The following tutorial video shows how to quickly and easily connect a Wi-Fi 6 Access Point SCALANCE WAM700 with a SCALANCE WUM700 Client Module

Wi‑Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) takes Industrial WLAN (IWLAN) to the next level by enabling:

• Higher data rates per device
• Reliable communication with many connected clients
• Efficient spectrum usage through OFDMA

This makes IWLAN with SCALANCE W the ideal foundation for modern industrial applications where large numbers of devices need stable and high-performance wireless connectivity.
With Wi‑Fi 6, companies can build a future-proof Industrial WLAN infrastructure that supports digitalization and increasing data demands.

SCALANCE W enables high-performance Industrial WLAN (IWLAN) for demanding industrial applications such as:

• Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) with continuous wireless communication
• Video transmission and monitoring systems
• Augmented reality applications for remote service
• Remote operation of machines and cranes
• Mobile HMIs and wireless automation systems

Thanks to high bandwidth and stable connections, Industrial Wireless LAN ensures reliable communication even in dynamic and device-dense environments

SCALANCE W provides advanced Industrial Features – so called iFeatures – that transform standard Wi‑Fi into industrial-grade IWLAN.
Key capabilities include:

• Seamless roaming (<50 ms) for uninterrupted connectivity
• Redundancy via WLAN (iPRP) for fail-safe communication
• Real-time communication support, including PROFINET and PROFIsafe

These features ensure that Industrial Wireless LAN meets the reliability and determinism requirements of industrial applications, even in mission-critical applications.

In Industrial environments with moving assets, reliable roaming is business-critical.
SCALANCE W enables ultra-fast roaming with technologies such as:

• TCP Event Roaming
• Fast Transition over the Air

This allows clients to switch between access points in less than 50 milliseconds—without interrupting communication.
For applications like AGVs, robotics, or cranes, this ensures continuous operation, maximum productivity, and no data loss during movement.

SCALANCE W Wi‑Fi 6 devices are designed for secure wireless communication and comply with the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 3.3.
This means:

• Compliance with latest EU cybersecurity requirements
• Protection of wireless communication against cyber threats
• Secure operation of Industrial WLAN infrastructures

With RED 3.3 compliance, companies not only meet regulatory requirements but also strengthen the cybersecurity foundation of their IWLAN networks.