Yes, you can replace the stock antenna with an aftermarket one. The antenna connector on the cMT-SVR is RPSMA Female.
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The WiFi spec for the cMT-SVR-200 series is IEEE 802.11 b/g/n. 802.11b/g has a range up to 150 feet (can be affected by building materials). 802.11n has a range of up to 175 feet (can be affected by building materials). So the range depends on whether the receiver uses b, g, or n. So to…
Read More What is the range of the Wifi on the CMT-SVR-200/202?
We have both Advanced HMIs and High-Performance cMT models with built-in Wi-Fi functionality. The Wi-Fi models can connect directly to a Wireless Network. All other models require an Ethernet connection to a wireless router be added to the local network before they can be access wirelessly from smart devices such as Apple or Android phones…
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As long as all cMT HMIs are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device and you know the password of the target cMT HMI, you can connect to the cMT HMI with the cMT Viewer app. cMT Viewer software is designed to allow you to easily monitor multiple cMTs HMIs.
Read More Can I use my Wi-Fi connection to talk to more than one Maple Systems cMT HMI?
Definitely. Simply connect your Maple Systems cMT-SVR to a wireless router and download the cMT Viewer app to a Windows® PC with “Wi-Fi.”
Some benefits of implementing a Wi-Fi network in your factory include: Costs by Creating a Wireless Network: Wi-Fi can solve applications where wiring is impractical or too expensive. There’s no need to run expensive Ethernet or Serial cables throughout your plant. Add a Wi-Fi router to your network and you’re ready to go. Flexibility in…
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HMI WiFi models have both the Wi-Fi module and the Ethernet port set to request an IP address from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. If a DHCP server is available on the network, they will automatically obtain an IP address from the server, and then be browsable in the software. If a DHCP…
Read More How do I connect my HMI to Wi-Fi when a DHCP Server is not available?
If a DHCP server is not available, they will default to an IP address of 169.254.0.1. See Tech Note 5123 “Connecting to Wi-Fi Units When a DHCP Server is Not Available”.
Select Maple Systems HMI wifi models feature a wireless network connection (Wi-Fi) that allows users to connect to a local wireless access point or the Internet without using an Ethernet cable. Tech Note 5121, “Wi-Fi Configuration” explains how to setup and connect your HMI to a Wi-Fi Network.
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Wi-Fi is technology for radio wireless local area networking of devices based on the IEEE 802.11 standards. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance, which restricts the use of the term Wi-Fi Certified to products that successfully complete certification testing. As Wi-Fi becomes more readily accepted and accessible in today’s industrial controls marketplace, the…
Maple Systems HMI models with built-in Wi-Fi can connect to a phone’s broadcast Wi-Fi Hotspot feature by enabling the Hotspot feature on your phone and entering the Wi-Fi network information from your phone into the HMI’s Wi-Fi network tab. Models without built-in Wi-Fi can also use your Android phone’s internet connection via USB tethering. You…
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Security is paramount in today’s technologically advanced times and so is connectivity. Many PLCs take advantage of Ethernet communication to transmit data to a monitoring device such as an HMI. Plant corporate networks also run via Wi-Fi networking. But how do you get data from the Programmable Logic Controller to your corporate network without the…