Features:
- One 802.11a/b/g/h/n radio operates in the 2.4 or 5 GHz band at up to 450 Mbit/s gross.
- Three N-Connect antenna sockets, gigabit M12 Ethernet, and an IP65 enclosure support machine-side mounting.
- PoE, redundant 24 V DC, WPA2 security, and PLUG-based configuration cover power and service continuity.
The client bridge connects a wired automation device to the WLAN without requiring that device to host its own wireless interface.
Radio performance depends on all three antenna paths, channel planning, and the access-point cell rather than the gross data-rate figure alone.
Regional approval, supply strategy, security settings, and roaming behavior form the main commissioning boundaries for the M12 variant.
The Siemens 6GK5748-1GD00-0AA0 SCALANCE W748-1 M12 Industrial WLAN Client Module is supported with product documentation and selection assistance from Apter Power.
Siemens 6GK5748-1GD00-0AA0 SCALANCE W748-1 M12 Manuals,Datasheets,Link
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
Dual-Band MIMO Radio Path
- Bands: The client operates in the permitted 2.4 or 5 GHz channels for its regional approval.
- MIMO ports: Three N-Connect sockets carry the external antenna paths used by the 802.11n radio.
- Antenna selection: Gain, pattern, polarization, cable loss, and installation clearance must suit the wireless cell.
- Rate boundary: The advertised 450 Mbit/s value is a gross radio rate rather than guaranteed application throughput.
Ethernet-to-WLAN Operation
- Client role: The W748-1 joins an access-point network and bridges the attached Ethernet device.
- M12 Ethernet: The rugged gigabit connector links the machine-side device to the wireless client.
- Roaming: Client handover parameters coordinate movement between configured access points.
- Addressing: The bridged device, client management address, and WLAN security settings must be planned separately.
PoE and Redundant 24 V DC
- PoE: The Ethernet path can supply device power through the documented Power over Ethernet arrangement.
- M12 supply: An A-coded M12 connection accepts the external 24 V DC feed.
- Redundancy: The supported power arrangement can maintain operation when one properly configured source is lost.
- Startup check: Voltage, connector coding, grounding, and power-source priority are verified before WLAN setup.
Configuration and Protected Access
- WPA2: IEEE 802.11i security protects the configured wireless association.
- QoS: IEEE 802.11e functions prioritize supported traffic classes on the radio network.
- C-PLUG: A removable configuration medium can retain device parameters for service replacement.
- KEY-PLUG: Applicable KEY-PLUG variants enable the documented industrial wireless features.