Siemens Energy & Automation Inc. has released the Scalance W786 wireless LAN Access Point designed to operate in harsh and humid outdoor environments where temperatures range from -40°C to +70°C. Available in both one and two radio module variations, the Scalance W786 LAN Access Point features a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Port (RJ45) or 100Mbps fiber optic cable (ST connector) for connection to wire-bound Ethernet networks.
The condensation-resistant access point is compatible with other wireless products, including Siemens HIPATH wireless controller, and allows voice and data networks to merge into a converged network within harsh plant environments. The access point is power-over-Ethernet (IEEE 802.11af) compliant with 12VDC to 24VDC and 110VAC to 240VAC options. It also offers IEEE 802.11i or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) and Advanced Encryption Standard with 128-bit encryptions for security.
