iDirect X1 Outdoor Satellite System (pictured on left)
iDirect X1 Outdoor VSAT System SKU: GCMODEMX1OUTDOOR
Complete system includes: iDirect X1 Outdoor LAN gateway, 1.2 meter fixed satellite dish with 50 feet of coax.
iDirect X1 Indoor Satellite System
iDirect X1 Indoor VSAT System SKU: GCMODEMX1INDOOR
Complete system includes: iDirect X1 Indoor LAN gateway (pictured above), 1.2 meter fixed satellite dish with 50 feet of coax.
The iDirect X1 is offered in two flavors... the X1 Outdoor gateway is capable of operating in extreme environments, and the X1 Indoor where the gateway is located inside of an enclosure or structure. The indoor device operates between at +32°F to 122°F (0° to 50°C) while the outdoor device operates between -40° to 140°F (-40° to 60°C) in extreme weather.
Extreme VSAT Ruggedness for Extreme Environments Remote sites that need to transfer a large amount of data should consider the X1 outdoor solution from Ground Control. These systems are designed to operate in all weather and maintain a 24 x 7 connection to the Internet, or your co-located VPN device. We offer single and multi-site installations and can install these systems anywhere in North America as well as Central and South America.
iDirect X1 Features Supported worldwid - Please email sales@groundcontrol.com for service pricing in your area Designed to operate unmanned in remote locations 24 x 7 Single site service plans starting at $269 a month Multi-Site plans - 5 VSAT installations can connect for $670 a month total. Delivers speeds of 512 Kbps in both directions. Faster speeds are available. The X1 Outdoor has an Ingress rating of IP67 - Built for extreme weather & temperatures The X1 Outdoor operates in -40° to 140°F (-40° to 60°C) Low-latency satellite - ping times between 500 to 650 milliseconds Add a Static IP to allow access to remote equipment with approved IP addresses Support VoIP phone service and Red Phone service
All plans are for one year term (12 months) that converts to month-to-month billing at the end of term. Satellite systems require certified installation - Online certifications course available - more All service goes through our teleports - 24 x 7 monitoring, power backup - multiple fiber paths. All sites are assigned 1 private NAT IP per site (not reverse accessible). A static IP is required if accessing remote equipment is required. Cost for 1:1 static NAT is $20/month per site. Coverage maps are approximate signal service areas. Streaming media access blocked (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video, iTunes, Pandora, Spotify, etc). Colocation/VPN recommended for large deployments on case-by-case (estimated at $300/mo per 1RU). Customer managed device eliminates need for 1:1 Static NAT - can be added later).
iDirect X1 Outdoor Complete Package ► 1.2 meter ruggedized satellite dish ► iDirect X1 Outdoor gateway ►BUC & LNB (transmitter/receiver) ► Two 50' lengths of coax cable
Lifetime Warranty for $39 a month - more ►User documentation and software available online here.
iDirect X1 Indoor Complete Package ► 1.2 meter ruggedized satellite dish ► iDirect X1 Indoor gateway ► BUC & LNB (transmitter/receiver) ► Two 50' lengths of coax cable
Lifetime Warranty for $29.95 a month - more ►User documentation and software available online here.
Ground Control does require the enrollee to own (or have access to) certain specialized satellite pointing tools. Enrollees may also purchase our certified installer tool bag that includes the tools necessary for satellite system installations.
The Outdoor X1 gateway is rated at IP67 which means it can be submerged in water without damage.
The X1 Indoor gateway is a less expensive option but requires a controlled environment to operate.
Optional Add-Ons
Co-Location VPN High-Security Solution recommended for multi-site installations
Ground Control will set up a customer controlled VPN device at our teleport to maintain the highest security for your satellite connections. Costs are estimated and may change case-to-case.
VOIP Phones & Phone Service $49.95/mo - includes 1000 free minutes each month
Super low-latency (500-650 milliseconds) with a "local" number to make and receive crystal clear calls over our iDirect satellite service. more
Red Phone Critical voice communications to other Red Phones $49 Annually - Includes phone - Unlimited calling
Red Phones are able to stay connected to other Red Phones anywhere in North America during the most severe outages of any kind. more
Lifetime Warranty For all electronics components (gateway - BUC - LNB)
For a small monthly fee placed on your monthly VSAT service, Ground Control will replace any failed radio electronic component of your satellite system. As long as the radio insurance fee is current with an active iDirect account with Ground Control, any radio equipment that fails to operate through standard use will have that part replaced.
All plans are for one year term (12 months) that converts to month-to-month billing at the end of term.
