
Industrially Hardened Dual Radio
Wireless Ethernet Device
NW8[E,/RU]
2IP67INCLUDED 802.3af/at802.3at-40º TO +7 0º
The NetWave
is designed to be used with an external antenna and is used for redundant ring and
drop & repeat topologies. Both radios can be configured through the embedded
User Interface as a Client or as an Access Point. Radio 2 supports 5GHz operation
and is connected to the 19dBi internal antenna. Radio 1 is user selectable for 5GHz
or 2.4GHz and connects to an external antenna. The NW8 and NW8E support up
to 145Mbps throughput using MIMO technology. The units can be powered by an
IEEE 802.3af/at PoE compliant device or through a supplied power injection module
with the second Ethernet port operational as an IEEE802.3at PoE power source. The
NW8 is FCC certified for use in North America and the NW8E is ETSI, DFS and TPC
certified for use in the European Union. The NW8/RU is for use in Russia.
FEATURES
› Lifetime Warranty
› IEEE802.3at PoE Compliant PD and PSE
› Over current protection and 3 layers of Ethernet surge
suppression on the PD port
› 802.11a/n Compliant
› Distances up to 2 mi (FCC) or 2km (ETSI)
› Environmentally Hardened -40º to +70ºC
› Meets class IP67 dust and water immersion protection
standards
› ETSI Standards (EU Region only):
– DFS Dynamic Frequency Selection
– TPC Transmit Power Control
› Gigabit IEEE 802.3at 35W PoE+ Injector (included)
› Secure transmission: WPA2 – AES or TKIP encryption
› ComNet Antenna alignment feature eases installation
and setup
› RF Spectrum Survey Tools
› Antenna Alignment Tools
› LED array displays unit operational status along with
received signal strength
®
industrially hardened wireless dual radio Ethernet transmission device
APPLICATIONS
› Installations that require redundant ring or linear drop and
repeat topologies
› Ideal for PoE Camera connectivity
› Installations that require connecting to more than one
Ethernet device
› Simple to deploy and cost-effective alternative to physical
connections to Ethernet edge equipment
› Integration of Ethernet where right-of-way issues mandate
wireless communications
› ITS traffic signalization networks and Video Detection
Systems (VDS)
› ITS roadside and city center CCTV surveillance, and
surveillance of high-value or mission-critical assets
› Wireless communications in manufacturing, petrochemical
refineries, wastewater treatment facilities, and other
industrial automation and control applications operating in
harsh or out-of-plant environments
› Electrical substation video and perimeter surveillance
LIFETIME WARRANTY WWW.COMNET.NET TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427

NW8[E,/RU]
SPECIFICATIONS
Industrially Hardened Dual Radio
Wireless Ethernet Device
2.4GHz Wireless Radio (NW8 and NW8E only)
EIRP NW8 (FCC): +4dBm to +17dBm, or +4dBm to
+26dBm with MAC-lock enabled
NW8E (ETSI): +20dBm
RF Output +23dBm Rated Transmitter
Operational Frequency NW8: (FCC) 2412 – 2462MHz
NW8E: (ETSI) 2412 – 2472MHz
Bandwidths 10, 20, 20/40MHz
5GHz Wireless Radio
EIRP NW8 (FCC): +35dBm/+45dBm with MAC-lock
enabled
NW8E (ETSI): +30dBm
NW8/RU (Russia): +30dBm
RF Output +26dBm Rated Transmitter
(NW8/RU Output Power 100mW)
Operational Frequency 5500MHz - 5825MHz, Region-dependent.
Not all frequencies are supported in all regions.
Contact ComNet for frequencies supported in your
region.
NW8/RU: 5190-5330MHz and 5660-5710MHz
Bandwidths 10, 20, and 40MHz
Internal Antenna (Connected to Radio 2)
Antenna Internal 19dBi Dual Polarized Directional
Gain 19dBi
Azimuth 17º Horizontal/Vertical
Elevation 17º Horizontal/Vertical
Connectors
Gigabit Ethernet 2 × RJ-45, Sealed Cable Gland
External Antenna (Radio 1) 2 × N-Type 50 ohm
Indicating LEDs Power On
Ethernet Link
Signal Strength
LAN port
Software Features
Addressing Static IP / DHCP Client / DHCP Server
SNMP V2c
Spanning Tree Protocol support
Telnet Server
Syslog
802.1x Port-Based Network Access Control
NTP Client
User-Configurable Watchdog and Auto-Reboot Mechanism
Multi-Level Configuration and Monitoring Login Accounts
User Configurable Long Range Parameters
Power
Operating Power 48 to 57 VDC @ 100mA
Power Consumption 4.8W
PD Power IEEE802.3af/at PD compliant
PSE Power IEEE802.3at PSE compliant
Mechanical
Size (L × W × H) 10.0 × 10.0 × 3.4 in. (25.7 × 25.7 × 8.6 cm)
Shipping Weight: <2lbs/0.9kg
Environmental
MTBF >100,000 hours
Operating Temp -40° C to +70° C
Storage Temp -40° C to +85° C
Relative Humidity 5% to 95%
NOTE: In a continuing effort to improve and advance technology,
product specifications are subject to change without notice.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number Description
NW8
NW8E
NW8/RU
External Antenna
Options
Included Accessories
Options
Individual Hardened Dual Radio, Two Gb Ethernet Ports, One internal 19dBi 17° beamwidth directional antenna, includes power injection module, line
cord and mounting assembly, Port 1 Supports 802.3at PD PoE Power, Port 2 provides IEEE802.3at PSE PoE Power, FCC certified for use in NA Region
Individual Hardened Dual Radio, Two Gb Ethernet Ports, One internal 19dBi 17° beamwidth directional antenna, includes power injection module, line
cord and mounting assembly, Port 1 Supports 802.3at PD PoE Power, Port 2 provides IEEE802.3at PSE PoE Power, ETSI certified for use in EU Region
Individual Hardened Dual Radio, Two Gb Ethernet Ports, One internal 19dBi 17° beamwidth directional antenna, includes power injection module, line
cord and mounting assembly, Port 1 Supports 802.3at PD PoE Power, Port 2 provides IEEE802.3at PSE PoE Power, for use in Russia
NWAVBS1 – External Dual Polarization 4.9-5.8GHz 16dBi Variable Beam Sector Antenna
NWAODA1 – External Omni Directional Dual Band (2dBi@2.4GHz / 5dBi@5GHz) Antenna, N Type Connector, 45º and 90º Articulating Joint
NWADA1 – External Dual Polarization 4.9-5.8GHz 19dBi 17º Beamwidth Directional Antenna
Power Kit with IEEE 802.3at 35W PoE Injector and Region Specific Line Cord
Mounting Hardware Kit (For Pole Mounting Only)
NWBKT - Articulating Wall or Pole Mounting Kit. Supports up to 3in/76mm diameter poles. (Sold Separately)
Add /IA870 for 8dBi/70º Internal Antenna
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NW8[E,/RU]
TYPICAL REDUNDANT RING TOPOLOGY APPLICATION
Industrially Hardened Dual Radio
Wireless Ethernet Device
ComNet Gigabit
Managed Switch
providing 30W PoE
1Gbps
Ethernet
PoE
NWADA1
External Directional
Antenna
P1
NW8
(Access Point)
NW8
P1
P2
PoE+
Ethernet
PoE+
CNGE1IPS or
any PSE device
NWADA1
External Directional
Antenna
STP Blocked
Port
NW8
PoE Camera
ComNet Gigabit
Managed Switch
providing 30W PoE
PoE+
P1
Ethernet
P2
PoE+
PoE Camera
NWADA1
External Directional
Antenna
NWADA1
External Directional
Antenna
NW8
PoE+
P1
Ethernet
P2
PoE+
CNGE1IPS or
any PSE device
PoE Camera
LEGEND
WIRELESS
P1
PORT 1 PD
CAT5
P2
POWER
PORT 2 PSE
ETHERNET 50Ω COAX
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NW8[E,/RU]
TYPICAL DROP-AND-REPEAT TOPOLOGY APPLICATION
24VAC
Industrially Hardened Dual Radio
Wireless Ethernet Device
ComNet Gigabit
Managed Switch
providing 30W PoE
1Gbps
Ethernet
PoE
IP Camera
P1
NW7
(Access Point)
Ethernet
CNGE1IPS
Ethernet
PoE+
P1
NW8
Building or Other Obstacle
NWADA1
External Directional
Antenna
IP Camera
Ethernet
24VAC
PIM
Ethernet
NW8
P1
P2
NW1 (Client)
CNGE1IPS or
any PSE device
PoE+
Ethernet
PoE+
NWAVBSA1
External Antenna
PoE Camera
LEGEND
WIRELESS
P1
PORT 1 PD
CAT5
P2
POWER
PORT 2 PSE
ETHERNET 50Ω COAX
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