Industrial Wireless: Driving Connectivity Beyond The Carpeted Space

The extension of mobility in the industrial space can require wireless connectivity inside the four walls, out in the plant, in warehouses or yards, between campuses and plants, and even in outlying areas. Achieving this kind of true inside/ outside coverage will often involve the selection of a wireless infrastructure ecosystem capable of seamless interconnectivity — which might include wireless LANs, point-to-point and point-to-multipoint networks and private wide area networks.

The RF switch is the key in this ecosystem, providing device connectivity as well as a platform for the integration of whatever wireless technologies are required by the enterprise. Regardless of whether workers remain inside the enterprise compound or spend a good portion of the day in the field, seamless voice and data connectivity is required to maintain peak workforce efficiency. But all wireless technology is not created equal. It is important to understand the types of features and functions that are available to best meet the needs of extending mobility in an industrial enterprise.

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