WaSP is a compact, high-performance radio router, tailored for wireless surveillance applications. Designed for fast, secure and reliable data transfer in mission-critical operations. Its lightweight, embedded form makes it ideal for UGVs (Unmanned Ground Vehicles) and UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), where every gram and watt matters.
WaSP
Embedded Data Radio
https//www.racom.eu/eng/products/wasp-embedded-radio
Features
- 200 – 470 MHz and 700 – 960 MHz
- RF Power 35 dBm / 3 W
- Mesh network
- Half or Full duplex
- Asymmetric uplink / downlink
- Interference awareness frequency hopping
Performance
- 10.4 kb/s – 4.1 Mb/s
- 25 kHz – 10 MHz channels
- Power efficient CPFSK
- Static and Dynamic routing
- Unlimited coverage without Base stations
Security
- AES256, Firewall
- IPsec, OpenVPN
- RADIUS, VLAN
- Digitally signed FW
Reliability
- Defence-grade design
- −40 to +60 °C
- Each unit tested in climatic chamber
- MTBF > 100 years
- Designed & Manufactured in Czechia, EU
Connectivity
Support
- Free HelpDesk for everyone
- Consulting for API interface
- Tests & Commissioning live assistance
- All technical information on the web
Specifications
| Electrical | WaSP | ||||
| Primary power | 10 to 30 VDC, negative GND | ||||
| Rx | 8.3 W @ 24 V, see details | ||||
| Tx | 10 - 27 W @ 24 V for 200 - 470 MHz; 13 - 35 W @ 24 V for 700-960 MHz | ||||
| Sleep mode | 0.01 W | ||||
| Interfaces | |||||
| Ethernet | 2× 10/100Base-T Auto MDI/MDIX | 2× JST-GH (4 pins) | |||
| COM | RS232 | 1× JST-GH (5 pins) | |||
| 600 b/s - 1 Mb/s | |||||
| USB | USB 2.0 | C - connector | |||
| Antenna | 50 Ω SW configurable 1× Tx / Rx Hi + 1× Rx / Tx Lo |
2× MCX @50 Ω | |||
| Inputs/Outputs | 1× HW alarm input
1× HW alarm output 1× Sleep input |
1× JST-GH (5 pins) | |||
| Indication LEDs | |||
| LED panel | 4× tri-color status LEDs (SYS, RX, TX, COM) | ||
| ETH | 2× ETH (Link and Activity LEDs) | ||
| Environmental | |||
| IP Code (Ingress Protection) | |||
| MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) | > 900 000 hours (> 100 years) | ||
| Operating temperature | −40 to +60 °C ( −40 to +140 °F) | ||
| Operating humidity | 5 to 95 % non-condensing | ||
| Storage | −40 to +85 °C ( −40 to +185 °F) / 5 to 95 % non-condensing | ||
| Mechanical | |||
| Casing | Rugged aluminium | ||
| Dimensions H×W×D |
var. A: 22×78×154 mm (0.9×3.1×6.1 in) |
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| Weight |
var. A: 350 g (0.77 lbs) |
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| Mounting | Through hole M4 (only var. A) or to the thread (M5) | ||
| SW | |||
| User protocols on COM | DNP3, DF1, IEC101, Modbus RTU, PR2000, RDS, Siemens 3964(R), COMLI, SAIA S-bus, Mars-A, PPP, UNI, Async Link | ||
| User protocols on Ethernet | Modbus TCP, IEC104, DNP3 TCP, Comli TCP, Terminal server… | ||
| Serial to IP convertors | DNP3 / DNP3 TCP, Modbus RTU / Modbus TCP | ||
| Routing (both, Radio and Ethernet) | Static, Dynamic - Babel, OSPF, BGP, Link management | ||
| QoS | 8 levels on all interfaces | ||
| Protocol on Radio channel | |||
| Radio channel protocols | Transparent, Flexible | ||
| Repeaters | Store-and-forward Every unit Unlimited number |
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| Frequency hopping | Interference awareness* - pending | ||
| Data integrity control | CRC 32 | ||
| Security | |||
| Management | HTTPS (Web Interface or Application Programming Interface) | ||
| Role-based access control (RBAC) | 4 levels (Guest, Tech, SecTech, Admin) | ||
| Encryption | AES256-CCM | ||
| VPN | IPsec, OpenVPN, GRE | ||
| VLAN | IEEE 802.1Q (tagging), Q-in-Q for Transparent mode | ||
| Firewall | Layer 2 - MAC, Layer 3 - IP, Layer 4 - TCP/UDP | ||
| FW | Digitally signed | ||
| Diagnostic and Management | |
| Link testing | ICMP ping, RSS ping |
| Status information | User interfaces |
| Statistics | Historical and differencial statistics for all interfaces |
| Event log | Events filtered by time, severity, user, remote IP address and type of event |
| SNMP | SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3 Trap / Inform alarms generation as per settings |
| NTP | Client / Server |
| Monitoring | Real time analysis of all interfaces (RADIO, ETH , COM, TS and internal interfaces between software modules). |
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Trade name – trade and marketing name of the product. This name is used for all products within the same product family.
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Possible values: WaSP
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Gen. – generation of the product of specific Trade name.
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Possible values: 1
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Band – frequency band and sub-band
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Possible values:
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2C: 200 - 470 and 700 - 960 MHz
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Ext. – Extension module embedded in mPCIe slot.
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Possible values:
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N – not used
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Var. – designation of product variant. This variant is fixed in unit HW and cannot be changed later on.
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Possible values:
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A – casing without cooling radiator
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B – casing with cooling radiator
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SW keys – if unit is ordered with SW keys, all keys are specified in this bracket. SW key can be ordered independently for specific S/N anytime later on.
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Possible values (subject to availability of a respective SW feature with a particular HW configuration):
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Master – enables all functionalities of all possible SW feature keys, excl. Ex; Part No.: WaSP-SW-MASTER
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Type – specific product type
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Possible values:
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WASP1-2
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Code – part of order code which is printed on Product label on the housing (SW keys are not HW dependent and can be ordered later on, so they are not printed on Product label).
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Order code – the complete product code, which is used on Quotations, Invoices, Delivery notes etc.
WaSP is radio equipment specifically designed, and is to be installed as a part of an equipment that is exclusively used for activities concerning public security, defence, State security, including the economic well-being of the State in the case of activities pertaining to State security matters, and the activities of the State in the area of criminal law.
The WaSP unit uses frequency hopping listed as 5A001.b.3.b in the Regulation (EU)
2021/821, setting up a Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and
transit of dual-use items. Units are subject to export control when exporting outside the
European union, according to national, EU and US law (ECCN 5A001.b.3.b),
see
https://policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/help-exporters-and-importers/exporting-dual-use-items_en.
In the case of export from the country where the units were delivered by
, the exporter must inform of the new country of delivery.
Laboratory & Test Accessories
These accessories are intended primarily for integration and laboratory testing and are not designed for permanent installation. One of their key advantages is the flexibility to easily adapt and customize them to specific customer requirements and testing scenarios.
Power cord
- Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 to PKC108
- 30 cm
- Included with every unit
- Part No.: CAB-WaSP-Power
- Manufactured by RACOM
AC/DC power adapter
- Input 90-264 VAC, Type C(m) plug (Europlug)
- Output 12 VDC, barrel plug 5.5 × 2.1 mm
- 60 W
- -20°C to +50°C
- Compact wall-mounted power adapter
- It is expected to be used mainly for laboratory testing
- The package includes Jack/Terminal adapter:
- DC Female Jack (5.5×2.1) to 2 pin terminal block
- For connecting the AC/DC power adapter to the Power cord
- Datasheet, Part No.: OTH-JACK/2PINS
- Manufactured by Goobay
- Datasheet, Part No.: PWS-AC/DC/12VDC/60W
- Manufactured by MeanWell
- For service and management access to the web interface via USB connector
- Any WaSP provides built-in DHCP server (up to 5 leases)
- Direct easy access from connected device to WaSP management without any reconfiguration
- To access the WaSP always use the fixed IP 10.9.8.7
- To avoid FW compatibility issues it is necessary to order these adapters from RACOM
Wi-Fi adapter
- To connect it to a WaSP, you’ll need a USB-C to USB-A adapter
- Datasheet, Part No.: OTH-USB/WIFI-W3
- Manufactured by TP-Link
USB/ETH adapter
- To connect it to a WaSP, you’ll need a USB-C to USB-A adapter
- Datasheet, Part No.: OTH-USB/ETH-U2
- Manufactured by i-tec
USB-C to USB-A adapter
- This accessory is necessary because the WaSP has a USB-C (female) port, while the Wi-Fi adapter or USB/Ethernet adapter supplied by RACOM has a USB-A (male) port
- USB-C(m) to USB-A(f) adapter cable
- 0.15 m
- Datasheet, Part No.: OTH-USB-C/A
- Manufactured by Gembird
JST-GH/Terminals pigtail
- JST-GH(f) to 5 pin terminal block
- Cable 0.2 m
- 8 pin clamping screw plug (14 – 30 AWG)
- Used to connect
- HW alarm input, HW alarm output and Sleep mode pins using screw terminals
- COM port
- Datasheet, Part No.: OTH-JST-GH/5PINS
- Manufactured by RACOM
JST-GH/ETH pigtail
- JST-GH(f) to RJ45(f)
- Cable 0.2 m
- Used to connect Ethernet
- 100 Mb/s
- Part No.: OTH-JST-GH/ETH
- Manufactured by RACOM
TNC antenna pigtail
- MCX(m) to TNC(f)
- Cable 0.1 m
- Used to connect antenna cable with TNC(m)
- Datasheet, Part No.: OTH-ANT-MCX/TNC
- Manufactured by Metabee
SMA antenna pigtail
- MCX(m) to TNC(f)
- Cable 0.1 m
- Used to connect antenna cable with SMA(m)
- Datasheet, Part No.: OTH-ANT-SMA/TNC
- Manufactured by Jinchang
Antennas
Selecting the right antenna always depends on the specific platform, installation constraints, and operational requirements, particularly for UxVs. We offer our expertise in choosing the most suitable antenna solution and, upon request, can also supply the antennas. Don’t hesitate to contact us.
Dummy load antenna
- For laboratory testing
- 50 ohms
- MCX(m) connector
- Up to 1 W RF output power
- Part No.: ANT-WaSP-DUMMYLOAD
- Manufactured by RACOM
FAN kit
- For laboratory testing or mounting with high Tx duty cycle without adequate internal cooling
- To be connected to WaSP USB-C port
- 0.2 m connecting cable with a USB-C(m)
- Part No.: ANT-WaSP-FAN
- Manufactured by RACOM
Starter kit
- For initial testing, when you’re not sure what you’ll be connecting to the WaSP, it is recommended ordering the Starter Kit, which includes all the accessories you might need
- Part No.: START-KIT-WaSP
Download
| Datasheet WaSP - A4 - ver.1.0 - English | wasp-ds-en.pdf | 2 360 kB | 20.01.2026 |
| Defence Industry leaflet - A4 - English | defence-industry.pdf | 2 150 kB | 04.05.2026 |
| Powering | |||
| Power supply 90-264VAC/12VDC/60W, 5A, MeanWell + Jack/Terminal adapter | PWS-AC_DC_12VDC_60W.pdf | 80 kB | 26.05.2026 |
| Jack/Terminal adapter | OTH-JACK-2PINS.pdf | 2 190 kB | 26.05.2026 |
| USB adapters | |||
| Adapter USB-C to USB-A, 15cm, Gembird | OTH-USB-C_A.pdf | 1 920 kB | 26.05.2026 |
| Adapter USB/ETH (RipEX, RipEX2, M!DGE2, RAy2, RAy3, WaSP), i-tec | OTH-USB_ETH-U2.pdf | 398 kB | 26.05.2026 |
| Adapter USB/Wifi (RipEX2, RAy3, WaSP), TP-Link | OTH-USB_WIFI-W3.pdf | 293 kB | 26.05.2026 |
| Pigtails | |||
| MCX(m) to TNC(f) Antenna Pigtail, 10cm | OTH-ANT-MCX-TNC.pdf | 47 kB | 26.05.2026 |
| MCX(m) to TNC(f) Antenna Pigtail, 10cm | OTH-ANT-MCX_SMA.pdf | 109 kB | 26.05.2026 |
| Pigtail JST-GH(f)/Screw Terminal Block | OTH-JST-GH-5PINS.pdf | 364 kB | 01.06.2026 |
Installations in more than 140 countries
Ripex, 400 MHz
Water utility
Migration Solution
No additional migration hw
Both networks concurrently
One frequency for both networks
150 sites in the 1 st stage
Water utility
Migration Solution
No additional migration hw
Both networks concurrently
One frequency for both networks
150 sites in the 1 st stage
RipEX, 300 MHz
Environmental Monitoring
Installation on sea buoys
Solar powered
Flexible protocol
Maximum reliability
Multiple repeaters
Environmental Monitoring
Installation on sea buoys
Solar powered
Flexible protocol
Maximum reliability
Multiple repeaters