Advantech’s EKI-6333BE-4GD is a Wi-Fi 7 industrial-grade access point suited for autonomous systems, offering tri-band capabilities and supporting redundant 12V-48V DC inputs with an operational temperature range of -40°C to 75°C. The access point facilitates up to 5.8 Gbps throughput, features four 2.5GbE RJ45 ports, and complies with IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards and CE RED regulations, supporting WPA3 authentication and encrypted SNMP communication.
The EKI-6333BE-4GD’s specifications include compatibility with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be standards with different bands providing various speeds, such as 2.4 GHz offering up to 700 Mbps and 6 GHz offering up to 5,800 Mbps. It operates in modes including Access Point, Client, and Repeater, highlighting features like Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), and Preamble Puncturing. Security protocols include WEP, WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, and WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise with a provision for up to 6 antennas supporting 2x2x2 MU-MIMO.
The hardware includes four 2.5GbE ports, various LEDs for power and band indication, RIN-rail and wall mounting options, and dual redundant power inputs via a 4-pin removable terminal. It consumes 18 Watts, measures 140 x 107.3 x 42 mm, weighs 1.2 kg, and is rated for a humidity range of 10~95% RH and IP30 protection. EMC compliance includes CE and FCC Part 15 subpart B.
Software management of the EKI-6333BE-4GD is feasible via Telnet, FTP, SNMP, Web UI, or SSH, supporting network protocols like ARP, ICMP, IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, and more. Advantech provides a web-based Network Management System for monitoring, anomaly detection, and OTA firmware updates.
The EKI-6333BE-4GD can be ordered now, with more information available on the product page and through the press release.