Next Gen Gatekeeper/Router

The Honeywell Next Gen Non Metering SynergyNet Router is the intelligent interface between the head-end (Connexo NetSense) and the local area network (SynergyNet MESH) which may include electric, water, and gas endpoints, as well as smart grid sensing and control devices.

The Router communications module provides network security, management of the local area network, and multiple options for communication interfaces to wide area networks (WAN). The Next Gen Non Metering SynergyNet Router delivers intelligent and highly effective management of the local area network while giving the utility extensive tools to support value-added services.

SynergyNet Routers are designed for single or multi-service deployments and can be used in gas or water only service areas as well as electricity and combined electricity, water, and/or gas service areas. Utilities can select the Next Gen Non Metering SynergyNet Router style and options that meet their specific requirements.

Each Next Gen Gatekeeper manages a network of thousands of network elements by performing the following functions:

• Network traffic routing
• Network element registration
• Broadcast message distribution
• Billing changes and endpoint TOU schedules
• Network performance metrics
• Subnet time synchronization
• Subnet element firmware distribution
• Endpoint TOU schedules