Hirschmann WLAN access point BAT54-rail single

Belden has extended its range of Hirschmann products to include the WLAN access point BAT54-rail single, designed for mounting on a top-hat rail so that it can be used both as access point and access client.

It has one WLAN interface, making it an alternative for applications that do not require a second interface. In common with its ‘elder brother’, however, the device offers the full range of functions supported by the HiLCOS operating system.

It offers transmission rates of up to 108 Mbit/s in either the 5 or 2.4 GHz band. Fast roaming facilitates uninterrupted connections, even while changing from one radio cell to another. Network management can be carried out using browser-based, Telnet or Windows software that support rogue AP detection, and all standard encryption methods as well as authentication compliant with IEEE 802.1x are also available.

The series is equipped as standard with integrated firewalls and IP routers, enabling network segments to be isolated and safeguarded. An RJ45 LAN port (10/100 BASE TX) is available for connection to terrestrial networks.

A high level of operating security is provided by the redundant power supply, which possesses two 24 V DC and one 48 V DC connection supporting power-over-ethernet compliant with IEEE 802.3af.