ProSoft ILX34-AENWG2 – Wireless POINT I/O adapter for EtherNet/IP islands

The ProSoft ILX34-AENWG2 is designed to bring wireless flexibility to Rockwell 1734 POINT I/O systems. From my experience, it’s typically used when you need to mount I/O on moving equipment, mobile carts, or hard‑to‑reach areas and still exchange cyclic EtherNet/IP data with a CompactLogix or ControlLogix controller. You might notice that it keeps the familiar POINT I/O form factor, so it drops into standard terminal bases and DIN‑rail enclosures without drama.

One thing I appreciate is how it behaves like a transparent EtherNet/IP bridge while riding a robust industrial Wi‑Fi link (802.11 a/b/g/n in most cases). In many projects this removes slip rings or festoon cabling, and it seems to pay off quickly in reduced maintenance. A packaging OEM told us they typically cut install time on rotating turrets by half using ILX34 wireless POINT I/O.

Order Placement Process and Guarantees

• Warranty: 365 days
• Lead time: 1 week when in stock; no more than one month at the latest
• Payment: 50% advance payment; full payment prior to delivery
• Express options: FedEx, UPS, DHL

Key Features

• Wireless POINT I/O integration – Enables EtherNet/IP I/O over industrial Wi‑Fi for remote or moving I/O nodes.
• 802.11 a/b/g/n radios – 2.4/5 GHz capability in most deployments; choose channels and security to fit plant standards.
• EtherNet/IP data exchange – Cyclic I/O data mapped to your controller without adding protocol converters to the PLC program.
• POINT I/O form factor – Fits 1734 terminal bases on DIN rail, so enclosure design stays compact.
• Industrial security – WPA2‑PSK/WPA2‑Enterprise support is commonly used; aligns with IT/OT security policies.
• Diagnostics you can use – Signal quality and link status make commissioning faster and ongoing maintenance predictable.
• Flexible topologies – Bridge/client modes for machine‑level islands, AGVs, turntables, or tooling carriers.

Technical Specifications

Related or Supporting Products

• ILX34-MBS232 / ILX34-MBS485 – POINT I/O Modbus Serial modules; pair well when you need serial device data alongside wireless I/O.
• RLX2-IHNF industrial radios
• – Higher‑power Wi‑Fi radios used as infrastructure or backhaul where longer ranges or roaming are needed.
• 1734-AENTR (Allen‑Bradley) – Redundant EtherNet/IP POINT I/O adapter; a wired alternative when wireless isn’t permitted in certain zones.
• 1734-TB / 1734-TBS terminal bases – Required POINT I/O base accessories for mounting and field wiring.
• Industrial antennas & RF leads – Low‑loss coax, panel or omni antennas; choose gain/polarization to match site survey results.

Quick field note: a food & bev user replaced festoon cabling on a palletizer with ILX34-AENWG2 and an RLX2 access point; after setting 5 GHz DFS channels and WPA2‑Enterprise, their downtime from cable snags dropped to near zero.

Installation & Maintenance

• Cabinet & environment – Mount on DIN rail in a ventilated control cabinet meeting industrial standards (typically IP54 or better). Keep RF cables clear of high‑noise conductors.
• Power & wiring – 24 VDC supply with proper grounding. Use shielded Cat5e/6 for the RJ45 run; separate from VFD and motor power.
• RF planning – Perform a site survey. Select 5 GHz when possible to reduce interference; set channel width and power to suit distance and multipath.
• Antenna placement – Maintain line of sight or solid Fresnel clearance. Use industrial antennas with correct gain; secure coax, weather‑proof outdoor connectors.
• Safety – Lockout power before wiring; follow local RF exposure and ATEX/area rules if applicable.
• Routine maintenance – Review link RSSI/SNR trends, clean antenna connections annually, and apply firmware updates during planned downtime. Back up radio and PLC configurations.

Quality & Certifications

• Certifications – CE, FCC, RoHS; UL/cUL for industrial control equipment (certification sets can vary by region and radio variant).
• Manufacturer’s warranty – ProSoft typically provides a limited 1‑year warranty on hardware.