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ACKSYS AirXroad Outdoor WiFi Bridge – Outdoor Ethernet Point-to-Point IP66

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ACKSYS AirXroad Outdoor WiFi Bridge – Outdoor Ethernet Point-to-Point IP66

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ACKSYS AirXroad Outdoor WiFi Bridge is an industrial solution using 2× AirXroad units for wireless Point-to-Point connection of two Ethernet networks, devices or buildings. It provides throughput up to 250 Mbit/s, WiFi 802.11n MIMO 2T2R in the 2.4 or 5 GHz band, Gigabit Ethernet M12 X-coded, IP66 protection, 9–48 VDC or PoE power supply and an operating temperature range from −40 to +70 °C. More

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ACKSYS AirXroad Outdoor WiFi Bridge is an industrial solution using 2× AirXroad units for wireless Point-to-Point connection of two Ethernet networks, devices or buildings. It provides throughput up to 250 Mbit/s, WiFi 802.11n MIMO 2T2R in the 2.4 or 5 GHz band, Gigabit Ethernet M12 X-coded, IP66 protection, 9–48 VDC or PoE power supply and an operating temperature range from −40 to +70 °C. More

Code: P01405

ACKSYS AirXroad Outdoor WiFi Bridge – wireless Ethernet connection for outdoor applications

ACKSYS AirXroad Outdoor WiFi Bridge creates a secure wireless Point-to-Point connection between two Ethernet networks, two remote devices or, for example, two buildings.

The solution consists of two industrial AirXroad units forming a wireless Ethernet bridge. Thanks to IP66 protection, AirXroad can be installed directly outdoors without an additional protective enclosure. Bridge throughput reaches up to 250 Mbit/s.

Connect Ethernet without a cable

Two AirXroad units create a wireless Ethernet bridge between two devices or separate Ethernet networks, eliminating the need to install a data cable between remote points.

Outdoor IP66 design

Unlike the indoor AirLink Bridge, AirXroad can be installed directly outdoors thanks to IP66 protection. It withstands water, dust, vibration and large temperature variations.

Up to 250 Mbit/s

The Point-to-Point connection provides throughput up to 250 Mbit/s. Actual performance depends on distance, antennas, radio conditions and the surrounding environment.

Quick commissioning

ACKSYS provides ready-to-use configuration files that make it easy to configure two standard AirXroad units as a Point-to-Point WiFi bridge.

Where is Outdoor WiFi Bridge used?

The solution is suitable wherever Ethernet must be transmitted between two remote points and installing fibre or copper cable is difficult, expensive or technically impossible.

connecting two buildings
connecting production halls
remote machines and equipment
camera and surveillance systems
warehouses and logistics sites
outdoor production areas
ports and terminals
mining and construction sites
temporary Ethernet connections

How does Outdoor WiFi Bridge work?

The principle is similar to an Ethernet cable between two points, except that the middle part of the communication is wireless. A complete bridge requires 2 AirXroad units.

1 Connect the first network Connect the first AirXroad via Gigabit Ethernet to a switch, PLC, camera or another network.
2 AirXroad creates the WiFi link The two units establish a secure wireless Point-to-Point connection between both locations.
3 Connect the second network Connect the second AirXroad to the Ethernet device or network at the other end of the link.

WiFi 802.11n MIMO 2T2R

Each AirXroad contains one IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi radio with MIMO 2T2R. Depending on configuration, it can operate in the 2.4 or 5 GHz band, with a wireless data rate up to 300 Mbit/s.

For the complete Point-to-Point link, the manufacturer specifies throughput up to 250 Mbit/s. The device also supports DFS and TPC for operation in the 5 GHz band.

WiFi 802.11nMIMO 2T2R
2.4 / 5 GHzselectable band
Up to 250 Mbit/sbridge throughput
2× RP-SMAon each unit

Link distance depends on the antennas used

AirXroad uses external WiFi antennas. This allows the antenna type to be selected according to the required distance, communication direction and installation conditions.

For medium-distance outdoor Point-to-Point links, the manufacturer recommends high-gain directional antennas, clear line of sight between both points and proper consideration of the Fresnel zone when designing the radio link.

Gigabit Ethernet via rugged M12 X-coded connector

Each AirXroad has one 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Gigabit Ethernet port using an industrial 8-pin M12 X-coded connector.

The M12 connector provides a mechanically rugged network connection suitable for outdoor industrial installations, machines, vehicles and environments exposed to vibration.

  • 1× Gigabit Ethernet on each AirXroad
  • 10/100/1000 Base-TX
  • M12 X-coded
  • Auto MDI/MDIX
  • bridging and Ethernet frame filtering
  • VLAN
  • STP/RSTP
  • DHCP server and client
  • static routing and NAT
  • VRRP and multicast

IP66 and −40 to +70 °C

WiFi Bridge designed for real outdoor industrial installations.

AirXroad is designed for demanding outdoor and industrial conditions. Thanks to IP66 protection, no additional protective enclosure is required for standard outdoor installation.

  • IP66 protection
  • operating temperature −40 to +70 °C
  • storage temperature −40 to +85 °C
  • shock and vibration resistance EN 61373 CAT 1 Class B
  • climatic tests EN 60068-2
  • E-marking ECE R10
  • dimensions 115 × 64 × 34 mm
  • weight approx. 332 g

9–48 VDC or PoE power supply

Each AirXroad can be powered from 9–48 VDC via a rugged 4-pin M12 connector or using PoE IEEE 802.3af.

PoE can significantly simplify cabling because Ethernet communication and power can be supplied to the device over a single cable.

Secure outdoor Ethernet bridge

AirXroad uses the ACKSYS WaveOS operating system and provides security functions for protecting wireless communication and device management. Current manufacturer firmware meets EN 18031 cybersecurity requirements.

  • WPA / WPA2 Personal and Enterprise
  • IEEE 802.1X / RADIUS
  • firewall and DoS protection
  • HTTPS
  • MAC filtering
  • OpenVPN
  • GRE L2 tunnels
  • SNMPv3
  • EN 18031 cybersecurity

WaveOS & WaveManager

AirXroad uses the ACKSYS WaveOS operating system. Configuration and diagnostics can be performed via web interface, HTTPS or SNMP.

For larger installations, ACKSYS WaveManager can be used for centralized monitoring, configuration and management of the WiFi infrastructure.

Important: a complete Outdoor WiFi Bridge requires 2 AirXroad units. AirXroad is supplied without Ethernet and power cables and without WiFi antennas. Antennas should be selected according to the distance and conditions of the specific radio link.

Main features of ACKSYS AirXroad Outdoor WiFi Bridge

wireless Ethernet Point-to-Point bridge
2× AirXroad required for a complete link
rugged outdoor IP66 design
connects devices, networks or buildings
bridge throughput up to 250 Mbit/s
WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n MIMO 2T2R
2.4 or 5 GHz band
1× Gigabit Ethernet M12 X-coded per unit
2× RP-SMA for external antennas
9–48 VDC or PoE power supply
operating temperature −40 to +70 °C
central management using WaveManager
 

Ethernet interface

1-port Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base TX auto-sensing, auto MDI/MDIX cross-over, 8 pts X-coded M12 connector

  
 

WiFi interface

1 radio IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, MIMO 2T2R, 2.4 / 5 GHz

  
 

WiFi radio data rate

 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps
802.11b/g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps
802.11n: MCS0-7, 2 streams (6.5 to 300 Mbps)		  
 

Operating frequencies

ISM : 2.4-2.483 GHz (up to 14 channels)
UNII : 5.15-5.25 GHz (up to 4 channels)
UNII-2 : 5.25-5.35 GHz (up to 4 channels)
UNII-2 ext : 5.470-5.725 GHz (up to 11 channels)
UNII-3 : 5.725-5.825 GHz (up to 4 channels)
Supports DFS and TPC

  
 

RF Output power

2,4 GHz : 23,5 dBm (aggregate) / 5 GHz : 21 dBm (aggregate)

  
 

FR Sensitivity

 Receiver : -92 dBm for 802.11 b/g/n and -96 dBm for 802.11a/n  
 

Antennas connections

2 RP-SMA male connectors

  
 

WiFi modes

Access point, client, MESH (IEEE 802.11s), infrastructure, AD-HOC, fast roaming (less than 30 ms), WMM QoS

  
 

Administration

http, https, SNMP agent (V1, V2C, V3), ACKSYS WaveManager & WaveViewer administration softwares

  
 

Security

Firewall, DoS, https, MAC filtering, WPA/WPA2-Personal & Enterprise (IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS), WEP, tunnels L2 (GRE),
VPN (OpenVPN), SNMP V3

  
 

Ethernet networking

Frames filtering, bridging, repeater, STP/RSTP, VLAN, DHCP (server & client), DNS relay

  
 

Ethernet routing

Multicast (PIM), IP redundancy (VRRP), static routes, NAT router, router

  
 

LEDs Signaling

Radio : activity - status | Ethernet : link 10/100/1000 - activity | Power : on-off

  
 

Power supply

+9VDC to +48VDC  M12 connector 4-point A-coded & PoE 802.3af (15,4W)

  
 

Consumption

IDLE mode : 1.7 W / Maximum average : 5.8 W / Recommended power supply : 7 W

  
 

Mechanical specifications

Dimensions : 115 mm x 64 mm x 34 mm
Weight : 332 g

  
 

IP rating

IP66

  
 

Environmental conditions

Operating temperature: -40°C to +70°C, storage : -40°C à +85°C, relative humidity: 0% to 99% (non-condensing)

  
 

Standards and
certifications
CE (RED) Safety : EN 62368-1:2014+A11, EN62311
EMC : EN301-489-1, EN301-489-17
Radio : EN 300 328 2.1.1 (2.4 GHz), EN 301 893 2.1.1 (5 GHz, DFS)
 
FCC Radio : FCC ID Z9W-RMB
IC Radio : IC ID 114688A RMB
   
E-marking ECE R10
   
Environmental

Shocks & vibrations : EN 61373 (CAT 1 CLASS B)
 

Climatic : EN60068-2 [-1, -2, -30]
   
 
 

Warranty

5 years
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