Features:
- Two 2.4/5 GHz radios provide independent industrial WLAN coverage.
- Six R-SMA connectors support external antennas for 3x3 MIMO operation.
- An IP65 enclosure and -40 to +60 °C range suit demanding plant locations.
The wired side uses one 10/100/1000 Mbit/s RJ45 interface, while the radio side can separate traffic across multiple SSIDs.
PoE and external supply options let the installation align power wiring with the available cabinet or field infrastructure.
Coverage quality depends on the selected antennas, feeder losses, mounting position and country-specific radio configuration.
The Siemens 6GK5786-2FC00-0AA0 SCALANCE W786-2 RJ45 Access Point may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Siemens 6GK5786-2FC00-0AA0 SCALANCE W786-2 RJ45 Access Point 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.
Planning two industrial radio cells
- Bands: Each installation may use channels in the supported 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges.
- MIMO path: Three transmit and receive paths support three spatial streams per radio.
- Channel rules: Permitted frequencies and transmit power depend on the configured country approval.
- Cell design: Antenna placement and overlap determine roaming behavior and usable throughput.
Matching antennas to the six R-SMA ports
- Connector count: Six R-SMA sockets serve the two three-path radio modules.
- Band match: Every antenna must support the band assigned to its connected radio path.
- Cable loss: Feeder length and connector loss reduce the effective link budget.
- Outdoor sealing: Approved glands, connectors and weather protection preserve the IP65 installation.
Choosing the access-point supply method
- PoE option: Power over Ethernet can feed the access point through the network connection.
- DC option: An external 24 V DC arrangement supports redundant feeds.
- AC option: The optional PS791-2AC supply covers the documented AC source range.
- Load check: Size the source and cabling for the loss value associated with the chosen power path.
Separating and protecting wireless traffic
- Authentication: 802.1X and RADIUS support centralized access control.
- Encryption: WPA/WPA2 with TKIP or AES protects compatible client links.
- Management: HTTPS, SSH and SNMPv3 provide protected administration choices.
- Segmentation: Multiple SSIDs and VLAN functions separate assigned traffic classes.