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Use Cases

Mobile mission critical applications in public safety and field service fleets, Fixed Wireless Access, SCADA, Edge and industrial IoT.

Benefits

Designed for fixed and mobile-mission and business critical applications

Designed for fixed and mobile-mission and business critical applications that require ultimate connectivity and reliability

“Always-on” connectivity

“Always-on” connectivity delivers consistent primary and backup connectivity for public and private networks

AirLink Out-of-Band Management

AirLink Out-of-Band Management simplifies deployment and troubleshooting reducing total cost of ownership (TCO)

Simplified set up and usability

Simplified set up and usability with new AirLink OS and upgraded AirLink Management Service (ALMS)

Services & Support

AirLink Complete

Maximize your router 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 router deployments.

AirLink Complete subscriptions include*:

  • AirLink Management Service (ALMS) for remote device and security management
  • Direct access to expert technical support
  • Extended hardware warranty of up to 5 years
  • Out-of-band management capability. This dedicated built-in LPWA connectivity provides you with an always-on link to ALMS to remotely diagnose, recover or update your XR80 routers, even if their primary WAN link is unavailable.​ 

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

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Hybrid Cloud Option

This optional security 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.

AirLink Premium Upgrade

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.
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AirLink Connection Manager

  • VPN appliance built from the ground up for AirLink routers & gateways
  • Simplify deployment and management of your VPN solution, extending the enterprise to the network edge for fixed and mobile endpoints
  • Carrier agnostic – ACM doesn’t require fixed and/or public IP
  • Compatible with FIPS 140-2, and always-on VPN capability

Antennas

Accelerate your deployment with always-on, end-to-end connectivity provided by our portfolio of high performance antennas.

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AirLink® XR80 – Router Specifications

KEY FEATURES
Cellular Radios
5G/LTE Cat-20
LPWA for ALMS Out of Band Management
Wi-Fi
5×4 MU MIMO Wi-Fi 6
Ethernet
Single 5G: 3x RJ45 (2×1 Gbps + 1×5 Gbps)
Dual 5G: 4x RJ45 (3×1 Gbps + 1×5 Gbps)
Serial
Single/Dual RS-232 (DB9) with optional cables
GNSS
48 Channel GNSS with Dead Reckoning
CAN
CAN bus/OBD-II (J1979)/J1939)
I/O
5 GPIO
USB
USB 3.1 USB-C
Bluetooth
IP Rating
Sealed Aluminum Housing (IP64 Rated)
Services
AirLink Complete
Operating System
AirLink OS
Management System
ALMS
Region
LTE NAM
LTE Global
5G NAM
5G Global
CELLULAR
Variant
North America
EMEA & APAC
North America
EMEA & APAC
Technology
LTE
LTE
5G
5G
Peak Downlink (Theoretical)
2 Gbps
2 Gbps
4.14 Gbps
4.14 Gbps
Peak Uplink (Theoretical)
210 Mbps
210 Mbps
660 Mbps
660 Mbps
LTE Category
Cat-20
Cat-20
5G
5G
Region
NAM
EMEA, APAC
NAM
EMEA, APAC
Radio
EM7690
EM7690
EM9190
EM9190
MIMO
4×4
4×4
4×4
4×4
RF Connectors
FAKRA
FAKRA
FAKRA
FAKRA
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-2FF)
Dual SIM (Mini-2FF)
Dual SIM (Mini-2FF)
Dual SIM (Mini-2FF)
FREQUENCY BANDS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
17
18
19
20
25
26
5G (SA & NSA)*
n1
n2
n3
n5
n7**
n8**
n12**
n20**
n25**
4G LTE
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B7
B8
B12
B13
B14
B17
B18
B19
B20
B25
B26
3G (HSPA+)​
B1
B2
B4
B5
B6
B8
B9
B19
LPWA
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B8
B9
B10
B12
B13
B17
B18
B19
B20
B25
B26
FREQUENCY BANDS
27
28
29
30
32
34
38
39
40
41
42
43
46
48
66
71
77
78
79
5G (SA & NSA)*
n28
n38**
n40**
n41
n48**
n66
n71
n77
n78
n79
4G LTE
B28
B29
B30
B32
B34
B38
B39
B40
B41
B42
B43**
B46***
B48
B66
B71
3G (HSPA+)​
LPWA
B27
B28
B66

*XR80 5G SKUs only
**Full-band models only (SKUs ending by "FB")
***Downlink only

WIRELESS CERTIFICATION
Regulatory
FCC, IC/ISED, PTCRB
GCF, CE, RED, RCM, ESN
FCC, IC/ISED, PTCRB
GCF, CE, RED, RCM, ESN
Carrier
AT&T, FirstNet® 4G, T-Mobile, Verizon, Rogers, Telus, Bell, CBRS, C-Band
AT&T, FirstNet® 4G, T-Mobile, Verizon, Rogers, Telus, Bell, CBRS, C-Band
Telstra
Public Safety
FirstNet® 4G
ESN
FirstNet® 4G
ESN
Part Numbers
1104881 Base
1104879 Wi-Fi
1104757 XP 5G Cartridge (Optional)
1104880 Base
1104878 Wi-Fi
1104757 XP 5G Cartridge (Optional)
1104793 Base
1104789 Wi-Fi
1104757 XP 5G Cartridge (Optional)
1104791 Base
1104787 Wi-Fi
1104757 XP 5G Cartridge (Optional)
WI-FI (OPTIONAL)
Wi-Fi Standard
Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax
Access Point
Dual (2.4 & 5GHz)
Client (Depot/WAN)
Yes
Client & AP
Yes
Peak Throughput (Theoretical)
2400 Mbps
MIMO
5×4
Security
WPA2/3 Enterprise
Clients
Up to 256
SSID
6
Output Power
23.3 dBm per chain
Frequency
2.4/5 GHz
RF Connectors
FAKRA (Beige)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
-30°C to +70°C / -22°F to +158°F
Storage Temperature
-40°C to +85°C / -40°F to +185°F
Humidity
95% RH @ 60°C
Military Specification
MIL-STD-810G (Shock, Vibration, Thermal Shock, Humidity)
IP Rating
IP64
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
Safety
IECEE Certification Bodies Scheme (CB Scheme), UL 60950
Vehicle Usage
E-Mark (72/245/EEC, 2009/19/EC), 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
Rail Usage
EN50155/EN45545 (Rolling Stock)
POWER
Input Voltage
7 to 36 VDC
Power Consumption
Peak: 54W (4.5A @12V)
Standby: 55mW (4.5mA@12V)
Power Modes
Built-in protection against voltage transients including 5 VDC engine cranking and +200 VDC load dump
Ignition Sense with time delay shutdown
SECURITY
AAA
802.1x /Radius authentication with Wi-Fi
Firewall
Stateful firewall with port forwarding, DMZ
WLAN Encryption
WPA2/WPA3 Personal/Enterprise
Firmware Update
Secure Firmware Update
NETWORK AND ROUTING
Throughput
1150 Mbps Firewall TCP throughput
Features
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
350 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)
EDGE COMPUTING
Support for Edge Compute Containerized Applications (Beta)
RAM1,2
200 MB
Storage (Flash)1
750 MB
CPU
Quad Core ARMv8 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 through at least December 31st, 2029

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

RELIABILITY
MTBF
Base: 23.8 years
Wi-Fi: 21.3 years
Using Telcordia SR-332 Issue 3 Method 1
ACCESSORIES
In The Box
XR80, DC Power cable, LPWA Antenna, Quick Start Guide, AirLink Complete Leaflet
Other Accessories (sold separately)
6001004 XR80/90/MP/LX I/O Cable
6001192 XR80/90/MP70 J1939 Y Cable
6001204 XR80/90/MP70 OBD-II Y Cable
6001350 XR80/90 Mounting Bracket
6001372 XR80/90 AC Adaptor, 24 VDC
6001406 XR80/90 DC Power Cable
6001409 XR80/90 RJ45 to Dual DB9
6001410 XR80/90 RJ45 to Single DB9
6001433 XR80/90 DIN Rail Mounting Bracket
6001440 XR80/90 FAKRA Replacement Kit (8 Pieces)
6001456 XR80/90 to MG90 Mounting Bracket
1104757 XR80/90 XP-5G XR-Cartridge Global & NAM
For Antenna options visit: here
DIMENSIONS
Size
Base: 220mm x 170mm x 53mm / 8.7 x 6.7 X 2.1 in
Base + XP: 220mm x 220mm x 53mm / 8.7 x 8.7 x 2.1 in
Weight
Base: 1.80 Kg / 3.97 lb
Base Wi-Fi: 2.00 Kg / 4.41 lb
Base + XP: 2.64 Kg / 5.82 lb
XR80 dimension

AirLink XR80 with optional 5G expansion cartridge

*For carrier specific band support please refer to the hardware user guide.

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