Industrial Networking

For organizations that have highly distributed assets and critical infrastructure, remote, real-time monitoring, control and management can significantly enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. In the industrial world, remaining operational 24/7/365 is imperative—even a single minute of downtime can adversely impact customers, operations and revenue, so deploying a secured, reliable and high performance IIoT solution is vital for any business. 

Sierra Wireless AirLink® industrial 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and LTE-Advanced routers and gateways deliver best-in-class connectivity, combined with intelligent management and monitoring of remote assets, machinery and critical infrastructure, including Smart Grid, Pipelines, Meters, Smart City Infrastructure, Industrial Equipment and Automation and Control Systems.

Routers & Gateways

AirLink® MP70

The AirLink® MP70 is a high performance, LTE-Advanced router developed to connect fixed and mobile deployments in public safety, transit, industrial and field applications.

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AirLink® RV55

The AirLink® RV55 is the industry’s most rugged, compact, LTE-A Pro router. Simple to install, and easy to manage, the RV55 cellular router is designed for connecting critical remote assets & infrastructure, and vehicles.

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AirLink® RV50X

The AirLink® RV50X is the industry’s lowest power ruggedized LTE gateway, designed to connect critical assets and infrastructure.

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AirLink Services and Support


AirLink Professional Services

Sierra Wireless’ Professional Services team provides full deployment services to deliver the most comprehensive and high-performance networking solutions to all of our valued partners and customers.

We are pleased to offer a full suite of Professional Services, including: Implementation; Proof of Concept; Solution Optimization; Staff Augmentation; System Audit; Training Services.

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AirLink Complete

AirLink routers and gateways come with the industry’s best out-of-the-box coverage.

AirLink Complete combines best-in-class device management, support and warranty. Every AirLink router or gateway purchase1 includes the first year of AirLink Complete. AirLink Complete includes, among many benefits, access to ALMS to assist with deployment, configuration and upgrades and direct Access to Tier 1 technical support from Sierra Wireless. 

1 For Eligible AirLink Devices Only (LX, MP, RV, GX, ES series).
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Security

Security

All AirLink routers and gateways provide consolidated device to enterprise data security for connected assets, machinery and critical infrastructure. Offering up to 5 concurrent VPN sessions, AirLink routers and gateways enable secure communications to multiple back-end systems, and provide remote authentication management, allowing enterprise-grade systems to control access to devices in the field.

Advanced Network Management

In the Cloud: AirLink® Management Service

 

AirLink Management Service (ALMS) is a secure, centralized, cloud-based network and asset management solution, designed for both fixed and mobile deployments, that supports over-the-air registration, configuration and updates for the complete portfolio of AirLink gateways and routers. 

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In the Enterprise: AirLink® Manager

 

Designed for applications where cloud-based management is not an option, the AirLink® Manager (AM) is a leading-edge, end-to-end on-premises network management solution that enables simplified, remote and real-time mass configuration, control and troubleshooting of fixed AirLink® routers and gateways, connected infrastructure and mission critical applications.

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Industrial Technology
Industrial applications require reliable, purpose built and ruggedized solutions to deliver continual operation in often harsh environments, which is why our Industrial Networking Solutions harness these five core AirLink technologies.

Most Rugged Routers; Field-Proven LTE Connectivity

  • Certified as Class I Division 2, with die cast aluminum housing sealed to meet IP64 for resistance to dust and water ingress, AirLink routers provide a truly ruggedized solution for both fixed and mobile applications that require industrial-grade equipment.
  • Certified for operation on 21 LTE bands internationally, with over 2 million units deployed worldwide, AirLink routers deliver field proven, reliable LTE connectivity to remote locations and in hazardous environmental conditions.


Ultra-Low Power

  • AirLink routers offer best-in-class power consumption, and are specifically designed to operate on limited power sources—consuming less than 1 Watt in idle mode, they are ideal for battery and solar applications
  • For 2G/3G deployments migrating to LTE, AirLink routers work with existing power infrastructure, eliminating the need to invest in replacement equipment.
  • AirLink routers offer Standby Mode to protect power sources, by dropping power consumption to 53 mW, and can be triggered by timers, low voltage detection or I/O


Programmable; Intelligence at the Edge

  • AirLink routers provide programmability via the ALEOS Application Framework (AAF), to enable intelligence at the edge of the network
  • With Legato® Open Source Linux Platform, AirLink routers deliver a secure Linux-based embedded application environment to build efficient IoT systems
  • AirLink routers offer expandable connectivity with support for external interfaces including dual-Serial, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, BLE, Zigbee and built-in I/O
  • With support for legacy protocols (Modbus & DNP3), AirLink routers extend the total life of equipment deployed in today’s wireless networks


Advanced Network Management

  • AirLink Manager (AM) and AirLink Management Service (ALMS) enable remote, real-time mass configuration, updates and control over entire fleets of routers, available in both the cloud or in the enterprise data center
  • Both platforms deliver a continuous stream of rich, real-time  data, allowing users to analyze the behavior and parameters of hundreds of AirLink routers, connected devices and field applications as they occur
  • The AM enables users to create custom alerts and event triggers and offers on-demand or pre-scheduled historical reports for in-depth analysis and diagnostics


Leading-Edge Security

  • Offering up to 5 concurrent VPN sessions, AirLink routers enable secure communications to multiple back-end systems
  • AirLink routers provide remote authentication (RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP) management, to allow the implementation of enterprise-grade systems to control access to devices in the field
  • AirLink routers ensure secure signing and authentication of software images offers end-to-end protection of the software upgrade process, protecting devices against unwanted malware


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