Dual-band Ethernet port adapter has external antenna

Th e RWE251s Ethernet port adapter from connectBlue   features Wireless LAN (WLAN) dual-band functionality and an omnidirectional external stub antenna. These features give the RWE251s a versatile use for both the 2.4- and 5-GHz ISM bands as well as the possibility to freely select where to position the Ethernet Port Adapter.  Based on WLAN IEEE 802.11 a, b, g, n (Wi-Fi), the device suits industrial and medical applications where the Ethernet cable needs to be replaced with a robust wireless connection. The ready-to-use RWE251s optimizes the installation process as well as lowers the installation costs in demanding applications.

Configuration of the device is simple and intuitive thanks to the SMART configuration mode and the availability of a web browser configuration tool. The RWE251s supports WEP64, WEP128, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, TKIP, CCMP (AES), LEAP, PEAP and is radio type approved for US (FCC), Europe (ETSI R&TTE) and Canada (IC RSS). Further, the RWE251s is configurable to optimize for Profinet.