Wireless Networks

D-Link has announced the launch of the DAP-X3060 professional access point with Wi-Fi 6 AX3000, a 2.5 Gigabit PoE LAN port, and centralized management capabilities via the free D-Link Nuclias Connect software. The arrival of Wi-Fi 6 has dramatically improved the performance of wireless networks, delivering higher speeds, lower latency, and better overall performance thanks to technical innovations such as OFMDA, 1024-QAM, BSS Coloring, MU-MIMO, and more.

Nokia has announced a new outdoor 5G fixed wireless access receiver designed to improve broadband coverage in urban, suburban, and rural areas. The outdoor receiver allows operators to use low-cost millimeter-wave spectrum to deliver consistent, reliable, and ultra-fast wireless broadband services in areas where fiber deployment may be challenging.

Nokia has announced a revolutionary innovation, Multi-Access Edge Slicing, which will be showcased alongside etisalat by e& on a live network at Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona. Multi-Access Edge Slicing enables operators to offer new premium slicing services across 4G/5G, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), and Fixed Access (FA), supporting multiple use cases and applications simultaneously.

Nokia has announced a new portfolio of carrier-grade Wi-Fi 7 devices that ensure end users receive the best broadband experience, whether streaming, gaming online, or making video calls. The new portfolio, compatible with a range of low-end and high-end devices, includes dual-band, tri-band, and quad-band configurations to address various regulatory constraints and meet market demands.

Zyxel Networks introduces its first WiFi 7 solution for managed service providers (MSPs), small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and enterprise-edge applications: the WBE660S WiFi 7 BE22K Triple-Radio NebulaFlex Pro access point. Offering enterprise-grade technology, this access point is designed to alleviate the most complex WiFi challenges faced by businesses. The WBE660S will be available for purchase starting in late October 2023.

Viavi Solutions Inc. has announced the availability of NITRO® Wireless, a portfolio of solutions that enables all participants in the ecosystem—equipment manufacturers, service providers, semiconductor companies, software developers, and systems integrators—to accelerate technology development by intelligently, intuitively, and automatically validating performance at every stage. The company will showcase NITRO Wireless at events around the world, including Futurecom (São Paulo), FYUZ (Madrid), Network X (Paris), and India Mobile Congress (New Delhi).

NeoCortec has released an updated firmware version 1.6 for the NeoMesh protocol stack, enabling its NC2400 and NC1000 series modules to be compatible with the new Sensirion SHT4xA series of temperature and humidity sensors.
The firmware for the NC2400 and NC1000 modules now includes a generic application layer that can be configured to sample a wide range of sensors, eliminating the need for programming to deploy a wireless sensor device.

Let's explain this through the experience of being connected to a hotel's Wi-Fi network and moving around the hotel. In these large settings, coverage relies on several Wi-Fi access points (APs), which are usually located on ceilings or along hallways. Each AP provides coverage to a specific area.

NeoCortec, a manufacturer of ultra-low-power, bidirectional wireless mesh network modules, has expanded its NeoGateway software with a new network management tool. This tool automatically monitors the status of deployed NeoMesh wireless sensor networks.

D-Link has announced that its WiFi access points in the D-Link DAP (Enterprise) and D-Link DIS (Industrial Grade) ranges have enabled Fast Roaming (IEEE 802.11 k/v/r)* support for dynamic roaming between APs, minimizing the time required for the client device to disconnect from one AP and connect to the next AP to less than 50 milliseconds.

The impact of 5G isn't limited to improving mobile phone service. High download speeds facilitate browsing on a mobile device, but the real impact will likely come from applications that haven't yet emerged. Let's explore what 5G could mean for the industrial and automotive sectors and how they could integrate it into their next design.

Why should we use 5G in industrial manufacturing?

The global rollout of public 5G networks is still in its early stages, and it seems likely that widespread adoption will take several years. However, private 5G networks are gaining ground, driven by regulators allocating more spectrum. Access to this spectrum allows organizations to build and maintain their own networks.

With LoRa expanding its reach in an increasingly interconnected world, industrial devices using this radio technology are gaining prominence in the IoT universe. These devices allow for the wireless connection of your own IoT network to low-power devices via long-range, low-energy transmissions, ideal for applications that send small amounts of data at low bit rates.

D-Link has announced the launch of the DAP-X1860 wall extender, which amplifies the signal of any router with the new WiFi 6 protocol, reaching speeds of up to 1,800 Mbps. It features a Gigabit Ethernet LAN port (1,000 Mbps) that allows it to also be used as an access point (connected by cable to the router for maximum extended network performance)

D-Link has introduced EAGLE PRO AI, the first integrated system for creating a Wi-Fi Mesh network with the new Wi-Fi 6 protocol in the most versatile way. It consists of a standalone router (D-Link R15), desktop extender kits of 2 or 3 units (D-Link M15-2 or M15-3), and a wall-mounted extender (D-Link E15). All these products are compatible with each other, allowing users to define the Wi-Fi coverage extension best suited to their home

Advantech is pleased to announce the launch of the newest member of the AIW-100 family of devices: the AIW-166K. This innovative Wi-Fi 6E wireless kit is part of Advantech's advanced and durable Industrial Wireless (AIW) portfolio and is designed for industrial solutions that require faster performance, high data transmission speeds, and longer battery life.

WebdynEasy LoRaWAN provides a dedicated gateway for wireless networks using LoRa radio technology. Its primary function is to establish a connection between network sensors and a LoRaWAN-enabled data server. The device collects LoRaWAN and/or Modbus RTU/TCP data and transmits it regularly to a remote server via Ethernet or 4G/3G. Configuration is performed through its integrated LoRaWAN web server.

Mouser now offers the Sentrius™ IG60-BL654 and BT610 starter kits from Laird Connectivity. These kits, which include the latest wireless IoT gateway from Laird Connectivity's growing family of IoT devices, securely and reliably connect Bluetooth® sensors to the cloud

The German connectivity solutions manufacturer presents the FRITZ!Repeater 1200 AX Edition International, the new generation of its most compact wireless repeater, compatible with Wi-Fi 6. As more mobile devices become compatible with Wi-Fi 6, a growing number of users are upgrading their wireless networks to enjoy the increased speed, range, and reliability offered by this protocol.

Fujitsu announces that it has developed a new software-virtualized radio access network (vRAN) technology with support for 5G Stand Alone (SA) and will offer it for verification by telecom operators starting in March 2022. Leveraging Fujitsu's Artificial Intelligence (AI) and "Digital Annealer" technologies—the latter inspired by quantum computing to optimize computing resources—Fujitsu plans to deploy this vRAN technology globally, supporting telecom operators working to reduce their carbon footprint.