Industrial dual WiFi access point (11n + 11ac), dual band (2.4 or 5 GHz)
Available in dual WiFi radio version (11n + 11ac), AirBox fits directly into the era of Industry 4.0 by offering dual band (2.4 / 5GHz) connectivity to objects (IIoT, PLCs, tablets …) and strengthening the communication between machines (M2M). AirBox supports up to 80 clients connected simultaneously (@ 2Mbps) in AP mode and can be integrated in electrical cabinets as in tight spaces (antenna fitted externally).
The single radio model (WiFi 11n) can be used in client mode to remotely connect any Ethernet equipment or PLCs as well as mobile devices (trolleys, AGVs) to the factory wireless infrastructure. AirBox advantageously leverages MIMO technology to strengthen the radio link and features a high-performance roaming algorithm (< 30ms) to ensure seamless communication in motion, even in environments with very high density of AP.
AirBox embedded intelligence simplifies the network design and does not require any wireless LAN controller. Administration is centralized via ACKSYS WaveManager software. Network is secured thanks to AirBox high level of security (Firewall, VPN, 802.1X …). Two pairs of digital I/O are controllable with the SNMP protocol to operate remote equipment or read the logic state of a signal.
AirBox also exists in cellular router + WiFi version, click here to access AirBox LTE.| Ethernet interface | 2-port Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 auto-sensing, Base TX, auto MDI/MDIX, RJ45 Ethernet interface | ||||||||
| Cellular interfaces + Navigation | Not available on these models, please refer to the datasheet of AirBox LTE | ||||||||
| Cellular radio data rate | Not available on these models, please refer to the datasheet of AirBox LTE | ||||||||
| WiFi interfaces | 2.4 / 5 GHz, ANI (Adaptive Noise Immunity) AirBox/10: 1 radio: 802.11n (MIMO 2T2R, 300 Mbps) AirBox/12: 2 radios: • Radio 1: 802.11n (MIMO 2T2R, 300 Mbps) • Radio 2: 802.11ac (MIMO 2T2R, 866,6 Mbps) |
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| 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) 802.11ac: MCS0-9, 2 streams (6.5 Mbps to 866,6 Mbps) (only available on AirBox/12) |
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| WiFi 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 |
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| Radio connectors | AirBox/10: 2 x RP-SMA AirBox/12: 2 x RP-SMA (WiFi 1) + 2 x RP-SMA (WiFi 2) |
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| Security | Firewall, DoS, https, MAC filtering, WPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal & Enterprise (IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS), WEP, tunnels L2 (GRE), VPN (OpenVPN, IPsec), SNMP V3, client isolation in AP mode | ||||||||
| WiFi modes | AP, 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 | ||||||||
| I/O | – 2 solid state relay output warnings (with configurable action), 1 Form A, 60VDC 80mA max – 2 inputs for external device control 24VDC max |
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| LEDs Signaling | Radios: activity – status | Ethernet: 10/100/1000 link – activity | GPS: status | Power: on-off (x2) | ||||||||
| Power supply | +9VDC to +48VDC (redundant, 5-pin Phoenix connector) or PoE 802.3af powered device | ||||||||
| Consumption | AirBox/10: 6 W typical – 7 W max AirBox/12: 11 W typical – 15 W max |
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| Dimensions & weight | Compact case L: 141.2 x l: 99 x h: 35 mm, weight without accessories: • /10 = 318g • /12 = 348g | ||||||||
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| Environment | IP30 Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C, storage: -40°C to +85°C, humidity: 0% to 99% (non-condensing) |
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| Warranty | 5 years |
| AirBox/10 | WiFi access point, client, repeater (WDS) and MESH point (802.11n), Ethernet 10/100/1000 RJ45 interface, shipped with 2.4GHz – 3 dBi / 5GHz – 4 dBi antennas |
| AirBox/12 | Dual-radio WiFi access point, client, repeater (WDS) and MESH point (802.11n + 802.11ac), Ethernet 10/100/1000 RJ45 interface, shipped with 2.4GHz – 3 dBi / 5GHz – 4 dBi antennas |
| Additional accessories: | |
| WL-ANT-2458/3-ORPS | Flat & swivel omnidirectional antenna, 2.4GHz (3dBi) / 5GHz (4dBi), RPSMA |
| PWS12-UNI-PH3 | AC (110V / 220V) to 12VDC power adapter with cable terminated by a 3-pin Phoenix terminal block |
| WL-FIX-RD2 | Din rail fixing kit |
| Version | Download | |
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| WaveOS firmware upgrade package, release notes It is recommended to save your configuration to a PC prior to upgrade the firmware Following a technical issue, please contact ACKSYS support to download you firmware. |
4.28.1.1 vx241004 |
BINHASH |
| MIB (SNMP) |
3.24.0.1 vx241004 |
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| WaveOS : Download the user guide |
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| 4G cards firmware update package |
6.3 vx181025 |
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| WaveManager : Deployment & centralized management software for WaveOS-based WiFi products, Windows and Linux platforms |
3.6.4.1 vx241105 |
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| Supplementary catalog (graphic resources): download required |
1.6.0.1 vx240131 |
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| Download the user guide |
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