DATASHEET | RA340 4x4 802.

11ac

AI enabled by Aprecomm

RA340
AI Enabled Access Point

For Enterprises, Service Providers, SMB

and Carriers

PERVASIVE KNOWLEDGE IN THE CLOUD

INTELLIGENCE AT THE EDGE
Relay2 Cloud is not just another user interface to manage
The RA340 is a high-performance Access Point that offers a and configure Access Points. It is your virtual wireless expert,
powerful edge computing solution and an easy-to-manage monitoring the wireless experience of the connected devices
wireless connectivity solution for businesses. Combined with helping you optimizing it for your specific use case. This is
Aprecomm’s AI Engine, it serves as the intelligent network done by harvesting and processing the available wealth of
node in the Relay2 Edge Computing Platform to deliver information generated by your wireless devices using the
connected business services at the edge, enabling enhanced network. Based on this data the Relay2 Cloud is correlating
user experiences. the various aspects of your network (Wired / Wireless) in real
time and provide detailed and easy to understand insights
The RA340 supports wave2 technology, dual-radio, 4x4 MU- and will provide information how to improve the network
MIMO with four spatial streams, and delivers aggregated data reliability and performance.
rates up 2.3 Gbps in 2.4GHz and 5 GHz bands with 802.11ac
(WIFI5). Relay2 Cloud learns about the behavior of every wireless
client associated with it, deriving the best possible
Combining high performance wireless access with a powerful configuration to provide unbeatable wireless Customer
multi-core processor, dedicated memory, and solid-state Experience. As the system is gaining more and more insights
storage, business-critical applications and services are brought from active deployments, those learnings about optimal
to life on the RA340. Value-added applications, such as Access Point configurations are made available to every
compute-intensive, video/content, time-sensitive services, are customer subscribed to our services further improving
able to run locally, allowing for business solutions never before reliability and performance without further investment
possible, all while greatly increasing performance and cost
saving at the edge.

PRODUCT AT A GLANCE

• Enterprise-Class 802.11ac Access Point – offering high-performance, secure Wi-Fi connectivity and networking services
• Powerful Edge Computing and Storage – enabling on-premises application SaaS and performance critical content delivery
• Real Time Insights – Artificial Intelligence Engine providing Real Insights of WLAN performance
• Virtual Wireless Expert – Wireless Expert will always understand your wireless network and keep improving it
• Open container engine with SDK and API – enabling easy 3rd party applications development and integration
• Plug-n-Play Deployment, Cloud Managed – fast service roll-out, ease access and low OPEX
• Multi-Tenancy Management – supporting Managed Service Providers (MSP) service practice
 FEATURES
EDGE SERVICES
EDGE COMPUTING HARDWARE A.I. INSIGHTS
Supporting a quad-core ARM processor with extra memory and RA340 with its Artificial Intelligence will proactively monitor Network
storage, the RA340 provide the extra processing, memory, and to understand behavior of the connected wireless devices, their
storage power to deliver broad variety of valued-added applications demands and measure real time wireless experience of each such
and services at the edge of the network. device. Combined with Pervasive Knowledge in the cloud, RA340
will be able to Self-Diagnose the problems occurring in the fields.
They also provide actionable insights in Real time to the IT
Administrators to Root Cause and improve Wireless Experience.
BUILT-IN WEB UTILITY SERVICES
To enable the creation of rich edge applications, Relay2 has
incorporated a suite of built-in web utility services. These services VIRTUAL WIRELESS EXPERT (VWE)
include web caching, Splash page with Facebook authentication, Virtual Wireless Expert (VWE), built using Aprecomm’s EvolvTM AI
web server, HTML insertion, deep packet inspection (DPI), and client Engine available for your 24x7 along with our Relay2 Dashboard.
location data. Each may be used on a standalone basis or as a
Minimal Wi-Fi Expertise is needed to manage our Relay2 Access
building block to more comprehensive service solutions. In both
Points as we are shipping a Virtual Expert with our Dashboard. IT
cases, these web utility services push valuable functionality to the
Admins can now communicate in simple English with our VWE which
edge of the network where they can provide real-time, relevant and
can answer all your Network related Queries. VWE also provide
rich capabilities.
users with suggestions to improve Wireless Experience.
APPLICATION HOSTING AND MANAGEMENT
The RA340 has been architected to directly host a broad variety of
EDGE CONTENT HOSTING
applications via containers. The RA340 can host multiple containers,
Equipped with edge storage up to 512GB, RA340 enables
which each provides isolated environments in which one or more
businesses to host and cache digital and web content at the edge
applications can run. Containers enable 3rd party applications to be
of the networks. By keeping digital content at the edge of the
installed in a secure and isolated manner. Cloud management
networks, closer to the user, businesses can deliver their content
simplifies the deployment and maintenance of business-critical
fast and reliable, even at loss of Internet connectivity. It optimizes
applications across many locations.
content viewers experiences, saves network bandwidth and eases IT
administration operation support.

HIGH PERFORMANCE WIRELESS

HIGH DENSITY CAPACITY CLIENT TRAFFIC CONTROL AND OPTIMIZATION
The RA340 is designed for deployments in high client-dense The RA340 includes integrated layer 3 and 4 packet inspection and
environments such as office networking, sporting venues, and client traffic blocking, enabling better control of the WLAN. Integrated
convention centers. The dual-band radios deliver fast reliable coverage support of Wireless Multi Media (WMM) optimizes the performance
in challenging environments for client devices that routinely use of bandwidth-sensitive voice and video applications.
bandwidth- intensive applications.
AUTO CONFIGURATION & OPTIMIZATION
ENTERPRISE-CLASS WLAN SECURITY FEATURES When first plugged in, the RA340 automatically connects to the
The RA340 features integrated, easy-to-use networking and security Relay2 Cloud Controller where it downloads its configuration and
technologies to provide truly robust connectivity. Advanced security joins the appropriate network. The RA340 then self-optimizes,
features include WPA2-Enterprise authentication with 802.1X, and determining the ideal channel, transmit power, and client connection
client isolation. Networking features include VLAN tagging and parameters.
advanced QoS capabilities. Rogue AP detection.

MANAGED VIRTUAL AP
Each physical RA340 can be virtualized into This Relay2 patent-pending capability allows MVAP is ideal for providing hassle-free,
as many as 16 managed virtual AP (MVAP) venue operators and property owners to secure Wi-Fi access to tenant businesses in
instances, which enables multiple tenants to monetize their wireless infrastructure by incubation centers, shopping center, multi-
share a single common infrastructure. Each selling MVAP to multiple groups or family residential, and exhibitors at
instance has its own management login, organizations ranging from tenants to service convention centers. Alternatively, MVAP can
providing complete administrative control providers. Using MVAP eliminates the need enable property owners to provide a neutral
and visibility as well as security and to overbuild infrastructure, which reduces per host solution to multiple carriers and hotspot
segregation of networking and application tenant costs and keeps radio spectrum clean operators offering public access Wi-Fi. In
resources. More than just a WLAN profile, to yield far superior radio performance. both scenarios, MVAP customers are freed
tenants are able to manage and control a from maintaining a physical device, while
MVAP as if it was his own physical AP. enjoying enterprise-class features and
performance.
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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Radios Edge Computing Capabilities

One 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n, one 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac (WIFI5)
2-core ARMv7 application processor @1.7GHz
Dual concurrent operation in 2.4 & 5GHz bands
2 dedicated ARMv7network co-processors.
Max rate: 600Mbps in 2.4GHz; 1.733Gbps in 5GHz 1GB DDR memory, up to 512GB SSD (8GB factory default)
Operating frequency range (country specific restrictions apply):
2.400 – 2.483GHz; 5.150 – 5.250GHz; 5.725 – 5.825GHz Power
Optional dedicated WI-FI dual band sniffer radio and BLE Power over Ethernet (802.3at PoE+)
V4.2
12V DC 3A
802.11n/ac Capabilities
Power consumption: 24W max.
4 x 4 MU-MIMO with 4 spatial streams
Power over Ethernet and DC adapter sold separately
Maximal ratio combining (MRC)
20 and 40MHz (802.11n/ac), 80, 80+80, 160Mhz (802.11ac) Interfaces
Aggregation of 90-byte packets with AES encryption 2x Gb Ethernet (RJ45) one with 802.3at PoE+

Fast channel switching (1ms) 1x USB 2.0/3.0 port (max. 0.5A), Console port (RJ45)
1x DC power (5.5mm x 2.0mm, center positive)
Antenna
Integrated internal omni-directional antennas LED Indicators
3.74 dBi gain at 2.4GHz, 5.7 dBi gain at 5GHz 1x Power status indicator
2x Ethernet connectivity indicator
Virtual Wireless Expert
1x 2.4GHz indicator
Real-Time Wireless Experience measurement and Monitoring
1x 5GHz indicator
Natural Language Interface to Answer Your Questions
Band Steering and Client Load Balance using AI Insights Physical Characteristics
Dimensions: 8.47” x 8. 47” x 2.20” (215 mm x 215 mm x
Auto Channel Selection using Radio Pattern Analysis 56 mm), not including desk-mount feet or mounting plate

WLAN Network Weight: 54.67 Oz (1.55 kg)

IPv4 and VLAN tagging (802.1q)
Mounting
Client DHCP relay per VLAN and per WLAN
All standard mounting hardware included
Seamless client L2 roaming
Wall, and ceiling mountable
Wireless multicast optimization
Security Environmental Conditions
WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X
Operating temp.: 32ºF to 104ºF (0ºC to +40ºC)
TKIP and AES encryption
Storage temp.: -4º F to 158º F (-20º C to +70º C)
Guest isolation Operating humidity: < 90% non-condensing
Rogue AP detection
Black list and MAC address filtering Regulatory & Certification
Stateless ACL FCC (US), IC (Canada), NCC (Taiwan), TELEC (Japan)

Client to client traffic blocking TA (China)

Warranty
Quality of Service
Limited lifetime hardware warranty (except power supply)
Wireless multimedia (WMM)
Unscheduled Automatic Power Saving Delivery (U-APSD) Ordering Information
Rate limiting per VLAN, per WLAN, per client Product ID: RA340

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 RADIO & ANTENNA
RF PERFORMANCE 2.4 GHz ANTENNA COVERAGE

Mode Data Rate TX Power RX Sensitivity

1 Mbps 19 dBm -96 dBm
802.11b
11 Mbps 19 dBm -90 dBm

6 Mbps 19 dBm -91 dBm

802.11g
54 Mbps 18 dBm -74 dBm

MCS 0/8 18 dBm -90 dBm

2.4GHz

MCS 1/9 18 dBm -87 dBm

MCS 2/10 18 dBm -84 dBm
MCS 3/11 18 dBm -81 dBm
802.11n (HT20)
MCS 4/12 18 dBm -78 dBm
MCS 5/13 18 dBm -73 dBm
MCS 6/14 17 dBm -72 dBm
MCS 7/15 17 dBm -71 dBm

MCS 0/8/16 18 dBm -87 dBm

MCS 1/9/17 18 dBm -83 dBm
MCS 2/10/18 18 dBm -80 dBm
MCS 3/11/19 18 dBm -77 dBm
802.11n (HT40)
MCS 4/12/20 18 dBm -74 dBm
MCS 5/13/21 18 dBm -70 dBm
MCS 6/14/22 17 dBm -69 dBm
MCS 7/15/23 16 dBm -69 dBm

RF PERFORMANCE
Mode Data Rate TX Power RX Sensitivity

802.11a
6 Mbps 18 dBm -91 dBm 5 GHz ANTENNA COVERAGE
54 Mbps 16 dBm -74 dBm

MCS 0/8 18 dBm -90 dBm

MCS 1/9 18 dBm -87 dBm
MCS 2/10 18 dBm -85 dBm
MCS 3/11 18 dBm -82 dBm
802.11n (HT20)
90 MCS 4/12 17 dBm -78 dBm
MCS 5/13 16 dBm -74 dBm
MCS 6/14 15 dBm -73 dBm
MCS 7/15 15 dBm -71 dBm
120
MCS 0/8 18 dBm -88 dBm
MCS 1/9 18 dBm -84 dBm
MCS 2/10 18 dBm -82 dBm
MCS 3/11 18 dBm -79 dBm
802.11n (HT40)
MCS 4/12 17 dBm -75 dBm
MCS 5/13 16 dBm -71 dBm
MCS 6/14 15 dBm -70 dBm
MCS 7/15 14 dBm -69 dBm

MCS 0 18 dBm -90 dBm

5 GHz

MCS 1 18 dBm -86 dBm

MCS 2 18 dBm -84 dBm
MCS 3 18 dBm -81 dBm
802.11ac
MCS 4 17 dBm -77 dBm
(HT20)
MCS 5 16 dBm -73 dBm
MCS 6 15 dBm -72 dBm
MCS 7 15 dBm -71 dBm
MCS 8 14 dBm -68 dBm

MCS 0 18 dBm -88 dBm

MCS 1 18 dBm -85 dBm
MCS 2 18 dBm -83 dBm
MCS 3 18 dBm -80 dBm
802.11ac MCS 4 17 dBm -76 dBm
(HT40) MCS 5 16 dBm -72 dBm
MCS 6 15 dBm -71 dBm
MCS 7 14 dBm -70 dBm
MCS 8 14 dBm -66 dBm
MCS 9 13 dBm -65 dBm

MCS 0 18 dBm -85 dBm

MCS 1 18 dBm -81 dBm
MCS 2 18 dBm -79 dBm
MCS 3 18 dBm -76 dBm
802.11ac MCS 4 17 dBm -72 dBm
(HT80) MCS 5 16 dBm -68 dBm
MCS 6 15 dBm -67 dBm
MCS 7 14 dBm -66 dBm
MCS 8 14 dBm -62 dBm
MCS 9 13 dBm -61 dBm
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 RADIO & ANTENNA
RF PERFORMANCE
Mode Data Rate TX Power RX Sensitivity
MCS 0 18 dBm -80 dBm
MCS 1 18 dBm -78 dBm
MCS 2 18 dBm -75 dBm
MCS 3 18 dBm -72 dBm
802.11ac MCS 4 17 dBm -69 dBm
HT80+ MCS 5 16 dBm -65 dBm
80 MCS 6 15 dBm -64 dBm
HT160) MCS 7 14 dBm -62 dBm
MCS 8 14 dBm -57 dBm
MCS 9 13 dBm -56 dBm
5 GHz

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