Easy-to-install WiFi

March 1, 2010
New family of IEEE 802.11n radios emphasize reliable I/O messaging and Webpage setup to make starting an industrial WiFi network easier. ProSoft Technology's new 802.11n "Industrial Hotspot" RLXIB-IHxN series of radios provides enterprise-class technology, optimized for rugged industrial performance and easy deployment in the field using a single webpage setup.
They are said to deliver enterprise-class 802.11n technology speeds, security and flexibility while meeting the specific needs of industrial customers who demand ease of deployment, ruggedness and reliable industrial communication.The radios utilize MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output), a technology which uses up to three antennas to enable high-speed data rates up to 300 Mbps, providing advanced performance in industrial environments. Where concerns about network crowding exist, the radios can operate in the 5GHz Band, which contains 23 non-overlapping channels. 5 GHz also provides an alternative to the popular 2.4 GHz Band, which may have limited availability if already used in existing installations.WirelessN Discovery Tool enables a view of the network topology, allows assigning IP addresses to radios for configuration, monitors network diagnostics, updates radio firmware and detects the presence of other vendors' 802.11 radios on the network. A free OPC Server allows for HMI-based wireless network diagnostics. User selectable automatic or manual network configuration (can be prioritized or fixed) with self-healing network and master redundancy for reliable large networks (e.g., SCADA).The RLXIB-IHN includes hazardous location certifications (UL1604 Class I Div 2, ATEX Zone 2 Category 3), extended operating temperature range, high vibration/shock resistance, DIN-rail mounting, Power over Ethernet and simultaneous bridge / repeater / access point mode.All ProSoft Technology products come with a three year warranty and unlimited technical support for the life of the product. www.prosoft-technology.com

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