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AirLink™ Helix RT

The Sierra Wireless AirLink™ Helix RT wireless 3G router provides a secure, broadband connection for data and computing devices in field or remote locations.

A highly intelligent platform with comprehensive remote management, the Helix RT simplifies commercial data solutions.

Helix RT combines the reliability of ALEOS, the embedded intelligent technology, with the robust remote configuration tools of the ACEware™, a proven management software suite. Helix RT is the first ALEOS powered product that is built on a full routing platform, providing comprehensive routing capabilities along with ease of setup/provisioning, session persistence, and comprehensive remote device maintenance through ACEware.

Helix RT is an ideal device for convenient and reliable Internet access for a variety of fixed, portable and mobile applications including business continuity, retail/POS, mobile connectivity for field service, disaster recovery and wire line replacement.

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Features

Routing
Security (IPsec, DMZ, WAN, encryption)
Automatic failover between 3G and wired WAN
Embedded 3G modem
Support for USB modems
802.11 b/g Wi-Fi (optional)
3-Year Warranty
ALEOS Embedded Intelligence
ACEware Remote Management Tools
Simplified installation and management
Low total cost of ownership
Data security for peace of mind
Durable design increases flexibility

Specification

Security

• IPsec VPN
• GRE Tunnel
• WPA2 Enterprise

Network Technology

• HSUPA
With fallback to: HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS
- Tri-Band UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA
850/1900/2100 MHz
- Quad-Band GPRS/EDGE
850/900/1800/1900 MHz

• EV-DO Rev. A
With fallback to: CDMA EV-DO (Release 0), CDMA 1xRTT
• 800 MHz Cellular, 1900 MHz PCS

Operating Temperature

0° to +50°C
32° to +122°F

Storage Temperature

-40° to +80°C
-40° to +176°F

ROHS Compliant

Yes

Idle Power Consumption

Transmit Receive Power Consumption

380 mA

Input Voltage

7 - 20V DC

Device Dimensions

Size:
• 159 mm x 35 mm x 180 mm
• 6.3 in x 1.4 in x 7.1 in

Weight:
• 1021 g
• 36 oz

FCC Approved

Yes

Industry Canada Approved

Yes

PTCRB

Yes

Carrier Specific Approvals

Yes

Host Interfaces

• Dedicated Ethernet LAN
• Configurable Ethernet WAN/LAN
• Optional Wi-Fi
• 2 Host USB Port (Type A)
• Serial DB-9
• Antenna Connection:
2 Cellular - 50 Ohm SMA
2 Wi-Fi - 50 Ohm SMA (Optional)

Application Interfaces

• TCP/IP
• UDP/IP
• DHCP
• HTTP
• SNMP

LED Indicators

• WAN and 3G status
• Modem status
• Signal strength
• Ethernet status