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Semtech XR80 Modular 5G Router

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Reviewed Sep 30, 20266 sourced factsSold by Waveform · affiliated company
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Details

Exact model
AirLink XR80
Category
Gateway / router
Technology / network scope
4G LTE5G NR5G (this variant); LTE Cat 20 model also offered
Bands
CBRS 3.55–3.703.43.63.8GHzCBRS Band 48; LTE and 5G Sub-6 GHz bands including n77, n78, n79
Availability
Order online · Ships in 1–2 weeksOrder from Waveform
Documented uses
Manufacturing and industrial IoT · Remote and utility sites
Not stated by sources
Environment

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Overview

The Semtech AirLink XR80 is a rugged, modular router for both vehicles and fixed sites, such as public-safety and field-service fleets, fixed wireless access and SCADA, in a sealed IP64-rated aluminum housing.[1][2] It ships as an LTE Category 20, 5G Gen1 or 5G Gen2 model, with or without 5x4 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 6, and an expansion cartridge adds a second 5G radio.[2] Semtech lists CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) among the North American model's carrier certifications, and its band table includes LTE Band 48 and 5G n48.[2]

Specifications

Cellular

Variants and peak rates (theoretical)
LTE Category 20: 2 Gbps down / 210 Mbps up; 5G Gen1: 4.14 Gbps / 660 Mbps; 5G Gen2: 4.5 Gbps / 900 Mbps[2]
Additional radios
Optional XP 5G cartridge (Gen1 or Gen2) adds a second 5G radio; an LPWA radio provides out-of-band management[2]
5G modes and bands
5G SA and NSA on 5G models; the band table includes n48, n41, n77, n78 and n79, with some bands such as n70 and n75 on Gen2 models only[2]
LTE bands
Includes Band 48, B2, B4, B12, B13, B14, B41, B66 and B71[2]
MIMO, connectors and SIM
4x4 MIMO on FAKRA connectors; dual mini (2FF) SIM slots[2]
Part numbers (North America)
LTE: 1104881 base, 1104879 Wi-Fi; 5G Gen1: 1104793 base, 1104789 Wi-Fi; 5G Gen2: 1105223 base, 1105213 Wi-Fi[2]
Not publicly stated
Modem chipset and 3GPP release

Interfaces

Ethernet
Two Gigabit ports and one 5 Gigabit port; dual-5G configurations add a Gigabit port[1][2]
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 with 5x4 MU-MIMO on Wi-Fi models, 2,400 Mbps theoretical, up to 128 clients per radio[2]
Vehicle and serial I/O
Single or dual RS-232 (DB9, optional cables), CAN bus with OBD-II and J1939, five GPIO and USB-C (USB 3.1)[2]
GNSS
48-channel GNSS with dead reckoning[2]

Physical and environmental

Size and weight
220 x 170 x 53 mm; 1.80 kg without Wi-Fi or 2.00 kg with Wi-Fi; 220 x 220 x 53 mm and 2.64 kg with the 5G expansion cartridge[2]
Ingress and temperature
IP64; -30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F) operating[2]
Vehicle, rail and hazardous-location ratings
MIL-STD-810G; E-Mark, ISO 7637-2 and SAE J1455; EN 50155 and EN 45545 rolling stock; Class 1 Division 2[2]

Power

Input and consumption
7–36 VDC with ignition sense and load-dump protection; 54 W peak; 55 mW standby[2]

Certifications

Regulatory and carriers (North America)
FCC, ISED and PTCRB; AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, plus CBRS and C-Band; Rogers, Telus and Bell also listed[2]
Public safety
LTE model: FirstNet Capable; 5G Gen1: FirstNet Trusted; 5G Gen2: FirstNet Trusted, Verizon Frontline and T-Priority[2]
FCC ID
Not listed on Semtech's product page or data sheet[2]
OnGo listings
We did not find the XR80 on the OnGo Alliance's certified-device list or its list of FCC-authorized Band 48 end-user devices (checked October 1, 2026)[3][4]

Management and performance

Management
AirLink OS with ALMS cloud management, a local web interface and a beta REST API; one year of AirLink Complete included[2]
Rated throughput and VPN
1,150 Mbps firewall TCP; 350 Mbps IPsec VPN TCP; FIPS 140-2 Level 1 compliant IPsec, up to 10 tunnels per link[2]
Edge computing
Quad-core 64-bit ARMv8; about 200 MB RAM and 750 MB flash available to containers (early adopters)[2]
Warranty and updates
One-year standard warranty, extended up to five years with an active subscription; critical firmware updates through at least December 31, 2029[2]

What’s included

  • XR80 router, DC power cable, LPWA antenna, quick start guide and AirLink Complete leaflet[2]

Public pricing

  • Semtech does not publish a list price on its product page or data sheet; one year of AirLink Complete is included with purchase (checked October 1, 2026).[2]
  • Waveform, operated by the team behind Private5G.com, lists part number 1104789 (5G Gen1 with Wi-Fi, North America) at $1,799.00 as of October 1, 2026.[5]

Documents

Vendor

Sources

Researched Oct 1, 2026. Manufacturer and vendor statements are their claims, not independent tests.

  1. AirLink XR80 5G LTE Router for Fixed and Mobile Applications — Semtech. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  2. AirLink XR80 data sheet — Semtech, Mar 25, 2026. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  3. OnGo Certified Devices — OnGo Alliance. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  4. FCC-Authorized End User Devices — OnGo Alliance. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  5. Semtech XR80 Modular 5G Router — Waveform. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.

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