IP Over Combat Net Radio: ViaSat Data Controllers
ViaSat Data Controllers (VDCs) extend secure, integrated network infrastructure to warfighters on the tactical edge, enabling them to seamlessly become part of the Global Information Grid. They should be a vital part of your military communication equipment.
Applications:
email, internet access, notes, files, and IP over Combat Net Radio
Form Factor:
PCMCIA card, ruggedized and DZUS mount
Technologies:
Error correction, TCP/IP, MIL-STD-188-184, performance enhancing proxies (PEP)
Using a digital radio, computer, and VDC, you can extend IP to the tactical edge for critical combat communication applications:
- Situational awareness and position location reporting
- Persistent surveillance
- Imagery on demand
- Internet over radio
- Chat, messaging, shared whiteboard, and email with attachments
ViaSat Data Controllers
Are you getting the picture? Data Controllers work with all digital radios to deliver an error-free and secure IP Common Operating Picture, even over severely degraded radio or satellite channels.
VDC Product Pages
VDC-800 Rugged USB Data Controller VDC-600 Network Card Data Controller
VDC-500 Router Data Controller Compact VDC-500 Router Data Controller
Which VDC is Right For Your Mission?
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ViaSat eMail® Software
When teamed with a ViaSat Data Controller and a digital radio, the ViaSat eMail application delivers powerful electronic mail capabilities during tactical operations. ViaSat eMail software is available free to VDC customers.
Use the VDC customer portal to download ViaSat eMail
ViaBoard Lite Whiteboard Collaboration Software
The ViaBoard Lite IP software application works with your ViaSat Data Controller and combat net radio to bring whiteboard collaboration to warfighters on the tactical edge. ViaBoard Lite is available free to VDC customers.
Use the VDC customer portal to download ViaBoard Lite
VDC/IP Critical Combat IP Connectivity Software
VDC/IP is enhanced networking software that provides tactical edge warfighters access to IP applications over combat net radio networks. VDC/IP is available free to VDC customers.
Data Sheet
How to Buy
Contact
For more information on ViaSat Data Controllers, please contact insidesales@viasat.com.
Or see a list of our GSA Partners and VDC Resellers
Support Notes
User Manuals, Firmware, Software, Drivers, Support
Get what you need to help you get more value out of your ViaSat Data Controller and VDC software. User manuals, application notes, and other documents, as well as drivers and software applications.
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