Stream Private APN:
A private IP network for devices using Stream SIM cards. A physical connection between the Stream infrastructure and our partner operators.
What advantages does it offer?
The Stream APN allows superior management of M2M devices. As part of the connection process your specific requirements are assessed, ensuring only services your devices need are available. An advanced firewall enforces traffic policies, ensuring your data can only go where you want it.
The Stream APN also ensures you receive full logging of devices. Through OaSys you have access to reports indicating when devices have attached to the Stream APN. You can also request full firewall logs containing details on all* IP traffic flows. Most importantly when you use the Stream APN we can monitor the whole of the data solution, ensuring swift identification and resolve of any problems.
Does the Stream APN provide Internet access?
Yes, if your solution requires it. Normally we configure customers to use either a PPTP or IPSec VPN as this ensures that their traffic is secured and encrypted.
Does the Stream APN provide fixed IP addresses?
Yes, devices can be assigned a fixed private IP address. This address can then be directly accessed using a VPN allowing access to embedded web servers, or perhaps even management ports.
How reliable is the Stream APN?
Stream’s APN has an excellent track record. We have invested heavily in both disaster recovery sites and total hot failover facilities, specifically to ensure your devices remain contactable.
What about Capacity Management?
We carefully control and forecast connections to the APN meaning we can upgrade infrastructure before capacity issues arise.
*Peer-to-peer traffic can only be monitored on some GSM networks.