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Silex BR-330AC-LP Low Power Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge
The Silex BR-330AC-LP is an ultra-low power Ethernet-to-Wi-Fi bridge designed to deliver reliable, secure wireless connectivity for enterprise, industrial, and medical environments. With a power consumption of under 2.5W (RMS), it is the ideal solution for integration into mobile devices, diagnostic systems, and other Ethernet-enabled equipment requiring dependable wireless access.
The BR-330AC-LP enables seamless IT/OT convergence by allowing legacy Ethernet devices to securely connect to Wi-Fi networks without hardware replacement. It supports advanced 802.1X enterprise authentication and MAC address filtering to ensure that only authorised devices are granted network access. This is critical in sectors where data integrity, security, and compliance are paramount.
Unlike traditional USB Wi-Fi dongles, which lack configurability and offer poor performance, the BR-330AC-LP provides professional-grade stability and wireless throughput. It’s particularly well-suited to environments transitioning to digital systems—such as digital patient record platforms—where consistent wireless communication is essential for real-time data transmission, including medical imaging and sensor data.
As a compact and easily deployable bridge, it eliminates the need for costly infrastructure changes and mitigates the risk of downtime caused by poor Wi-Fi reliability. Its proven performance in environments with high demands for uptime and connectivity ensures greater operational efficiency and reduced IT support burden.
BR-330AC-LP Features
- Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz)
- Compact form factor with low power consumption
- WPA3/2 Enterprise security support
- Seamless Ethernet-to-wireless bridging with no software driver installation
- Ideal for medical, industrial, and commercial IoT applications
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Product Type
Format
Interface
Manufacturer
Country Of Manufacture
Japan
Wired LAN
RJ-45 Connector x 1 10Base-T / 100Base-TX (Auto-detection)
Wireless Standard
Dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 1x1
Wi-Fi Security
Authentication: WPA2-Enterprise, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, OpenEncryption: WEP, AES, Auto
Channels
2.4GHz bands(US) CH1 - CH11(EU) CH1-CH135GHz bands(US) W52, W53, W56*, W58(EU) W52, W53, W56**W52: 36, 40, 44, 48W53: 52, 56, 60, 64W56: 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144W58: 149, 153, 157, 161, 165* Channel 120 - 128 is disabled to comply with Canadian regulation.** Channel 144 is disabled for EU SKU
Switch
Push switch x 1
LED
Power, WLAN, Status
Storage Temperature Humidity
20 ~ + 70°C20 ~ 90% RH
Operating Temperature Humidity
0 ~ + 50°C - 20% ~ 80% RH (non-condensing)
Max # of Clients
16 clients
Power
5V DC Jack (EIAJ Class2) USB (with optional 131-20175-100 cable)
Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class B, ICES Class B, CE Class B, VCCI Class B, RoHS
Supported Software
AMC Manager®
Dimensions
126mm x 76mm x 24mm
Weight
255g (body)
Warranty
5 years
The Silex BR-330AC-LP Low Power Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge is designed to meet the demands of various markets that require rugged, reliable products. Below are some of the key industries where the BR-330AC-LP is commonly used:
Industrial and Manufacturing, Medical and Healthcare, Outdoor and Mobile Computing
These examples highlight the versatility of the Silex BR-330AC-LP Low Power Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge across a range of market applications, with its potential extending far beyond the sectors listed here. For more information or to assess if this Rugged Wi-Fi, WI-FI Bridge fits your specific needs, please contact us.
The Silex BR-330AC-LP Low Power Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge comes with a 5 Years Limited Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).
To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, Silex BR-330AC-LP Low Power Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the Silex BR-330AC-LP Low Power Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
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