Westermo Ibex-1310 Brings Next-Generation Wi-Fi 6 to Industrial Environments
Westermo has enhanced its Ibex-1310 rugged outdoor access point portfolio with the introduction of a low-voltage power supply option supporting 12–48 VDC input. This new capability increases deployment flexibility, making the Ibex-1310 an ideal solution for a broader range of industrial wireless networking and outdoor communication applications.
Designed specifically for harsh industrial environments, the Ibex-1310 delivers reliable wireless connectivity where conventional networking equipment cannot operate effectively. The expanded power range simplifies installation in transportation systems, utility networks, industrial automation projects, and other mission-critical outdoor infrastructures that require dependable low-voltage operation.
Engineered for long-term performance in challenging conditions, the Ibex-1310 industrial Wi-Fi access point is built to withstand continuous vibration, extreme temperature fluctuations, elevated humidity levels, and severe electromagnetic interference. Its rugged construction ensures stable and secure wireless communications even in the most demanding outdoor environments.
By combining robust environmental protection with flexible power requirements, the Ibex-1310 rugged outdoor wireless access point provides system integrators and industrial operators with a reliable networking solution for critical industrial applications where durability, uptime, and connectivity are essential.
ResilientRF Technology: Built for Reliable Industrial Wireless Performance
Westermo’s ResilientRF technology is designed to ensure dependable wireless communications in demanding industrial environments by delivering three essential benefits:
1. Advanced electrical and RF protection
2. Interference-free wireless coexistence
3. Stable, high-power data throughput
These capabilities are critical for maintaining reliable industrial Wi-Fi connectivity in environments where wireless networks operate alongside numerous electronic systems and sources of electromagnetic interference.
Unlike conventional WLAN access points, which are often designed for commercial or office settings, industrial environments present significantly greater challenges. Exposure to electrical disturbances, radio frequency interference, and complex operating conditions can negatively impact network performance and reliability. Without specialised protection mechanisms and coexistence technologies, standard wireless access points may experience connectivity issues, reduced throughput, or complete communication failures.
With ResilientRF, the Ibex-1310 rugged outdoor access point is engineered to maintain secure, high-performance wireless networking even in harsh industrial applications. This enables industrial operators, transportation networks, utility providers, and system integrators to achieve consistent connectivity, improved network availability, and reliable data transmission in mission-critical environments.
Why ResilientRF Gives the Ibex-1310 a Competitive Edge in Industrial Wireless Networking
The ResilientRF technology integrated into the Ibex-1310 rugged outdoor access point delivers three critical advantages for industrial wireless communications: enhanced network availability, reliable RF coexistence, and consistently high wireless performance. These capabilities enable organisations to maintain dependable connectivity while reducing operational and maintenance costs in demanding environments.
Enhanced Uptime Through Advanced Electrical and RF Protection
Industrial networking equipment is frequently exposed to electrical disturbances that can compromise performance and lead to costly downtime. To address these challenges, the Ibex-1310 incorporates built-in surge protection and multi-stage electrostatic discharge (ESD) safeguards.
These protective mechanisms help the access point remain fully operational when subjected to electrical noise, static electricity, and surge events caused by nearby lightning strikes. For rail operators, industrial facilities, and infrastructure managers, this translates into improved system availability, fewer service interruptions, reduced maintenance requirements, and a lower total cost of ownership.
Consistent Wi-Fi Performance with Advanced RF Filtering
Maintaining reliable wireless communication in crowded RF environments requires more than standard access point technology. The Ibex-1310 is equipped with premium RF filtering components designed to eliminate both internal and external sources of interference.
The advanced filtering architecture prevents signal coupling between neighbouring radios within the device while simultaneously rejecting interference from cellular networks, RF transmitters, and other nearby wireless equipment. This ensures that all radios can operate simultaneously without compromising performance or network stability.
As a result, the Ibex-1310 delivers predictable and uninterrupted industrial Wi-Fi connectivity in challenging locations such as railway tunnels, stations, maintenance depots, ports, and large industrial facilities. This level of RF coexistence is often difficult to achieve with conventional or cost-optimised wireless access points, particularly modular designs where filtering performance may be limited.
Higher Data Throughput and Greater Wireless Coverage
The Ibex-1310 also benefits from highly linear power amplifier technology, which maintains signal integrity even when operating at elevated transmission power levels. By preserving signal quality across the entire frequency band, the access point can support advanced modulation schemes while transmitting at permitted regulatory power limits.
When combined with low-loss, high-performance RF filters, these amplifiers deliver stronger wireless signals, increased data throughput, and more dependable communication links. The result is wider network coverage, improved wireless efficiency, and consistent performance across all operating channels.
Designed for Harsh Industrial and Transportation Environments
The Ibex-1310 rugged outdoor access point with ResilientRF technology is purpose-built for mission-critical industrial applications where network reliability cannot be compromised. It is ideally suited for onboard and trackside railway communications, ports and terminals, mining operations, water and wastewater infrastructure, and other demanding outdoor industrial environments.
By combining advanced electrical protection, industry-leading RF interference mitigation, and high-performance wireless transmission technology, the Ibex-1310 delivers the resilient connectivity required for modern industrial automation, transportation, and critical infrastructure networks.
