Semtech AirLink XR80 + WiFi 5G Router | 2.4 Gbps WAN Throughput | Ruggedized Aluminum | 1105184

Description

The Semtech AirLink XR80 + WiFi (MPN: 1105184) is a rugged, high-performance 5G LTE cellular router designed for critical communication in fixed and mobile applications. This device features a next-generation architecture, offering significant bandwidth and computing power, coupled with a modular, cartridge-based design that ensures long-term expandability and upgradability, protecting your investment for the future. The XR80 is engineered for resilience, supporting complete device-to-cloud security and offering enhanced manageability through ALMS Out-of-Band Management for reduced total cost of ownership and zero-touch setup. Its robust construction meets harsh environmental standards, including MIL-STD-810G for shock, vibration, and thermal shock, and carries an IP64 rating, making it suitable for deployment in challenging environments with an operating temperature range of -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F). The integrated power management includes ignition sense with time delay shutdown and built-in protection against voltage transients, such as 5 VDC engine cranking and +200 VDC load dump, ensuring reliability in vehicle usage.

Connectivity is a core strength of the AirLink XR80 + WiFi, particularly with its high-speed cellular and optional advanced Wi-Fi capabilities. The router supports 5G (Gen1 and Gen2 variants) and LTE Cat-20 technology, offering theoretical peak downlink speeds up to 4.5 Gbps (5G Gen2) and 2 Gbps (LTE Cat-20), and peak uplink speeds up to 900 Mbps (5G Gen2) and 210 Mbps (LTE Cat-20), all utilizing 4×4 MIMO technology. The optional Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) feature boasts 5×4 MU MIMO for high throughput, achieving a theoretical peak throughput of 2400 Mbps on 2.4/5 GHz frequencies, supporting up to 256 clients, and secured with WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise/Personal encryption. For wired connections, the Single 5G variant includes 3x RJ45 Ethernet ports (2x 1 Gbps + 1x 5 Gbps), while the Dual 5G variant includes 4x RJ45 ports (3x 1 Gbps + 1x 5 Gbps). Further expanding its integration capabilities, the device is equipped with Single/Dual RS-232 serial ports (DB9), 5 GPIO digital I/O ports, and a USB 3.1 USB-C port, alongside 48 Channel GNSS with Dead Reckoning for location-aware applications. The XR80 is further enhanced by security features like IPsec VPN support (IKEv1/IKEv2, FIPS 140-2 Level 1 compliant) and WPA2/3 Enterprise/Personal Wi-Fi security. This combination of advanced networking, superior ruggedization, and flexible expansion options makes the Semtech AirLink XR80 + WiFi an ideal solution for demanding critical infrastructure, public safety, and transportation applications requiring uncompromising performance and reliability.