Explorer 510 Small, Medium or Large Ready Case - Complete Kit - $2,379 USD Hughes 9202M Small, Medium or Large Ready Case - Complete Kit - $3,267 Hughes 9211Medium or Large Ready Case - Complete Kit - $4,646 Explorer 710 Medium or Large Ready Case - Complete Kit - $5,733
BGAN Ready Casesare an excellent way to transport BGAN terminals because they are watertight, airtight, dust proof, crush proof and the foam core padding keeps equipment safe from falling shock, extreme environments or just long term storage. Each case includes everything required for broadband satellite Internet and phone communication. Our Ready Cases are favored by professionals, first responders, and government agencies that require a mobile office in most any environment. Ready Cases provide valuable Internet and phone communication where none exists.
Ground Control offers Ready Cases for All BGAN terminals, however the Hughes 9202M is popular because is it one-button easy for connecting and creating a Wi-Fi satellite Internet hotspot. The integrated 802.11 WiFi access point will work with any in-range wireless device. The 9202M also provides voice communication via the included analog phone that ships with any Ready Case. Finally, with all of these great features, the 9202M is 94.3% as fast as the fastest BGAN terminals, yet it's one of the smallest and lightest.
BGAN Ready Cases - Instant, Portable, Global Office
There is no price difference between a small, medium or large Ready Case for your preferred
BGAN terminal.
COLORS - The large case comes in all colors.. the medium case comes in black, tan and yellow, and the small case only comes in black.
Ground Control offers a build-a-backpack solution for any BGAN terminal. Shown is a Hughes 9202M that includes an optimized laptop with wired mouse, an 80 watt solar panel, a solar-panel rechargeable external battery with LED lamp, an analog phone, and all cabling to recharge the laptop and BGAN as well as many other devices... This backpack can maintain off-grid phone and Internet connectivity indefinitely.
Small Hardened Case with BGAN Terminal Case Size - 16.68"L x 13.06"W x 4.37"D The small hardened BGAN case is ideal for the Explorer 510 or Hughes 9202M. It's compact size and anti-tampering locks make it our most popular case. It however does not have room for extra batteries or a laptop which is better suited to the medium sized case. Shown here is the Explorer 510 BGAN terminal with charging equipment.
Medium Hardened Case with BGAN Terminal Case Size - 21.50"L x 17.25"W x 4.80"D Our medium case was designed to include both a BGAN terminal and added accessories such a netbook or laptop and/or an extra battery. This sleek hardened case includes a combination lock under the handle. Shown here is the included analog phone with the Hughes 9202M terminal.
Large Hardened Case with BGAN Terminal Case Size - 24.3"L x 19.5"W x 8.7"D The larger case is for ANY BGAN terminal and
has space for a adding larger laptops (or two). This case has a second foam layer that can be customized for any added equipment.
Explorer 510 Case - $2,379 Hughes 9202M Case w/phone - $3,267 Explorer 710 Case w/phone - $5,733 Hughes 9211 Case w/phone - $4,646 (as shown)
All other BGAN's terminals for this case - Please call
BGAN Ready Cases - Build A Solution
Pick a BGAN Terminal
These systems are designed to work with any of the portable BGAN terminals we offer. Popular BGANs are the Explorer 510, the Hughes 9202M, The Hughes 9211 and the Explorer 710 BGAN. Here is page that shows all of the BGAN terminals offered by Ground Control - more
The black military grade heavy-duty backpack features bug-out design built from high-strength water repellant nylon. This is a premium pack that has all the features one would expect in a tactical backpack. Designed to work with any BGAN terminal offered. Includes electonics case, DC power supply and phone for BGAN terminals that have an RJ-11 phone port - more
Our 80 watt solar panel can power or recharge any BGAN terminal. With 80 watts of power in full sunlight, it's more than capable in recharging any BGAN terminal (or external battery) in 3 to 6 hours. A must purchase for no-power locations. May connect/charge other devices as well through two USB charge ports. An very necessary item if power is not readily available.
SKU: BGANSOLARX1
Price $445 USD
External Battery - Solar Rechargeable
This external battery can power any BGAN or other device and is easily charged by our foldable solar panel above or by the included AC/DC power supply. This battery is under of the FAA rules for transport on plane and may be packed for carry-on or checked luggage. It also includes a LED lamp for low-wattage but bright night illumination... For remote expeditions, we highly recommend this item for it's versatility for many devices. SKU-BGANAEXTBATX
Price $249 USD
(Please call to order)
External High-Capacity Battery
Another way to increase the power of any BGAN terminal is by using a high-capacity external battery. This portable Li-Ion battery has an amazing 153 watt hours of capacity and allows most BGAN terminals to operate 3 to 6 times longer on a single charge. For $277, it's a good investment for this and other equipment that may require power or recharging in no power location. This battery is above 100 watt hours and must be cleared for carry-on and checked luggage for airline flight once in the end-users possession.
SKU: BGANAEXTBAT
Price $277 USD
(Please call to order)
High-Performance Optimized Laptop
Control usage with a high-performance optimized laptop. This Windows 10 machine has been designed from the ground up to limit background data transferring unknown in the background, like Microsoft telemetry and updates. This laptop also has no bloatware and places the owner back in control of what is being transferred over their expensive and limited Internet connection. Includes wired USB mouse and mousepad.
SKU: LAPTOPGCX Information on the BGAN Optimized Laptop
Need something rugged tough? Consider an Optimized Toughbook configured to reduce background data transmissions. Like the Optimized Laptop, this Windows 10 computer has utilities that monitor usage and many tools that help keep service costs low. Includes wired USB mouse (for security) and mousepad.
SKU: LAPTOPTBCF54 Information on the Toughbook Optimized Laptop
BGAN terminals that have an RJ-11 phone port may use this analog phone to make and receive phone calls. This inexpensive solution offers superior sound quality and does not require external power to operate. This phone is included for free with any Ready Case option that has an RJ-11 phone port.
SKU: BGANAHPH1
The no-cradle handset from Cobham is a more compact phone for BGAN terminals that have an RJ-11 phone port. However, sound quality is not as good as other solutions offered.
SKU: BGANAE004
For mission-critical work, the Sonim XP7 Android smartphone is virtually indestructible. We've optimized this smartphone to reduce background traffic and have pre-loaded it with the Explorer Connect App and Skype for use with Hughes and Explorer BGAN terminals.
SKU: SONIMXP7
These rugged phones stay connected up to 2 miles away from the BGAN terminal. Simply plug the phone cord from the base-station/case into the BGAN phone jack. These combo radio & long range phones may communicate with each other, or place and receive calls from anyone on the planet. Perfect for professionals to work indoors, onshore, or anything that is at distance from the BGAN terminal. Excellent for first responders, search and rescue missions, backup communications.
SKU: BGANADURAFON
BGAN terminals may run or be recharged directly off of any 12 volt power port of any vehicle. This adapter is a preferred way to charge a terminal if wall power is not available. These DC adapters are standard included options with all BGAN Ready Cases and Backpack solutions.
SKU: Depends on BGAN Terminal Purchased.. Will include for free on all case or backpack solutions.
Small Case - 16.68" x 13.06" x 4.37"
Medium Case - 21.5" x 17.25" x 4.8"
Large Case - 24.3" x 19.5" x 8.7"
Hughes 9202M Ready Case
Small, Medium or Large Case
Price - $3,267 USD
Small Case - 16.68" x 13.06" x 4.37"
Medium Case - 21.5" x 17.25" x 4.8" Large Case - 24.3" x 19.5" x 8.7"
Hughes 9211 Ready Case
Medium or Large Case
Price - $4,646 USD
Medium Case - 21.5" x 17.25" x 4.8" Large Case - 24.3" x 19.5" x 8.7"
Explorer 710 Ready Case
Medium or Large Case Only Price - $5,733 USD
Medium Case - 21.5" x 17.25" x 4.8"
Large case - 24.3" x 19.5" x 8.7"
Included Equipment Hardened all-weather case for the Explorer 510 BGAN terminal (default small black case) DC vehicle power supply,
AC/DC power supply w/ international plugs, cabling,
manuals & software on a USB flash drive.
SKU: BGANT510CASE
Included Equipment Hardened all-weather case for the Hughes 9202M BGAN terminal (default small black case), DC vehicle power supply, a standard analog phone,
AC/DC power supply, int. AC plugs, all cabling,
and user manuals & software on a USB flash drive.
SKU: BGANT9202CASE
Included Equipment Hardened all-weather case for the Hughes 9211 BGAN terminal (default small black case), DC vehicle power supply, a standard analog phone,
AC/DC power supply, int. AC plugs, all cabling,
and user manuals & software on a USB flash drive.
SKU: BGANT9211CASE
Included Equipment Hardened all-weather case for the Explorer 710 BGAN terminal (default medium black case), a standard analog phone,
DC vehicle power supply, AC/DC power supply, int. AC plugs, all cabling,
and user manuals & software on a USB flash drive.
SKU: BGANT710CASE
The large case is available in six colors, the medium case in black and tan, and the small case only comes in black. Exterior case sizes large = 24.3" x 19.5" x 8.7", medium = 21.5" x 17.25" x 4.8", small = 16.7" x 13.1" x 4.4"
Our hardened cases help keep equipment protected from extreme environments. The Explorer 510 works with any smartphone for voice communication using the Explorer Connect App. The 510 does not have a phone jack like the Hughes 9202.
The small BGAN case is very portable and is large enough to fit most class 1 and class 2 BGAN terminals with accessories.
The medium sized case is good if adding a small laptop, extra batteries, or other accessories.
The small case has two front clamps that are both lockable with a tubular type key (shown bottom right).
The medium case uses a three dial combination lock.
Here is an Explorer 510 in a small Ready Case. Ground Control offers a Quick-Case 510 solution that ships with 300 Megabytes of active service so it will work out of the box.
The Hughes 9202 in a small Ready Case. The 9202 comes with an analog phone that plug into the phone jack of the side of the terminal. (The Explorer 510 does not have a phone jack and works with connected smartphones for phone connectivity).
Our hardened cases are IP67 rated, meaning they have been tested to be watertight (submerged up to 1 meter for 30 minutes) to protect your investment.
This medium case has included both the Hughes 9202 and the optional BGAN optimized laptop. Medium cases can be configured to hold other equipment of your selection.
We offer all-weather long-range cordless phone(s) for BGAN terminals that have a phone jack (only the Explorer 510 does not have a jack). These cordless phones may connect up to 2 miles (3.2 km) or 12 floors/walls away from the BGAN terminal. Excellent for working indoors or outside at distance.
Our BGAN Optimized Laptop can reduce BGAN usage to a trickle. It is fully configured with Windows 7 for optimized connectivity to the Internet over the BGAN network. This netbook will fit in a medium sized case with the Hughes 9202 or Explorer 510 terminal.
Ready Cases are used by command personnel for quick reliable communication in the worst of environments.
The Ready Case keeps equipment protected from the shock of transportation into remote regions for global communication.
The Explorer 300 being used by the Red Cross for the Haiti disaster
(The Explorer 300 has been replaced by the Explorer 510, which is a superior product)