Moxa's New AirWorks AWK-1100 Gives Industrial Networking Applications an Easy Jump to Wireless
Release Date : 2005-8-11
Moxa Networking is releasing 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. Attractive features
include WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) security capability, operating
temperature range from 0 to 60oC, 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? Moxa overcomes this problem by
providing Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security specifications to
overcome weaknesses in Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).
AWK-1100 is
designed for industrial applications that require connecting an
Ethernet-ready device to a wireless LAN. AWK-1100 can authenticate and
authorize 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.
