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AW5500

This product has been discontinued. Please refer to AW5601 as the replacement. For detailed support, please refer to the notice or contact our product expert or your local agent.

  Industrial 802.11 abgn Wireless Access Point with high-performance 2x2 MIMO and 1 x Gigabit Ethernet port, DIN-Rail Mount, metal housing Designed for 802.11a/b/g/n networks Web server/Utility configuration Upgrade via Management Utility or Web User Interface 5 GHz frequency support to reduce interference on 2.4 GHz with other wireless devices Client Isolation Different operating modes and topology options (WDS Bridge and AP Client) FCC (United States), ETSI (Europe), and NCC (Taiwan) certified wireless equipment

Suitable in a wide array of applications, the new AW5500 is able to withstand harsh conditions typically found in the industry.

AW5500 is also design thinking on your security, state of the art encryption as well as having the ability to create a virtual network among wireless clients; this level of communication between clients can be easily and intuitively controlled using this option, imposing restrictions on data and excluding malware at the same time. AW5500 embodies a strong wireless network manager that will surely deliver optimum performance in your network.
Network Interface  
Speed IEEE802.3ab 10/100/1000Mbps
Connector ports RJ-45
Wireless Characteristics    
Wireless PCI-e Module Atheros AR9382
Tx / Rx 2T2R MIMO (2x2 with MCS 0-15)
Standard Conformance 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n
Operating Frequency
  2.4Ghz 5Ghz
United States (FCC) 2412-2462(20Mhz)/2422-2452(40Mhz) 5180-5240, 5745-5825(20Mhz)/5190-5230, 5755-5795(40Mhz)
Europe (ETSI) 2412-2472(20Mhz)/2422-2462(40Mhz) 5180-5240(20Mhz)/5190-5230(40Mhz)
Taiwan (NCC) 2412-2462(20Mhz)/2422-2452(40Mhz) 5280-5320, 5745-5825(20Mhz)/5310, 5755-5795(40Mhz)
Data Rate
802.11a 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48,54Mbps
802.11b 1, 2, 5.5 and 11Mbps
802.11g 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
802.11n (20MHz bandwidth) 1Nss: 65Mbps @ 800GI, 72.2Mbps @ 400GI (Max.) / 2Nss: 130Mbps @ 800GI, 144.4Mbps @ 400GI (Max.)
802.11n (40MHz bandwidth) 1Nss: 135Mbps @ 800GI, 150Mbps @ 400GI (Max.) / 2Nss: 270Mbps @ 800GI, 300Mbps @ 400GI (Max.)
Antenna (5GHz)
Gain 5 dBi
Connector Dual SMA(R) Female
Output Power (5GHz)
802.11a +15dBm @ 6, 9, 12, 18, 24Mbps / +15dBm @ 36Mbps / +14dBm @ 48Mbps / +12dBm @ 54Mbps
802.11n 5GHz/HT20 +15dBm @ MCS 0/8 +15dBm @ MCS 4/12 +15dBm @ MCS 1/9 +11 - 14dBm @ MCS 5/13 +15dBm @ MCS 2/10 +9 - 12dBm @ MCS 6/14 +15dBm @ MCS 3/11 +7 - 10dBm @ MCS 7/15
802.11n 5GHz/HT40 +14dBm @ MCS 0/8 +14dBm @ MCS 1/9 +14dBm @ MCS 2/10 +14dBm @ MCS 3/11 +14dBm @ MCS 4/12 +10– 13dBm @ MCS 5/13 +8 – 11dBm @ MCS 6/14 +6 – 9dBm @ MCS 7/15
Antenna (2.4GHz)
Gain 3 dBi
Connector Dual SMA(R) Female
Output Power (2.4GHz)
802.11b +14dBm
802.11g +17dBm @ 6, 9, 12,18,24Mbps / +17dBm @ 36Mbps / +16dBm @ 48Mbps / +16dBm @ 54Mbps
802.11n 2.4GHz/HT20 +16dBm @ MCS 0/8 +16dBm @ MCS 4/12 +16dBm @ MCS 1/9 +16dBm @ MCS 5/13 +16dBm @ MCS 2/10 +16dBm @ MCS 6/14 +16dBm @ MCS 3/11 +15dBm @ MCS 7/15
802.11n 2.4GHz/HT40 +15dBm @ MCS 0/8 +15dBm @ MCS 4/12 +15dBm @ MCS 1/9 +15dBm @ MCS 5/13 +15dBm @ MCS 2/10 +15dBm @ MCS 6/14 +15dBm @ MCS 3/11 +14dBm @ MCS 7/15
Standard Data Rate IEEE Spec(1 Rx dBm) Typical/Maximum( 2Rx dBm)
802.11a 6M -82 -95/-85
802.11a 9M -81 -94/-84
802.11a 12M -79 -93/+82
802.11a 18M -77 -90/-80
802.11a 24M -74 -88/-77
802.11a 36M -70 -84/-73
802.11a 48M -66 -82/-69
802.11a 54M -65 -81/-68
802.11b 1M not specified -98/-85
802.11b 5.5M not specified -98/-85
802.11b 11M not specified -94/-85
802.11g 6M -82 -96/-85
802.11g 9M -81 -96/-84
802.11g 12M -79 -95/-82
802.11g 18M -77 -93/-80
802.11g 24M -74 -90/-77
802.11g 36M -70 -87/-73
802.11g 48M -66 -83/-69
802.11g 54M -65 -82/-68
802.11a/n HT20 MCS0 -82 -94/-85
802.11a/n HT20 MCS1 -79 -92/-82
802.11a/n HT20 MCS2 -77 -90/-80
802.11a/n HT20 MCS3 -74 -87/-77
802.11a/n HT20 MCS4 -70 -84/-73
802.11a/n HT20 MCS5 -66 -79/-69
802.11a/n HT20 MCS6 -65 -78/-68
802.11a/n HT20 MCS7 -64 -76/-67
802.11a/n HT40 MCS0 -79 -92/-82
802.11a/n HT40 MCS1 -76 -90/-79
802.11a/n HT40 MCS2 -74 -87/-77
802.11a/n HT40 MCS3 -71 -84/-74
802.11a/n HT40 MCS4 -67 -80/-70
802.11a/n HT40 MCS5 -63 -76/-66
802.11a/n HT40 MCS6 -62 -74/-65
802.11a/n HT40 MCS7 -61 -72/-64
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS0 -82 -95/-85
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS1 -79 -94/-82
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS2 -77 -92/-80
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS3 -74 -89/-77
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS4 -70 -86/-73
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS5 -66 -82/-69
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS6 -65 -80/-68
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS7 -64 -78/-67
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS0 -79 -92/-82
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS1 -76 -92/-79
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS2 -74 -89/-77
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS3 -71 -86/-74
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS4 -67 -83/-70
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS5 -63 -77/-66
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS6 -62 -76/-65
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS7 -61 -75/-64
Software  
Operation Modes AP, WDS Hybrid, AP Client
Wireless Security WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, 802.1x
Configuration Atop Management Utility, Web UI, Telnet, Serial Console
Network Security Client Isolation, Firewall / Filtering, Turn off Radio
Alerts Events E-mail / SNMP Trap
Supported Protocols ICMP, TCP, UDP, DHCP Server/Client, DNS, SNMP, NTP, SMTP, HTTP, IPv4, 802.1x, RADIUS, STP/RSTP
Power Value
Input Voltage 9 - 48 VDC
Input Current 0.65 A @ 9 VDC
Power Consumption Approximately 5.85 W (Max)
Connector 3-Pin 5.08mm Lockable Terminal Block
Reverse Polarity Protection Yes
Physical Characteristics Value
Housing IP30 SPCC housing
Dimension (W x H x D) 47 mm x 110 mm x 90mm
Weight 500g
Installation DIN-Rail , Wall mount (optional kit)
Reset Button Yes
Environmental Limits  
Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 60°C (14°F ~ 140°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C~85°C (-40°F~185°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity 5%~95%, 55°C (Non-condensing)
Certification Standard
Safety UL60950-1 , CB IEC/EN60950-1, IEC/EN 62368-1, CNS 14336-1
Radio FCC 15C 15.247, FCC 15E 15.407, EN 301893 V2.1.1, EN 300328 V2.1.1, NCC LP00002
EMC EN 301489-1 V2.2.0, EN301489-17 V3.2.0, FCC 15B (Class A), CNS 13438
EMF EN 62311: 2008, EN 50385: 2002
EMS EN55032, EN55024
RoHS 2 Yes
REACH Yes
Standard Item Test Value Level
IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Contact Discharge ±8kV 4
IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Air Discharge ±15kV 4
IEC 61000-4-3 RS Radiated (enclosure) 10 V/m 3
IEC 61000-4-4 EFT DC Power Port ±2.0kV 3
IEC 61000-4-4 EFT Signal Port ±2.0KV 4
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge AC Power Port (L-2-L) ±1.0KV 3
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge AC Power Port (L-2-E) ±2.0KV 3
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge LAN Port (L-2-E) ±2.0KV 3
IEC 61000-4-6 CS Conducted (enclosure) 10 V rms 3
IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF Enclosure 10 A/m 3
Certification Standard
Shock IEC 60068-2-27
Drop IEC 60068-2-32
Vibration IEC 60068-2-64
Warranty 5 Years
MTBF (MIL-HDBK-217F) 22 years
MODEL NAME PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ETHERNET
AW5500 1P1AW550000001G Industrial Wireless Access Point 1 (Gigabit)
MODEL NAME PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
UN315-1212 (US-Y) 50500151120003G Y-Type power adapter, 100~240VAC input, 1.25A @ 12VDC output, US plug, LV6
UNE315-1212 (EU-Y) 50500151120013G Y-Type power adapter, 100~240VAC input, 1.25A @ 12VDC output, EU plug, LV6
UN315-2465 (US) 50500161240002G Y-Type power adapter, 100~240VAC input, 0.65A @ 24VDC output, US plug, LV6
UNE315-2465 (EU) 50500161240012G Y-Type power adapter, 100~240VAC input, 0.65A @ 24VDC output, EU plug, LV6
WMK-454-Black 70100000000043G Black Aluminum Wall Mount Kit

Datasheet

VERSION NAME TIME SIZE DOWNLOAD
v4.6 Datasheet EN 2024-10-30 479.14 KB
3 older versions

Hardware Installation Guide

VERSION NAME TIME SIZE DOWNLOAD
v1.1 AW5500/AW5500C Hardware Installation Guide 2014-08-28 489.96 KB

Manual

VERSION NAME TIME SIZE DOWNLOAD
v1.4 AW5500 User Manual 2017-12-12 3.35 MB

Firmware

VERSION NAME TIME SIZE DOWNLOAD
v3.23 AW5500 Firmware 2020-01-07 10.90 MB
1 older version

Utility

VERSION NAME TIME SIZE DOWNLOAD
v5.60 Management Utility for Windows 2021-01-18 23.65 MB
1 older version

Test reports

VERSION NAME TIME SIZE DOWNLOAD
AW5500 Declarations of Conformity 2023-03-15 302.80 KB
v1.0 CB Test report 2020-12-29 3.40 MB
v1.0 CE EN 300328 Certificate of compliance 2020-12-29 189.78 KB
v1.0 CE EN 301893 Certificate of compliance 2020-12-29 190.72 KB
v1.0 FCC Certification report 2020-12-29 205.23 KB
v1.0 LVD Certification 2020-12-29 105.24 KB
v1.0 UL 60950-1 Certificate of compliance 2020-12-29 505.95 KB

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