ES820

Fortress Vehicle Mesh Point

The Fortress ES820 Vehicle Mesh Point brings secure wireless communica-
tions to land, air, and sea vehicles through a self-forming, self-healing mesh net-
work. Powered by variable DC power, the ES820 offers FIPS 140-2 compliant
security and is upgradeable to NSA Suite B algorithms. Delivered in a small and
rugged form factor with its size, weight and power specifically tailored for vehi-
cles, the Fortress ES820 functions as both a wireless access point and bridge,
and allows for a separate dash-mountable control panel.

Any wireless network for use in tactical maneuver environments must support
mobility of the nodes, such as those mounted in vehicles, including Unmanned
Aircraft Systems (UASs) and Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs). Mesh net-
works allow nodes to move within an area of operation, forming links with new
neighbors and dropping links with old neighbors. With best in class range and
Fortress FastPath Mesh™, Fortress Vehicle Mesh Points ensure high perform-
ance networking under highly mobile conditions, allowing vehicles to move
within the network and to seamlessly leave and join the network.

In military operations, when convoys, command centers, UVs, supplies, soldiers

and vehicles are brought to an area where there is no reliable communications
infrastructure, Fortress Vehicle Mesh Points allow for these distributed assets
to connect to the network without the considerations and constraints associated
with traditional wired networks.

Fortress Vehicle Mesh Points bring secure, net-centric, wireless

communications to ground vehicles, UASs, UGVs, ships and
boats in the field.

Vehicle Mesh Point · ES820

 Fortress Vehicle Mesh Point
ES820 E S 8 2 0 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

KEY FEATURES & PERFORMANCE

form factor • small (6.62" x 6.75" x 1.75"), rugged
• lightweight (2.5 lbs)
mobility • self-forming, self-healing, path optimizing Fortress FastPath Mesh™
security • FIPS, AES-256, NSA Suite B upgradeable, key zeroization
versatility • variable DC power (9-32V), multiple mounting options
manufacturing origin • made in the U.S.A.

FEATURES & BENEFITS SECURITY

encryption • AES-128, 192, 256
• WPA2 (802.11i)
Simple and Secure Connectivity • NSA Suite B upgradeable
The Fortress ES820 connects vehicles, encryption key zeroization • remote key zeroization
including Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(UASs) and Unmanned Ground Vehicles MANAGEMENT
configuration/status • secure browser-based GUI, CLI or SNMP monitoring
(UGVs), to the network, bringing secure, net- LEDs • power, status, radio, Ethernet
centric, wireless communications to those
who need it, when and where they need it. HARDWARE
enclosure • rugged IP67 aluminum enclosure
chassis dimensions • 6.62" x 6.75" x 1.75"
Maximum Range and Network Resilience
weight • 2.5 lbs.
With powerful radios for long range access, mounting • flat mounts in most vehicles
and Fortress FastPath Mesh™ technology, • optional mounting bracket kit
the Fortress ES820 ensures that network
INTERFACES
access is available anywhere. Ethernet • 2 RJ-45 10/100 LAN ports w/ auto-MDIX
serial • 1 serial port (console port)
Small and Rugged Design antenna • 2 N-Type external antenna connectors (female)
The rugged design and small form factor power • variable 9-32V DC with built-in power conditioner
controls • supports direct integration into vehicle wiring harness
of the Fortress ES820 delivers dependable
• allows for separate dash-mountable control panel
performance in a wide range of environmen-
tal conditions while minimizing size and RADIOS
weight requirements. radios • 500mW 802.11a/n* radio
• 250mW 802.11a/b/g/n* radio

Easy to Use ENVIRONMENTAL

The Fortress ES820 interface allows for a cooling • convection (no fans)
separate dash-mountable control panel. operating temperature • -40°C to +70°C
humidity • 5 to 95%
ES820s are rugged,reliable and easy to use.
weather resistance • IP67 submersible
LEDs indicate power and radio status and shock,vibration,moisture, temp. • MIL-STD 810G
can be set to blackout mode when desired.
POWER
Flexible Power and Mounting Options • variable 9-32V DC with built-in power conditioner

The Fortress ES820 is specifically designed CERTIFICATION & TESTING

to operate in vehicles and be powered by the safety & emissions • CE, FCC
vehicle’s DC system. The Fortress ES820 DFS • ETSI and FCC submitted
NIST • FIPS 140-2 level 2 submitted
can be mounted horizontally or vertically to
Wi-Fi Alliance • Wi-Fi a/b/g/WMM submitted
any flat, fixed surface. HERO/HERF/HERP • MIL-STD 464A planned
EMI • MIL-STD 461F
Certified Security harsh environments • MIL-STD 810G
With FIPS 140-2 compliant, Layer 2, AES- weather resistance • IP67 submersible
MTBF • 100,000 hrs
256 encryption, the ES820 provides secure
communications that meet federal policy. WARRANTY
Upgradeable to NSA Suite B algorithms, • includes 1 year of maintenance and support
Fortress offers proven security that has been
*802.11n functionality planned for future release
thoroughly tested and deployed in the most
demanding environments.
All specifications subject to change without notice.

Fortress Technologies
www.fortresstech.com
Phone: 1.888.477.4822
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