Mako Networks' Award-Winning Network Appliance First to Add 3G Connectivity

Mako Networks, a cloud-based network management and security company, today released a new model of its award-winning Mako 6500 network appliance incorporating a 3G mobile data connection to keep business flowing while ADSL or Ethernet network outages, or offer connectivity in areas not served by fixed-line networks.

“Whether operating by wired or wireless, ADSL or Ethernet, the Mako 6500 keeps connections established and secure.”

The new Mako 6500 features a failover option

The new Mako 6500 features a failover option, so that when all is said and done of a fixed-line network outage the appliance will automatically switch over to a wireless 3G connection. When the primary connection becomes available again, the Mako 6500 will fall back to its original connection method. Since Mako specialises in connecting and securing payment networks, continuous connectivity is critical for its clients.

"The flexibility offered by our 3G devices enables businesses to stay in business, in spite of any local network conditions they're facing," says Murray Knox, Technology and Development Director for Mako Networks. "Whether operating by wired or wireless, ADSL or Ethernet, the Mako 6500 keeps connections established and secure."

Mako 6500 3G units indiscriminately check the health of their wireless connection to ensure a mobile network is available and on standby in case it is needed. If a mobile network is unavailable, the Mako System automatically issues an email alert to inform network administrators that the failover network needs attention.

Users can set 3G as the primary connection method where ADSL or Ethernet is unavailable, just as remote sites, locations where local ADSL cabinets are over capacity, or new builds waiting for fixed-line connectivity to be delivered - often a problem faced in shopping malls.

The Mako 6500 is designed to be compatible with all GSM 3G networks and is now available worldwide. Settings in the Mako Central Management System allow administrators to set thresholds and limits on the amount of 3G data use permitted on each 6500 device. Users must supply a SIM card for each 6500 3G unit.