Wireless access point for rail and automotive applications

MEN Mikro Elektronik has released the NM50, a maintenance-free WLAN access point for connecting networks in demanding railway and automotive applications. Its robust design and reliable data transmission make the NM50 suitable for vehicle-to-vehicle or vehicle-to-land communication in safety-critical environments of the IoT.

Two WLAN modules provide high-speed internet and local data connection to multiple WLAN compatible devices. A configurable firewall protects WLAN clients and supports secure and uninterrupted network connectivity.

Two Gigabit Ethernet ports available on M12 connectors give a redundant upstream connection to a local server, or downstream to other access points in a network, to extend coverage and increase availability of service. Up to six possible antenna interfaces via RP-TNC connectors enable redundant and continuous signal reception.

The NM50 electronics are based on a low-power Freescale QorIQ Power PC CPU and are protected by a conduction-cooled IP30 aluminium housing. In addition, the NM50 is designed for operation at temperatures ranging from -40 to 85°C.