Siemens 6GK5766-1GE00-7TA0 SCALANCE WAM766-1 EEC IWLAN Access Point
Overview
The Siemens 6GK5766-1GE00-7TA0, marketed as the SCALANCE WAM766-1 EEC, is an industrial wireless LAN access point built for outdoor and harsh-environment deployment where standard commercial Wi-Fi hardware cannot survive. The EEC (Extended Environmental Conditions) designation reflects its rated operating range of -30°C to +75°C and IP65 ingress protection, letting the SCALANCE WAM766-1 EEC operate reliably on exposed structures, outdoor yards, and unconditioned equipment enclosures across a wide climate range.
Seven Star LLC, an authorized Siemens partner in Oman and the GCC, supplies genuine Siemens 6GK5766-1GE00-7TA0 access points to industrial sites building or expanding wireless coverage in port, refinery, mining, and logistics environments. Every unit shipped by Seven Star LLC is sourced through verified Siemens distribution channels, with full documentation supporting Gulf-region deployment in high ambient temperature conditions.
Measurement and Operating Principle
The SCALANCE WAM766-1 EEC operates as an IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) access point with a single radio covering both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, delivering a gross data rate of up to 1201 Mbps per radio to connected wireless clients and mobile devices moving through the coverage area. Two N-Connect antenna ports allow the unit to be paired with external directional or omnidirectional antennas selected for the specific coverage pattern a site requires, rather than relying on a fixed internal antenna.
Network connectivity back to the wired infrastructure is provided through a single 10/100/1000 Mbps M12-connectorized Gigabit Ethernet port, with redundant 24V DC M12 L-coded power inputs supporting Power over Ethernet for simplified cable runs to remote mounting locations. The access point also includes a CLP slot for removable configuration storage and DI/DO connections with A-coded connectors for integrating basic digital signals into the wireless network infrastructure.
Engineering Design
The Siemens 6GK5766-1GE00-7TA0 is housed in a rugged, IP65-rated enclosure engineered to withstand direct outdoor exposure, vibration, and the wide temperature swings typical of unconditioned industrial sites. The extended -30°C to +75°C operating range specifically targets deployments in extreme climates, including the high summer ambient temperatures experienced across Oman and the wider GCC, where standard-range wireless hardware would derate or fail during peak conditions.
Dual redundant M12 L-coded power connections give the WAM766-1 EEC built-in power supply redundancy, so a single power feed failure does not take the access point offline, an important resilience feature for access points mounted in hard-to-reach outdoor locations. The removable CLP configuration module allows a failed unit to be swapped for a spare in the field with configuration automatically restored, minimizing wireless network downtime during maintenance.
Key Features
- IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) access point with 2.4/5 GHz dual-band single radio operation
- Up to 1201 Mbps gross data rate per radio for high-throughput wireless connectivity
- IP65-rated enclosure rated for -30°C to +75°C extended ambient conditions
- Two N-Connect ports for external antenna selection based on coverage requirements
- 1x 10/100/1000 Mbps M12 Gigabit Ethernet port for wired backhaul connectivity
- Redundant 24V DC M12 L-coded power inputs with PoE support for wiring flexibility
- Removable CLP configuration slot for fast, tool-free device replacement
- DI/DO connections with A-coded connectors for basic digital signal integration
Industrial Applications
The Siemens 6GK5766-1GE00-7TA0 SCALANCE WAM766-1 EEC is deployed in outdoor industrial wireless networks covering ports, container yards, mining sites, and refinery tank farms, where mobile equipment, handheld scanners, and vehicle-mounted terminals need continuous wireless connectivity across a large, exposed physical area. Its extended temperature rating also suits rooftop and open-structure mounting on process units where ambient conditions exceed standard commercial access point ratings.
Seven Star LLC supports outdoor industrial wireless network builds across Oman’s port, oil and gas, and mining sectors, supplying the WAM766-1 EEC to projects in Muscat, Sohar, and Salalah where summer ambient temperatures demand extended-range hardware. As an authorized Siemens partner, Seven Star LLC provides antenna selection and site coverage planning support for GCC customers deploying the Siemens 6GK5766-1GE00-7TA0 across SCALANCE wireless infrastructure.
Siemens 6GK5766-1GE00-7TA0 Technical Specifications
| Model | Siemens 6GK5766-1GE00-7TA0 |
|---|---|
| Product Designation | SCALANCE WAM766-1 EEC |
| Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
| Data Rate | Up to 1201 Mbps (gross) per radio |
| Antenna Connectors | 2 x N-Connect |
| Ethernet Port | 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps, M12 |
| Power Supply | Redundant 24V DC M12 L-coded, PoE supported |
| Protection Rating | IP65 |
| Ambient Temperature Range | -30°C to +75°C |
Why Choose Seven Star LLC for Siemens SCALANCE Industrial WLAN Access Points
An industrial WLAN access point’s antenna configuration, frequency band, and mounting placement have to be planned against your site’s real RF environment, since metal structures, machinery, and building layout in a typical plant create interference patterns that a generic office WiFi deployment never has to account for. Seven Star LLC works with your OT and automation teams to confirm the correct WAM766-1 configuration and coverage planning for your specific facility layout before order confirmation, drawing on our authorized Siemens partnership across Oman and the wider GCC. We also support manufacturing and process plants across Muscat, Sohar, and Salalah with wireless network design for mobile HMI, AGV, and asset-tracking applications, helping ensure industrial wireless coverage is reliable where it actually needs to be.
Request a Quote
Contact Seven Star LLC for pricing, availability, and site planning support on the Siemens 6GK5766-1GE00-7TA0 SCALANCE WAM766-1 EEC access point. Our team in Muscat serves customers across Oman and the GCC with genuine Siemens industrial wireless equipment.
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