Users Manual Part 1
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FB250 - Marine Satellite Communication System
3.1 Introduction of F4-A250-S
Intellian’s FleetBroadband 250 maritime voice and data communication terminal connects to Inmarsat’s
global GEO L-band network, providing highly reliable, safe, and guaranteed service. Intellian’s F4-A250-S
provides up to 284 kbps IP data and 128 kbps streaming IP with VoIP service and SMS, compatible with
the GSM network standard.
The F4-A250-S introduces the most competitive, highly efcient RF performance, and easy to install solu-
tions that aim to satisfy customers’ demand for a low cost of ownership in terms of deployment, installation,
and efcient operation.
3.2 Features of F4-A250-S
Inmarsat Fleet Broadband Service
Intellian F4-A250-S provides simultaneous high-speed data and voice communication via satellite through
the BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network).
BRM Integrated
BRM (BGAN Radio Module) is a proven solution by Inmarsat. Intellian F4-A250-S which BRM is integrated
into is reliable and compatible with other BRM based products like the new GMDSS.
Enhanced Security
Intellian F4-A250-S suggests to monitor incoming and outgoing network trafc and to decide or block spe-
cic trafc based on a dened set of security rules.
Reliable Data Connectivity
The embedded LAN 1~4 ports allow various IP device connections for simple use such as SIP phones. A
dedicated WAN port provides a solution for an alternative data connection, and the dedicated PoE port 1
and 2 allow IP device connections with PoE features.
Unlimited Back-up to Fleet Xpress Service
Fleet Xpress is a fully managed, streamlined broadband satellite communications service that promises to
be a winning solution for many of the higher volume segments of the maritime market, such as commercial
shipping. Reliability of Inmarsat’s FleetBroadband network will complete the Fleet Xpress service with Intel-
lian’s Global Xpress product line-ups, the GX100NX, and GX60NX.
Chapter 3. Introduction