rpoet
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All,
I'm looking for suggestions for wireless Ethernet solutions for linking two AutomationDirect PLCs (probably DL-06's) and a C-More touchscreen.
Here's the setup:
One PLC and the C-more will be hardwired through a switch, and a wireless link will tie them to the other PLC. It will be line-of-sight and no more than 100ft.
I'm debating the choice of using either a wireless Ethernet radio solution from AD or using a pair of WiFi-N bridges as the wireless link. I'm leaning towards the -N brige solution due to its MUCH higher throughput and lower cost. I will of course encrypt the link so that the average passer-by can't connect.
Due to the myriad of choices when it comes to WiFi-N bridge units offered by everyone, can anyone recommend a specific model and/or warn me off bad models? I'm looking for a unit with the ability to connect an external antenna. Stability is of course a major plus. Temps are mild, so industrial temp ratings aren't really necessary. I know some units add in a 4-port switch, and that would be helpful, as it would save me some space in the panels.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations.
-rpoet
I'm looking for suggestions for wireless Ethernet solutions for linking two AutomationDirect PLCs (probably DL-06's) and a C-More touchscreen.
Here's the setup:
One PLC and the C-more will be hardwired through a switch, and a wireless link will tie them to the other PLC. It will be line-of-sight and no more than 100ft.
I'm debating the choice of using either a wireless Ethernet radio solution from AD or using a pair of WiFi-N bridges as the wireless link. I'm leaning towards the -N brige solution due to its MUCH higher throughput and lower cost. I will of course encrypt the link so that the average passer-by can't connect.
Due to the myriad of choices when it comes to WiFi-N bridge units offered by everyone, can anyone recommend a specific model and/or warn me off bad models? I'm looking for a unit with the ability to connect an external antenna. Stability is of course a major plus. Temps are mild, so industrial temp ratings aren't really necessary. I know some units add in a 4-port switch, and that would be helpful, as it would save me some space in the panels.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations.
-rpoet