I have done some research on this subject but havn't quite seen the situation I am wondering about. Typical situation: Controls cabinet... Control Logix contoller - Ethernet to switch Panelview PLus - Ethernet to switch Plant.... Wired network Wireless access point Questions is, can I install a wireless bridge in/on the controls cabinet and then access the PLC/PV from the plant wireless network? Everything I have read say that sure...connect the PLC to the bridge and your set. But what about into a switch in the cabinet to both PLC and PV. I work for a OEM so the issue of a wireles device inside of a cabinet is not an issue since it is usually open anyways or there is an external port. The reason for wanting to do this is for ease on connection and ability to connect to the "cabinet" and plant network resouces att eh same time. Yes, I can bridge the wirless and wired connections on the laptops but that does'nt always work well for the other guys. I just want something that is easy and no effort once set up for everyone.
