SCALANCE WAM760/WUM760: Wi-Fi 6 Access Points & Clients

SCALANCE W IWLAN Access Points and Client Modules with the latest IEEE 802.11ax standard (Wi-Fi 6) at a glance.

SCALANCE W Access Points & Client Modules based on IEEE 802.11ax standard (Wi-Fi 6) support complex industrial applications with reliable wireless connectivity.

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• Higher data rates per device
• Reliable communication with many connected clients
• Efficient spectrum usage through OFDMA
• 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
• Seamless roaming (<50 ms) for uninterrupted connectivity
• Redundancy via WLAN (iPRP) for fail-safe communication
• Real-time communication support, including PROFINET and PROFIsafe
• Fast Transition over the Air
• Compliance with latest EU cybersecurity requirements
• Protection of wireless communication against cyber threats
• Secure operation of Industrial WLAN infrastructures

SCALANCE W Access Points and Client Modules support industrial communication with the latest IEEE 802.11ax standard (Wi-Fi 6). This allows you to implement complex applications with a very high number of clients and increased data rates per client.

Optional iFeatures offer special industrial functions, such as redundancy via WLAN, for robust and fail-safe data connections in critical applications or wireless real-time communications.

Delivers reliable, high-speed wireless communication in industrial environments, supporting a large number of clients and high data rates per device for demanding applications like video transmission and automation.

Protects networks from cyberattacks and enables adherence to the latest EU regulations for radio equipment.

Supports installation inside or outside control cabinets, with IP65-rated options for harsh environments, and features like Sleep Mode and digital I/O for energy efficiency and application versatility.

SCALANCE W provides up to 1,201 Mbit/s gross data throughput per device, enabling efficient, simultaneous communication for multiple users with OFDMA and advanced wireless protocols.

Optional iFeatures offer capabilities beyond standard Wi‑Fi, essential for industrial applications—such as real-time communication, ultra-fast roaming, redundancy, and robust wireless performance for mission-critical operations.

Offers a wide range of antennas, cabling, and mounting accessories tailored for SCALANCE W products, ensuring optimal wireless coverage, easy installation and reliable operation in diverse industrial settings.

The C-PLUG, KEY-PLUG, and SCALANCE CLP removable data storage media are used to back up the configuration data on your SCALANCE devices. They also unlock the iFeatures.

Discover how others are using Industrial WLAN based on Wi-Fi 6

IWLAN with SCALANCE W Wi-Fi 6 components is used for the information and communication system of the cable car at the German National Garden Show Mannheim 2023.

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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

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Make industrial network cabling quick, easy, and error-free with our quick assembly system. FastConnect prevents installation errors and ensures reliability.

SCALANCE network components form the foundation of communication networks in manufacturing and process automation. Specifically designed for use in industrial applications, they meet all requirements for ultra-efficient industrial networks and bus systems.

To protect plants, systems, machines, and networks against cyber threats, it is necessary to implement—and continuously maintain—a comprehensive, state-of-the-art industrial security strategy. Siemens’ products and solutions are just one component of such a strategy. For more information about industrial security, please visit.