Recommended Products

Written by Jarad on March 20, 2023

This page includes products that have been tested and are compatible with FastBound. Please note that FastBound may earn commissions on purchases made through links in this article at no additional cost to you.

Many customers also successfully use other products. If you have any questions about these or other products, feel free to reach out to us!

Barcode Scanning

  • Wired – 2D (Can read PDF417 – Drivers License)

  • (Currently testing new models)

Label Printer – iDPRT

  • SP-310: Support labels up to 3.35” wide

  • SP-420: 4X6 High-Speed shipping label printer

Label Printer – DYMO

Note: The new DYMO 550 and 5XL require authentic DYMO labels for printing. You cannot use third party labels with the DYMO 550 or 5XL.

Labels

Note: These are not compatible with the DYMO 550 Turbo. The default label size in FastBound is 2-1/4″ x 1-1/4″.

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Network Attached Storage

A Network Attached Storage (NAS) device made by brands like Synology⁠, QNAP⁠, UGREEN⁠, Asustor⁠, TerraMaster⁠, or Buffalo⁠ is the perfect solution for small to medium-sized businesses looking for an affordable, easy-to-use, and secure way to store and manage large amounts of data. Unlike full servers, NAS devices are cost-effective, require minimal IT expertise, and consume less power, making them ideal for non-technical users. Unlike cloud storage, a NAS gives you complete control over your data without ongoing subscription fees or privacy concerns. With features like automated backups, remote access, and data sharing, a NAS provides the best balance of convenience, reliability, and cost-efficiency for businesses that need a scalable storage solution.

FastBound and 4473 Cloud serve as the primary repositories for your ATF data. You must maintain daily local backups to comply with ATF Ruling 2016-1 for A&D records and ATF Ruling 2022-1 for digitally stored 4473s. Using NAS devices is an effective way to achieve these compliance requirements. Redundancy is less critical if your NAS only stores backup copies of your ATF records. However, considering redundancy levels and implementing proper backup procedures is crucial if you store other business records and data on your NAS. Ensure that your NAS configuration balances performance, security, and compliance to meet all your data management needs.

Generally speaking, the more drives your NAS has, the safer your data is:

NAS Type

Description

Models* (List Price)

1-Drive

No safety net—if the drive fails, your data is gone.

QNAP TS-133 ($139)

Synology DS124 ($150)

2-Drive

Built-in backup—one drive automatically mirrors the other for basic redundancy.

QNAP TS-233 ($199)

Synology DS224+ ($300)

UGREEN DXP2800 ($400)

3-Drive

Extra protection—data is shared across all drives to protect against failure.

QNAP TS-364-8G ($489)

4+ Drive

Maximum safety—data is distributed to handle multiple drive failures.

QNAP TS-433-4G ($360)

UGREEN DXP4800 ($550)

Synology DS923+ ($598)

* All linked NAS models are sold diskless, meaning they do not come with hard drives. Be sure to order compatible hard drives separately to ensure your NAS is fully functional and meets your storage and redundancy needs.

Touchscreen Tablet

For the best customer experience and electronic signature capture, FastBound recommends using a touchscreen device.

  • Apple iPad: 11 inch touchscreen (Wi-Fi, 128GB)

  • Chromebook: Any model with the following specs. 14+ inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi, 4GB RAM.

Topaz Signature Pads

  • T-S460-HSB-R: Basic signature pad, connects via USB, Only works with Microsoft Windows

  • T-LBK460-HSB-R: LCD Backlit signature pad, displays what’s being written, connects via USB, ONLY works with Microsoft Windows

Connectivity

  • 4G LTE Fail-Safe Modem: If your wired broadband is interrupted, this device will automatically fail over to 4G LTE until wired broadband service is restored.