Siemens SIMATIC NET SCALANCE W788-x Operating Instructions Manual page 55

Figure 6-2
N-Connect for degree of protection IP65
The variants of the SCALANCE W7x8 M12 have antenna sockets of the type N-Connect:
• Variants with an IWLAN interface (W7x8-1) have 3 antenna sockets on the top of the
device.
• Variants with two IWLAN interfaces (W788-2) have 6 antenna sockets, 3 on the top
and 3 on the underside of the device.
Note
Cabinet installation
When installing the SCALANCE W7x8 in a cabinet, you need to use detached antennas. A
suitable flexible connecting cable for a connection between SCALANCE W7x8 and a
detached antenna are available from SIMATIC NET. You will find detailed information in
the section Flexible connecting cables, antennas and accessories (Page 24).
Note
If both interfaces of access points with two IWLAN interfaces are operated in the same
frequency range,
• the distance between the antennas connected to R1A1, R1A2, R1A3 and those
connected to R2A1, R2A2, R2A3 must be at least 1 m.
• there may be wireless interference on one or both IWLAN interfaces if the transmit
power is higher than 15 dB.
SCALANCE W788-x / W748-1
Operating Instructions, 03/2022, A5E03678333-17
Figure of the ANT795-4MA; the arrow points to the screw cap.
Connecting up
6.4 Antenna connectors
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