RailBox
WiFi 5 or WiFi 6 ruggedized access point, single or dual radio depending on the model for railways
Overview
- Single or dual radio 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (MIMO 3T3R or MU-MIMO 4T4R), up to 4.4 Gbps
- MESH, WMM QoS, multiple SSID and centralized RADIUS security supported
- WaveManager centralized management software
- Dual insulated redundant power supply input 24 to 110 VDC (EN50155 nominal) or PoE+
- Rugged aluminum enclosure, IP66 seal rating, industrial T° grade, shock & vibration proof
Introduction
RailBox is a rugged device designed for railway and light rail applications. It can be mounted in trains, subways, trams or in any equipment that requires robustness and high bandwidth for innovative services on the move.
RailBox can be implemented by system integrators and rail vehicle manufacturers who are seeking to establish reliable, efficient and agile network for:
- Uninterrupted train-to-trackside communications (CBTC, CCTV, VoIP, preventive maintenance, passenger information...)
- Train and carriage coupling to establish an end-to-end Ethernet and IP backbone
- Passenger services like onboard WiFi, videostreaming, entertainment, infotainment...
The device relies on the multi-streams MIMO technology that contributes to an expanded coverage, higher data throughput and increased radio link reliability.
It fulfills the most severe requirements in terms of operating environment: from -25°C to +70°C (extended : -40°C to +70°C), shock and vibration proof, protection against dust and water projections (IP66).
RailBox also exists in cellular router + WiFi version, click here to access RailBox LTE.
Technical characteristics
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Ethernet interface |
2-port Gigabit Ethernet 100/1000/2500 auto-sensing, up to 5 Gbps link aggregation, water and vibration proof rapid connect 8-point M12 X-coded connectors (CAT-6A) plug & play mode & auto MDI/MDIX cross-over, optional Ethernet bypass that redirects the network traffic in case of device or power supply failure (for daisy chain topologies)
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Radio interfaces |
Radio 1: WiFi Radio 2: none or WiFi or cellular
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Radio connectors
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3 to 8 QMA connectors (no antenna provided) depending on the model |
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WiFi radios
Operating frequencies
Radio max transmit power |
Radio card 802.11n: MCS0-7, 3 streams (6.5 to 450 Mbps) Radio card 802.11ac wave 1: MCS0-9, 3 streams (6.5 Mbps to 1.3 Gbps) Radio card 802.11ac wave 2: MCS0-9, 4 streams (6.5 Mbps to 1.73 Gbps) Radio card 802.11ax: MCS0-11, 4 streams (6.5 Mbps to 4.8 Gbps)
Supports all ISM and UNII bands, 2.4 and 5GhZ Supports HT20, HT40, HT80, HT160 SupportsDFS and TPS
Up to 24dBm (aggregate), depending on radio card model
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Number of streams Radio max transmit power
WiFi radio data rate Radio QMA connectors |
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Security |
Firewall, DoS, https, MAC filtering, WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal & Enterprise (IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS), tunnels L2 (GRE), VPN (OpenVPN, IPsec), SNMP V3, Rogue AP detector
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WiFi Modes |
AP, client, MESH (IEEE 802.11s), infrastructure, AD-HOC, fast roaming (less than 30 ms), WMM QoS
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WiFi Services
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Hot Spot 2.0, Wireless Load Balancing (load balancing, band steering, client roaming control, association control per SSID) |
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ACKSYS enhanced features
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Connect Before Break, Smart Redundant Carriage Coupling |
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Ethernet networking
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Frames filtering, bridging, repeater, STP/RSTP, VLAN, DHCP (server & client), DNS relay, IPv6 compliant |
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Ethernet routing
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Multicast (PIM), IP redundancy (VRRP), static routes, NAT router, router, carriage coupling system (SRCC) |
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Administration |
http, https, SNMP agent (V1, V2C, V3), WaveManager administration software, save / restore configuration key (C-Key)
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LEDs Signaling |
Radio : quality, activity and status | Ethernet : link 100/1000/2500, activity | Power : on-off
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Alarms & Inputs |
A 3-pin Waterproof M8 connector with :
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Power supply |
Dual insulated redundant input (1500V insulation, M12 4-pole A-coded) 24 to 110 VDC (EN50155 nominal) PoE + (IEEE 802.3at Type 2 Class 4) model with ground lug also available
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Consumption |
22W typical power consumption (dual radio), 25W max |
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Dimensions & weight |
Compact shockproof rugged aluminium enclosure, (L: 80 x l: 175 x h: 57 mm), 900g Removable fixing plate: 4-point fixing plate with ground lug (L: 80 x l: 225 x h: 4 mm), 200g
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Standards and |
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Environment |
Operating : -25°C to +70°C (HR 0-99%) Extended : -40°C to +70°C / +85°C for 10 mn, EN 50155 class TX Storage: -40°C to +80°C IP66 seal rating, GORE ® protective vent (dehumidifying membrane)
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Datasheet
Technical documentation
Application notes
Firmware
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WaveOS firmware upgrade package, release notes |
4.18.6.1 Vx230307 |
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MIB (SNMP) |
3.18.0.1 Vx220412
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WaveOS : Download the user guide |
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4G cards firmware update package |
6.3 |
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Software
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| WaveManager : Deployment & centralized management software for WaveOS-based WiFi products, Windows platforms |
3.6.0.1 |
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| Download the user guide |
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References to order
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RailBox/RRXB |
Single or dual WiFi Access Point or LTE-A or 5G gateway for railway and mobile application, shipped with a fixing plate (already mounted).
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Accessories : |
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WL-M12U/8X-ETH-2M WL-M12U/8X-ETH-5M WL-M12U/8X-ETH-10M
WLg-M12U-PWR-2M WLg-M12U-PWR-5M WLg-M12U-PWR-10M
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SPEEDCON Ethernet cable, 8pts X-coded M12 to RJ45, 10 Gbps, 2 meters SPEEDCON Ethernet cable, 8pts X-coded M12 to RJ45, 10 Gbps, 5 meters SPEEDCON Ethernet cable, 8pts X-coded M12 to RJ45, 10 Gbps, 10 meters
Ultra-Lock waterproof 4-point M12 power supply cable, 2 meters Ultra-Lock waterproof 4-point M12 power supply cable, 5 meters Ultra-Lock waterproof 4-point M12 power supply cable, 10 meters
NB: PoE version of RailBox can't be powered by an external power supply cable
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