Introduction

Keeping your network up and running is critical to your business. Since the Internet Service Provider (ISP) connection can be the weakest link, the Check Point Embedded NGX UTM security appliance supports a backup broadband, cellular or dialup connection, in case of ISP failure. In locations where broadband Internet access is not widely available, such as point-of-sale (POS) or mobile applications, you can even use a cellular or dialup USB modem as the primary Internet connection.

Check Point Embedded NGX UTM security appliances (running Embedded NGX 7.0 or later) support a variety of USB-based modems, including dialup (PSTN/ISDN) and cellular (GPRS/3G) modems.

 This feature is extremely useful in situations where fixed-line broadband Internet connections are not widely available, or for a deployments that require high-availability via backup connections

When used in conjunction with an Embedded NGX appliance, the USB modem can be configured to automatically dial a connection when needed and disconnects when not in use ("dial on demand" feature). In addition, the USB device draws power directly from the Embedded NGX appliance, eliminating the need for an external power source.