SEMTECH AirLink XR60 Smallest Rugged 5G Router Owner’s Manual

SEMTECH AirLink XR60 Smallest Rugged 5G Router

Specifications:

• 5G and Wi-Fi 6 performance
• 5 Gbps Ethernet
• USB-C technologies
• Ultra-compact design
• Shock and vibration resilience (MIL-STD-810H grade)
• Extreme temperature and humidity operating range
• Intrinsic safety (C1D2)
• Edge intelligence with container support
• Redundant USB-C power supply input
• Multi-band support for extensive networking coverage

Product Usage Instructions

Installation:

1. Choose a suitable location for the router that allows for proper ventilation.
2. Connect the power supply to the redundant USB-C power inputs.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the appropriate port for network connectivity.
4. If using Wi-Fi, configure the Wi-Fi settings as needed.
5. Power on the router and wait for it to boot up.

Configuration:
To configure the router settings:

1. Access the router’s web interface by entering the IP address in a web browser.
2. Log in using the default credentials or set up a new username and password.
3. Configure network settings, including IP addresses, DNS, and Wi-Fi parameters.
4. Set up any specific routing functions required for your application.
5. Safely save and apply the changes before exiting the configuration interface.

Maintenance:
Regular maintenance is essential for optimal performance:

• Check for firmware updates periodically and apply them as needed.
• Clean the router vents and ensure proper airflow for cooling.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot any connectivity issues promptly.
• Keep the router away from moisture and extreme temperatures to prolong its lifespan.

FAQ:

• Q: Can the XR60 router support both 5G and Wi-Fi 6 simultaneously?
  A: Yes, the XR60 router is designed to provide high-performance connectivity with both 5G and Wi-Fi 6 technologies concurrently.

• Q: How can I reset the router to factory settings?
  A: To reset the router, locate the reset button on the device, press and hold it for about 10 seconds until the lights indicate a reset. The router will revert to its factory default settings.

• Q: Is the XR60 router suitable for outdoor installations?
  A: Yes, the XR60 router is ruggedly designed to withstand harsh conditions, making it suitable for outdoor installations in various applications.

5G and Wi-Fi 6 Performance in an Ultra- Compact and Rugged Router for Fixed and Mobile Mission-Critical

Applications

KEY FEATURES

• 4×4 5G + LTE Cat-20
• 2×2 Wi-Fi 6 (optional)
• Dual-Band GNSS
• Single Serial / Single
  • Ethernet (1 Gbps) or Dual
  • Ethernet (1 Gbps + 5 Gbps)
• IP64 and MIL-STD-810H Rated
• Powered by AirLink® OS and AirLink® Complete

XR60 Product Description

The ultra-compact and highly ruggedized AirLink® XR60 delivers high performance 5G and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity to space-limited and harsh environments – from tight industrial enclosures to fast-moving vehicles. With advanced networking capabilities, private network support and edge computing capabilities, the XR60 future proofs your connectivity and accelerates your digital transformation.

A Fully Integrated Solution

The AirLink XR60 is fully integrated with AirLink Complete – a comprehensive service package that includes remote device and security management, expert technical support and extended hardware warranty. You can also opt for AirLink Premium – an advanced service package that includes all the benefits of AirLink Complete, enhanced with Advanced Mobility Reporting and Advance Replacement.

Ideal Applications

High-performance and reliable connectivity in fixed and mobile mission- critical applications:

• Critical Infrastructure
• Video Surveillance
• Smart Cities
• Manufacturing
• Public Safety Vehicles
• Fixed Wireless Access
• Fleet Vehicles

Benefits

• Designed for high performance with 5G, Wi-Fi 6, 5 Gbps Ethernet and USB-C technologies
• Ultra-compact design making it ideal for space-constrained industrial settings and vehicle applications
• Designed and thoroughly tested to thrive in the harshest conditions: shock and vibration resilience  (MIL-STD-810H grade), extreme temperature and humidity operating range, intrinsic safety (C1D2) and power resilience
• Advanced networking capabilities with flexible software-defined routing functions
• Multi-band support for extensive public and private networking coverage
• Edge intelligence with industry-standard container support
• Redundant USB-C power supply input for increased reliability

XR60 Services and Support

AIRLINK COMPLETE
Maximize your AirLink XR60 hardware investment with AirLink Complete – a comprehensive service package designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to secure, optimize and effortlessly scale your XR60 deployments.

*AirLink Complete includes:**

• AirLink Managerment Service (ALMS) for remote device and security management
• Extended hardware warranty up to 5 years maximum
• Expert technical support
• For more information on AirLink Complete visit our web page

*With active subscription.1-year subscription included with the XR60 purchase

AIRLINK PREMIUM
Ideal for organizations managing mission-critical vehicle fleets, this service upgrade encompasses all the benefits of AirLink Complete*, enhanced with:

• Advanced Mobility Reporting*: Offers comprehensive coverage and fleet reporting to monitor your network and vehicles.
• Advance Replacement*: Provides same-day shipping for in-warranty router replacements, minimizing downtime, spare inventory and keeping your operations running smoothly.

*With active subscription.

HYBRID CLOUD

• This optional feature merges the benefits of cloud technology with on-premise security controls for the management of your AirLink XR and RX routers, offering ultimate security and control.
• Hybrid Cloud is available to add to an active AirLink Complete or Premium subscription.

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AIRLINK CONNECTION MANAGER (ACM) – MOBILE VPN

• This purpose-built VPN solution securely extends your enterprise network to your AirLink router and its connected devices and applications.
• Optimized for use in a mobile, multi-network environment it seamlessly maintains VPN tunnels as users roam between multiple carrier and Wi-Fi networks to prevent downtime and loss of communications.
• Available in a FIPS 140-2 compliant offering.

ANTENNAS

• Tested and certified to provide guaranteed performance with all AirLink routers
• Accelerate deployment with always-on, end-to-end connectivity
• For more information on antennas specific to the XR60 router visit our web page

AirLink XR60 – Router Specifications

KEY FEATURES

• Cellular Radios 5G
• Wi-Fi 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 6 (Optional)
• Ethernet
  • 1x Ethernet RJ45 (1 Gbps) – Single Serial/Single Ethernet variant
  • 2x Ethernet RJ45 (1 Gbps + 5 Gbps) – Dual Ethernet variant
• Serial Single RS-232 (RJ45) – Single Serial/Single Ethernet variant
• GNSS Dual-band 48 Channel GNSS
• CAN –
• I/O 1 GPIO
• USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® with Power Delivery and 5 Gbps LAN networking
• Bluetooth –
• IP Rating Sealed Aluminum Housing (IP64 Rated)
• Services AirLink Complete (1 year included)
• Operating System AirLink OS
• Management System AirLink Management Service (ALMS)

GLOBAL

CELLULAR

• Variant Global
• Technology 5G
• Peak Downlink (Theoretical) 2800 Mbps
• Peak Uplink (Theoretical) 300 Mbps
• Category 5G
• Region Global
• Radio EM9291
• MIMO 4×4
• RF Connectors SMA
• SIM Dual SIM (Nano-4FF)

(HSPA+)
1| n1| B1| B1| | 41| n41| B41|
2| n2| B2| B2| | 42| | B42|
3| n3| B3| | | 43| | B43|
4| | B4| B4| | 46| | B46|
5| n5| B5| B5| | 48| n48| B48|
7| n7| B7| | | 66| n66| B66|
8| n8| B8| B8| | 70| n70| |
12| n12| B12| | | 71| n71| B71|
13| n13| B13| | | 75| n75| |
14| n14| B14| | | 76| n76| |
17| | B17| | | 77| n77| |
18| n18| B18| | | 78| n78| |
19| | B19| B19| | 79| n79| |
20| n20| B20| |
25| n25| B25|
26| n26| B26|
28| n28| B28|
29| n29*| B29|
30| n30| B30|
32| | B32|
34| | B34|
38| n38| B38|
39| | B39|
40**| n40| B40|

SA downlink only
** Downlink only

WIRELESS CERTIFICATION

• Regulatory FCC, IC/ISED, PTCRB

• Carrier AT&T, FirstNet® 4G, T-Mobile, Verizon, CBRS. C-Band (Pending)
  Planned: Rogers, Telus, Bell, Telstra

• Public Safety FirstNet® 4G (Pending)

• Part Numbers 1105099 XR60 Dual Ethernet (1 Gbps + 5 Gbps) 1105159 XR60 Dual Ethernet (1 Gbps + 5 Gbps) with Wi-Fi 1105160 XR60 Single Serial, Single Ethernet (1 Gbps)
  1105161 XR60 Single Serial, Single Ethernet (1 Gbps) with Wi-Fi

WI-FI

• Wi-Fi Standard Wi-Fi 6
• Access Point Dual (2.4 & 5 GHz)
• Client (Depot/WAN) Yes
• Client & AP Yes
• Peak Throughput (Theoretical) 1200 Mbps
• MIMO Single 2×2
• Security WPA2/3 Personal
  • WPA2/3 Transitional
  • WPA2 Enterprise (Client only)
• Clients Up to 32 maximum
• SSID 3
• Output Power 21 dBm per chain
• Frequency 2.4/5 GHz
• RF Connectors SMA (Reverse Polarity)

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Operating Temperature
  • -40°C to +70°C / -40°F to +158°F
  • -30°C to +65°C / -22°F to +149°F (Wi-Fi variant)
• Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C / -40°F to +185°F
• Humidity 95% RH @ 60°C
• Military Specification MIL-STD-810H (Shock, Vibration, Thermal Shock, Humidity)
• IP Rating IP64

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

• Safety IECEE Certification Bodies Scheme (CB Scheme)
• Vehicle Usage E-Mark (UN ECE Regulation 10.05), ISO7637-2, SAE J1455 (Shock, Vibration, Electrical)
• Environmental Directives RoHS2, REACH, WEEE, Prop 65
• Hazardous Environments Class 1 Div 2 – Ambient temperatures of -30°C to +60°C IECEx & ATEX
• Rail Usage EN50155/EN45545 (Rolling Stock)

POWER

• Input Voltage 7 to 36 VDC Redundant power input via USB-C (45W)
• Power Consumption
  • Idle Power: 3.5W (290 mA @ 12VDC) – Serial/Ethernet variant
  • Standby Mode Power: 55 mW (4.6 mA @ 12 VDC)
  • Triggered on low voltage, I/O or periodic timer
• Power Modes 7 to 36 VDC:
  • Low voltage disconnect to prevent battery drain
  • Built-in protection against voltage transients including
  • 5VDC engine cranking and +200 VDC load dump
  • Ignition Sense with time delay shutdown
  • Configurable features and ports to optimize power consumption
  • Can switch to redundant power input via USB-C (45W)

SECURITY

• AAA Wi-Fi 802.1x/Radius authentication Firewall Stateful firewall with port forwarding, DMZ
• WLAN Encryption WPA2/3 Personal
• WPA2/3 Transitional
• WPA2 Enterprise (Client only)
• Firmware Update Secure Firmware Update

NETWORK AND ROUTING

• Throughput 800 Mbps Firewall TCP throughput
• Features Semtech Cognitive Wireless
  • IPv4 and IPv6 Routing
  • Network Address Translation (NAT)
  • Port Forwarding
  • DHCP Server
  • IP Passthrough
  • LAN Segmentation
  • IPv4 Passthrough and IPv6 Prefix Extension
  • WAN/LAN Connection Policy Management
  • Policy-Based Routing
  • Configurable MTU size
  • Static Routing
  • WAN Ethernet
• QoS Application/Traffic Priority Queuing
• WAN Monitors Connection Failure Recovery

LAN (ETHERNET/USB)
USB to Ethernet

VPN

• Throughput 175 Mbps IPSec VPN TCP throughput
• Features Integrated with ACM VPN Server
  • IPsec protocol with IKEv1/IKEv2
  • FIPS 140-2 Level 1 compliant
• Encryption AES128/AES192/AES256
• Hashing SHA256/SHA384/SHA512
• Key Exchange DHGroup14/15/16/17/18/19/20/21
  • LAN to LAN and Host to LAN
  • Up to 10 concurrent tunnels per link
  • MOBIKE protocol
  • IP compression
  • Full/Split Tunnel
  • Dead Peer Detection (DPD)

ROUTER MANAGEMENT INTERFACES

• ALMS
• Local web user interface
• REST API (Beta) licensed via ALMS

EDGE COMPUTING

• Support for Edge Compute Docker Containerized
• Applications (Beta) licensed via ALMS
• RAM¹,² 1.2 GB
• Storage (Flash)¹ 1.7 GB
• CPU Quad Core Arm A53 64 bit

1. Approximation available to containers (not device total)
2. Depends on other enabled features

AIRLINK COMPLETE (1 Year Included With Router Purchase)

• Support 24/7 technical support*
• Hardware Warranty 1-year standard hardware warranty Extended hardware warranty up to 5 years with current subscription**
• Device Management AirLink Management Service (ALMS)*
• Software Updates Unrestricted critical firmware updates

AIRLINK PREMIUM (Optional Upgrade)
Includes All Airlink Complete Features* and Adds:

• Advanced Mobility Reporting Coverage and fleet reporting***
• Advance Replacement Same-day shipping for in-warranty router replacements***

RELIABILITY

MTBF

• 1105099 XR60 Dual Ethernet: 264010 hours (30.13 years)
• 1105159 XR60 Dual Ethernet, Wi-Fi: 245227 hours (27.99 years)
• 1105160 XR60 Serial, Ethernet: 283666 hours (32.38 years)
• 1105161 XR60 Serial, Ethernet, Wi-Fi: 262094 hours (29.91 years)
• Ground Benign, 25°C
• MTBF calculations performed per Telcordia “Reliability
• Prediction Procedure for Electronic Equipment” document number SR-332, Method I, Issue 3

ACCESSORIES

• In The Box XR60, DC Power Cable, Quick Start Guide, AirLink Complete Leaflet
• Other Accessories (sold separately)
  • 6001503 AC Adapter
  • 6001502 Spare DC Power Cable
  • 6001529 DIN Rail Bracket
  • 6001410 RJ45 to Single DB9
  • 6001409 RJ45 to Dual DB9
  • For Antenna options visit: web page

DIMENSIONS

• AirLink XR60
  • Size: 118mm x 39mm x 98mm (108 including SMA connectors)
  • 4.6 x 1.5 x 3.9 in (4.2 in including SMA connectors)
  • Same bolt pattern as RV
  • Weight: 522 g / 1.15 lb with Wi-Fi

With current AirLink Complete subscription
Full warranty terms are available at www.sierrawireless.com/end-user- warranty
With current AirLink Premium subscription

AirLink XR60 – Router Dimensions Diagram

About Semtech

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