Westermo Wireless WLAN & LTE Communication Solutions for Trains and Railways
Mobility as a service (MaaS) is a revolutionary concept that seeks to replace traditional private transportation methods with eco-friendly, cost-effective alternatives. Westermo's comprehensive portfolio of industrial wireless data communication solutions encompasses Train-to-Ground, Inter-Carriage Wireless Link, Passenger Wi-Fi, and Remote Access applications. The Ibex series of WLAN and LTE devices are engineered to deliver robust high-speed data transmission in the most demanding operational environments.
Wireless Train to Trackside Link with Westermo WLAN Products
Westermo's Viper switches are designed to thrive in compact and demanding onboard transport environments, delivering reliable performance in the face of adversity. The wireless train-to-trackside link leverages Westermo's WLAN products to provide high-speed, reliable, and continuous communication for applications like CCTV, public Wi-Fi, maintenance and monitoring, and VoIP passenger information systems.
Onboard connectivity is increasingly crucial for the public transportation sector, as it enables passengers to stay connected while also simplifying operations and maintenance. With real-time predictive maintenance, you can access critical data to drive improvements.
Westermo offers a WLAN-based solution for train-to-ground communication, supporting both stationary connections at depots/stations and continuous coverage along the entire track.
Westermo’s solution highlights include:
- Standard IEEE 802.11-based technology
- Fast handover between access points with low latency and jitter
- Continuous coverage using multiple MIMO data streams
- Redundant and aggregated networks with speeds of up to 460 Mbit/s per train
- Support for security features (802.1X)
- Configurable operation in 2.4 or 5 GHz channels
- 24/7 operation in DFS frequencies with our AP-5312F access point
- No license requirements
Wireless Inter-Carriage Link for train coupling
In refurbishment projects, installing additional cables for high-speed inter-carriage connectivity can be challenging or even impossible. Westermo's WLAN products offer a wireless solution that eliminates the need for additional cabling, ensuring high-speed communication between train carriages.
With a long history of designing and delivering IEEE 802.11 technology-based products for the railway industry, Westermo's wireless carriage coupling solution offers easy installation, high-speed communication, and reliability. This solution is designed to provide seamless connections between train carriages, ensuring uninterrupted data transfer.
In refurbishment projects, it's crucial to establish an intelligent automatic bridged connection between carriages. This solution ensures that connections are only established between carriages that are facing each other, avoiding erroneous connections to nearby tracks.
Westermo’s wireless carriage coupling solution highlights include:
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) support with the Ibex-3510
- Automatic coupling and decoupling process with easy configuration
- Reliable location for link establishment during coupling
- Automatic failure recovery
- Completely transparent cable replacement feature
- Support for advanced encryption (WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE, 802.1X)
- Configurable operation in 5 GHz and/or 6 GHz channels
- Data rate up to 4.8 Gbit/s with 4.0 Gbit/s user payload
- Enables full-duplex 1.0 Gbit/s train backbone networks
WLAN Solutions for Onboard Wi-Fi
Reliable wireless internet access has become an essential part of daily life, with people expecting to be connected at all times, whether at home, in the office, or on the go. Westermo's expertise in designing and delivering IEEE 802.11 technology-based products for the railway industry has enabled us to develop innovative solutions for onboard Wi-Fi connectivity.
Onboard connectivity has become a vital factor in passengers' travel choices, offering a range of value-added services, such as real-time journey information, media services, and security enhancements. This connectivity also benefits operations and maintenance teams, providing real-time access to databases and enabling predictive maintenance.
However, many current public Wi-Fi network solutions are not designed to handle high-density applications with multiple users and nearby wireless networks. Westermo's high-density Wi-Fi products address these challenges.
The key features include:
- High-speed Wi-Fi coverage on a train
- 1 or 2 Access Points per carriage
- Easy installation with PoE-powered Access Points and a small single antenna for dual-band use
- Real user data rates up to 1500Mbps per carriage
- Multi-user MIMO technology for simultaneous client support
- Concurrent operation in 2.4 and/or 5 GHz channels
- Multi-SSID and VLAN support
- Intelligent client steering and airtime fairness
- Advanced encryptions (WPA2-PSK, 802.1x)
- Support for 5GHz DFS Outdoor frequencies
- Extended Service Set (ESS)
Remote Access over the Mobile Network
Westermo offers remote access solutions to meet the increasing demand for continuous connectivity onboard trains, enabling applications such as data offloading between stations, monitoring, and remote maintenance access. Wetermo’s mobile remote access solution for trains ensures reliable, high-speed data communications in extreme operational environments.
The Ibex series features secure and reliable LTE routers that provide continuous connectivity between the moving train and the signalling control centre over a mobile network. Real-time data enables early detection and rectification of faults and deviations, leading to cost savings and increased safety.
This solution highlights include:
- Easy installation with a compact PoE PD device
- High data throughput with the latest LTE Advanced Cat. 12 technology
- Integrated firewall for secure data access
- Data encryption for secure communication
- WLAN support for concurrent operation
- Accurate positioning capabilities
With our remote access solution, you can ensure continuous connectivity and improve safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort while also supporting applications such as predictive maintenance and control.
Discover the compact WLAN & LTE Devices
Explore Westermo’s range of compact WLAN and LTE devices designed for mission-critical applications in rail, transport, and other industries. The Westermo Ibex series offers a comprehensive range of products, including wireless routers/gateways, access points, clients, and bridges. These rugged devices are designed to provide reliable connectivity and communication in harsh environments.
EN 50155 Ethernet Switches
Ultra robust and reliable EN 50155 Ethernet switches for train networks, rolling stock and trackside.
Compact WLAN & LTE Devices
The Westermo Ibex series includes robust wireless routers/gateways, access points, clients and bridges suitable for rail, transport and other mission-critical applications.
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