Why Westermo Network Switches?
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Why We Represent Westermo
When infrastructure failure isn't an option, MICA Technologies recomends Westermo. Their industrial networking hardware and software form the backbone of some of the most demanding critical infrastructure applications in operation today, and here's why we trust it.
Built for Critical Infrastructure
Municipal and industrial systems can't afford network downtime. The City of Vancouver relies on Westermo switches to connect and control its sewage pumping infrastructure across an Ethernet network, a system where failure isn't just inconvenient, but potentially hazardous to public health. Westermo's industrial-grade switches are engineered to operate reliably under sustained load, extreme temperature fluctuations (many products are rated from -40°C to +70°C), and the kind of continuous operational stress that consumer-grade or standard commercial networking equipment simply isn't built to handle.
This same reliability makes Westermo the specified choice across other high-stakes applications, including military systems, and crane and shipping operations at the Tsawwassen terminal, where consistent, uninterrupted networking is a functional requirement, not a nice-to-have.
Cybersecurity That Doesn't Compromise on Ease of Use
Critical infrastructure is an increasingly common target for cyberattacks, and Westermo's WEos is built with this threat landscape in mind. Through WeConfig, administrators can:
- Deploy MAC filters and password policies system-wide
- Run one-click network security scans that identify vulnerabilities, such as default passwords or unsafe protocols, and recommend fixes
- Establish a configuration baseline that automatically flags unauthorized changes, an early warning system for potential intrusion attempts
- Apply system-wide 802.1x authentication and switch hardening
Select Westermo switches also carry IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 (SL2) certification, an internationally recognized standard for industrial cybersecurity. Because the platform is fully configurable, security teams can lock down infrastructure to the level appropriate for their specific risk profile, rather than working around a fixed, one-size-fits-all security posture.
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Easy to Deploy and Maintain
Robust hardware is only half the equation. Westermo's WeConfig software gives network administrators a streamlined way to deploy, configure, and monitor switches at scale, without adding administrative overhead. Key capabilities include:
- Automated discovery and configuration: WeConfig scans the network, identifies connected devices, and applies consistent configurations across hundreds of switches and routers, reducing the manual effort and configuration errors that come with large-scale deployments.
- Ongoing network monitoring: Administrators can identify hardware or connectivity issues before they escalate into outages, supported by advanced diagnostics that flag problems early.
- Simplified firmware management: WeConfig automatically checks for updates and helps deploy them with minimal network disruption, keeping systems current without requiring manual tracking.
For teams managing critical infrastructure, this translates directly into reduced operational overhead and fewer unplanned service interruptions.
Redundancy That Keeps Systems Online
Westermo's WeOS network operating system includes built-in redundancy protocols, such as FRNT ring coupling and multilink dual homing, that allow networks to continue operating even when multiple points of failure occur. For infrastructure that cannot tolerate downtime, this redundancy is a core design requirement, not an add-on feature.