Login Alongside its IoT business, HOOC is primarily active in the connectivity sector. In this area, it not only provides a classic VPN access, but also offers a higher-level networking service called CrossLink that enables:
a) site-to-site-VPN between multiples sites using a HOOC gateway;
b) VPN access to specific VLANs within a system.
With the introduction of the HOOC Firmware 7, new possibilities open up for networking and configuring network groups via the CrossLink service.
Virtual Network Group (OPT0)
Each physical gateway can be assigned a virtual network group (OPT0), allowing multiple end devices from different sites to connect at layer 3 (device-to-device).
Separate Network Groups (SEPx)
Each physical gateway can also be assigned to distinct network groups (e.g. SEP0, SEP1), allowing the separation of physical network interfaces as well as the connection of multiple sites on layer 2 (site-to-site).
Combinable Network Groups
Different network groups can be combined as needed. The following networks are herefore available:
LAN: Standard network with layer 2 networking, including VLAN support
SEP0: Isolated Network 0 with layer 2 networking, including VLAN support
SEP1: Isolated Network 1 with layer 2 networking, including VLAN support
OPT0: Virtual Network 0 with layer 3 networking
Connecting SCADA systems to multiple end devices from different installations using a virtual site that communicates with all remote installations via the OPT0 network group.
Enabling multi-site communication at the protocol level.
Establishing isolated layer 2 networking, separate from the LAN