The Thrane & Thrane Explorer 500 gives you high speed internet access anywhere on earth via the global Inmarsat BGAN Network. This unit is small, compact, light weight and highly portable. Top speeds run at 464K up and 448K down. It is compatible with both PC & Mac operating systems. It conveniently connects to your pc or laptop via Ethernet cable. This unit is perfect for:

• Sending & receiving files
• Checking email
• General web surfing

• 2m Ethernet Cable
• AC/DC power supply 100/240 Volts
• Power plug 2 pin European type
• Tripod
• BGAN Lanuchpad Software
• 24 Hour Support

• 5m ethernet cable
• 10m ethernet cable
• 25Watt solar panel (weighs less than 2lbs)

Rental Rate: $149.00 / week

• Data
  The standard IP service offers access to corporate networks via a secure VPN connection at speeds up to 492kbps. It enables you to access e-mail and other office applications, browse the Internet and send large file attachments.
• Streaming IP
  For applications where quality of service is paramount, such as live video or videoconferencing, BGAN offers an 'on-demand' Streaming IP service at speeds up to 256kbps. You can choose the data rate on a case-by-case basis depending on your application. BGAN also supports ISDN.
• Phone
  You can make phone calls at the same time as accessing data applications via a standard desktop phone, custom handset or Bluetooth handset/headset, depending on the BGAN terminal. Voice mail and other standard 3G supplementary services are also available.
• Text
  BGAN enables you to send and receive text messages via a laptop to or from any mobile phone. The service supports the standard 160 characters.

• Size: 217 x 217mm (<1.5kgs)
• Standard IP: Up to 464/448kbps (send and receive)
• Streaming IP: 32, 64, 128kbps (send and receive)
• ISDN: via USB
• Voice: Via RJ11 or Bluetooth handset; 3.1khz audio
• Data Interfaces: USB, Bluetooth, Ethernet
• Ingress protection: IP 54