- June 18, 2008
ATLANTA, June 18, 2008 - Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. has introduced the Scalance W784 line of IP30 rated wireless LAN access points that offer superior data security, deterministic control to prioritize client traffic and the flexibility of IEEE 802.11b/g/a open standards.A sturdy aluminum housing and a small foot print allow the access points and client modules to be either wall mounted or panel mounted on a 35mm standard mounting rail.Offering enhanced security features, the Scalance W784 access points support the WiFi Protected Access (WPA2) specification and the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for 128-bit encryption, along with MAC address filtering. The access points also support the standard Point Coordinated Function (PCF) protocol as well as industrial PCF (iPCF) that offers predictable response times and fast roaming times of less than 50ms.Similar to the Scalance W788 industrial and the outdoor rated W786 access points, the W784 access points have one radio and may be operated in Ethernet Client Mode. The access points also provide a high level of management control over traffic patterns, with a patented Quality of Service (QoS) feature that prioritizes critical client traffic. About SiemensSiemens Energy & Automation, Inc. is one of Siemens' operating companies in the U.S. Headquartered in the Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta, Ga., Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. manufactures and markets one of the world's broadest ranges of electrical and electronic products, systems and services to industrial and construction market customers. Its technologies range from circuit protection and energy management systems to process control, industrial software and totally integrated automation solutions. The company also has expertise in systems integration, technical services and turnkey industrial systems. Siemens AG (NYSE: SI) is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, and operates in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors.For more than 160 years, Siemens has built a reputation for leading-edge innovation and the quality of its products, services and solutions. With nearly 400,000 employees in 190 countries, Siemens reported worldwide sales of $96.6 billion in fiscal 2007. With its U.S. corporate headquarters in New York City, Siemens in the USA reported sales of $19.8 billion and employs approximately 70,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico.