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Some scenarios present an extraordinary challenge.
Especially outdoors.
Ski stations that are far away from the chalets but need to be monitored with video cameras. Large campsites
where tourists should be able to access the Internet. Or remote outdoor storage areas without wired Internet
access still need to be connected to the administration. To solve problems like these we need devices that offer
not only the various wireless technologies including 3G and wireless LAN, but which also come with special
physical features. The outdoor equipment from LANCOM meets these requirements: Thanks to their robust
IP66 outdoor housings and an extended temperature range from -33 to +70°C. They stand up to even the
most extreme weather conditions. These devices are especially practical when it comes to versatility of power
supply: The integrated universal power adapter in the OAP-3G and OAP-321-3G handles 10 to 28 V and allows
to connect to all sorts of power sources, including battery packs and solar panels.
Further detailed information on outdoor applications can be found in our LANCOM Outdoor Wireless Guide
under www.lancom.eu/outdoor.
2.4 GHz or 5 GHz – which is better, and when?
The 5-GHz frequency range offers distinct advantages regarding range and lower levels of interference from
neighboring WLAN users. There are more non-overlapping channels available than in the 2.4 GHz band and,
as a consequence, overlapping with neighboring WLAN installations is unlikely, even when several channels
are bundled. The higher signal strengths permitted in the 5-GHz range allow greater distances to be bridged
with higher data throughput rates. Directional antennas amplify the output signal of the WLAN modules up to
the maximum legal value for this purpose. The 2.4-GHz band does not allow the full use of the potential gain
from directional antennas because of the low permitted transmission powers. Besides WLAN, this band is also
heavily used by other applications such as Bluetooth and video transmitters. The advantage compared to the
5-GHz range is that fixed channels can be used.
Do you want to calculate range and throughput of your installation or the required heights of masts and
antennas? Use the LANCOM Antenna Distance Calculator from:
www.lancom.eu/antenna-distance-calculator
Outdoor wireless LAN solutions
Professional networking solutions in the open
Are you...
1 a Wireless Internet Service Provider,
1 a business with "scattered" company buildings,
1 a municipality with insufficient wired Internet connection,
1 in the hospitality industry,
1 a university or school,
1 or a public institution?
Then we have the solutions that meet your networking needs. Even in the open.
Outdoor wireless LAN – Applications
The outdoor WLAN range of products from LANCOM includes versatile access points and outdoor antennas for
establishing wireless LAN infrastructures in open air environments. For example:
1 Point-to-point links over several kilometers to network
different company sites.
1 Fast wireless Internet access as an alternative to wired
solutions.
1 Coverage of open areas for wireless Internet access in
hotels, restaurants, and educational facilities for guests or students.
1 WLAN connectivity between mobile devices and the
company server for data acquisition in real time.
1 Video surveillance over WLAN using VPN.
1 Real-time status monitoring of equipment that is exposed
to extreme weather conditions.
Connecting your business. You can rely on us.
Extraordinary solutions to
extraordinary challenges.
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