802.11abgn Weatherproof IP67 Fast Industrial Hotspot

802.11abgn Weatherproof IP67 Fast Industrial Hotspot

RLX2-IHNF-W

The ProSoft Technology Weatherproof IP67 Fast Industrial Hotspot (RLX2-IHNF-W) is designed for harsh environments and features an IP66/67 rating. It is water-tight for use in extreme weather applications such as offshore oil rigs, and dust-tight for use in mining applications. It operates in the 2.4 or 5 GHz bands, including DFS channels, and is good for applications up to 2 mi. / 3.2 km.

The Hotspot supports Access Point, Repeater, and Client modes. The 802.11n technology delivers fast data rates up to 300 Mbps. This provides excellent packet- per-second performance and robust communications in rugged industrial environments. The 802.11n MIMO & Channel bonding supports demanding wireless applications such as Ethernet I/O and high-resolution video.

The included IH Browser configuration and monitoring software allows the user to view network topology, assign IP addresses, monitor network diagnostics, and update radio firmware. The optional OPC Diagnostic Server is ideal for managing long-range wireless SCADA networks.

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Features and Benefits

  • 802.11n MIMO & Channel bonding supports demanding wireless applications such as Ethernet I/O and high-resolution video
  • EtherNet/IP™-or Modbus®-based PLCs/PACs can use message instructions to read diagnostic information from the radios, helping to reduce down time when troubleshooting wireless network problems
  • 802.11i, WPA-2 Personal/Enterprise using 128-bit AES encryption ensures secure networking
  • RADIUS security ensures secure networking with advanced authentication and encryption
  • Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN) allow for secure network segmentation
  • Quality of Service (QoS) provides data prioritization for I/O control devices, video, data, etc.
  • Ultra-Fast Roaming (under 10 ms) maintains seamless, high-speed connections to one or more devices on moving equipment and machines (such as cranes, AGVs, and carriers) as they travel between access points
  • IGMP Snooping and Packet Filtering optimizes UDP multicast traffic for superior EtherNet/IP I/O communications
  • Supports the ability to communicate with multiple Ethernet devices when used with existing third-party wireless infrastructures
  • Supports AeroScout RTLS (real-time location services) tagging by passing signals from tags to the network
  • Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) to reduce cabling costs
  • Connect serial networks (Modbus, DNP 3, etc.) over 802.11 wireless networks
  • Supports SNMP
  • Simple local and remote configuration, monitoring, and wireless network diagnostics

Specifications

Radio Specifications

Specification

Description

 

 

Frequency band (Varies by country)

2.412 GHz to 2.462 GHz (FCC)

2.412 GHz to 2.472 GHz (ETSI/NTRA)

1 to 11

1 to 13

 

5.150 GHz to 5.250 GHz (FCC/ETSI/NTRA)

5.260 GHz to 5.350 GHz (NTRA)*

5.660 GHz to 5.700 GHz (FCC/ETSI)*

5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz (FCC)

*DFS channels with RADAR detection

36 to 48

52 to 64*

132 to 140*

149 to 165

Wireless standards

802.11n, 802.11a, 802.11g

802.11h (DFS), 802.11i (Security), 802.11e (QoS)

802.1Q (VLAN), 802.3af (PoE), IGMPv2

Transmit power (Programmable)

*Subject to regional regulatory limits

22 dBm @ MCS0, MCS8 (802.11an/gn)

17 dBm @ MCS7, MCS15 (802.11an/gn)

22 dBm @ 6 Mbps (802.11a/g)

17 dBm @ 54 Mbps (802.11a/g)

*Max power in NTRA model is 20 dBm in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

Antenna Impact:

3 Antennas/MIMO: Use values above

2 Antennas: Subtract 3 dB from values above

1 Antenna: Subtract 5 dB from values above

Channel data rates 802.11n

MCS0 through MCS15,

1 Channel or 2 Channels with 1 Stream or 2 Streams

 

1 Channel

2 Channels

Rate

Streams

 

6.5 Mbps

13.5 Mbps

MCS0

1 Stream

 

65 Mbps

150 Mbps

MCS7

 

 

13 Mbps

27 Mbps

MCS8

2 Streams

 

130 Mbps

300 Mbps

MCS15

 

802.11b

802.11a/g

11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps

54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps

Receiver sensitivity (Typical)

-92 dBm @ MCS0, MCS8 (802.11an/gn)

-70 dBm @ MCS7, MCS15 (802.11an)

-74 dBm @ MCS7, MCS15 (802.11gn)

-92 dBm @ 6 Mbps (802.11an/gn)

-74 dBm @ 54 Mbps (802.11a)

-78 dBm @ 54 Mbps (802.11g)

Security

WPA2 Enterprise – 802.11i AES w/RADIUS [PEAP, TTLS, TLS, EAP]

WPA2 Personal – 802.11i AES w/ Passphrase Legacy WPA TKIP, WEP support

MAC ID filter

 

 

Hardware

Hardware Specifications

Physical

Specification

Description

Enclosure

Die-cast aluminum with pole mount

Dimensions (H x W x D)

11.5 x 7.0 x 2.75 in

29.2 x 17.8 x 7.0 cm

Shock

IEC 60068 2-27 (20G, 3-Axis)

Vibration

IEC 60068 2-6 (5G, 10 to 150 Hz)

Ethernet Port

(1) water/dust tight

10/100/1000 Base-T connector, shielded RJ45 IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3af, Passive PoE

Not 802.3at/PoE+ compatible

Antenna Port

(3) N connectors

Weight

3.9 lbs (1.6 kg) less cables and pole mounting bracket

 

Environmental

Operating Temperature

-40°F to 167°F (-40°C to 75°C)

-40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C), RLX2-IHNF-W Series B, C and D only

Humidity

Up to 100% RH

External Power

10 to 24 VDC

Power over Ethernet

802.3af compliant

Peak Power Consumption

< 9W (Series B), < 10W (Series C), < 6W (Series D)

 

Certifications

ATEX Letter of Conformity 106.36 kB Last Modified 05/12/2022
Declaration of Conformity (RoHS/CE) 551.10 kB Last Modified 05/18/2020
Declaration of REACH Compliance 340.36 kB Last Modified 02/27/2024
UL/cUL: Class 1, Div 2 405.05 kB Last Modified 09/14/2020
Country Approval - Australia 307.64 kB Last Modified 01/31/2019
Country Approval - Canada 240.65 kB Last Modified 07/27/2020
Country Approval - Chile 392.47 kB Last Modified 07/03/2017
Country Approval - Ecuador - No Expiration 225.20 kB Last Modified 02/27/2024
Country Approval - Egypt - No Expiration 569.18 kB Last Modified 02/27/2024
Country Approval - Kuwait 406.26 kB Last Modified 07/02/2018
Country Approval - Mexico - Expires Sep 2022 133.59 kB Last Modified 02/27/2024
Country Approval - New Zealand 251.56 kB Last Modified 01/31/2019
Country Approval - Qatar 735.08 kB Last Modified 02/24/2016
Country Approval - Saudi Arabia - Expires Nov 2020 510.68 kB Last Modified 02/27/2024
Country Approval - Singapore - Expires July 2022 102.00 kB Last Modified 02/27/2024
Country Approval - South Africa 249.31 kB Last Modified 06/28/2017
Country Approval - Thailand 777.87 kB Last Modified 07/02/2019
Country Approval - United Arab Emirates - Expires Nov 2022 55.73 kB Last Modified 02/27/2024