We're fans of the ADTRAN brand here at Hummingbird, because there are few other vendors that offer so much to small-and-medium sized businesses. ADTRAN was formed with the specific purpose of creating carrier and then enterprise-grade equipment that is still affordable at the low 

The new ADTRAN NetVanta 3140 Gigabit Ethernet router is a perfect example, and one of the best new routers we've seen in quite awhile. From growing SMBs, to hotels or schools or even medical practices, it delivers unparalleled power and flexibility at a terrific price point.end, so that business of all sizes can have the networking necessary to succeed in today's global market.

If you're looking for a piece of hardware you can be using throughout your operations in multiple roles over the years to come, the ADTRAN 3140 could be the perfect choice for your business.

NetVanta 3140: The "EveryRouter"

There are plenty of three-port Gigabit Ethernet routers on the market. What makes the Adtran 3140 special? All three ports are also bi-directional, and can be configured to face either the WAN or the LAN side of the network. A few quick changes to its software package can create a totally new usage scenario.

Like so many of ADTRAN's products, it also contains a number of other onboard hardware options to expand its functionality. It has a full stateful inspection firewall, as well as an integrated ADTRAN Wireless Access Point controller.

Depending on how you configure the ports and services, you have a huge range of options in how to use the NetVanta 3140. This includes:

• Hosting parallel voice and data networks
• Converging your voice and data
• Providing access-level routing
• On-site VoIP hosting
• Controlling your WiFi
• Rapid Cloud App Access
• Hosting carrier-bundled service offerings
• Highly-optimized VoIP or Video Conferencing routing
• Simple WAN or LAN expansions
• Emergency backup access with 3G/4G tethering via USB
• IPSec VPN Tunneling (with the optional Enhanced Feature Pack)

Configuration and ongoing operation is a snap, thanks to ADTRAN's powerful AOS system software. The web-based GUI is designed to program your router, while still being easy enough that only basic Windows skills are needed. Or, if you happen to have a networking guru on-staff, there's still the traditional Command Line Interface.

The short story is: if you have a small business network, the NetVanta 3140 can serve in nearly any role you can think of. If you're focused on WiFi, it could be the only backbone you need at first. As your needs change, the Adtran 3140 can change its role to match.

Plus, it's available in either rackmount (1U) or standalone "desktop" versions, depending on your current needs. In the standalone form, it could easily "float" around your business for years, quietly serving in any role you need.

ADTRAN Is Built For The Future

ADTRAN knows smaller businesses can't afford to re-invent their network every year, which is why they pack so many features into their hardware. They create equipment which can be relied upon for years, and potentially even move from a primary role down to secondary and tertiary applications as new generations of hardware come out.

Few other vendors have this as a focus at all, much less encourage it among their customers. For this reason, we recommend ADTRAN. and especially the new NetVanta 3140- to virtually any growing business that needs a solid investment in network hardware.

Hummingbird Networks can custom-build the perfect ADTRAN network to fit your needs today and tomorrow, with a clear roadmap to upgrades and re-purposing. Contact us today for a free consultation!