ESD, and vibration. The two redundant DC power inputs increase the reliability of the power supply, and the AWK-4131A can be powered via PoE to make deployment easier. The AWK-4131A can operate on either the 2.4 or 5 GHz bands and is backwards compatible with existing...
Panel Layout of the AWK-4131A 1. Antenna A port 2. Antenna B port 3. LEDs for PWR, FAULT, STATE, WLAN, and LAN 4. M12 A-coded connector for PWR1 and PWR2 5. M12 8-pin connector for DI/DO 6. 10/100/1000BaseT(X) RJ45 Port 7.
Mounting Dimensions Unit = mm Attaching Antennas By default, the AWK-4131A comes with two dual-band omni-directional antennas. Attach the antennas as illustrated below: Rubber plate Antenna Metal N-type STEP 1: Use your fingers to hold the antenna N-type connector (female) on the AWK-4131A.
Wall Mounting In most applications, wall mount provides an easier installation. You will find it quite easy to mount AWK-4131A on the wall, as illustrated below. STEP 1: STEP 2: Attach the wall-mounting kit...
To avoid environmental vibration or shock, you can consider a robust installation with four bigger screws, where the shafts are between 7.0 mm and 8.5 mm in diameter, and fix the AWK-4131A directly onto the wall and tighten the screws. DIN-Rail Mounting (Optional) The DK-DC50131 die-cast metal kit, which can be bought separately, enables easy and robust installation for the AWK-4131A.
WARNING Safety First! Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your Moxa AWK-4131A. Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all electrical codes dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size. If the current goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat, causing serious damage to your equipment.
The AWK-4131A must be connected to a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. When AWK-4131A is powered via DC power, the M12 A-coded connector on the bottom panel is used for the AWK-4131A’s two redundant inputs.
Wiring the Digital Inputs and Relay Contact (Digital Output) The AWK-4131A has two sets of digital input—DI1 and DI2. Each DI comprises of two contacts of the 8-pin M12 connector on the AWK-4131A’s bottom panel. These two digital inputs can be connected to digital-output-enabled sensors for on-site status monitoring.
TRD(3)+ TRD(3)- RS-232 Connection The AWK-4131A has one RS-232 (8-pin RJ45) console port located on the bottom panel. Use either an RJ45-to-DB9 or RJ45-to-DB25 cable to connect the Moxa AWK-4131A’s console port to your PC’s COM port. You may then use a console terminal program to access the AWK-4131A for console configuration.
Tightly screw on the clamp ring ④ to the housing and check to make sure that the plug is securely fastened. NOTE For a tighter connection, you can connect the RJ45 plug to the AWK-4131A before STEP 4. - 12 -...
LED Indicators The front panel of the Moxa AWK-4131A contains several LED indicators. The function of each LED is described in the table below: Color State Description Front Panel LED Indicators (System) Power is being supplied(from power input 1 or 2, or PoE).
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 for 100BaseT(X) IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BaseT IEEE 802.3af for Power-over-Ethernet IEEE 802.1D for Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1w for Rapid STP IEEE 802.1Q for VLAN Spread Spectrum and •...
STP/RSTP Interface Default Antennas 2 dual-band omni-directional antennas, 5 dBi at 2.4 GHz, 2 dBi at 5 GHz, N-type (male) Connector for External N-type (female), 500 V insulation Antennas LAN Ports 1, RJ45, 10/100/1000BaseT(X) auto negotiation speed, F/H duplex mode, and auto MDI/MDI-X connection Console Port RS-232 (waterproof RJ45-type)
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For details, visit: www.moxa.com/support/warranty.aspx ATTENTION The AWK-4131A is NOT a portable mobile device and should be located 20 cm away from the human body. The AWK-4131A is NOT designed for the general public. A well-trained technician is required to deploy AWK-4131As and safely establish a wireless network.
Software Setup This section covers the software setup of the AWK-4131A. How to Access the AWK Before installing the AWK device (AWK), make sure that all items in the package checklist are provided in the product box. You will also need access to a notebook computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port.
Point-to-Multipoint Scenario (AP/Client Mode) Configuring the AWK as an AP Step 1: Set the operation mode of the AWK to AP mode. • Go to Wireless LAN Setup Operation Mode and select AP (NOTE: The default operation mode for the AWK is AP.) •...
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Step 3: Set the RF type and Channel for the AWK. • Go to Wireless LAN Setup WLAN Basic WLAN Setup. We recommend that you choose the RF type 5 GHz for a relative clean medium with minimum interference. For the Channel setting, we recommend that you choose a channel other than the default channel to avoid interference.
Step 2: Link to an existing SSID. • Go to Wireless LAN Setup WLAN Basic WLAN Setup and click Site Survey to select an existing SSID, or directly enter an existing SSID in the text field. • Step 3: Set the RF type and Channel settings for the AWK. On the Wireless LAN Setup ...
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Step 3: On the Wireless LAN Setup WLAN Basic WLAN • Setup page edit the RF type and Channel settings. Click Submit to apply the changes, and restart the AWK in master mode to complete the configuration process. Configuring the AWK as a Slave •...
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