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AP-5181 Outdoor Access PointDesigned for use in the harshest environments, the AP-5181 Outdoor Access Point offers the cost-effective, secure and safe extension of the corporate network in outdoor areas, such as expansive yards, as well as in the hazardous environments commonly found in the petrochemical, oil and gas, utilities industries. Extend high performance wireless voice and data services beyond and between buildings — without the expense of installing additional cable or fiber. Support for wireless mesh enables the connection of two wired networks, simplifying the creation of complex multi-node, multi-link networks. Reduce your network costs yet expand your network reach — with Motorola’s AP-5181 Outdoor Access Point. |
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NEMA 4X-modified, IP56 Weatherproof housing
Designed to withstand wind, rain, and extreme temperatures.
Extended temperature range
Operates in temperatures from -30° C to 55° C (-22° F to 131° F).
Mesh-capable
Self-assembling, self-healing nodes automatically establish wireless links between APs; install nodes wherever there is power, without installing cable or fiber.
Dual-radio, dual-band design; 802.11a/b/g in 2.4/5 GHz bands
Simultaneous support of 802.11a/b/g; works with any standards-based IEEE WLAN device.
Integrated router, firewall and DHCP server
No need to install extra hardware; easy to scale, upgrade and maintain.
AAA server and hotspot gateway
Integrated services for authentication and public access management.
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), quality of service (QoS), and voice prioritization
Superior performance for demanding mission-critical applications, including voice and video.
Superior performance for demanding applications, including voice and video.
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) quality of service (QoS) and voice prioritization ensure superior performance on mission-critical applications.
Adaptive AP mode
Can be controlled with a wireless switch to enable central management from the NOC, and in the event of loss of connectivity, resumes functionality as a standalone access point.
Class 1 Div 2 compliant
Engineered for safe use in hazardous environments commonly found in the petrochemical, oil and gas, and aerospace and utilities industries.
| Notices and Disclaimers1 | See footnote |
| Available mount configurations | Pole and wall mounting kit; Protective heavy weather mounting kit; Light pole power transformer kit. |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 3.55 x 8.2 x 12 in. (89 x 210 x 305 mm) H x W x D |
| Housing | Die cast aluminum alloy, NEMA 4X-modified, IP56 |
| LEDs | 4 back-mounted LEDs, indicating radio activity, power, adoption and errors |
| Physical interfaces | 2 ports (WAN, LAN) Auto-sensing 10/100Base-T Ethernet |
| Weight | 5.50lbs/2.50kg |
| Operating current | 280 mA |
| Operating voltage | 48V DC |
| Data rates supported | 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps |
| Network standards | 802.11a/b/g, 802.11i, 802.3, WPA2, WMM, UAPSD |
| Operating bands - EU | EU:2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 5.150 to 5.250 GHz1 5.250 to 5.350 GHz; 1 5.470 to 5.725 GHz (Country Specific) 1- Indoor use only |
| Operating bands - FCC | 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 5.150 to 5.250 (UNII -1)1; 15.725 to 5.850 (ISM); 1- Indoor use only |
| Wireless medium | Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and OrthogonalFrequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) |
| Antenna protection | Transient IEEE 61000-4-4, level 4, EFT; Surge IEEE 61000-4-5 Class 5, 1.2x50uS & 8x20uS Waveform |
| Available transmit power settings | 4-20 dBm |
| Receiver sensitivity .11a (dBm) | 10% PER for 1,000 bytes IEEE 802.11a sect 17.3.10.1 (MIN} & 17.3.10.4 (MAX)6 Mbps: -919 Mbps: -8912 Mbps: -8718 Mbps: -8324 Mbps: -8136 Mbps: -7848 Mbps: -7454 Mbps: -73 |
| Receiver sensitivity .11g (dBm) | 10% PER for 1,000 bytes IEEE 802.11g sect 19.5.1 (MIN) & 19.5.3 (MAX)6 Mbps: -899 Mbps: -8812 Mbps: -8518 Mbps: -8224 Mbps: -8036 Mbps: -7748 Mbps: -7254 Mbps: -70; 8% PER for 1,024 bytes11 Mbps: -845.5 Mbps: -882 Mbps: -901 Mbps: -94 |
| EMC | EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17, IEC 60601-1-2, EN 55022, FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES 003 Class B, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 |
| Electrical safety | UL 60950-1, C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, UL2043 |
| Environmental | RoHS Directive 2002/95/EEC |
| Hazardous safety rating | Class 1, Div 2 (Groups A, B, C and D) |
| Human exposure EMF | EN 50385, FCC Part 2, OET Bulletin 65, RSS-102 |
| Electrostatic discharge | IEEE 61000-4-2, 20kV air, 8kV contact |
| Operating altitude | 8,000 ft. (2438 m) @ 82°F (28° C) |
| Operating humidity | 5 to 95% RH non-condensing |
| Operating temperature | -22°F – 131°F/-30°C to 55°C |
| Shock and vibration | MIL-STD-810F method 514 procedure 1 |
| Storage altitude | 15,000 ft. (4572 m) @ 53° F (12° C) |
| Storage temperature | -40 to 185°F (-40 to 85° C) |
| Weather rating | IP56 weather-tight, NEMA 4X-modified |
| Wind loading (165 mph) | <60 lbs, 267 Newtons (without antenna) |
| Wind survivability | 170 mph, 148 knots (without antenna) |
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