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Wi-Fi Beacon

Easy to deploy, battery-powered Wi-Fi beacon for improved indoor tracking accuracy.
  • Use to improve indoor coverage and location accuracy where Wi-Fi access points are sparse or unavailable
  • Wi-Fi Beacon Range: 200m (optimal conditions) / ~40m (typical indoors with obstructions)
  • Powered by 2 x D Cell user-replaceable batteries with 12+ months of battery life 
  • Magnetic activation for easy deployments
Wi-Fi Beacon
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Install anywhere

No Wires, Install Anywhere

Battery-powered and fully wireless for simple, 
flexible installation wherever you need it. 

 
Indoor Coverage

Extend Coverage Indoors

Deploy in dead zones or in areas without existing Wi-Fi APs to instantly fill coverage gaps.

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Flexible Configuration 

Adjust beacon parameters (signal power, interval, channel) to optimize range and battery life.

Cloud based

Cloud-Based Location Solving

Integrates with Digital Matter’s Location Engine for improved indoor positioning.

Rugged and weatherproof

Rugged & Weatherproof

Ultra-rugged and waterproof IP68-rated housing ensures the Wi-Fi Beacon can withstand impact, fine dust, and brief submersion.

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  • Wi-Fi Module

  • Channels Supported: 2.4 GHz: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 (default

  • Wi-Fi Standards

  • 802.11b/g (supported rates: 1 Mbit/s, 2 Mbit/s (default), 6.5 Mbit/s)

  • Max Broadcast Power

  • 20 dBm (default: 15 dBm)

  • User-Replaceable Batteries

  • 2 x D Cell (1.5 V per cell). Batteries not included.

  • Battery Life Estimates*

  • 5 dBm and 1 second broadcast rate – 2.5 years
    15 dBm and 300 ms broadcast rate – 12 months
    20 dBm and 100 ms – ~3 months

    * Battery life estimates are influenced by several factors including temperature, battery selection, broadcasting frequency, transmission power and more. Battery life calculators are available at support.digitalmatter.com.

  • Dimensions

  • 222 x 91 x 41 mm (8.74 x 3.58 x 1.61 in)

  • Device Weight

  • 480 g with Alkaline D Cell batteries.

  • Housing

  • Non-branded nylon glass housing is suitable for white labelling. 

  • IP/IK Rating

  • Ultra-rugged and waterproof IP68 and IK07-rated housing ensures the device can withstand impact, fine dust, and brief submersion. 

  • Installation

  • Compact and concealable. Multiple installation options for covertly and easily securing the device with screws, bolts, cable ties, rivets,  mounting magnets and more.

  • External Magnet

  • Presence of magnet deactivates the beacon.

  • Temperature Range

  • Operating: -30 °C to +60 °C
    Recommended Storage: 10 °C to 30 °C, Humidity 30%. 
    Store in a cool, dry place.

  • Diagnostic LED

  •  Diagnostic LED indicates operation status. 

  • Flexible Configuration

  • Configure device parameters such as output strength, channel,  modulation, and beaconing interval.

  • Configuration App

  • Configurable with DM-Link provisioning tool.

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