AT-Convert / Low Cost Alternative for Connecting Dialup ATMs to a Legacy Host

AT-Convert is a Windows NT based dialup to leased line protocol converter. It enables you to deploy dialup ATMs into your existing leased line ATM network without making any changes to your host.

With AT-Convert, ATMs running simply asynchronous VISA protocols can transparently appear to the host as if they are running NCR or Diebold leased line protocols.

Flexibility

AT-Convert supports host connectivity via all major communications protocols, including SNA, TCP/IP, BSC-3270 and Poll Select.

AT-Convert can receive connections from the dialup ATMs in a variety of ways. It can receive POTS connections into a modem card at the AT-Convert server, X.25 connections from a PAD, or connections over a T1 line from the telco.

While AT-Convert targets the dialup to leased line environment, it can be used to convert connections to/from any of its supported protocols (e.g., TCPIP to SNA).

Administration

A java based intuitive graphical operator interface is provided for administration of AT-Convert. From this interface you can configure ATMs to be connected through AT-Convert and monitor AT-Convert communications and statistics. The interface is used to view connection status, ATM traffic patterns, average response time, and network utilization.

Scalability

AT-Convert can easily be expanded to accommodate your ATM environment as it grows from a small number of devices to a large geographically distributed network. In addition to the variety of ATM connectivity options it is possible to deploy multiple AT-Convert servers to satisfy your connectivity needs.

Cost

AT-Convert is a low cost alternative to a more traditional host based dialup device handler.

Typical Application

The following describes a typical scenario where AT-Convert can be utilized.

A financial institution has traditionally deployed leased line connected ATMs running either Diebold or NCR message protocols over SNA. The institution acquires a network of off-premise, dialup connected ATMs, but has no device handler to accommodate them. In this scenario AT-Convert can be used as a front-end to the host. The ATMs connect to AT-Convert, which converts the transaction messages to either NCR or Diebold message protocol, and routes the messages over an SNA link to the host.