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News Release from: Ethernet Direct | Subject: FWI-701 and FWI-702 wireless CPE solutions
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 11 May 2007
Devices bring wireless networks outdoors
Ethernet Direct's FWI-701 and FWI-702 industrial wireless CPE solutions provide a 54Mbit/s data rate in outdoor environments.
Ethernet Direct has released the FWI-701 and FWI-702 industrial wireless outdoor CPE solutions, compliant with IEEE802.11 b/g AP/bridge/client/repeater suitable for industrial Ethernet applications The FWI-701 supports a 2.4GHz radio module while FWI-702 supports 2.3GHz with less interference
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 7 Aug 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Both the FWI-701 and FWI-702 provide a 54Mbit/s data rate in outdoor environments.
It links two or more separate networks to create a single expanded LAN network cost-effectively and efficiently.
The robust IP66 housing protects the device from harsh outdoor environments.
A built-in 12dBi patch antenna is included for flexibility in installation.
There are five different operation modes: access point, point to point bridge, point to multipoint bridge, ap client and repeater.
In addition, the built-in PoE design reduces the cost of power cable installation.
To secure information, it comes with WEP encryption and WAP function.
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