Device enables easy and fast machine-to-Wi-Fi connectivity

Measuring just 24 x 16.5mm, the low power, rugged solution offers a secure, integrated soft access point, enabling users to directly interface applications with mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones. With no host software to load and no code to write, Lantronix says the module allows design engineers to cut development costs and speed time to market. "We believe the xPico Wi-Fi offers the ideal combination of small size, power efficiency and functionality to the M2M marketplace," said company president and ceo Kurt Busch. "With the secure access point functionality, instead of looking up cryptic codes, a technician or operator can now use a tablet as the primary interface to a machine, bringing increased productivity along with a rich user experience."