WiFi AirBox V2

series
AirBox/10 single radio WiFi 4 multifunction AP
AirBox/12 dual band WiFi 4/5 multifunction AP

Quick installation guide

 Access point, Router, Repeater, Bridge, Mesh

 2 Gigabits LAN with one PoE 802.3af
 Compact metal housing
 Wall or optional DIN Rail mounting
 Dual DC power inputs 9 to 48 VDC
 2 insulated programmable digital inputs, 2 insulated
programmable digital outputs
Before starting, please check the product kit part listing below. Contact immediately your
dealer if any item is missing or damaged:
 One AirBox/10 or /12 V2 device
 1 standard cat. 5e straight Ethernet cable
 2 WiFi omni-directional dual-band 2.4/5 GHz antennas for AirBox/10
 5 WiFi omni-directional dual-band 2.4/5 GHz antennas for AirBox/12
 This quick installation guide printed
Before continuing, check for the latest documentations on the www.acksys.fr web site.
Read the « WaveOS user guide».

You will need:

 a Windows PC to install WaveManager,
 a web browser, IE or compatible
 an android smartphone to install optional application WaveViewer.

PoE feature is supported from AIRBOX V2 version.

Phone +33 (0)1 30 56 46 46

Fax: +33 (0)1 30 56 12 95
10, rue des Entrepreneurs Web: www.acksys.fr
Z.A Val Joyeux Hotline: [email protected]
78450 VILLEPREUX - France Sales: [email protected]

Documentation ref DTFRUS058 rev B0 06/25/2019

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 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
1. Plug the antennas in

Connect the supplied antennas on the connectors according to the model you
have. See section WiFi Ant’ antenna connectors to get relevant
information.

2. Connect the power supply

See the Power supply and CONNECTORS sections about the

characteristics of the power supply.

The device has no ON/OFF switch. It turns-on automatically when power is

applied. Check LEDs PWR1 and PWR2:

 PWR1 LED is ON if power supply 1 or PoE is ON.

 PWR2 LED is ON if power supply 2 is ON.

The Diag LED stays red for around 60 seconds, until the device is fully ready
to use. Then the Diag LED turns green.

3. Connect the Ethernet cable

 If you want to use the product in PoE mode, connect the PoE
source onto LAN2. Do not connect simultaneously PWR1/PWR2
power supplies.
 Plug the provided Ethernet cable to the LAN1 or LAN2 connector.
 Check that the corresponding LAN1 or LAN2 LED turns ON at
that point.

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 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION
4. Modifying the default IP address 192.168.1.253

From any PC on the network, run the Windows application WaveManager

(found on the ACKSYS website: www.acksys.com )
 Go directly to step 5 if the default IP address is compatible with
your network.
 Select the device in the list and click on « Setup/Fast IP
configuration » button.
 You can configure the IP address to make it compatible with your
network or activate the DHCP client.

Warning: If you change the IP address of the product also think

about changing the IP address of the network interface of the
connected PC.

5. Configure the product

Run the WEB Interface of the product from WaveManager (via WEB
server button)

 The default page (STATUS tab) displays the device status

Now select the “SETUP” tab.

 You will be asked for a username and password. You must
choose the root user. No password is required by default.
 You get now access to the setup page.

In the “wireless interfaces overview” section, you must:

a. Enable the Wi-Fi radio interface to set up its Wi-Fi parameters

(alternatively you can navigate to change network and services
configuration).
b. Select your country in order to enforce applicable regulation
rules
c. Click on Save to validate.

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The default factory settings are:

 Access point mode

 SSID “acksys”
 No security
 Automatic radio channel and 11an mode

To configure the WiFi interface:

a. click on Edit, to set Wireless essential parameters

Customize your Wireless interface according to

 The operating mode: Access point, client (bridge)

 Wi-Fi parameters: 802.11 mode, radio channel, SSID
 Wi-Fi security parameters (WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2,
WPA2-PSK, SSID broadcast or not)

 You will find a complete description of all modes in the WaveOS user
guide.

Warning: Save your settings by clicking "Save & Apply”.

Otherwise your settings will be lost if the product has to restart

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 FINAL INSTALLATION
1. Install the device
 Place the device in an appropriate place.
2. Check the orientation of the antennas
 Insure that their position allows proper communication with the peer Wi-
Fi devices.
 Specifically, insure that there are no obstacles between the device and
its peers (“line of sight” concept).

QUICKLY EVALUATE AP & BRIDGE MODES

Quickly evaluate the ACKSYS device in AP role

You need a second computer (PC2) with a working Wireless connection.

Set up the PC2 Wireless network interface according to the default

parameters of the ACKSYS AP device (802.11gn, SSID “acksys”, no
security).

Quickly evaluate the ACKSYS device in client role

You need two ACKSYS devices, and a second computer (PC2) with a wired
LAN connection.

Set up the IP addresses according to the picture above and set the device
connected to PC2 to Client (infrastructure) role.
From each PC, start a command prompt and run the ping command to verify
the link.
From PC1: type ping 192.168.1.2, verify the answer returned by PC2
« Answer from 192.168.1.2… »
From PC 2: type ping 192.168.1.1, verify the answer returned by PC1
« Answer from 192.168.1.1… »

Notice: The State LED is flashing until the bridge connects to the
AP.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
None of the led indicators turns ON
 Check the power supply (voltage, cabling).

The relevant LAN1 or LAN2 led stays OFF

 Check that the remote device is turned ON.
 Check the Ethernet plugs on both sides.
 Try to connect to another device.
 Use the provided RJ45 cable to connect the device.

The Wi-Fi link does not come up (STATE led OFF or blinking)
 Make sure the WiFi interface is enabled (not by default)
 Make sure that the Wireless parameters of the Client (case sensitive
SSID, 802.11 mode, radio channel and security) match those of the AP.
 Check the radio conditions: distance between devices, placement of
antennas, interferences and obstacles to radio waves propagation.
 Try with all securities and encryption settings temporarily disabled.
 Try using the product with factory settings as shown in the “Quickly
evaluate…” section.
 Try another radio channel.

“WaveManager” doesn’t find your device

 WaveManager only scans the local network.
 Check that your firewall does not block WaveManager.

How to restore factory settings

 If the built-in web-based interface is reachable, you can use your
browser to restore factory settings.
Else, power up the unit, wait for the red “Diag” LED to turn green, then
hold down the reset button (for at least 2 seconds)

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 RESET
 A RESET button is accessible from the front panel.
 Use exclusively a 2mm diameter non-metallic object to press the
button.

EARTH GROUNDING
 There are 2 ways to connect the product to the ground:

- Use the power terminal block on the front panel

- Use the grounding lug (0.81x6.35 mm) on the right side. For
efficient grounding, we recommend using a braided metal wire
connected to a female lug (not supplied)

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 CONNECTORS

9-48VDC connector (Power supply)

Signal name Pin

5-way terminal block VIN1- 1

connector Power 1
VIN1+ 2

VIN2- 3
Power 2
VIN2+ 4

EARTH 5

LAN connectors (Ethernet)

RJ45 connectors LAN1 and LAN2 are two Ethernet ports.

These ports support the Auto-negotiation

function.

They can automatically select the

transmission speed (10 Base-T, 100 Base-
Tx or 1000 Base-T Half/Full Duplex).

It enables to the device to coexist in the

network by mitigating the risks of network
disruption arising from incompatible
technologies.

LAN2 has a PoE Powered Device, built in

interface, 802.3 af compliant.

Digital I/O connector (Digital inputs/outputs)

Signal name Pin

8-way terminal block
connector Vout1 1
OUT1
GND 5
Vout2 2
OUT2
GND 6
Vin1 3
IN1
GND 7
Vin2 4
IN2
GND 8

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 ‘WiFi Ant’ antenna connectors (50 ohms)
WiFi1 interface (2T/2R)
 WiFi1 Ant1: RF
connector for the 1st
AirBox/10
antenna
AirBox/12
 WiFi1 Ant 2: RF
nd
connector for the 2
antenna
WiFi2 interface (3T/3R)
 WiFi2 Ant 1: RF
RP SMA female connector st
connector for the 1
antenna.

AirBox/12  WiFi2 Ant 2: RF

connector for the 2nd
antenna.
 WiFi2 Ant 3: RF
connector for the 3rd
antenna.
Center pin To get the highest benefit of the MIMO
technology and its high radio bit rate,
you must connect all antennas (2 in
2T/2R and 3 in 3T/3R).

Nevertheless, in degraded mode, it is

possible to connect a single antenna for
a 2T/2R interface (use exclusively Ant1
connector) or 1/2 antennas for a 3T/3R
interface (use exclusively Ant1
connector or Ant1/Ant2 connectors.

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 WiFi ANTENNA

Dipole, dual band, omnidirectionnal,

Type of antennas
swivel
Dual band 2.4 / 5.8GHz
Connector RP-SMA male
Gain 3 dBi

PANEL MOUNTING OF THE DEVICE

For fixing, use the 2 opposites holes of Ø8 present on the case.

Moreover, it is possible to mount the product on a DIN RAIL by using the WL-
FIX-RD2 kit

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 LEDs definition
The product has LEDs according to the models.

The status LEDs indicate:

LED Color Description

On: a power supply is connected to pins VIN1 of the

PWR1 Green power connector or by a PoE source connected to
LAN2

On: a power supply is connected to pins VIN2 of the

PWR2 Green
power connector

This led indicates the unit operational state.

Off: Power supply is off
Red: Initialization during 40s after power is
applied then goes Green
Red/
Diag Red for more 120s: hardware failure
Green
Green: Ready to use
Blinking: Firmware in flash is loading or not valid;
please load new firmware with
“WaveManager”

On: Link on LAN established

Link/Act Green Flashing: Tx/Rx activity
LAN 1/2
Off: Link on LAN broken

On: connected in 1000 BASE T

SPEED Yellow Off: connected in 100 BASE Tx
LAN1/2
or 10 BASE T

S Off: the radio is disabled

(State) Green Blinking: the product is unassociated
WiFi1/2 solid “On”: the product is associated

A
(Activity) Blue Flashing: Radio Tx/Rx activity
WiFi1/2

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 DIGITAL INPUTs
The product has 2 digital inputs. These inputs are used to signal an event in
the product (See WaveOS user manual). The signal must be applied on the
pins IN1 or IN2 of the digital I/O connector.

The voltage applied must not exceed 24 VDC. The product interprets any
voltage between 0V and 1V as a logic level “0”, and any voltage between 3V
and 24V as a logic level “1”. Between 1V and 3V, the state is undetermined.

DIGITAL OUTPUTs (ALARM CONTACTOR)

The product has two digital outputs in order to signal an alarm defined by the
configuration of the product (See WaveOS user manual). The alarm uses the
pins OUT1 or OUT2 of the digital I/O connector.
The contact is closed during normal product operation and opens when the
alarm condition occurs. It opens as well when the product is powered off or
not in an operational state.
The alarm contact can switch 60V maximum voltage with a current up to
80mA, and protected against transient surges. This is a first stage alarm
contactor which must not be used to drive power directly. To carry out this
function, please consider the use of a power relay, as shown in the picture
below:

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 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

General characteristics

L x l x h = 141.2 x 99 x 35 mm
Dimensions (w/o antennas)
L x l x h = 8.85 x 4.25 x 2.42 in

AirBox/10: 311 g w/o accessories, 345 g

with antennas and power supply terminal
block
Weight
AirBox/12: 338 g w/o accessories, 412 g
with antennas and power supply terminal
block

Enclosure IP 30

Operating temperatures range -20°C to +60°C (-4°F à 140°F)

Storage temperatures range -40°C to +85°C (-40°F à 185°F)

Relative humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing

Short push (< 1 sec), anytime:

 Reset

Long push (> 2 sec.):

Reset button (accessible from
- while operating:
front panel with a sharp object
 Restore factory settings
< 2 mm)
- while in emergency upgrade mode:
 Restore factory settings
- at startup:
 enter emergency upgrade

Mechanical characteristics

All dimensions are given in mm

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Software

Automatic discover of the product

Device configuration Built in web interface with
login/password protection
Firmware upgrade Via web browser or “WaveManager”
SNMP SNMP V2C, V3
AP (Access Point), Router, Repeater,
Operating mode
Bridge/Client, Mesh, WDS

AP mode only

Network topology Infrastructure

WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, WPA/
Security WPA2 with 802.1x authenticator, SSID
visibility status

Client/Bridge mode only

Network topology Infrastructure, ad-hoc or mesh mode

WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK. 802.1x
Security supplicant. AES/TKIP/WEP by hardware
encryption

Mesh mode only (supported only with 11n WiFi interface)

Network topology 802.11s

Security SAE/AMPE

Power supply
Number of power supply inputs 3, PWR1, PWR2 and PoE
9 to 48VDC protected against wire
PWR1/PWR2 source inversion
5-ways terminal block connector
802.3af /802.3at type 1 class 3 on LAN2
PoE source Feature available from V2 version of the
product
AirBox/10 : Average consumption
between 2,1 et 6W. Recommended
power supply 7W.
Power consumption
AirBox/12 : Average consumption
between 2,7 et 11W. Recommended
power supply 15W.

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Ethernet interface
Number of ports 2 (LAN1, LAN2), LAN2 with PoE 802.3af
Auto MDI/MDI-X
10 BASE T/100 BASE Tx/1000 BASE T
Type of ports
with automatic 802.3u negotiation
(10/100/1000 Mbps)
Connectors RJ45
Ethernet CAT5e UTP, 2x RJ45
Cables
connector (straight cable T568B)

Digital inputs
Number of DIO 2 (IN1, IN2)
Type Opto-isolated
Tension max 24VDC, protected against over-voltage
Isolation 1500V
Connector 8-ways terminal block connector

Digital outputs (Alarm contact)

Number of DIO 2 (OUT1, OUT2)
Type Solid state relay 1 form A (normally open)
60VDC, not polarized, protected against
Max voltage
transient over-voltage
Max load current 80mA
ON-Resistance 25 ohms typ., 35 ohms max
Isolation 1500V
Connector 8-ways terminal block Connector

Wi-Fi interfaces

1 for AirBox/10 ou /14 (WiFi)

Number of interfaces
2 for AirBox/12 (WiFi1, WiFi2)

WiFi or WiFi1 802.11n 2T/2R (modes a & g, 300 Mbps max.)

802.11ac wave 1 3T/3R (modes a & g, 1.3 Gbps

WiFi2
max.)
Supports for IEEE 802.11a/h, 802.11b, 802.11g,
Radio mode
802.11n and 802.11ac
802.11ac 3T/3R: up to 1.3 Gbps
802.11n 2T/2R: up to 300 Mbps
Modulation rates 802.11a/h: 6 to 54 Mbps
802.11b: 1 to 11 Mbps
802.11g: 1 to 54 Mbps
Frequency range for
5 GHz; 5.150 to 5.850 GHz
802.11a/n/ac
Frequency range for
2.4 GHz; 2.412 to 2.484 GHz
802.11b/g/n
2 RP-SMA female for AirBox/10
Antenna sockets
5 RP-SMA female for AirBox/12

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 Wi-Fi1 / dual-band 11n 2T/2R

Modes 1 RF chain
19 dBm @ 6M
802.11b/g 15 dBm @ 54M
18 dBm @ 6M
802.11a 15 dBm @ 54M
Output Tx 20.5 dBm @ 7.2 Mbps (MCS 0)
power (radio 802.11gn HT20 18 dBm @ 72.2 Mbps (MCS 7)
card output) 20.5 dBm @ 15 Mbps (MCS 0)
802.11gn HT40 18 dBm @ 150 Mbps (MCS 7)
18 dBm @ 7.2 Mbps (MCS 0)
802.11an HT20 15 dBm @ 72.2 Mbps (MCS 7)
18 dBm @ 15 Mbps (MCS 0)
802.11an HT40 15 dBm @ 150 Mbps (MCS 7)
Values are given by the radio card manufacturer at ±2dB.
They must be subtracted by 2dB because of RF losses between radio card connector and antenna
connector. The values are given for 1 chain. Aggregate power is calculated by adding 3 dB for 2 chains and
4.8 dB for 3 chains.
802.11b NA

-94 dBm @6M

802.11b/g -80 dBm @54M

-96 dBm @6M

802.11a -84 dBm @54M

Rx sensitivity -92 dBm @ 7.2Mbps (MCS 0)

802.11gn HT20 -76 dBm @ 72.2 Mbps (MCS 7)
(radio card
input)
-90 dBm @ 15 Mbps (MCS 0)
802.11gn HT40 -73 dBm @ 150 Mbps (MCS 7)

-96 dBm @ 7.2Mbps (MCS 0)

802.11an HT20 -75 dBm @ 72.2 Mbps (MCS 7)

-91 dBm @ 15 Mbps (MCS 0)

802.11an HT40 -72 dBm @ 150 Mbps (MCS 7)

Values are given by the radio card manufacturer with a ±2dB tolerance.
Add 2 dB to get the value on the antenna connector.

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 WiFi2 / Dual-band 11ac wave 1 3T/3R
1 RF chain
19 dBm @ 6M
802.11b/g 15 dBm @ 54M
18 dBm @ 6M
802.11a 15 dBm @ 54M
19 dBm @ MCS 0
802.11gn HT20 13 dBm @ MCS 7
18 dBm @ MCS 0
802.11gn HT40 13 dBm @ MCS 7
Output Tx power
18 dBm @ MCS 0
(radio card output) 802.11an HT20 13 dBm @ MCS 7
18 dBm @ MCS 0
802.11an HT40 12 dBm @ MCS 7
18 dBm @ MCS 0
802.11ac HT20 12 dBm @ MCS 9
18 dBm @ MCS 0
802.11ac HT40 11 dBm @ MCS 9
18 dBm @ MCS 0
802.11ac HT80 10 dBm @ MCS 9
Values are given by the radio card manufacturer at ±2dB.
They must be subtracted by 2dB because of RF losses between radio card connector and antenna
connector. The values are given for 1 chain. Aggregate power is calculated by adding 3 dB for 2 chains
and 4.8 dB for 3 chains.

802.11b Non disponible

-94 dBm @6M

802.11b/g -80 dBm @54M
-96 dBm @6M
802.11a -84 dBm @54M
-94 dBm @MCS 0
802.11gn HT20 -77 dBm @MCS 7
-93 dBm @MCS 0
802.11gn HT40 -75 dBm @MCS 7
Rx sensitivity (radio
card input) 802.11an HT20
-95 dBm @MCS 0
-77 dBm @MCS 7
-92 dBm @MCS 0
802.11an HT40 -77 dBm @MCS 7
-94 dBm @MCS 0
802.11ac HT20 -70 dBm @MCS 9
-91 dBm @MCS 0
802.11ac HT40 -65 dBm @MCS 9
-90 dBm @MCS 0
802.11ac HT80 -61 dBm @MCS 9
Values are given by the radio card manufacturer with a ±2dB tolerance.
Add 2 dB to get the value on the antenna connector.

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 Regulatory compliance
The device conforms to the following council directive and is appropriately CE
marked:
N° Titre
Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
2014/53/EU (See the EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
on our website)

WiFi/WiFi1 interface conforms to:

FCC part 15 FCC modular approval (ID = Z9W-RMB)

WiFi2 interface conforms to:

FCC part 15 FCC modular approval (ID = TK4WLE900VX)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
REFERENCE CONTENT

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PWS12-UNI-PH3
cable terminated by 3 pin terminal block

WL-FIX-RD2 DIN rail fixing kit

All items can be ordered separately

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