CRISP Technologies has released an industrial IEEE 802.11g wireless product that can be used as an AP, bridge, or AP client.
AWK-1100 is designed to be used with Ethernet switches and other Ethernet-ready devices to provide ready access to a wireless LAN.
Features include WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) security capability, operating temperature range from 0°C to 60°C and redundant power inputs.
Connecting industrial Ethernet devices to a wireless LAN is not just another fad. Wireless networking is a good choice for many networking requirements due to the flexibility that comes from being able to set up a network anywhere and anytime.
Another major benefit is easy deployment - wireless networks can be set up quickly in areas that are not yet wired, or are too hard to wire.
In addition, the high performance that wireless networks provide and the cost savings that comes from using fewer cables are also a plus.
One of the biggest concerns raised by potential users is safety. Since data is transmitted through the air by radio waves, how can users guarantee the confidentiality of their information?
Crisp Technologies overcome this problem by providing WPA security specifications to overcome weaknesses in Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).
AWK-1100 can authenticate and authorise wireless users by IEEE 802.1X and RADIUS (Remote Authentication User Dial-In Service) and communicate with a back-end RADIUS server to see if a wireless user is allowed to access the wireless network.
The DIN-Rail mounting feature, wide operating temperature range and IP30 case with LED indicators make AWK-1100 a convenient plug-and-play and reliable solution for industrial wireless applications.