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1 Introduction
Bluegiga Access Server product family offers cutting-edge wireless ® routers, Access Points andBluetooth
management tools - enabling you to create efficient and scalable networks. The open and adaptable platform
enables you to meet your applications' and customers' needs.
Bluegiga Access Server AX4 is a powerful Linux based wireless connectivity platform targeted for eHealth,
point-of-sale, proximity marketing, captive portal, and long range connectivity applications. The AX4Bluetooth
integrates three high performance class 1 radios, 802.11b/g radio and optional 2G or 3G modem.Bluetooth
Bluegiga Access Point 3241 is designed for various health and medical applications, proximityBluetooth
marketing, industrial telemetry applications, point of sales systems and digital pens. It provides with +20dBm
output power and a low noise amplifier 1000 meters long range between other Access Point 3241 or Bluetooth
device with matching output power and receiver sensitivity. Improved receiver sensitivy extends rangeBluetooth
also with class 2 devices like mobile phones.Bluetooth
Bluegiga Access Point 3201 is a size-optimized access device targeted at business applications. The product is
designed to fit into wireless applications where network performance, reliability, scalability and easyBluetooth
management are important design drivers.
Access Point 3201 is an evolution from Bluegiga's extremely reliable and successful Access Server product
family. Access Point product software and user interface make it compatible with Bluegiga Access Servers.
Access Points can be remotely managed from a centralized location with Bluegiga Solution Manager (BSM), a
web-based remote management and monitoring platform.
Access Server is a cutting edge wireless router. It supports multiple communication standardsBluetooth
including ethernet, WiFi, and GSM/GPRS/3G enabling full media-independent TCP/IP connectivity. Access
Server is easy to deploy and manage in existing wired and wireless networks without compromising speed or
security. For rapid deployment, Access Server configurations can easily be copied from one device to another by
using USB memory dongles. The device can be fully managed and upgraded remotely over SSH secured links.
Large numbers of Access Servers can easily be controlled using Bluegiga Solution Manager (BSM).
Usage scenarios and applications:
Medical and health device gateways
Proximity marketing
Point-of-sale and retail systems
Telemetry and machine-to-machine systems
Industrial gatewaysBluetooth
Key features:
Open Linux platform for adding local customer applications
Turn-key applications for networking and proximity marketingBluetooth Bluetooth
Supported profiles: SPP, ObjP, FTP, PAN, LAP, DI, HDPBluetooth
Software-configurable range to up to 100 meters (up to 1000 meters with Access Point 3241 or Access
Server AX4)
External and internal antenna options
Supports all key communication medias:
Bluetooth
Ethernet
WiFi, 2G/3G and NFC supported via USB (Access Server supports also via Compact Flash, AX4
has built-in support for WiFi and 2G/3G)
USB and RS232
Fast and easy to install
Uncompromised security: SSH, firewall, and 128 bit encryptionBluetooth
Bluetooth, CE, FCC and IC certified
Compliant with 1.1, 1.2 and 2.0 Specification (2.1 support with eHealth software)Bluetooth