is not open.

The NB2800 and NB3800 are now available with two or four LTE Advanced (Cat. 6) modules. LTE Advanced is an extension of the mobile radio standard LTE and achieves a considerably larger data rate.

About 180.000 users have used the WiFi portal of the S-Bahn Stuttgart BR423 trains during the past 12 months. The onboard routers now have been updated to host also a passenger information portal, which gives access to timetables and travel information as well as news and tourist guides.

• Deutsche Bahn
• Schwäbishe Zeitung (1:29)

The NB800 NetModule Router, a high-performance industrial / IoT router specifically designed for the cost-sensitive market, celebrates its debut on the embedded world 2017. The device, available in the IP40 or IP65 housing, is designed for stationary use in indoor or outdoor environments. Its power consumption is below 5W at full load; Its mobile / Ethernet gateway allows any Internet applications to access remote terminals that can be connected through the powerful VPN protocols.
Also new is the NB1600 NetModule router with ModBus-TCP connection, developed for use in industrial Ethernet networks, e.g. for measuring and controling applications or for communication with programmable controllers. Supported by the NetModule Connectivity Manager, the routers provide secure M2M communication to any cloud solution. A further highlight at NetModule is the presentation of a LoRa gateway for applications in the fields of telemetry, condition monitoring, object tracking and smart metering. The device scores with low power consumption and its ability to be used in point-to-point or point-to-multipoint applications that do not require any infrastructure.

LoRaWAN is a network specification for low power wireless data communication over long distances. The LoRa Alliance is a non-profit association with a mission to standardize Low Power Wide Area Networks to enable Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M).
NetModule is now a member of the LoRa Alliance and is currently cooperating in further developing the LoRaWAN technology.

More...

At the HMI, NetModule AG presents several new products: The NB800 EcoRouter is the first device of a new Industrial/IoT product family. This highly compact device is designed specifically for cost-sensitive connectivity applications in combination with big unit sizes. The focus is therefore on easy integration and remote configuration and management. The router is available in an IP40 or optionally in the IP65 housing and is designed for stationary use in indoor and outdoor applications. Features include a 3G/4G cellular/Ethernet gateway and a powerful VPN protocol suite. The NB800 is also available in customer specific OEM variants.

The NB1600 product line for harsh industrial environments now integrates a ModBus TCP port, which has been developed for use in industrial Ethernet networks.

For simple and secure management of the routers, NetModule offers the Connectivity Suite: a modular web-based platform with API, router management and private VPN server. The Connectivity Suite guarantees protection of investment by growing with the application: the suite is powerful enough for projects that extend to several hundred routers.

As a first result of NetModule's integration into the LoRa-Alliance and the associated cooperation with other members, NetModule presents the functional model of a LoRaWAN gateway. LoRa is characterized by extremely low current consumption and usability in point-to-point or point-to-multipoint applications, which do not require any infrastructure. Target applications are telemetry, condition monitoring, object tracing and smart metering as well as applications in which small amounts of data are transmitted by radio over long distances in energy-efficient manner.

The Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-Aktiengesellschaft (SWEG) has received the public transport innovation award of the state of Baden-Württemberg - in the category "customer benefit through digitization".
Since September 2015, the passengers of the SWEG on the railway lines of the Ortenau-S-Bahn can enjoy free WiFi. In the meantime, WiFi is available in almost the entire fleet. This project has been realized with the devices of NetModule.

The award-winning project was praised, among other things, for its fast implementation, easy access and technical safety.

Success Story
Press release of the SWEG

Several media had reported that due to the lack of standardization certain devices can no longer be sold on the EU market as of 13 June 2017. In fact, all products that are already on the market can still be sold. For new products for which the standardization organization of the telecommunications industry has not yet provided harmonized standards, manufacturers can fall back upon other safety tests to obtain the CE safety label.

In 2014, the EU adopted higher safety standards for radios, televisions, mobile telephones, satellite receivers or devices with WiFi and Bluetooth. As a result, manufacturers will be obliged to comply with new technical industrial standards, which are developed by the European Institute for Telecommunication Standards (ETSI). The ETSI is responsible for standardization in the field of telecommunications and cooperates closely with industry representatives. The EU Member States and the European Parliament had adopted the new directive in 2014. It has been in force since 13 June 2016 in all Member States with a transitional period until 12 June 2017. Therefore, ETSI already had time since 2014 to elaborate the new standards.

However, the ETSI has so far only worked out a part of the standards that apply to the new safety standards. These have already been published by the Commission in the Official Journal of the European Union. They are already binding for all manufacturers. For the missing standards: The Commission may, if the ETSI does not submit the standards within the time limit, continue to apply the old provisions, if they comply with the requirements of the new directive. In addition, manufacturers have the possibility to certify the safety and conformity of their devices by other ways and means.

By the way, consumers recognize standardized and certified devices by the label CE.

Resource: http://ec.europa.eu/germany/news/klarstellung-kein-handy-verkaufsverbot-der-eu-ab-sommer_de

More information:
FAQs – Radio Equipment Directive (RE-D)
Website of the EU Commision
 

Effective 31st of August 2017, NetModule is discontinuing all DC-HSPA+/UMTS/3G/GSM/2G only based product variants of the NB1600-, NB2700- and NB3700 product lines. The decision was taken based on the fact, that many network operators around the world are planning to shut down their 2G and 3G networks in the upcoming years.

The affected products variants will be replaced by LTE/4G/DC-HSPA+/UMTS/3G/GSM/2G capable products which provide backward compatibility.

As part of NetModule's product discontinuation policy, this notice is being issued to assist our valued customers in system integration.

Please find here all affected products and further information.

NetModule has won a contract of Hamburger Hochbahn AG (HOCHBAHN) to supply the passenger WiFi equipment for the entire fleet (ca 1000 buses) and received the corresponding order of around 1000 vehicle routers (NB2800 Series). The entire bus fleet is to be equipped with WiFi routers by middle of 2018.
This project integrates leading-edge technology in the field of passenger WiFi and bus routers setting a new benchmark: Based on LTE Advanced with download rates of up to 300 Mbps (older LTE standards support 100 Mbps) it is therefore well prepared for the future.
The NB2800 Vehicle Routers are equipped with two LTE Advanced modules and therefore able to provide an Internet connection with a theoretical maximum download rate of 600 Mbps (equivalent to DSL 600’000 or almost Gigabit Ethernet with 1’000 Mbps). In order to guarantee this performance via the LTE network of Telekom to the local WiFi-provider Wilhelm.tel GmbH, a software was implemented in cooperation with Travelping GmbH(*). Passengers thus can enjoy the currently fastest free WiFi throughout Germany. It’s based on the mobile radio network of T-Mobile.
Starting in April 2016, a test operation including 100 routers was supported by NetModule and its devices. Thanks to its functional and robust design, the e1-certified NB2800 MediaVehicle router is excellently suited for use in buses and other road vehicles.
With dual LTE and up to 867 Gbit/s fast WiFi IEEE 802.11ac on 2.4 and 5 GHz, the router combines latest technology and lays the foundation for fastest Internet access for passengers. With its built-in storage with up to 1 TByte, the device offers media server functionalities such as storing and providing documents, images, audio and video files regardless of the internet connectivity.

(*) Travelping GmbH is one of the technology leaders in the market for implementation and operation of telecommunication networks, especially in the field of public WiFi networks and M2M core networks.

On October 16, 2017 CERT/CC/ICASI released a public announcement about discovered vulnerabilities in WPA2 handshake protocols that affect most WiFi users and all vendors worldwide. It is important to note that the weaknesses are in the WiFi standard itself, and not in individual products or implementations. An attacker within range of victim can perform a man-in-the-middle attack to encrypted WiFi connections.

This is an attack to WiFi clients only and the bug-fix applies only to devices configured as client respectively. NetModule Routers running in Access Point mode an encrypted WiFi, e.g. as a Public WLAN, are not affected.
Please find here the software updates with the following release versions:

• 4.0.0.108
• 3.8.0.111
• 3.7.0.113

This bugfix applies only to devices configured as client respectively. If you run an encrypted WiFi in Access Point mode all clients have to be patched to be invulnerable to this attack (CVE-2017-13077, CVE-2017-13078, CVE-2017-13079, CVE-2017-13080, CVE-2017-13081, CVE-2017-13082, CVE-2017-13084, CVE-2017-13086, CVE-2017-13087, CVE-2017-13088).

Among the trade fair highlights of NetModule is the NB800 router. The device is suited for all applications in the field of industry 4.0 where robust connectivity and reliability are a must. The focus is on easy integration and remote configuration/management. Features include a 3G / 4G Ethernet gateway and a powerful VPN protocol suite. The highly compact device is available in UMTS, LTE and LTE & WLAN versions as well as in custom OEM variants. Especially for OEM versions, new hardware shields offer additional flexibility. New are the shields with dual CAN, with serial interfaces and digital I/Os. GNSS and LoRa shields are under progress. 

For easy and secure M2M communication between its industrial routers and any cloud solution, NetModule is developing the “Connectivity Suite”. In addition to the central inventory management (configuration and update of the devices), it also enables connection to higher-level management systems and provides the overall overview of which routers are online and which tasks they perform. Connectivity Suite ensures investment security by being powerful enough for projects that can extend to several hundred routers.

In times of IoT and Industry 4.0, secure and robust networks are a prerequisite for fast data exchange of applications. The increasing number of routers in the networks makes the management more and more complex. This is where NetModule comes in with its Connectivity Suite: this web-based and modular management platform allows administrators to securely integrate, configure and manage their routers. This makes it easy to create secure and simple networks and to quickly identify and solve problems. The Connectivity Suite is powerful enough for projects with hundreds of routers and can therefore grow with the application.
As the central component, the dashboard offers an overview over the platform:

• The health component continuously supervises the connection status of devices and networks.
• Device list shows every device with its characteristics (type, firmware version, online status, etc.) and which subnetwork they belong to.
• Configuration allows the preparation and management of device settings.
• Deployment enables the distribution of configuration updates and the management of scheduled updates.

The platform includes a state-of-the-art REST API, which allows the integration of the Connectivity Suite into existing tools and the functionality can be extended or customized with additional components.
The VPN connections between platform and the devices are established automatically, using proven technologies such as OpenVPN. The Connectivity Suite is installed by the customer as an application on a cloud server (E.g. Amazon) or in-house (on-premises) to ensure the confidentiality, authenticity and integrity of the data and information flows.

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For customers working in the industrial IoT market, NetModule provides customized routers using the NB800 OEM platform for best matching the target application. The derived products provide secure and reliable wireless connectivity in harsh environments.
The NB800 OEM platform integrates a 600MHz CPU, 512MB RAM and 4GB flash and thus providing enough processing power for customer specific applications in addition to standard gateway and routing capabilities - that means considerable added value compared to standard router solutions.
Using the NB800 OEM platform, customers can choose from a variety of wireless modules (LTE, UMTS, WiFi, Bluetooth, BLE) the combination that best suits their needs. In addition, there are several software platforms to choose from, as well as options for reshaping the printed circuit board and various hardware shields. Shields are currently available with dual CAN, with serial ports and digital I/Os. Custom shields can be produced with little effort.

The NB800 OEM platform brings several advantages:

• Brand labeling
• Rapid product launches within 3 months each for prototyping and OEM production.
• Reliable from first day of operation thanks to a rigorous platform approach that prevents changes to critical parts of the system.
• Use of proven technology - Thousands of NetModule devices are in daily use.
• Cost efficiency thanks to customer-specific adaptation at production time.

Another highlight: The platform supports low-power modes and the system components can be turned on/off as needed.

 More information

NetModule presents a remote management system for VPN based networks and its industrial router portfolio: The Connectivity Suite 2.0 offers now enhanced functionality. Thanks to centralized administration, the modular platform simplifies the installation and maintenance of a network and enables secure integration, configuration, and management of routers. Combined with the NB800 industrial IoT router, NetModule lays the foundation for large installations. The NB800 is designed for the volume market and is also available in OEM variants. It targets all applications of the industry 4.0, where robust connectivity and reliability are prerequisites. Features include a UMTS/LTE to Ethernet gateway and a powerful VPN protocol suite. Especially for OEM versions, NetModule has developed hardware shields that are currently available with dual CAN, serial ports and digital I/Os.

An addition to the router portfolio is the new NB1601 industrial router, the successor to the established NB1600. Best suited for stationary applications, it offers more power and greater flexibility in a future-proof design. Also new is the ruggedized NB1800 router as a premium version of the NB1600, designed for demanding security applications in the industrial/M2M market. Its features include a SFP port for fiber, up to 6x GB Ethernet and the ability to run custom applications directly on the router.

Discuss your requirements with our specialists at booth 3-320. Please contact us and we will organize an appointment. Register here with code B377186 for a free ticket. 

You may have heard about the two CPU microarchitecture vulnerabilities that were discovered by Google’s Project Zero team and independently by other researchers: Meltdown and Spectre, which affect most modern computing devices.
Both attacks involve speculative execution side-channels. The Meltdown vulnerability, CVE-2017-5754, can potentially allow hackers to bypass the hardware barrier between applications and kernel or host memory. The Spectre vulnerability has two variants: CVE-2017-5753 and CVE-2017-5715. These vulnerabilities break isolation between separate applications. Either of these vulnerabilities could potentially be exploited to steal sensitive data from your devices.

Is my NetModule router affected?
For the newer generation of NetModule routers (NB800, NB2800, etc.), ARM based processors are used. These types are not affected by Meltdown. However, there are vulnerabilities with Spectre in some rare use cases.
For the older generation of NetModule routers (NB1600, etc.), a NXP PowerPC processor is in use. Currently, NXP is investigating if this type of CPU is affected. We will inform you as soon as there is more information available but also here we assume that in case of a potential vulnerability it will affect only a limited number of rare use cases.

How can you protect your NetModule router?
Since the application of NetModule routers is different to standard application computers or servers, the risk of an attack is minimal. This is especially the case since these vulnerabilities target that different user applications are running on one computer which is rarely the case on a NetModule router.

If you want to maximize the protection of your devices, please consider following guidelines

• Do not allow any unauthorized person access to the NetModule router
• Do not download any unauthorized software to the NetModule router
• Only run authorized SDK scripts on the NetModule router

If you take care of these measures, you can minimize the impact, which these possible vulnerabilities and others might have on your NetModule router.
We are following closely this important topic. Once there are security patches available, we will provide them to you as soon as possible.

At the IT-Trans 2018, NetModule presents new and well-tried routers for use in public transportation. They all integrate storage and support the latest cellular and WiFi technologies (such as LTE Advanced and WiFi IEEE 802.11ac).

• The ruggedized NB1800 routers are designed for stationary systems such as ticket vending machines, public WiFI and digital signage at stops and sophisticated security applications such as access control. Custom applications can run directly on the device.
• The powerful NB2800 routers with E1 certification are desiged for use at buses, where they enable data-intensive applications such as passenger WiFi, passenger infotainment or driver communication, condition monitoring, vehicle tracking and more. These devices offer numerous interfaces to the on-board electronics.
• For the same applications but in lite rails or trams NetModule provides the NB3800 router series.

NetModule AG is now an officially listed supplier of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, a leading global technology group in drive and chassis technology as well as in active and passive safety technology. As a prerequisite for a problem-free useage of the NetModule wireless routers in OPENMATICS telematics solutions, the company and its equipment had to undergo a comprehensive quality audit.
The growing demand for telematic solutions is pushing on cooperation with suppliers as NetModule is. First joint projects are already under way, others are in the pipeline. These are both standard versions of the routers and customer-specific versions.
For NetModule, being qualified as a supplier is an important step towards a strong partnership that unlocks the potential for various projects worldwide. In return, ZF can rely on proven and future-oriented technology that enables a wide variety of telematics applications (including data acquisition, condition monitoring, vehicle diagnostics, passenger information, PWLAN and multimedia).

With OPENMATICS, ZF is establishing a new telematics standard in the market, which allows a wide variety of applications to be combined on one platform. Development and distribution of the manufacturer-neutral platform is carried out by the company Openmatics s.r.o., which was founded in 2010 in Pilsen, Czech Republic, as a subsidiary of ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

At the Deutscher Nahverkehrstag in Koblenz, Germany, as well as at the World Metro & Light Rail Congress in Bilbao, Spain, NetModule presents its product lines for public transportation.
Customers can rely on various powerful systems supporting wireless data and voice communication in mobile environments. They consist of certified wireless routers as core products, different interior and exterior antennas, certified cabling as well as additional WLAN access points if needed. The offered solutions enable various applications such as passenger WiFi, passenger infotainment, digital signage, electronic ticketing as well as condition monitoring, fleet management and comprehensive access control. Particular attention is given to the possibilities to realize the demands of Regulation (EU) No 181/2011 of the EU which includes barrier-free accessibility to vehicles and stations, and to other requirements such as live-tracking of vehicles, autonomous passenger counting and interactive control by the passenger’s smartphone (e.g. request to stop, boarding/exit aid).

NetModule's vehicle router series are designed for mobile communication in busses, trams and in lite rails. These routers comply with the industry standard 72/245/EWG (e1) which is typically required for those appliances. The routers support the latest WAN/LAN technologies (such as LTE Advanced, WiFi IEEE802.11ac) and integrate special memory for data logging and multimedia content. In addition, they offer highly-available connectivity with seamless handover between the broadband links making use of the Mobile IP protocol.

• The robust NB1800 routers are designed for stationary systems such as ticket machines, passenger WiFi and digital signage at stations, and sophisticated security applications such as access control. Customers can perform their own specific applications on the device, too.
• The powerful NB2800 routers are designed for the use in busses, where they enable data-intensive applications such as passenger WiFi, passenger infotainment or driver communication, condition monitoring, vehicle live-tracking. To enable these applications, the devices integrate numerous interfaces for on-board electronics.
• The NB3800 series enable the same applications but in lite rails and trams.

NetModule celebrates its 20th anniversary and at the same time establishes itself as the market leader for wireless routers for public transportation. Over the last five years, NetModule AG's company turnover has increased by almost 300 percent, starting at approx. 6 million in 2012. Last year almost 16 million € turnover was achieved, divided between the two markets of transportation and industry. At the same time, the team has grown from 34 (in 2012) to 55 employees.

"In the last five years we have clearly expanded our position in the public transportation market. Today we are one of the market leaders for vehicle routers, while we still see good potential for our wireless routers in the industry," says Jürgen Kern, CEO of the NetModule Group. Under his aegis, business characteristics have changed significantly: from pure service provider to product manufacturer. While the ratio between Professional Services and the product business was 90% to 10% 10 years ago, today it is more than the other way around. In its current business model, Professional Services are integrated into the product business and are primarily available for customer-specific product adaptations, e.g. for OEM products. The entry into the OEM business took place in 2017 together with the market launch of the NB800 industrial routers.

NetModule has evolved from a Swiss provider of embedded Professional Services for large customers to an internationally active company with routers for energy, IIoT, automation, road and rail traffic. Today, the NetModule Group with headquarters in Switzerland bundles NetModule GmbH in Germany, founded in 2005, the subsidiary NetModule Asia Ltd. in Hong Kong, established in 2011, and the subsidiary NetModule Australia PTY Ltd. in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2017.

While the headquarters in Switzerland mainly handles development, production control and administration, the German NetModule GmbH is the main revenue driver, initially < € 0.5 million and today around € 10 million, supported by local development and support. The Hong Kong branch provides support and monitoring of equipment manufacture by contract manufacturers in China. At the same time, Hong Kong serves as a location for sourcing in Asia and as a door opener to the Asian market in order to further advance the internationalization of the business. NetModule also maintains pathbreaking cooperations with leading large companies such as Alstom, Siemens, Philips, Bombardier, Phoenix Contact, Volkswagen, Mercedes and ZF Friedrichshafen.

"We will continue to see 'connectivity' as one of our focal points in the future. Especially the use of different transmission technologies in one device will gain in importance", says Jürgen Kern, CEO of NetModule Group. Data from sensors, for example, is transmitted using short-range radio technologies (ZigBee, BLE, etc.), which can then be recoded, pre-processed and forwarded to the Internet or cloud via mobile radio or WiFi. "Applications for eMobility and/or autonomous driving in the transportation sector also have a high demand for connectivity to the Internet and thus for corresponding communication devices - exactly NetModule's area of expertise.”

As a visionary from the very beginning, Jürgen Kern focused the company specifically on future technologies and markets. The modular embedded design was part of the portfolio from an early stage, in addition to services relating to complex FPGA design. In 2006, NetModule launched the Wireless Router Initiative - an important milestone in the company's development. With M2M applications in the fields of automation, industry and transportation, NetModule was a real pioneer at that time. When the Swiss already presented a preconfigured complete solution offer in 2009, they took a unique position in the market and positioned themselves as trendsetters. The first generation of wireless routers was designed for use in transportation and industry and enabled applications such as condition monitoring, remote access, e-ticketing, transmission of passenger information, and later passenger WLAN and infotainment, online video surveillance and asset tracking. Since then, the knowledge and experience gained has been continuously incorporated into ongoing developments.

Video interview (german):
https://www.elektroniknet.de/markt-technik/kommunikation/20-jahre-netmodule-154926.html

Mobility is undergoing profound change: mobility needs are changing and digitisation and automation are opening up new possibilities - while demand continues to rise. NetModule presents its product range for connected public transport at InnoTrans at booth 304 in hall 4.1. The focus is on applications in the areas of PWLAN, infotainment, eMobility and condition monitoring:

PWLAN and infotainment for rail, road and stationary applications such as display boards, are enabled by the powerful NB2800 vehicle router with E-Mark for road applications or the EN 50155-compliant NB3800 railway router for trains or trams. All these routers are equipped with multiple LTE or LTE Advanced modules, thus providing the necessary connectivity. The compact NB800 and the new NB1800 with PoE are designed for stationary applications such as WiFi, display panels or cameras at bus stations.

OEM versions of the NB2800 vehicle router and the NB3000 rail router line are used for eMobility applications such as data transmission from electric vehicles (primarily trolleys or eTaxis), for example for battery monitoring and performance optimization or to network charging stations and buses. The robust devices all have numerous interfaces to the vehicle bus or to on-board electronics.

The compact NB2700 series for buses and NB3700 for trains and trams are specially designed for condition monitoring, the exchange of operating data between vehicle and control centre. They implement a continuous vehicle-floor connection by combining up to two LTEs.

NetModule's versatile wireless routers with E-Mark certification and compliance with the railway standard EN50155 are ideal communication solutions for use in road and rail vehicles. With multiple LTE or even LTE Advanced modules, integrated WLAN access point and internal storage up to one terabyte, they offer wireless Internet access and enable a wide variety of applications (including PWLAN, infotainment, e-ticketing and much more). Various interfaces to on-board electronics create the basis for remote maintenance and condition monitoring, and the vehicles can be located at any time using GNSS. All NetModule routers have a modular design, which enables an individual solution for each application.

The European5000 Adventure Rally is a 5,000 kilometre journey across Western Europe. It endures twelve days - start is on 08.09.18 near Munich, the finish on 20.09.18 in Amsterdam. The participating cars must be at least 20 years old, the use of motorways is limited, and navigation and GPS are prohibited.
The rally is not only about driving fun and adventure, but also for a good cause. Therefore, each team collects money in advance for a self-chosen or proposed project. A team member of "Mamaladnamala" is an employee & WLAN expert of NetModule, which is why NetModule also supports the chosen project "Träume für kranke Kinder Erlangen e.V." with a donation. In addition, an NB800 router hitches a ride and runs as a local access point.

Here you can follow the team on the rally from 08.09.2018 or become a supporter already now.
NetModule wishes a lot of fun!

Hamburger Hochbahn AG has completed the installation of its entire bus fleet (approx. 1000 buses) with state-of-the-art NB2800 series vehicle routers of NetModule. More than 100 passengers per vehicle can now surf the MobyKlick network free of charge and even at the same time – it’s currently Germany's fastest mobile and free WiFi with a download speed of 1 Mbit/s and an upload speed of 300 KBit/s. Your daily data volume at HOCHBAHN is 100MB. The maximum download speed of the router per vehicle is up to 600 Mbit/s, depending on network availability.
Because the feedback from passengers is so positive, HOCHBAHN is now planning free WiFi access for each of the 92 underground stations by the end of this year.

"The cooperation with NetModule and the performance of the routers have completely convinced us," says Erich Reschke, head of train protection and communication systems department. "As a next step, we also want to use the devices for transmitting further information". The technical prerequisites provided by the router make it possible to add useful functions such as the transmission of operating data (DFI, connection information) or the provision of current information to passenger television.

The NB2800 routers offer two integrated LTE Advanced Cat. 6 modems, one of which is used exclusively for PWLAN and the other for operational data transmission such as passenger counting. Secure transmission takes place via VLANs and dedicated communication paths for each application. Quality of Service (QoS) enables the prioritization of data traffic and ensures that less important tasks do not block those with higher priority. Many other interfaces ensure excellent interaction with the on-board electronics. If required, the routers can also be equipped with CAN, RS-232, RS-485, Audio Line In/Out, and IBIS interfaces.

Effective 31st of March 2019, the NetModule Router Software (NRSW) versions V3.8 and V4.0. will reach the ESR (end of support and repair) lifecycle state. Therefore, NetModule will no longer offer updates, support and maintenance services as part of our standard terms and conditions. We recommend our customers to update to a newer NRSW version; for customers who cannot update we offer a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to ensure ongoing software maintenance.

As part of NetModule's product discontinuation policy, this notice is being issued to assist our valued customers in system integration.

Please find here all affected products and further information.

Effective 31st of October 2018 NetModule is starting to replace the standard LTE cellular modem for the region EMEA due to an end-of-life situation. This change will affect the specification of the LTE & GNSS feature set of our products.

To extend our modem offering we introduced new modems to cover the regions US (North America) and APAC (Asia Pacific). Please contact our sales for further information.

As part of NetModule's product policy, this notice is being issued to assist our valued customers in system integration.

Please find here all affected products and further information.

Dear Customers
In the past two years, we have continuously upgraded and extended our product portfolio with new models to improve performance and enlarge functionality. Meanwhile, the new products are well established to replace some of the long-standing products.
Effective 1st of January 2019 we will start the discontinuation process for the products:

• NB2710
  Replaced by the NB2800
  PDN
   
• NB3700
  Replaced by the NB3701
  PDN
  
  
• NB3710
  Replaced by the NB3800
  PDN
  
  
• NB3711
  Replaced by the NB3800
  PDN

Effective 1st of March 2019 we will start the discontinuation process for the NB1600:

• NB1600
  Replaced by the NB1601 and NB1800
  PDN

While we regret any inconvenience this announcement may cause, it is a necessary step to follow our mission to offer a sustainable product portfolio with up-to-date technology while keeping backward compatibility.
Please contact your NetModule sales representative if you have additional questions. at sales@netmodule.com or +41319852510.

At the Hannover Messe on the joint stand "SWISS Pavilion" G 24 in hall 6, NetModule will show a selection of its M2M Industrial Routers:

The compact NB800 router is designed for the volume market and is also available in OEM versions. It targets all applications in the industrial 4.0 environment where robust connections and reliability are essential. Features include an LTE to Ethernet gateway and a powerful VPN protocol suite. Hardware shields with dual CAN, serial interfaces and digital I/Os are available as well.

The robust NB1601 Industrial Router in a metal housing offers more performance and flexibility in a future-proof design. For reliable Internet access (via up to 2 LTE modems), it integrates key technologies for stationary applications (wireless routers, WLAN access points). Four Ethernet ports, digital I/O, a serial interface and an expansion slot enable applications such as condition monitoring, remote management and telemetry.

NetModule has developed a completely new generation of devices for applications that demand highest data processing performance: The NB1800 router realizes high-speed Internet by combining LTE or LTE Advanced, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, one SFP port for fiber optics and WLAN ac connectivity. It can also be used as a WLAN hotspot or industrial VPN server for edge computing. Customer-specific applications can run directly on the router. DIN rail mounting, a wide temperature range and an IP40 metal housing permit use even under harsh conditions. 

As a 6-port Gigabit Ethernet router, the NB1810 is also trimmed for maximum performance. It combines GbE with Power-over-Ethernet+, thus enabling the power supply of devices connected via Ethernet. Secure Internet access is provided via several LTE Advanced, WLAN, GbE and fiber optic connections. The router is designed for complete stationary systems such as networked ticket vending machines, PWLAN and digital signage at bus stops.

For the management of routers in networks, NetModule has designed its Connectivity Suite. Thanks to central administration, this modular platform simplifies the installation and maintenance of a network and enables secure integration, configuration and management of the routers in the network.