IAP-1800AX: Dual Wi-Fi 6 access point for industry

Dec. 8, 2024 - PRLog -- As their name already indicates, access points basically only have one simple task: the extension of the network via radio technology in an efficient manner with access points. However, within industrial surroundings, higher requirements must be met, including temperature tolerance, robustness and safety. Last but not least, the speed plays an important role for successful data communication in virtually all business fields. The German distributor Acceed has now incorporated the new high-speed access point IAP-1800AX from Planet into its programme, which with Wi-Fi 6, two radio frequencies (dual band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz), a wide temperature range from -40 to +75 °C and five LAN interfaces in a stable metal casing is designated for professional use.

The IAP-1800AX is a robust industrial access point for the indoor area in harsh surroundings and work with the high-performance Wi-Fi 6 protocol (IEEE802.11ax). A data rate of 1.2 Gbit/s is achieved in the 5 GHz band. The system works in accordance with the latest standard WPA3 SAE for the authentication and encoding.

Simultaneous operation with radio frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band and 5 GHz band extend its application flexibility. Thus, for example, communication with local devices over 2.4 GHz and with a further access point over 5 GHz is possible, enabling it to form a wireless backbone. Both bands can also be used to meet the different requirements of various devices, for example the 2.4 GHz band for a better range and the 5 GHz band for better performance or speed. With the OFDMA function from Wi-Fi 6 (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access), which splits the channel into smaller sub-channels, several users can simultaneously transmit or receive data in the same channel, increasing the access density for users. Constant measurement determines the reception quality of the sub-carriers for the individual users. This basis enables the system to optimise the use of the sub-carriers and therefore the spectral efficiency.

An important IAP-1800AX feature is its robust design. The metal casing (IP30) provides good protection in the industrial surroundings and is suitable for use at temperatures of -40 to +75 °C. The dual electricity supply with the wide input range from 9 to 54 V DC increases reliability and operational safety. If the initial electricity supply fails, the hardware failover function is activated automatically to supply the device via the second supply without any operational downtime.