Industrial IoT Wi-Fi solutions in stock - why local availability matters
For makers, students, technicians and procurement teams in South Africa, lead time and availability often decide project success. Communica holds a broad range of industrial IoT Wi-Fi solutions radios, PoE injectors, antennas and mounts locally so you can move from prototype to pilot without long overseas waits. Local stock reduces schedule risk, supports on-site testing and lets you collect parts from a branch quickly when deadlines matter.
What we supply and where to start
We stock radios and modules suitable for sensor bridges, remote telemetry, factory floor telemetry and campus-scale IoT. If you need a starting point, pick one of our pre-tested combos that pair a rugged access point with a PoE switch and an outdoor antenna - that setup covers most telemetry and sensor backhaul needs while keeping installation simple.
- Radios and APs for 2.4/5 GHz deployments
- PoE switches and single-port injectors
- Directionals, omnidirectional antennas and cabling
- Mounting kits, lightning protection and surge accessories
Specification callouts that impact selection
When choosing equipment, prioritise the few specs that change outcomes: radio band (2.4 vs 5 GHz), simultaneous clients, MIMO streams, and PoE class. For outdoor links, watch antenna gain and cable loss. Below is a compact comparison to jumpstart decisions.
| Use case | Key specs | Typical Communica product |
|---|---|---|
| Single site telemetry | 2.4 GHz, 2x2 MIMO, PoE | Entry-level rugged AP |
| Campus IoT (dense) | Dual-band, 3x3/4x4, band steering | Dual-band enterprise AP |
| Long-range link | High-gain directional antenna, 5 GHz | Outdoor CPE + antenna |
Compatibility and accessories - plan, don’t guess
Make compatibility checks early: confirm PoE class (e.g., 802.3af vs 802.3at) on both AP and switch, and match connector types for antennas and enclosures. Common accessory bundles that save time include PoE switch + cable kit + wall/ pole mount. Explore related categories to assemble a complete kit: shop by category, or browse our full product index at all products.
Quick deployment wiring note
Typical single AP feed using PoE injector (common for lab and small pilot installs):
Power outlet ---[AC]--- PoE Injector ---[Ethernet]--- AP
For multi-AP sites use a PoE switch in a cabinet; place the switch close to your backbone fibre or router to minimise cable runs.
