Industrial-grade Wi-Fi access point with railway certification and DIN rail mounting
The AP we put in vehicles, on rolling stock, and in unconditioned cabinets
The AP One Rugged is built for the awkward indoor environments that defeat office-grade APs: rail rolling stock, vehicle cabins, industrial cabinets, transport hubs, factory floors. Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac Wave 2) in 2x2 MU-MIMO across both bands, 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports (one supporting 802.3at PoE+ pass-through to a downstream device), DIN rail mountable, 9-30V DC input plus PoE input, and a thermal envelope from -40 to +65°C. The aluminium enclosure and sealed cable entries handle vibration and dust without complaint.
EN 50155 (rolling stock electronic equipment), EN 50121-3-2 and EN 50121-4 (railway EMC), and EN 61373 (vibration and shock) certifications make this the go-to AP for rail rolling stock and other transport applications where regular indoor APs would shake loose, overheat, or fail certification. Shock and vibration test data is on the datasheet. The AP works as a managed AP under any Peplink router with built-in AP controller, or standalone in router or bridge mode with the second Ethernet port acting as PoE output for chained devices.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac Wave 2), simultaneous 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz, 2x2 MU-MIMO |
| Aggregate throughput | Up to 1.2 Gbps |
| Wired interfaces | 2 x Gigabit Ethernet (one with PoE in, one with PoE+ out) |
| Power input | 802.3at PoE+ or 9-30V DC |
| Power output | 802.3af PoE on second Ethernet port (when running on DC input) |
| Power consumption | 17 W max (without PoE output) |
| Antenna | Internal omnidirectional, dual-band |
| Modes | Bridge, Router (NAT), MESH, WDS |
| Mounting | DIN rail, wall, ceiling, desktop |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +65°C |
| Humidity | 15-95% non-condensing |
| Vibration | EN 61373 (railway rolling stock) |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, IC, E-Mark, RoHS, EN 50155, EN 50121-3-2, EN 50121-4, EN 61373 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited (PrimeCare extends to 4 years) |
Where it fits
This is the right AP whenever the deployment environment isn't a regular office. Rail rolling stock with EN 50155 requirements. Buses, trucks, and HGV cabins where vibration and thermal extremes break consumer APs. Industrial cabinets and factory floors with dust, vibration, and elevated ambient temperatures. Maritime applications below decks. Mobile command posts and field operations vehicles.
For office and indoor commercial Wi-Fi, the AP One AX (£369) or AP One Enterprise (Wi-Fi 7, £439) are more appropriate. For outdoor IP67 deployment, the AP Pro AX is the call. The AP One Rugged is specifically the industrial-grade indoor answer with rail and vehicle certifications.
Self-hosted datasheet
Full datasheet PDF: Download AP One Rugged datasheet (PDF)
What's in the box
- 1 x AP One Rugged access point
- DIN rail clip
- Wall mount bracket
- Quick start guide
PoE+ injector or 9-30V DC supply required (sold separately). For DIN rail BR1 Mini installs we recommend pairing with the ACW-DIN-BR1-MINI rail mount.
FAQ
Why pick AP One Rugged over a standard AP? Three reasons: certifications (EN 50155 rail, E-Mark vehicle, EN 61373 vibration), thermal envelope (-40 to +65°C versus 0-40°C on office APs), and DIN rail mountability for industrial cabinets. If your deployment doesn't need any of those, a standard AP saves money.
What does the second Ethernet port do? It's flexible. When the AP runs on PoE input, the second port is a regular Gigabit LAN. When the AP runs on 9-30V DC input, the second port becomes 802.3af PoE output, which can power one downstream device (a camera, sensor, or another AP).
Does it support Wi-Fi 6? No, the AP One Rugged is Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac Wave 2). The AP Pro AX is the Wi-Fi 6 outdoor option; for indoor rugged Wi-Fi 6, contact us for the latest options as Peplink updates the rugged line periodically.
Can I mount it in a 19-inch rack? Not directly; it's DIN rail / wall / ceiling form factor. For a rack install, use a 1U rack-mount DIN rail adapter.
What's PrimeCare? A 1-year PrimeCare subscription is bundled. Unlocks AP controller features, warranty extension, InControl 2 cloud management, and firmware support.
Peplink Gold Partner support
The Tech Factory ships the AP One Rugged globally from our supply chain. Talk to our engineering team for rail rolling stock deployment, vehicle integration, or industrial cabinet planning. We have deployed AP One Rugged across rail, transit, and industrial applications since 2020.