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AirLink® XR90 5G

Highest Performance Multi-Network 5G/ Wi-Fi 6 Router

The supercharged AirLink XR90 is purpose-built for public safety and transit with available dual-5G cellular radios and dual independent 4×4 MU MIMO Wi-Fi 6 antennas. It is the highest performing, most flexible router in the Semtech (formerly Sierra Wireless) portfolio. It supports complete device-to-cloud security, reduces your total cost of ownership with ALMS Out-of-Band management, and with the cartridge-based design, enables long-term expandability and upgradability.

  • Single or Dual 5G
  • Dual 4×4 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 6
  • Single 5G: 4x Ethernet
    (3×1 Gbps + 1×5 Gbps)
  • Dual 5G: 5x Ethernet
    (4×1 Gbps + 1×5 Gbps)
  • Single/Dual Serial
  • GNSS with Dead Reckoning
  • IP64 Rated
  • AirLink OS with AirLink Premium
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Use Cases

Mobile mission critical applications in public safety, transit and field services. Delivers secure always-on Vehicle Area Networks (VANS) for:

Benefits

Real-time connectivity

Real-time connectivity with unmatched uplink and downlink speeds using Data Path Accelerated 5G, Wi-Fi 6 and 5Gbps Ethernet technology

“Always-on” connectivity

“Always-on” connectivity using available dual cellular and dual Wi-Fi radios, and automatic failover using AirLink Cognitive Wireless

Simplified set up and usability

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

AirLink Out-of-Band Management

AirLink Out-of-Band Management capability provides zero-touch set up and reduced service calls

Services & Support

AirLink Premium

Maximize your XR90 investment with AirLink Premium — a comprehensive service package designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to secure, optimize and effortlessly scale your XR90 deployments.

AirLink Premium subscriptions include*:

  • AirLink Management Service (ALMS) for remote device and security management
  • Direct access to expert technical support from Semtech
  • Extended hardware warranty of up to 5 years
  • Advanced mobility reporting (AMR) to monitor your mobile deployments
  • 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 XR90 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.

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Antennas

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

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AirLink® XR90 – Router Specifications

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KEY FEATURES
Cellular Radios
Single & Dual 5G
LPWA for ALMS Out of Band Management
Wi-Fi
Dual 4×4 MU MIMO Wi-Fi 6
Ethernet
Single 5G: 3x Gigabit, 1x 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port
Dual 5G: 4x Gigabit, 1x 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port
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
Selectable Bluetooth 4.x Classic or Bluetooth LE (Future)
IP Rating
Sealed Aluminum Housing (IP64 Rated)
Services
AirLink Premium
Operating System
AirLink OS
Management System
ALMS
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Region
North America
EMEA & APAC
CELLULAR
Variant
North America
EMEA, APAC
Technology
Single/Dual 5G
Single/Dual 5G
Peak Downlink (Theoretical)
4.14 Gbps
4.14 Gbps
Peak Uplink (Theoretical)
660 Mbps
660 Mbps
LTE Category
5G
5G
Region
NAM
EMEA, APAC
Radio
EM9190
EM9190
MIMO
Single/Dual 4×4
Single/Dual 4×4
RF Connectors
FAKRA
FAKRA
SIM
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
–
–
–
–

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

WIRELESS CERTIFICATION
Regulatory
FCC, IC/ISED, PTCRB
GCF, CE, RED, RCM, ESN
Carrier
AT&T, FirstNet® Trusted*, T-Mobile, Verizon, Rogers, Telus, Bell, CBRS, C-Band
BT
Public Safety
FirstNet® Trusted*
ESN
Part Numbers
1104785 Single 5G
1104786 Dual 5G
1104757 XP 5G Cartridge (Optional)
1104722 Single 5G
1104723 Dual 5G
1104757 XP 5G Cartridge (Optional)

*Requires device management via AirLink Management Service (ALMS)

WI-FI
Wi-Fi Standard
Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax
Access Point
Dual
Client (Depot/WAN)
Yes
Client & AP
Yes
Peak Throughput (Theoretical)
2400 Mbps
MIMO
Dual 4×4
Security
WPA2/3 Enterprise
Clients
Up to 256
SSID
4 per radio
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
IECEx & ATEX
Rail Usage
EN50155/EN45545 (Rolling Stock)
POWER
Input Voltage
7 to 36 VDC
Power Consumption
Dual 5G Peak: 68W (5.7A @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
Integrates with VPN servers with IPsec protocols with IKEv1/IKEv2 FIPS 140-2 Level 1 compliance
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 SERVICES
Services
AirLink Premium
Support
24/7 technical support and advance hardware replacement*
Warranty
1 year standard warranty** with up to 5 years extended warranty with current AirLink Premium subscription
Device Management
ALMS with Advanced Mobility Reporting*
Software Updates
Unrestricted critical firmware updates through at least December 31st, 2029

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

RELIABILITY
MTBF
Single 5G: 19.0 years
Using Telcordia SR-332 Issue 3 Method 1
ACCESSORIES
In The Box
XR90, DC Power cable, LPWA Antenna, Quick Start Guide, AirLink Premium 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
Single XP: 220mm x 220mm x 53mm / 8.7 x 8.7 x 2.1 in
Dual XP: 268mm x 220mm x 53mm / 10.5 x 8.7 x 2.1 in
Weight
Base: 2.06 Kg / 4.54 lb
Single XP: 2.64 Kg / 5.82 lb
Dual XP: 3.22 Kg / 7.09 lb
XR90 dimension

AirLink XR90 Dual 5G

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

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