Beckhoff Virtual WLAN Access Point 1.0

Beckhoff Virtual WLAN Access Point is a software utility from Beckhoff Automation that turns supported Beckhoff Industrial PCs into secure, software-defined Wi‑Fi access points. It lets you create a dedicated wireless network directly from the machine or controller, enabling fast, on-site connectivity for commissioning, diagnostics, maintenance, or mobile HMI access without requiring a separate hardware router.

Key benefits and capabilities:

• Software-based Wi‑Fi hotspot on compatible Beckhoff IPCs with supported WLAN hardware
• Straightforward configuration of network name (SSID) and security settings
• Supports common industrial use cases such as ad hoc service access and tablet or laptop connectivity
• Helps reduce infrastructure complexity and hardware costs by eliminating external access points
• Designed for reliable operation in industrial environments and seamless use alongside Beckhoff automation solutions

Note: Functionality depends on the specific IPC model, operating system, and wireless adapter. Refer to Beckhoff’s documentation for compatibility details and setup instructions.

Beckhoff Virtual WLAN Access Point is developed by Beckhoff Automation. The most popular version of this product among our users is 1.0. The name of the program executable file is Beckhoff - virtual WLAN Access Point.exe.