Advantech’s Industrial Automation Group has introduced two new wireless device servers, the EKI-1361 and EKI-1362. They are one and two port RS-232/422/485 to 802.11 b/g/n WLAN serial device servers.

They have been designed for use in areas where signal strength and reliability may be affected. To counteract these issues, they use MIMO 2×2 technology which transmits two signals simultaneously which ensures greater efficiency by ensuring they are not jammed by other devices.

To further aid reliability, they have a fast roaming design. This means that when moving from one access point to another where signal strength can weaken, these switches can quickly switch to a new access point without degrading the data.

To fit in areas with limited space, they weigh just 800 grams each, have small footprint, and provide a range of mounting options and antenna extensions.

In industries where the models are fixed, they can have a peer-to-peer connection without using wireless access points, therefore making it cost effective in areas that would otherwise need to have a long wired connection.