Possible Applications - Siemens SCALANCE W1780 Configuration Manual

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2.2 Possible applications

2.2 Possible applications
Note
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Possible applications of the SCALANCE W1788
The SCALANCE W1788 is equipped with up to two Ethernet interfaces and up to two WLAN
interfaces. This makes the device suitable for the following applications:
● The SCALANCE W1788 forwards data within its transmission range from one node to
another without a connection to wired Ethernet being necessary.
● The SCALANCE W1788 can be used as a gateway from a wired to a wireless network.
● The SCALANCE W1788 can be used as a wireless bridge between two networks.
● The SCALANCE W1788 can be used as a bridge between two cells operating at different
frequencies.
● The SCALANCE W1788 comes with an integrated switch and can be networked in a variety
of ways over its two managed Ethernet Gigabit ports.
● The SCALANCE W1788 supports degree of protection IP65, which means it is dust-proof
and protected completely against contact and water jets (nozzle) from any direction.
● The SCALANCE W1788 M12 EEC is suitable for use in harsh environments.
With a SCALANCE W1788 with more than one WLAN interface, you can also implement a
redundant wireless connection to a SCALANCE W1788 with a maximum of two WLAN
interfaces.
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SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management
Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03