I'm working with one of my customers on a potential Wireless MESH Networking project, and I am going up against a new and interesting competitor, DeWalt. This is the first time that I have seen them in this space, and I find it very surprising that they would choose to enter this highly competitive and technically challenging market.
DeWalt DCT100 Access Point
There isn't a lot of information out there yet, but here is what I know about their product offering.
- Targeting the construction market
- Ruggedized Access Points
- No PoE injector required - AP's have standard power cord
- Radios only support 802.11n
- Power plugs on AP to provide power connections for tools
- Simple Management Interface
- $1500 List Price per AP
- IP67 Rated
- Only one model available - DCT100
DeWalt Connect App Management Suite
I don't have any information on customers that they have acquired, and I don't know who they OEM the radios from.
Here is a link to the datasheet.