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GUARD-FS, new Industrial Firewall / Router with Gigabit Switch MPL

With the new GUARD-FS, MPL has integrated several systems into one housing, a Firewall, a VPN-Gateway, a Router, and an Ethernet Switch with your choice of copper and/or fiber ports. You can imagine the broad use of the GUARD-FS with this variety of functionality. Basically for any application that needs to be installed in a rugged rough environment where space is an issue, the GUARD-FS is a perfect fit.

Today, everything is getting automated. Therefore security in this automated world is becoming more and more important. The key differences of industrial applications are that they require a long-term availability due to the life cycle management of the investments.

The GUARD-FS can be operated from -20°C to +60°C (optional -40°C to +85°C), without the need of a fan or case openings. The versatility is supported by the availability of a software development kit. Customized versions like IP67 housing, MIL connectors, wall/flange/19" rack mount will be offered as well.

The GUARD-FS comes pre-installed with an adapted version of OpenWRT. This Linux based embedded distribution provides all functionality required for operation as IPV4 and/or IPV6 firewall and router.

Some of the unique features are:
- Wide input voltage range (8V – 36VDC)
- Low power consumption (fanless operation)
- Optional -40°C up to +85°C
- All connectors on one side
- Customized versions (IP67, MIL, wall/flange/rack mount, etc.)
- Firewall/Router with 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports (copper or SFP)
- 4-port Gigabit switch (copper and/or fiber)
- Switch available as managed or unmanaged version