ComNet Europe, part of ComNet Communication Networks, the manufacturer of fibre optic, wireless and copper transmission and networking equipment, has introduced the NetWave NW8 wireless Ethernet link. pictured. The US firm says that it’s designed to support redundant ring and “Drop-and-Insert” on a wireless network. The NW8 is a dual radio version of the recently introduced NW series of environmentally hardened wireless Ethernet products.
ComNet describes this product as a solution for large-scale perimeter protection for facilities such as airports, border patrol and other large sites where a wired infrastructure is cost-prohibitive. The NW8 models feature dual gigabit Ethernet ports that support up to two IP connections and allow for multiple IP cameras to be aggregated onto the wireless network. The NW8 also supports optional IEEE802.3at PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment) for powering PoE connected devices, such as IP PoE cameras and simplifying installation.
Steve Clarke, ComNet Europe Managing Director, says: “Wireless Ethernet gives our customers an incredible amount of flexibility. Our goal of making wireless as easy as Power, Point and Play was step 1. Step 2 is to start examining different unique use scenarios and developing wireless products that solve those challenges. This dual radio NetWave® NW8 products are the result and solves that perimeter surveillance challenge,“
ComNet adds that it offers a line of fibre optic, copper and wireless video and data transmission equipment; visit www.comnet.net.
