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WIRELESS CONTROL WITH THE WIENET WLAN ACCESS POINTS
INDUSTRIAL WIFI
ACCESS POINT
Wi-Fi networks offer mobile and cable-free access to the local network and therefore also to the end devices in the machine network like PLCs, drive units, visualizations, etc. Our wienet Access Points can be flexibly used as Access Point, Bridge or Client.
Wireless Access Points offer the interface to wireless communication and enable the integration of remote components that are difficult to connect by wiring into your network. It is possible to connect two separated LAN networks or make machine data directly accessible on handheld devices like tablets. Wieland’s Access Points also offer the possibility to establish a secure VPN connection with your equipment by using the WIE-SERVICE24 VPN portal.
FEATURES OF THE WLAN ACCESS POINTS
- Easy setup of a secure virtual network with OpenVPN encrypted with WPA2-EAP/PSK
- Mesh network functionality (IEEE802.11s) with WPA3-SAE encryption for the use in mobile applications
- Up to three RJ45 ports
- Access to more than 1’000 openWRT packages
- Minimized heat generation due to low power consumption < 1 W
- NTP (network time protocol) server ensures a synchronized network
- Router functions like NAT, routing and firewall included
- Slim and compact design
ADVANTAGES OF THE WLAN ACCESS POINTS
- Secure remote monitoring and control via a virtual private network (VPN) leads to a reduced equipment downtime
- Quick and reliable roaming in mobile applications
- Simplifies your network by offering switch capabilities without additional devices
- Easily extend the features of your device according to your needs (e.g., Modbus, MQTT, IPsec package)
- No expensive heat dissipation designs required
- Validated time stamps guarantee the comparability of your data
- Saves cost of an additional industrial security router
- Allows integration into the most confined spaces and saves room in your application
WIDE RANGE OF VARIANTS FOR MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY IN USE
In addition to being used as classic Access Points, the devices can be used as WLAN routers, network bridges or LAN cable replacements.
The wienet access points can be operated either with an integrated antenna or with an external antenna.
wienet AP-ETH-A
- Integrated Antenna
- 1 RJ45 socket
- Number of ports: 1
When is this Access Point used?
The Access Point gives a technician, who stands close by a connected machine, the possibility to quickly and easily connect to production equipment or a control cabinet with his mobile device (e.g., smart phone, tablet). Hence, he is able to directly display relevant data. The advantage of an integrated antenna is that it cannot be removed or get stolen. Therefore, the equipment, when placed in public spaces, is better protected against willful destruction.
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wienet AP-ETH-A-A
- External Antenna (RP-SMA Socket)
- 1 RJ45 socket
- Number of ports: 1
When is this Access Point used?
In situations with signal-demanding environments (e.g., existence of many other Wi-Fi equipment, nearby devices that switch high loads, inside a control cabinet) an external antenna is recommended. The wienet AP ETH-A-A device with its external antenna can also cover larger distances than the wienet AP ETH-A with an integrated antenna.
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wienet AP 3P ETH-A
- Integrated Antenna
- 3x RJ45 sockets
- Number of ports: 3
When is this Access Point used?
By offering 3 RJ45 ports, the wienet AP 3P can be used as a Wi-Fi device with an integrated 3-port switch to for example connect a PLC and a HMI at the same time. By using VLAN (virtual LAN) it also allows to separate different networks from each other (i.e., separation in machine network and company network) to increase the level of security.
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wienet AP 3P ETH-A-A
- External Antenna (RP-SMA Socket)
- 3x RJ45 socket
- Number of ports: 3
When is this Access Point used?
The wienet AP 3P ETH-A-A combines all mentioned benefits of the wienet AP 3P-ETH-A (i.e., integrated 3-port switch, VLAN) with the advantages of using an external antenna (i.e., covers larger distances and is less susceptible to signal interferences).
