The 1552S merges the ruggedized outdoor 802.11n access point with an integrated, ISA100-compliant backbone router to provide a seamless solution for wireless sensor networks. The ISA100.11a radio has been designated specifically for mission-critical wireless connectivity to industrial sensor equipment. With an ISA100.11a radio integrated in an 802.11n-based access point, a single solution addresses the growing need for wireless mobility while also providing mission-critical connectivity for industrial sensing and monitoring equipment, such as gauges for water treatment plants, sensors for chemical plants, and vibration monitoring solutions for oil rigs.