AP-250 Router and WAP

AP-250

The CCX Technologies AP-250 Edge Router is a compact and lightweight networking appliance that can simultaneously serve as a cybersecurity appliance, a router, and an applications server in the most demanding environments.

The router supports advanced wireless network technology, with an integrated LTE cellular modem and two high-capacity dual-band WiFi radios, in addition to four Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.

Software applications are provided by the integrated SystemX Operating System which includes dozens of networking, cybersecurity, data collection, configuration management, and application hosting features.

As a Transport Canada Approved Manufacturing Organization CCX Technologies can provide all documentation required to obtain relevant certifications so that the AP-250 to be installed on any aircraft.

Applications

The AP-250 is a configurable multi-mission platform that is suitable for a multitude of different applications. With a complete version of the SystemX Operating System the AP-250 supports all of the networking, security, data collection and management, and application hosting features provided by SystemX.

SystemX
AP-250 Routing in airplane cabin

Cabin Routing

The AP-250 is a feature complete world-class Cabin Router suitable for Business and Commercial Aviation.

The AP-250 WiFi Radios and IK-200 external antennas are specifically designed to support dozens of concurrent, connections ensuring a seamless user experience within the cabin.

As a cabin router the AP-250 can manage multiple SATCOM systems , routing cabin traffic based on availability and network state depending on system configuration. It can also be used to monitor the state of and to configure connected SATCOM terminals from a common GUI.

Device and User Managers can be used to manage user specific access to connectivity solutions and to monitor and limit access for individual devices or users.

The AP-250 contains an integrated SIP-based PBX that can be used to route voice calls within the cabin, or to external numbers over a fully encrypted trunk to a SystemX Server, and then on to the public telephone system. To simplify the user experience it is possible to configure multiple external phone numbers per cabin, so that each handset or set of handsets can have a unique number that is the same regardless of the connectivity solution in use.

User settings and PBX settings of SystemX
AP-250 monitoring traffic with its IDS

Cybersecurity Appliance

The AP-250 can provide Cybersecurity features for IP and Databus based networks. The integrated Intrusion Detection Systems can monitor traffic for anomalies and generate alerts which can be presented to local and remote operators.

Traffic for the IDS can be collected from the Ethernet Interfaces, the WiFi Radios, the ARINC-429 Receivers, or from Databus recorders, like the CCX Technologies DataPHY Data Collection Pods.

The AP-250 has a next-generation stateful firewall and an Intrusion Prevention System that can be used to block and route IP traffics based on traffic contents or patterns.

The AP-250 also includes a Certificate Manager and Certificate Proxy that can be used to collect, create, verify, and distribute certificates across a system which can be used for encrypting data and verify the authenticity of software and configuration update files.

Application Hosting

The AP-250 is capable of hosting and managing third-party applications in secure containers. Applications can create custom pages in the SystemX GUI so that administrators can intact with these applications from a central location.

Applications can also make use of the integrated SystemX API to get access to all SystemX configuration settings, status info, and collected data.

SystemX application containers

Interfaces

QTY Interface Standards
4 Ethernet 1000/100/10BASE-T (IEEE 802.3ab/u/i)
2 WiFi IEEE 802.11ac/n/b/a (2.4GHz/5GHz)
1 Cellular 4G/3G
3 Radio Disable Discrete Inputs ARINC-628
4 Bidirectional Discretes ARINC-628
1 Power 12V and 28V DC

Specifications

Dimensions 5.18"L x 4.64"W x 1.90"H
Weight 2.4lb
Mounting Provisions 4 mounting holes for #8 bolts or screws; flange mount.
Option to install in 2 or 4 MCU form factor with an IK-350
Connectors MIL-DTL-24308G 62-pin Male HD D-sub
MIL-DTL-24308G 8W8 Coax Female D-sub
Operating Voltage 28VDC or 12VDC
Typical Power Consumption 12W
Maximum Power Consumption 18W
WiFi IEEE802.11ac/n/a/b (WiFi 5), 2.4GHz/5GHz, 3x3 MIMO radios with radio enable discrete input
Mobile Broadband LTE bands: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B9, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48, B66
with radio enable discrete input
Supported Antennas CCX Technologies IK-201 (LTE) and IK-200 (WiFi)
Ethernet 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802.3 Compliant Ethernet Ports with:
ACS, Automatic MDI/MDIX crossover, Automatic polarity correction, and IEEE 802.3u compliant auto negotiation
Discrete GPIO ARINC-628 GND/Open and High/Low Sensing Discrete Inputs/Outputs
Data Storage 1TB NVMe
Environmental Qualifications RTCA DO-160G
Outer Dimensions
AP-250 Outer Dimmensions

Architecture

AP-250 Block Diagram