Semtech AirLink® RX400 5G RedCap Router
Industry’s Most Power-Efficient Rugged 5G RedCap Router*
Purpose-built for critical infrastructure, the rugged Semtech AirLink RX400 combines right-sized 5G RedCap connectivity with industry-leading power efficiency to bring 5G communications to demanding and remote environments—even where only solar power is available.
With 5G RedCap and LTE support, built-in serial connectivity, edge computing capabilities and private networking support, the RX400 helps utilities, oil & gas organizations, municipalities and industrial operators modernize aging infrastructure while preparing for next-generation communications.
The RX400 also delivers a defense-in-depth security approach backed by more than 30 years of field-proven expertise in mission-critical cellular communications.
Key Features
Global 5G RedCap cellular connectivity - LTE network support
- 5G RedCap theoretical speeds up to 226 Mbps down / 120 Mbps up
- 2×2 cellular MIMO
- Anterix Active (Band 106)
- Dual Nano-4FF SIM slots
- Single 1 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet interface
- Single/Dual RS-232 serial connectivity
- Integrated dual-band GNSS
- 1 GPIO
- USB Type-C® with power delivery
- Rugged sealed aluminum housing
- IP64-rated environmental protection
- Operating temperature from -40°C to +70°C
- AirLink OS
- 1 Year AirLink Complete included
Right-Sized 5G RedCap Connectivity
5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) is designed to bring key advantages of 5G technology to IoT and industrial applications that do not require the extreme bandwidth and complexity of conventional high-performance 5G devices.
The AirLink RX400 provides theoretical cellular speeds up to 226 Mbps downlink and 120 Mbps uplink, making it an efficient communications platform for remote monitoring, industrial IoT, telemetry and critical infrastructure.
Key Specifications Cellular Radio 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) Wi-Fi Optional Single 1×1 MIMO Wi-Fi 6 Ethernet Single Ethernet (1 Gbps) Serial Single/Dual RS-232 GNSS Dual-Band GNSS I/O 1 GPIO USB USB Type-C® with Power Delivery IP Rating IP64 Housing Sealed Aluminum Housing Operating System AirLink OS Services AirLink Complete – 1 Year Included Cellular Specifications Region Global Technology 5G RedCap Category 5G RedCap Peak Downlink 226 Mbps (Theoretical) Peak Uplink 120 Mbps (Theoretical) MIMO 2×2 RF Connectors SMA SIM Dual SIM (Nano-4FF) Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature -40°C to +70°C / -40°F to +158°F Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C / -40°F to +185°F Humidity 95% RH @ 60°C Military Specification Planned: MIL-STD-810H (Shock, Vibration, Thermal Shock, Humidity) IP Rating IP64 AirLink Management & Services Operating System AirLink OS AirLink Complete 1 Year Included ALMS AirLink Management Service – Included with AirLink Complete subscription AM / AMM AirLink Manager / AirLink Mobility Manager – Paid Option Input Voltage 7 to 36 VDC Redundant Power Input USB-C, 15W Idle Power Consumption 756 mW (63 mA @ 12 VDC) with serial enabled Standby Mode Power 24 mW ±10% (2 mA @ 12 VDC) Standby Mode Trigger Low voltage, I/O, or periodic timer Low Voltage Protection Low voltage disconnect helps prevent battery drain Voltage Transient Protection Built-in protection including 5 VDC engine cranking and +200 VDC load dump Ignition Sense Supported with time-delay shutdown Power Optimization Configurable features and ports to optimize overall power consumption Ideal Applications Utilities Grid infrastructure, substations, remote equipment and telemetry Oil & Gas Remote asset connectivity and industrial monitoring Smart Cities Connected municipal infrastructure and IoT deployments Industrial IoT Sensors, controllers, telemetry and automation equipment Remote Sites Power-conscious and solar-powered installations In The Box
Semtech AirLink RX400 5G RedCap Router - DC Power Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- AirLink Complete Leaflet
Why Choose the AirLink RX400?
The Semtech AirLink RX400 provides a practical path for upgrading aging critical infrastructure to modern cellular communications. Its combination of 5G RedCap, LTE, low power consumption, RS-232 serial connectivity, Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band GNSS, edge computing and private networking support makes it an ideal platform for industrial and remote IoT deployments.
With a rugged IP64-rated aluminum enclosure, extended operating temperature range, AirLink OS and one year of AirLink Complete included, the RX400 is designed to provide reliable communications in demanding field environments.
Semtech AirLink® RX400 5G RedCap Router
Rugged 5G connectivity for critical infrastructure and industrial IoT.
*Industry leadership claim is based on manufacturer-provided information. Wi-Fi 6 is optional and may depend on the specific RX400 configuration ordered. Planned certifications are not represented as currently certified. Specifications are subject to manufacturer updates.
