Reach-back communications terminal with selectable networking options
First Claim
1. A reach-back communications terminal, comprising:
- an FNBDT encryption device;
a plurality of different networking modules, each of said different networking modules allowing encrypted network communications via said FNBDT encryption device; and
a selector to allow selection for use of any one of said plurality of different networking modules.
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Abstract
A reach back secure communications terminal that offers immediate and secure voice, data and video connectivity to multiple telecommunications networks, high availability and reliable connectivity, total access to vital resources, and secure extension to the home office. Integrated components simplify access to varied networks allowing deployed users to select and connect quickly to a network that best supports their present mission. Commercial or optional NSA Type 1 encryption may be implemented. Networking options include any of PSTN, PBX, GSM (or CDMA or other cell telephone standard), SAT, IP and WiFi. During secure call setup, the reach-back communications terminal exchanges public keys with a remote terminal using FNBDT signaling. Traffic encryption is performed using the NIST approved Advanced Encryption System (AES) standard (Rijndael) and a 128-bit random key (2{circumflex over ( )}128 possible keys).
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17 Claims
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1. A reach-back communications terminal, comprising:
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an FNBDT encryption device;
a plurality of different networking modules, each of said different networking modules allowing encrypted network communications via said FNBDT encryption device; and
a selector to allow selection for use of any one of said plurality of different networking modules. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of communicating with a secure encryption device from a remote location, comprising:
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selecting one from a plurality of possible wide area networks (WANs), said plurality of possible WANs including an Ethernet network, a satellite phone network, and a PSTN network; and
establishing a network connection between a remote digital device and another digital device over a selected WAN. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. Apparatus for communicating with a secure encryption device from a remote location, comprising:
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means for selecting one from a plurality of possible wide area networks (WANs), said plurality of possible WANs including an Ethernet network, a satellite phone network, and a PSTN network; and
means for establishing a network connection between a remote digital device and another digital device over a selected WAN. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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