Moxa Technologies airworks awk-5232 User manual

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*1802052320012*
AWK-5232
Quick Installation Guide
Moxa AirWorks
Edition 3.0, February 2017
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Overview
The AWK-5232 802.11 a/b/g/n dual-RF wireless AP/Bridge/Client
provides a flexible and highly reliable solution for your industrial wireless
networks.
The AWK-5232 is rated to operate at temperatures ranging from 0 to
60°C for standard models and -40 to 75°C for extended temperature
models, and it is rugged enough for industrial applications.
With two independent RF modules, the AWK-5232 supports a greater
variety of wireless configurations and applications, and the redundant
wireless connections increase the reliability of your entire wireless
network.
The AWK-5232’s two DC power inputs make the power supply more
reliable, and it can also be powered via PoE for easier deployment.
Package Checklist
Moxa’s AWK-5232 is shipped with the following items. If any of these
items is missing or damaged, please contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
•AWK-5232 wireless AP/bridge/client
•4 2.4/5 GHz antennas: ANT-WDBARM-02
•DIN-rail kit
•2 plastic RJ protective caps for LAN
•and Console ports
•Cable holder with 1 screw
•Documentation and software CD
•Quick installation guide (printed)
•Warranty card
Installation and Configuration
Before installing the AWK-5232, make sure that all items in the Package
Checklist are in the box. In addition, you will need access to a notebook
computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port. The AWK-5232 has a
default IP address that you must use when connecting to the device for
the first time.
Step 1: Select the power source
The AWK-5232 can be powered by a DC power input or PoE+ (Power over
Ethernet). The AWK-5232 will use whichever power source you choose.
ATTENTION
Do not us
e a IEEE802.3af PoE injector or PSE (Power Sourcing
Equipment) with the PoE+ (Power
-over-Ethernet Plus) model.
Instead, use an IEEE802.3at
-compliant PSE (Power Sourcing
Equipment).
Step 2: Connect the AWK-5232 to a notebook or PC
Since the AWK-5232 supports MDI/MDI-X auto-sensing, you can use
either a straight-through cable or crossover cable to connect the
AWK-5232 to a computer. If the LED indicator on the AWK-5232’s LAN
port lights up, it means the connection is established.

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Step 3: Set up the computer’s IP address
Set an IP address on the same subnet as the AWK-5232. Since the
AWK-5232’s default IP address is 192.168.127.253, and the subnet mask
is 255.255.255.0, you should set the IP address of the computer to
192.168.127.xxx and subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.
Step 4: Use the web-based manager to configure AWK-5232
Open your computer’s web browser and then type
http://192.168.127.253 in the address field to access the homepage of
the web-based management. Before the homepage opens, you will need
to enter the user name and password. For first-time configuration, enter
the default user name and password and then click on the Login button:
User name: admin
Password: root
ATTENTION
For security reasons, we strongly recomm
end changing the
password. To do so, select
Maintenance

Password
, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 5: Select the operation mode for the AWK-5232
By default, the AWK-5232’s operation mode is set to Wireless
Redundancy. You can change the setting in Wireless Settings 
Operation mode if you would like to use the Wireless Bridge or AP-Client
mode.
NOTE
To make the change effective, you must click Save
Configuration
to save the change or Restart

Save and
Restart button to apply all changes.

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Panel Layout of the AWK-5232
1. Grounding screw
2. Terminal block for PWR1,
PWR2, relay, DI1, and DI2
3. Reset button
4.
1B antenna port (1A and 1B are
shared same RF module)
5. 2B antenna port (
2A and 2B are
shared same RF module)
6. System LEDs: PWR1, PWR2,
PoE+, FAULT, and STATE LEDs
7. LEDs for signal strength
8. WLAN LEDs: WLAN 1 and
WLAN2 LEDs
9. 10/100/1000BaseT(X) RJ45
Port : LAN1 and LAN2
10.
100M LED
11.
1000M LED
12.
RS-232 console port
13.
MAIN 1A antenna port
14.
MAIN 2A antenna port
15.
Model name
16.
Screw hole for wall-mounting ki
t
17.
DIN-rail mounting kit

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Mounting Dimensions
DIN-Rail Mounting
The aluminum DIN-rail attachment plate should be fixed to the back panel
of the AWK-5232 when you take it out of the box. If you need to reattach
the DIN-rail attachment plate to the AWK-5232, make sure the stiff metal
spring is situated towards the top, as shown in the figures below:
STEP 1:
Insert the top of the DIN r
ail into
the slot just
below the stiff metal
spring.
STEP 2:
The DIN
-rail attachment unit will
snap into place as shown below.
To remove the AWK-5232 from the DIN rail, simply reverse Steps 1 and 2.

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Wall Mounting (optional)
For transportation applications that require an EN50155 certification
report, you should purchase the optional wall mount for the AWK-5232,
since the wall mount has passed EN50155 testing. The wall mount is also
convenient for other applications that require mounting the AWK-5232 to
a wall.
STEP 1:
Remove the aluminum
DIN
-rail attachment plate
from the AWK
-5232, and
then attach the
wall
-mounting plates with
M3
screws, as shown in the
adjacent diagrams.
STEP 2:
Mounting the AWK
-5232 to a wall requires 4 screws.
Use the AWK
-5232 device, with wall-mounting plates
attached, as a guide to mark the correct locations of
the 4 screws. The heads of the screws should be less
than 6.0 mm in diameter, and the
shafts should be less
than 3.5 mm in diameter, as shown in the figure at the
right.
Do not drive the screws in all the way into the wall—leave a space of about
2 mm to allow room for sliding the wall-mounting panel between the wall
and the screws.
STEP 3:
Once the screws are fixed into
the wall, insert the four screw
heads through the large
opening of the
keyhole
-shaped apertures,
and then slide the AWK
-5232
downwards, as indicated to
the right. Tighten the four
screws for added stability.
WARNING
•
This equipment is intended to be used in a Restricted Access
Location, such as a dedicated computer room. Access can
only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have
been instructed about the fact that the metal chassis of the
equipment is extremely hot and may cause burns.
•
Service persons or users have to pay special attention and
take special precaution before handling the equipment.
•
Access is to be controlled through the use of a lock and key or
a security identity system, controlled by the authority
responsible for the location. Only authorized, well-trained
professionals are allowed to access the restricted access
location.
•
External metal parts are hot!! P
ay special attention or use
special protection before handling.

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Wiring Requirements
WARNING
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or
wiring your Moxa AWK-5232.
WARNING
Safety First!
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and
common wire. Observe all electrical codes
dictating the
maximum current allowed for each wire size.
If the current goes
above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat, causing
serious damage to your equipment.
You should also pay attention to the following items:
•Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power
wiring and device wiring paths must cross, make sure the wires are
perpendicular at the intersection point.
NOTE
Do not run signal or communications wiring and power wiring in
the same wire conduit. To avoid interference, wires with different
signal characteristics should be routed separately.
•You can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to
determine which wires should be kept separate. The rule of thumb is
that wiring with similar electrical characteristics can be bundled
together.
•Keep input wiring and output wiring separate.
•It is strongly advised that you label wiring to all devices in the system
for easy identification.
ATTENTION
This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit
marked “Class 2” or “LPS” and rated O/P: 18 W
ATTENTION
Make sure
the external power adapte
r (includes power cords and
plug assemblies) provided with the unit
is certified and suitable
for use in your country.

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Grounding the Moxa AWK-5232
Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to
electromagnetic interference (EMI). Run the ground connection from the
ground screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting devices.
ATTENTION
This product is intended to be mounted to a well
-grounded
mounting surface, such as a metal panel.
Installations with Unstable Power Inputs
There are cases where the device has to be wired to the same power
source as other equipment. In such cases if equipment such as motors
that are connected in the circuit draw a large amount of current during
operation, the transient voltage drop could potentially cause the AWK to
become unstable. Installing a DC/DC power isolator in between the two
equipment is recommended to isolate the transient effect and to ensure a
stable power input for the AWK.
Installations with Cable Extended Antennas for Outdoor
Applications
If the antenna or the AWK device is installed outdoors or in an open-air
setting, proper lightning protection is required to prevent direct lightning
strikes on the AWK device. In order to prevent coupling currents from
nearby lightning strikes, a lightning arrester should be installed as part of
your antenna system. Ground the device, antenna, as well as the arrester
properly to provide maximum outdoor protection for the device.

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Arrester Accessories
•SA-NMNF-01: Surge arrester, N-type (male) to N-type (female)
•SA-NFNF-01: Surge arrester, N-type (female) to N-type (female)
Wiring the Redundant Power Inputs
The top two pairs of contacts of the 10-contact terminal block connector
on the AWK-5232’s top panel are used for the AWK-5232’s two DC inputs.
Top and front views of the terminal block connector is shown here.
STEP 1:
Insert the negative/positive DC wires
into the
V-/V+ terminals.
STEP 2:
To keep the DC wires from pulling
loose, use a small flat
-blade screwdriver to
tighten the wire
-clamp
screws on the front of
the terminal block connector.
STEP 3:
Insert the plastic terminal block
connector prongs into the terminal block
receptor, which is
located on the AWK-5232’
s
t
op panel.
ATTENTION
Before connecting
the AWK-5232
to the DC power inputs, make
sure the DC power source voltage is stable.

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Wiring the Relay Contact
The AWK-5232 has one relay output, which consists of the two contacts of
the terminal block on the AWK-5232’s top panel. Refer to the previous
section for detailed instructions on how to connect the wires to the
terminal block connector, and how to attach the terminal block connector
to the terminal block receptor. These relay contacts are used to indicate
user-configured events. The two wires attached to the Relay contacts
form an open circuit when a user-configured event is triggered. If a
user-configured event does not occur, the Relay circuit will be closed.
Wiring the Digital Inputs
The AWK-5232 has two sets of digital input—DI1 and DI2. Each DI
comprises two contacts of the 10-pin terminal block connector on the
AWK-5232’s top panel. You can refer to the “Wiring the Redundant Power
Inputs” section for detailed instructions on how to connect the wires to
the terminal block connector, and how to attach the terminal block
connector to the terminal block receptor.
Cable Holder Installation
You can attach the cable holder to the bottom of the AWK-5232. This
helps to keep cabling neat and avoid accidents that result from untidy
cables.
STEP 1: Screw the cable holder onto the bottom
of the AWK
-5232.
STEP 2: After mounting the AWK-5232 and plugging in the LAN cable,
tighten the cable along the device and wall.

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Communication Connections
10/100BaseT(X) Ethernet Port Connection
The 10/100BaseT(X) ports located on the AWK-5232’s front panel are
used to connect to Ethernet-enabled devices.
The pinouts for both MDI (NIC-type) ports and MDI-X (HUB/Switch-type)
ports are shown below:
MDI Port Pinouts
MDI-X Port Pinouts
8-pin RJ45
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
Tx+
1
Rx+
2
Tx-
2
Rx-
3
Rx+
3
Tx+
6
Rx-
6
Tx-
1000BaseT Ethernet Port Connection
1000BaseT data is transmitted on differential TRD+/- signal pairs over
copper wires.
MDI/MDI-X Port Pinouts for 8-pin RJ45
Pin
Signal
1
TRD(0)+
2
TRD(0)-
3
TRD(1)+
4
TRD(2)+
5
TRD(2)-
6
TRD(1)-
7
TRD(3)+
8
TRD(3)-
RS-232 Connection
The AWK-5232 has one RS-232 (8-pin RJ45) console port located on the
front panel. Use either an RJ45-to-DB9 or RJ45-to-DB25 cable to connect
the Moxa AWK-5232’s console port to your PC’s COM port. You may then
use a console terminal program to access the AWK-5232 for console
configuration.
Console Pinouts for 10-pin or 8-pin RJ45
10-Pin
Description
8-Pin
1
–
2
DSR
1
3
RTS
2
4
GND
3
5
TxD
4
6
RxD
5
7
DCD
6
8
CTS
7
9
DTR
8
10
–

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NOTE
The pin numbers for DB9 and DB25 male connectors, and hole
numbers for DB9 and DB25
female
connectors are labeled on the
connector
strip
. However, the numbers are typically quite small,
so you may need to use a magnifying glass to see the numbers
clearly.
The pin numbers for both 8
-pin and 10-pin RJ45 connectors
(and
ports) are typically not labeled on the connector
s (or port
s). Refer
to the pinout diagram above for details.
LED Indicators
The front panel of the Moxa AWK-5232 contains several LED indicators.
The function of each LED is described in the table below.
LED
Color
State
Description
Front Panel LED Indicators (System)
PWR1 Green On
Power is being supplied from power
input 1.
Off
Power is not being supplied from power
input 1.
PWR2 Green On
Power is being supplied from power
input 2.
Off
Power is not being supplied from power
input 2.
PoE+ Amber
On
Power is being supplied via PoE.
Off
Power is not being supplied via PoE.
FAULT Red
Blinking at
1-second
intervals
Cannot get an IP address from the DHCP
server
Off
No error condition exists.
STATE Green/
Red
Green
System startup is complete and the
system is in operation.
Green
Blinking
at
1-second
intervals
The AWK has been located by AWK
Search Utility.
Red
System is booting up.
WLAN1 Green/
Amber
Green On
WLAN1 function is in client mode.
Blinking
Green
WLAN1’s da
ta communication is running
in client mode.
Amber On
WLAN1 function is in AP/bridge mode.
Blinking
Amber
WLAN1’s data communication is running
in AP/bridge mode.
Off
WLAN1 is not in use.
WLAN2 Green/
Amber
Green On
WLAN2 function is in client mode.
Blinking
Green
WLAN2’s data communication is running
in client mode.
Amber On
WLAN2 function is in AP/bridge mode.
Blinking
Amber
WLAN2’s data communication is running
in AP/bridge mode.
Off
WLAN2 is not in use.

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LED
Color
State
Description
TP Port (LAN1, LAN2) LED Indicators (Port Interface)
100M Yellow
On
TP port’s 100 Mbps link is active.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps
Off
TP port’s 100 Mbps link is inactive.
1000M Green
On
TP port’s 1000 Mbps link is active.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted at 1000 Mbps
Off
TP port’s 1000 Mbps link is inactive.
Specifications
WLAN Interface
Standards
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n for Wireless LAN
IEEE 802.11i for Wireless Security
IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT
IEEE 802.3u 100BaseT
(X)
IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BaseT
IEEE 802.3a
t for Power-over-Ethernet Plus
IEEE 802.1D for Spanning Tree Protocol
IEEE
802.1w for Rapid STP
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
Spread Spectrum
and Modulation
(typical)
DSSS with DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
802.11b:
CCK @ 11/5.5 Mbps, DQPSK @ 2 Mbps,
DBPSK @ 11 Mbps
802.11a/g:
64QAM @ 54/48 Mbps, 16QAM @ 36/24 Mbps,
QPSK @ 18/12 Mbps, BPSK @ 9/6 Mbps
802.11n:
64QAM @ 300 Mbps to BPSK @ 6.5 Mbps
(multiple rates supported)
Operating Channels
(central frequency)
US:
2.412 to 2.462 GHz (11 channels)
5.18 to 5.24 GHz (4 channels)
EU:
2.412 to 2.472 GHz (13 channels)
5.18 to 5.24 GHz (4 channels)
JP:
2.412 to 2.472 GHz (13 channels, OFDM)
2.412 to 2.484 GHz (14 channels, DSSS)
5.18 to 5.24 GHz (4 channels for W52)
Security
SSID broadcast enable/disable
Firewall for MAC/IP/Protocol/Port
-based filtering
64
-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, WPA
/WPA2
-Personal and Enterprise (IEEE
802.1X/RADIUS, TKIP, and AES)
Transmission Rates
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
802.11n: 6.5 to 300 Mbps (multiple rates supported)

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Transmitter Power
802.11b:
Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ 1 to 11 Mbps
802.11g:
Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps,
Typ. 17±1.5 dBm @ 36 to 48 Mbps,
Typ. 15±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps
802.11n (2.4 GHz):
Typ. 14±1.5 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz
802.11a:
Typ. 17±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps,
Typ. 16±1.5 dBm @ 36 to 48 Mbps,
Typ. 14±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps
802.11n (5 GHz):
Typ. 13±1.5 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz,
Typ. 12±1.5 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz
Receiver Sensitivity
802.11b:
-92 dBm @ 1 Mbps,
-90 dBm @ 2 Mbps,
-88 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps,
-84 dBm @ 11 Mbps
802.11g:
-87 dBm @ 6 Mbps,
-86 dBm @ 9 Mbps,
-85 dBm @ 12 Mbps,
-82 dBm @ 18 Mbps,
-80 dBm @ 24 Mbps,
-76 dBm @ 36 Mbps,
-72 dBm @ 48 Mbps,
-70 dBm @ 54 Mbps
802.11n (2.4 GHz):
-69 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz,
-71 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz
802.11a:
-87 dBm @ 6 Mbps,
-86 dBm @ 9 Mbps,
-85 dBm @ 12 Mbps,
-82 dBm @ 18 Mbps,
-80 dBm @ 24 Mbps,
-76 dBm @ 36 Mbps,
-72 dBm @ 48 Mbps,
-70 dBm @ 54 Mbps
802.11n (5 GHz):
-68 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz,
-69 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz,
-70 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz,
-71 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz
Protocol Support
General Protocols
Proxy ARP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, IP, ICMP, SNTP, TCP,
UDP, RADIUS, SNMP, DHCP, VLAN, STP/RSTP
Interface
Default Antennas
4 dual
-band omni-directional antennas, 2 dBi,
RP-SMA (male)
Connector for
External Antennas
RP-SMA (female)

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LAN Ports
2, RJ45, 10/100/1000BaseT(X), auto negotiation
speed
F/H duplex mode, and auto MDI/MDI-X
connection.
Console Port
1, RS-232 (RJ45-type)
Reset
Present
LED Indicators
PWR1, PWR2, PoE+, FAULT, STATE, WLAN
1, WLAN
2,
100M, 1000M
Alarm Contact
(Digital Output)
1 relay output with current carrying capacity of 1 A @
24 VDC
Digital Inputs
2 electrically isolated inputs
• +13 to +30 V for state “1”
• +3 to
-30 V for state “0”
• Max. input current: 8 mA
Physical Characteristics
Housing
Metal, IP30 protection
Weight
1320 g (2.91 lb)
Dimensions
75 x 135 x 105 mm (2.9 x 5.3 x 4.1 in)
Installation
DIN-rail mounting (standard), wall mounting
(optional)
Environmental Limits
Operating
Temperature
Standard Models: -25 to 60°C (-13 to 140°F)
Wide Temp. Models: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Storage
Temperature
-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Ambient Relative
Humidity
5% to 95% (non
-condensing)
Power Requirements
Input Voltage
12 to 48 VDC, redundant dual DC power inputs or 48
VDC Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af compliant)
Connector
10-pin removable terminal block
Power Consumption
18 W
Reverse Polarity
Protection
Present
Standards and Certifications
Safety
UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1
EMC
EN 55032/55024
EMI
CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class B
EMS
IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 8 kV; Air: 15 kV
IEC 61000
-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 3 V/m
IEC 61000
-4-4 EFT: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 2 kV
IEC 61000
-4-5 Surge: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 1 kV
IEC 61000
-4-6 CS: 3 V
IEC 61000-4-8
Radio
EN 301 489-1/17, EN 300 328, EN 301 893, TELEC,
FCC ID SLE-WAPN001
Note: Please check Moxa’s website for the most up-to-date certification
status.
MTBF (mean time between failures)
Time
290,422 hrs.
Standard
Telcordia SR332
Warranty
Warranty Period
5 years
Details
See www.moxa.com/warranty

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ATTENTION
The AWK
-5232 is NOT a portable mobile device and should be
located at least
20 cm away from the human body.
The AWK
-5232 is NOT designed for the general public. A
well
-trained technician is required to deploy the AWK-
3191 units
and safely establish a wireless network.
ATTENTION
Use the antennas correctly!!
Two dual
-band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz antennas are included with the
product. Either antenna can be installed in MAIN1
and MAIN2
antenna ports. If you want to use a single band antenna, use 2.4
GHz antennas for
the
IEEE 802.11b/g mode and 5 GHz antennas
for
the IEEE 802.11a mode. In orde
r to improve the quality of the
signal rec
eived by the main antennas, you may connect
additional antennas to the AUX1 and AUX2 ports.
ATTENTION
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
ATTENTION
Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact
with such circuits. When installing the antenna
, take extreme
care not to come into contact with such circuits, because they
may cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and
grounding of the antenna
,
refer to national and local codes (for
example, U.S.:
NFPA 70; National Electrical Code, Article 810;
Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).