OMNI is an encryption device manufactured by

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. It adds

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and secure data to any standard analog telephone or modem connected computer. SCIP signalling allows interoperability with other SCIP devices such as the

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(STE) phone. In bypass mode,

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s can communicate with one another using the OMNI to enhance the quality of the voice and data. Algorithms used by the OMNI include

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methods and is able to handle communications up to Top Secret SCI.

Models

* The Standard model is limited to a 56 kbit/s. * The Xi upgrade allows data rates up to 2 Mbit/s.

References

External links

L-3 OMNI Web Site
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