LANConnect is a superior traffic management service connecting your Local Area Networks (LANs) at different sites and can be offered as a fully managed service.

The service
LANConnect is based on frame relay technology which provides high performance communications between many users on a single network. The service is ideal for interactive client-server applications, file transfer. document sharing, CAD/CAM and intranets.

It is specifically designed to handle bursts and fluctuations in the traffic pattern that occur when data is exchanged between multiple sites at bandwidths of up to 2Mbps.

The service can also be offered as Managed LANConnect, in which Batelco manages the routers in the Wide Area Network (WAN) which connect together the Local Area Networks (LANs) at various sites. In the managed service Batelco takes responsibility for router provision, maintenance and configuration management.

Furthermore technical design and network consultancy is also provided, enabling you to optimize your network.

 

Key Benefits
	Reliability: The built-in redundancy of the core network ensures continuous service even in the event of network failure. Similarly when one route is disrupted, other routes are deployed through the network.
	Enhanced network performance: LANConnect provides high-speed data transfer and is specifically designed to cope with variable burst sizes and unpredictable traffic patterns. Continuous throughput facilitates higher productivity and improved customer service.
	Scalability: A variety of access speeds enable you to scale your network as operations expand. New sites can easily be added and Committed Information Rates (CIRs) can be adjusted to match the requirements of your business.
	Cost effective: Inter-LAN traffic is carried on Batelco’s digital network, thereby cutting equipment and connection charges and eliminating the need for dedicated private circuits. This reduces the capital costs to your business. A single network connection per company offers communication with multi-sites thereby resulting in significant cost savings.

 

Key Features
	Round the clock support: The Service Management Centre is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your queries on service management issues. It also acts as a focal point for fault handling and management.
	Single point of contact: For Managed LANConnect Batelco will act as your primary contact point for all the technical components that make up your solution.
	Design & consultancy: For Managed LANConnect Batelco will provide technical expertise for the deployment of the solution. It will also provide you with network design consultancy for the topology of the network.
	Remote monitoring: For Managed LANConnect Batelco will proactively provide you with round the clock remote monitoring of routers and fault management.
	Remote configuration: For Managed LANConnect Batelco will, where and when required, remotely configure the service.

 

Tariffs

The service is charged on flat monthly rental basis depending on access port and committed information rate (CIR) speeds.

In addition to Once off installation per each Access Port.

 

	Access Ports Access port Speed Access Port charges (BD) Installation Charges 64 60 100 128 70 100 192 90 150 256 110 150 384 140 150 512 170 150 768 210 200 1024 270 200 1536 400 200 2048 500 200

 

 

	CIR CIR Speed CIR Charges 8 K 60 16 K 60 24 K 60 32 K 80 40 K 80 48 K 80 64 K 100 96 K 115 128 K 120 192 K 130 256 K 200 384 K 250 512 K 300 768 K 385 1024 K 430 1536 K 595 Note: 1. Charges are inclusive of local lines and Customer Premise Equipment (DTU/NTU). 2. Leadtime 2-3 weeks depending on availability of lines and equipment 3. For term discount please contact your Batelco Account Managers or Sales Executives

	Installation charges (onceoff) Access port Speed Installation Charges 64 100 128 100 192 150 256 150 384 150 512 150 768 200 1024 200 1536 200 2048 200

 

CIR Reconfiguration

• Once off Charge BD 20

Contact us
For further information please contact us on +973 17 88 11 44 to speak to your account manager or visit www.batelco.com
P.O. Box 14, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.

Batelco is continuously developing its products and services for its customers. This document is for guidance only and does not form part of any contract. It is subject to change without notice.