ACKSYS AirLink WiFi Bridge – Industrial Wireless Ethernet Point-to-Point

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ACKSYS AirLink WiFi Bridge – Industrial Wireless Ethernet Point-to-Point

ACKSYS AirLink WiFi Bridge is a kit of 2× AirLink units for creating a secure wireless Point-to-Point connection between two Ethernet devices or networks. It replaces an Ethernet cable with a WiFi link offering throughput up to 250 Mbit/s. Each AirLink provides Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 802.11n MIMO 2T2R in the 2.4 or 5 GHz band and 9–48 VDC or PoE power supply. More

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ACKSYS AirLink WiFi Bridge – replace an Ethernet cable with a wireless link

ACKSYS AirLink WiFi Bridge is a kit of 2× industrial AirLink WiFi units for creating a secure wireless Point-to-Point connection between two Ethernet devices or two separate Ethernet networks.

It allows you to replace an Ethernet cable with a WiFi link between machines, PLC networks, cameras, computers or different parts of a facility where installing a data cable is difficult or impractical. Wireless bridge throughput reaches up to 250 Mbit/s, depending on distance and environmental conditions.

Replace an Ethernet cable

Two AirLink units create a transparent wireless connection between Ethernet devices or two parts of an Ethernet network, eliminating the need to install a new data cable.

Up to 250 Mbit/s

The WiFi Bridge provides throughput up to 250 Mbit/s. Actual performance depends on distance, radio conditions, antennas used and the surrounding environment.

Quick commissioning

The manufacturer provides ready-to-use configuration files that make it easy to configure both AirLink units as a Point-to-Point wireless bridge.

Industrial design

Each AirLink provides Gigabit Ethernet, 9–48 VDC or PoE power, a compact metal housing and resistance to shock and vibration.

Where is AirLink WiFi Bridge used?

WiFi Bridge is suitable wherever two Ethernet points need to be connected but installing a cable is difficult, expensive or unsuitable for operational reasons.

connecting two PLC networks

connecting two areas of a production hall

connecting a remote machine

connecting an industrial camera

connecting office networks

replacing difficult-to-install cabling

retrofit of existing systems

temporary network connection

connecting two buildings with suitable outdoor installation

How does the WiFi Bridge work?

The kit contains two AirLink units. Each unit is connected by Ethernet to a device or network on one side. A secure wireless link is then created between the two AirLinks.

1 Connect the first network Connect the first AirLink via Gigabit Ethernet to a PLC, switch, PC, camera or another Ethernet network.

2 The AirLinks create the WiFi link A secure Point-to-Point wireless bridge is established between the two units.

3 Connect the second network Connect the second AirLink to the device or Ethernet network on the opposite side of the wireless link.

Typical applications

ACKSYS AirLink WiFi Bridge - wireless replacement of an Ethernet cable between devices and networks

AirLink WiFi Bridge can replace an Ethernet cable between two devices, connect a remote network point or interconnect two separate Ethernet networks.

WiFi 802.11n MIMO 2T2R in the 2.4 or 5 GHz band

Each AirLink contains one IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi radio with MIMO 2T2R. Depending on the configuration, the 2.4 or 5 GHz band can be used. Maximum WiFi radio rate is 300 Mbit/s, while the manufacturer specifies throughput up to 250 Mbit/s for the complete Point-to-Point bridge.

Each AirLink has two RP-SMA connectors for WiFi antennas and also supports DFS and TPC in the 5 GHz band.

WiFi 802.11nMIMO 2T2R

2.4 / 5 GHzselectable WiFi band

Up to 250 Mbit/sWiFi Bridge throughput

2× RP-SMAon each AirLink

Gigabit Ethernet on both sides of the bridge

Each AirLink has one 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet RJ45 port with automatic speed detection and Auto MDI/MDIX. The WiFi Bridge can therefore be connected directly to an Ethernet device or to a switch serving an entire local network.

1× Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 on each AirLink
10/100/1000 Base-TX
Auto MDI/MDIX
bridging and Ethernet frame filtering
VLAN
STP/RSTP
DHCP server and client
static routing and NAT
VRRP and multicast

9–48 VDC or PoE power supply

Each AirLink can be powered from 9–48 VDC via a 3-pin Phoenix connector or using PoE IEEE 802.3af. With PoE, Ethernet data and power can be carried to AirLink using a single cable in suitable installations.

AirLink has a compact metal housing measuring 103 × 67 × 24 mm, weighs approximately 225 g and can be wall-mounted or installed on a DIN rail using accessories.

Secure wireless connection

AirLink provides security mechanisms for protecting industrial wireless links and remote device management. Current manufacturer firmware is also adapted to meet 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

Indoor IP30

Suitable protection is required for outdoor links.

AirLink has IP30 protection and is primarily intended for indoor installation, for example on a wall, inside a control cabinet or on a DIN rail.

For wireless links between two buildings, the manufacturer recommends installing AirLink in a suitable outdoor enclosure and selecting external antennas according to the environment and required transmission distance.

IP30 protection
operating temperature −20 to +60 °C
shock and vibration resistance EN 61373 CAT 1 Class B
suitable enclosure required for outdoor installation

WaveOS & WaveManager

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

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

Main features of ACKSYS AirLink WiFi Bridge

kit of 2× AirLink units

wireless Ethernet Point-to-Point bridge

replacement for an Ethernet cable

connects devices or two Ethernet networks

bridge throughput up to 250 Mbit/s

WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n MIMO 2T2R

2.4 or 5 GHz band

1× Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 per unit

9–48 VDC or PoE power supply

WPA/WPA2, VPN and firewall security

compact metal design

central management using WaveManager

Ethernet interface

1-port Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base TX auto-sensing, auto MDI/MDIX cross-over, RJ45 Ethernet interface

WiFi interface

1 radio IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, MIMO 2T2R, 2.4 / 5 GHz, ANI (Adaptive Noise Immunity)

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

Output power

2.4 GHz : 23.5 dBm (aggregate) / 5 GHz : 21 dBm (aggregate)

Sensitivity max.

2.4 GHz : -94 dBm / 5 GHz : -96 dBm

Radio connectors

2 x RP-SMA

Security

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

VPN (OpenVPN), SNMP V3, client isolation in AP mode

WiFi modes

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

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

Administration

http, https, SNMP agent (V1, V2C, V3), WaveManager administration software

LEDs Signaling

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

Power supply

+9VDC to +48VDC, 3-pin Phoenix connector & PoE Powered Device 802.3af (from model V2)

Consumption

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

Dimensions & weight

Compact case L : 103 x l : 67 x h : 24 mm, weight 225 g

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

Environmental	Shocks and vibration : EN 61373 (CAT 1 CLASS B)

Environment

IP30
Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C , storage: -40°C à +85°C, humidity: 0% to 99% (non-condensing)

Warranty

5 years

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