AirLink

Compact industrial WiFi access point
AirLink

Overview

  • All-in-one : AP/client/repeater/Mesh/router
  • WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n (MIMO 2T2R), radio data rate up to 300 Mbps, 2.4/5 GHz
  • Advanced security functions
  • Easy to configure : web browser, SNMP V3, WaveManager
  • Operating System : WaveOS
  • DC power supply input (+9VDC to +48VDC) & PoE 802.3af (from model V2)
  • Compact case, wall or DIN Rail mounting
  • Multichannel fast roaming (in client mode)

 

Introduction

AirLink is a WiFi device designed for industrial, building & factory automation and mobile applications:

  • Compact and practical: a small footprint, wall or DIN rail mounting options and a wide range of power supply make it extremely easy to integrate into electrical cabinets or in tight spaces and thus ideal for machine manufacturers, OEM...
  • Mobility: with fast roaming performances (< 30 ms) and high resilience to shocks/vibrations, it fits perfectly in AGVs, vehicles (buses)...
  • Reinforcement of the coverage: it has 2 antennas to work in diversity or in MIMO and thus reinforcing the WiFi coverage and the reliability of your indoor radio communications (IIoT, MtoM, remote access & display...).

AirLink is an all-in-one multifunction product: access point, client, repeater, router & Mesh. It supports any type of Ethernet protocol such as Modbus/TCP, EtherNet/IP, Safe Ethernet, PROFINET... Compliant with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi standards (2.4 & 5 GHz), it offers up to 300 Mbps radio data rate.

 

AirLink integrates the latest security standards (WPA2-Enterprise (Radius), DoS, Firewall...) as well as routing and filtering functions facilitating mass deployments (e.g. machine manufacturers, AGVs, buses...).

Technical characteristics

 


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

 

  

 

Firmware

Version Download

WaveOS firmware upgrade package, release notes
It is recommended to save your configuration to a PC prior to upgrade the firmware

4.18.5.1

Vx230104

BIN

HASH

MIB (SNMP)

3.18.0.1

Vx220412

WaveOS : Download the user guide

–

Download

4G cards firmware update package

6.3
vx181025

 Download

Software

Version Download
WaveManager : Deployment & centralized management software for WaveOS-based WiFi products, Windows platforms

3.6.0.1
vx230403

 Download
Download the user guide

–

 Download

References to order

 

 

AirLink

 

 

WiFi access point, client, repeater (WDS) and MESH point (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n), 10/100/1000 RJ45 Ethernet interface, shipped with two 2.4GHz - 3 dBi / 5GHz - 4 dBi antennas

 

  
 

Accessories

 

WL-ANT-2458/3-ORPS

 

PWS12-UNI-PH3

 

WL-FIX-RD2

 

 

Flat & swivel omnidirectional antenna, 2.4GHz (3dBi) / 5GHz (4dBi), RPSMA

 

AC (110V / 220V) to 12VDC power adapter with cable terminated by a 3-pin Phoenix terminal block

 

Din rail fixing kit