WLg-ABOARD/N[P]

WiFi Access Point, 2-port Ethernet Bridge, bridge router & WDS Repeater (a/b/g/h) for automotive applications (EN50155)

ACKSYS proposes a wide range of wireless equipments (WLAN) for industry and transportation fields relying on the WiFi IEEE 802.11 standards (2.4 & 5 GHz) and on the 900 MHz unlicensed radio band for long range and non-line-of-sight operation including: access points, bridges, bridges routers, repeaters, serial to wireless gateways, radio switches, packs for point to point communications.

These equipments make it possible to:

• Build a wireless network
• Connect RS232, RS422, RS485 serial equipments together without any wiring operation
• Connect Ethernet networks together without any cable
• Build a wireless bridge between a serial MODBUS network and MODBUS/TCP
• Wirelessly connect Ethernet, MODBUS/TCP, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, DNP3 equipments ...
                                    

WLg-ABOARD/N [P] is a rugged equipment designed for applications in railways, on-road, marine transportation, depots, warehouses, agriculture, manufacturing floors, docks, distribution centers, shipyards and lumberyards … it can be mounted in trucks, trains, tramways, freighter ships, forklifts, trailers, tractors or cranes, for material handling, real-time information transmission, and inventory management.

It fulfils the most severe requirements in terms of operating environment: from -25°C to +70°C or extended from -40°C to +80°C, shockproof and vibration proof, IP66 seal rating for protection against dust and water projections.

The product is UTAC E2 certified (CE standard for electronic equipments installed aboard vehicle), and can thus be installed in full safety aboard of all on-road equipments.

Top “C-Key” for quick and easy on-site configuration Save & Restore (no need for manual reconfiguration).

The WLg-ABOARD/N used in the ACCESS POINT mode makes it possible to create an industrial WiFi wireless network from any industrial equipment featuring an 10/100 Ethernet interface.

Used in the BRIDGE mode, the WLg-ABOARD/N enables to connect any industrial equipment featuring a 10/100 Ethernet interface to the WiFi wireless network.

WLg-ABOARD/N module can also be used as a WiFi network repeater (WDS) in order to extend radio coverage, device supports both INFRASTRUCTURE and AD-HOC modes.

The WLg-ABOARD/N device is also designed to work as a wireless bridge between the wired MODBUS/TCP, Ethernet/IP or PROFINET protocols and the radio network, this feature allows to connect any industrial equipment to hte wireless network.

Thanks to its built-in WEB interface, the setup of the device is achieved using the web browser installed on your computer (Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla ...).
It also offers SNMP and NDM administration / configuration and the optional "C-Key” which allows quick and easy on-site replacement of the WLg-ABOARD/N unit, eliminating the need to reconfigure the replacement part or to use any other equipment.
The WLg-ABOARD/N doesn't require any additional software to be installed on your computer (no peripheral driver needed).

The WLg-ABOARD/N is compliant with the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/h standards (wireless Ethernet 2.4 / 5 GHz), it features a built-in 2-port Ethernet 10/100 base TX auto-sensing switch on M12 circular connectors.

The radio link is made safe by using most modern methods of protection: WEP 64/128 bits, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and authentification IEEE 802.1x (RADIUS server).

The nominal range (open space) of the module is 300 m for a transmit power of +20 dBm and -92 dBm in reception (a/g modes) and -95 dBm (IEEE 802.11b mode).

The WLg-ABOARD/N is available in various power supply range (dual input) : +9VDC to +72VDC, +9VDC to +36VDC insulated, +36VDC to +140VDC insulated as well as POE(IEEE 802.3 af) for the WLg-ABOARD/NP & /NPI models, power consumption is 8W typical (10W with the 400mW radio).

Explore the configuration wizard features of the WLg-ABOARD/N

Characteristics summary
Features Access Point, Ethernet Bridge, bridge router, WDS repeater functions and both AD-HOC and INFRASTRUCTURE modes
2-port Ethernet 10/100 auto-sensing, waterproof M12 4-port connectors (8-port for the POE model), plug & play mode & auto MDI/MDIX cross-over
54/108 Mbps wireless Ethernet link compliant to the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/h & SUPER AG standards, OFDM, DSSS, 2.4 / 5 GHz
Rapid roaming (less than 50 mS in single channel mode)
Two 2 dBi omnidirectional 2.4 / 5 GHz antennas, N-type female waterproof connectors, optional lightning surge protection 
300 m nominal range (line of sight), 60 m in other cases (with built-in antenna), up to 5 Km with a 20 dBi antenna
Built-in ATHEROS's chip set: AR5414 (AR5006SX)
+20 dBm transmit power, -92 dBm receive level (a/g modes) and -95 dBm receive level (b mode) with transmitter power output control (TPC), 400 mW high power radio option also available
64/128 bits WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, IEEE 802.1x (RADIUS supplicant & authenticator), MAC addresses filtering, SSID broadcast control
No peripheral driver required, configuration from standard internet web browser (built-in web server), SNMP agent, NDM administration software
“C-Key” which allows quick and easy on-site replacement of the WLg-SWITCH unit, eliminating the need to reconfigure the replacement part or to use any other equipment
LEDs signalling for LAN, WLAN network activity, 10/100 mode, MAIN & AUX power supply, “C-Key” detection
Alarm (/NI & /NPI): Relay output warning: power failure, LAN or WLAN connection failure, Watchdog; 1 FORM B solid state relay, 60V 0.15A, contacts on removable clamp cage terminal 
Shockproof rugged IP66 aluminum enclosure (L:80 x l:175 x h:57 mm)
Dual input DC power supply: +9VDC to +72VDC, +9VDC to +36VDC insulated, +36VDC to +140VDC insulated), waterproof M12 connector, 8W typical power consumption, POE IEEE 802.3 af for the WLg-ABOARD/NP & /NPI models 
Standards: MIL-STD-810F method 514.5 & 516.5 (shocks & vibrations)
EN 301489-17 & EN 61000-6-2 (EMC), IP66 seal rating, UTAC E2 (2004/104), EN 50155 / EN 50121 (railways)
Operating temperature: -25°C to +70°C or extended from -40°C to +80°C (HR 0-99%), storage: -40°C to +100°C 

2-port Ethernet WiFi bridge, bridge router, access Point, repeater (WDS) & virtual cable 
• Automotive
• Transportation
• Railway