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  • Page 1 Moxa Tough AP TAP-213 User’s Manual Edition 2.0, September 2017 www.moxa.com/product © 2017 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Technical Support Contact Information

    Moxa Tough AP TAP-213 User’s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice © 2017 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............................1-1 Overview ............................1-2 Package Checklist ..........................1-2 Product Features ..........................1-2 Product Specifications ......................... 1-3 Functional Design ..........................1-7 LAN Port ............................ 1-7 LED Indicators ..........................1-7 Beeper ............................1-9 Reset Button ..........................1-9 Getting Started ..........................
  • Page 4 Wireless Search Utility ......................... 4-2 Installing Wireless Search Utility ....................4-2 Configuring Wireless Search Utility ....................4-5 Using Other Consoles ........................5-1 USB Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) ................. 5-2 Configuration via Telnet and SSH Consoles .................... 5-4 Configuration by Web Browser with HTTPS/SSL ..................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The TAP-213 outdoor wireless AP/client is the ideal ruggedized wireless solution for railway onboard train-to-ground applications such as CCTV and CBTC communications. It can provide speeds of up to 300 Mbps with IEEE 802.11n technology. The TAP-213’s dust-tight/weatherproof design is IP68-rated, and it can operate at temperatures ranging from -40 to 75°C, allowing you to extend wireless networks to outdoor locations and...

  • Page 6: Overview

    TAP-213 a convenient yet reliable solution for all types of industrial wireless applications. Package Checklist Moxa’s TAP-213 is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please contact your customer service representative for assistance.

  • Page 7: Product Specifications

    TAP-213 UM Introduction *There are many factors that can affect performance when the device is used for long-distance transmissions. If you want to know more details about performance, please contact your Moxa sales representative.) Some of the factors that can affect performance include: 1.
  • Page 8 TAP-213 UM Introduction 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 •...

  • Page 9: Physical Characteristics

    TAP-213 UM Introduction Receiver Sensitivity: 802.11b: -93 dBm @ 1 Mbps -93 dBm @ 2 Mbps -93 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps -88 dBm @ 11 Mbps 802.11g: -88 dBm @ 6 Mbps -86 dBm @ 9 Mbps -85 dBm @ 12 Mbps...

  • Page 10: Power Requirements

    Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty ATTENTION • The TAP-213 is NOT a portable mobile device and should be located at least 20 cm away from the human body. • The TAP-213 is NOT designed for the general public. A well-trained technician should be enlisted to ensure...

  • Page 11: Functional Design

    Functional Design LAN Port The standard model of the TAP-213 is provided with one M12 X code Gigabit port. The LAN LED will light up when you insert the cable in the LAN1 port and a connection is established. ATTENTION Do not use a PoE (Power over Ethernet) Injector for the PoE device(s).
  • Page 12 TAP-213 UM Introduction The following table summarizes how to read the device’s wireless settings based on the LED displays. More information is available in Chapter 3 in the “Basic Wireless Settings” section. Color State Description Power is on Green Power is not being supplied.

  • Page 13: Beeper

    Reset Button The Reset button is located on the bottom panel of the TAP-213. You can reboot the TAP-213 or reset it to factory default settings by pressing the Reset button with a pointed object such as an unfolded paper clip.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains how to install Moxa’s AirWorks TAP-213 for the first time to quickly set up your wireless network and how to test whether the connection is working well. The function map provided in Chapter 3 is a convenient reference to the various functions available on the TAP-213 and to determine the functions that you need to use.

  • Page 15: First-Time Installation And Configuration

    Step 3: Set up the computer’s IP address. Set an IP address for the computer so that it is on the same subnet as that of the TAP-213. Since the TAP-213’s default IP address is 192.168.127.253, and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, set the IP address of the computer in the 192.168.127.xxx IP range and subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 16: Communication Testing

    Step 5: Select the operation mode for the TAP-213. By default, the operation mode of the TAP-213 is set to AP. You can change this setting to Client mode at Wireless Settings  WLAN  Basic Wireless Settings. Detailed information about configuring the TAP-213 is available in Chapter 3.
  • Page 17 How to Test Two or More TAP-213 Units If you have two or more TAP-213 units, you will need a second notebook computer (Notebook B) equipped with an Ethernet port. Use the default settings for the first TAP-213 connected to notebook A and change the second or third TAP-213 connected to notebook B to Client mode, and then configure the notebooks and TAP-213 units properly.

  • Page 18: Function Map

    SNMP notifications Note: These functions are all optional Current status information for monitoring wired/wireless network performance, advanced services, and device management functions On-demand functions to support the web-based console management operation Functions for maintaining the TAP-213, and for diagnosing the network...

  • Page 19: Web Console Configuration

    In this chapter, we explain all aspects of web-based console configuration. Moxa’s easy-to-use management functions help you set up your TAP-213 and make it easy to establish and maintain your wireless network. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ...

  • Page 20: Web Browser Configuration

    You may need to wait a few moments for the main page to download to your computer. Note that the model name and IP address of the TAP-213 are both shown in the title bar of the web page. You can identify the...

  • Page 21: Overview

    TAP-213 UM Web Console Configuration 3. Use the menu tree on the left side of the window to open the configuration pages for the TAP-213’s functions. In the following paragraphs, we describe each TAP-213 management function in detail. An overview of all the functions is available in the “Function Map”...

  • Page 22: Basic Settings

    The System Info related settings that you configure here, especially the Device name and Device description, are displayed on the Overview page. They are also included in the SNMP information and email alerts. Configuring the System Info settings for each TAP-213 makes it easier to identify the different TAP-213 units connected to your network.

  • Page 23: Network Settings

    Identifies the TAP-213 on a TCP/IP network. 192.168.127.253 Subnet mask Setting Description Factory Default TAP-213’s subnet mask Identifies the type of network to which the TAP-213 is 255.255.255.0 connected (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network, or 255.255.255.0 for a Class C network). Gateway Setting...
  • Page 24 WLAN subnet mask Setting Description Factory Default TAP-213 WLAN Identifies the type of network to which the TAP-213’s WLAN 255.255.255.0 interface’s subnet mask interface is connected (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network, or 255.255.255.0 for a Class C network).

  • Page 25: Port Settings

    DNS server will be used if the Primary DNS server fails to connect. LAN IP address Setting Description Factory Default TAP-213 LAN Identifies the TAP-213 LAN interface’s IP address on a TCP/IP 192.168.127.253 interface’s IP address network. LAN subnet mask Setting Description...

  • Page 26: Time Settings

    NOTE The TAP-213 has a built-in real time clock (RTC). The RTC is a computer clock (most often in the form of an integrated circuit) that keeps track of the current time. We strongly recommend that users update the Time...

  • Page 27: Wireless Settings

    AP: In a wireless local area network (WLAN), an access point is a station that transmits and receives data. Client: When the TAP-213 is configured for Client mode, it can be used as an Ethernet-to-wireless (or LAN-to-WLAN) network adapter. For example, a notebook computer equipped with an Ethernet adaptor but no...

  • Page 28: Basic Wireless Settings (Multiple Ssid)

    1. Set operation mode to Sniffer mode on the TAP-213 and then save/reboot the device. 2. Connect the TAP-213 to a laptop with Wireshark installed (v1.12.0 or later release) via Ethernet. 3. Add a remote interface by entering the IP address of the TAP-213.
  • Page 29 TAP-213 UM Web Console Configuration To create an SSID for your TAP, click on Add SSID. To edit an existing SSID and assign different configuration settings to it, click on the Edit button corresponding to the SSID. A configuration panel is displayed as follows: NOTE When you switch to Client mode, a Site Survey button will be available on the Basic Wireless Settings panel.
  • Page 30 Channel (for AP mode only) Setting Description Factory Default The available channels The channel on which the TAP should operate. The TAP-213 6 (in B/G/N Mixed vary with the RF type plays the role of a wireless AP here. mode)

  • Page 31: Wlan Security Settings

    WLAN Security Settings The TAP-213 provides four standardized wireless security modes: Open, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), and WPA2. Several security modes are available in the TAP-213 by selecting Security mode and WPA type: Open: No authentication, no data encryption.
  • Page 32 Even though AES encryption is only included in the WPA2 standard, it is widely available in the WPA security mode of some wireless APs and clients as well. The TAP-213 also supports AES algorithms in WPA and WPA2 for better compatibility.
  • Page 33 TAP-213 UM Web Console Configuration WPA type Setting Description Factory Default Personal Provides Pre-Shared Key-enabled WPA and WPA2 Personal Enterprise Provides enterprise-level security for WPA and WPA2 Encryption method Setting Description Factory Default TKIP** Temporal Key Integrity Protocol is enabled...
  • Page 34 TAP-213 UM Web Console Configuration WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (for AP mode) By setting WPA type to Enterprise, you can use EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol), a framework authentication protocol used by 802.1X to provide network authentication. In these Enterprise-level security modes, a back-end RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) server is needed if IEEE 802.1X functionality is enabled in WPA /WPA2.
  • Page 35 3600 (seconds) (1 minute to 1 day) WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (for Client/Client-Router mode) When used as a client, the TAP-213 can support three EAP methods (or EAP protocols): EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and EAP-PEAP, corresponding to WPA/WPA-Enterprise settings on the AP side. Encryption method...
  • Page 36 Certificate reduction makes TTLS and PEAP much more popular than EAP-TLS. The TAP-213 provides some non-cryptographic EAP methods, including PAP, CHAP, MS-CHAP, and MS-CHAP-V2. These EAP methods are not recommended for direct use on wireless networks. However, they may be useful as inner authentication methods with TTLS and PEAP.
  • Page 37 TTLS uses the encrypted channel to exchange attribute-value pairs (AVPs), while PEAP uses the encrypted channel to start a second EAP exchange inside of the tunnel. The TAP-213 provides MS-CHAP-V2 merely as an EAP method for inner authentication. 3-19...

  • Page 38: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Transmission Rate (for A, B, G, B/G mixed, and N modes only) Setting Description Factory Default Auto The TAP-213 senses and adjusts the data rate automatically Auto Available rates Users can manually select a target transmission data rate Multicast Rate (for AP mode only)
  • Page 39 100 (ms) (40 to 1000 ms) DTIM Interval (for AP mode only) Setting Description Factory Default Data Beacon Rate Indicates how often the TAP-213 sends out a Delivery Traffic (1 to 15) Indication Message Fragmentation threshold Setting Description Factory Default...
  • Page 40 TAP-213 UM Web Console Configuration Antenna Setting Description Factory Default A/B/Both Specifies the output antenna port. Setting “Antenna” to Auto Both allows 2x2 MIMO communication under 802.11n and 2T2R* communication in legacy 802.11a/b/g modes. *Note: Different from 802.11n’s multiple spatial data stream (2x2 MIMO), which doubles the throughput, 2T2R is transmits/receives the same piece of data on both antenna ports.
  • Page 41 TAP-213 UM Web Console Configuration When L3 is selected, Virtual LAN IP and Virtual WLAN IP are shown as additional setting parameters. Virtual LAN IP: This IP should be defined as the gateway IP for onboard devices so that all incoming and outgoing traffic can be routed properly via this common IP in case of any role changes of the onboard clients.
  • Page 42 Enable/ Disable Moxa’s Turbo Roaming can enable rapid handover when the Disable TAP-213, as a client or client-router, roams among a group of APs. When Turbo Roaming is enabled, Turbo Roaming type, RF type, Dual link option, and Scan channels will be shown as follows.
  • Page 43 TAP-213 UM Web Console Configuration Roaming Parameters Setting Description Factory Default Roaming threshold When the current RSSI value is lower than the “roaming threshold,” the client will start the roaming process. Roaming difference When the RSSI of a candidate AP is greater than “the current RSSI value plus the roaming difference,”...

  • Page 44: Wlan Certification Settings (Only For Eap-Tls In Client Mode)

    Current Certificate. If it fails, you may need to return to step 1 to set the password correctly and then import the certificate file again. NOTE The WLAN certificate will remain after the TAP-213 reboots. Even though it has expired, it can still be seen on the Current Certificate. 3-26...

  • Page 45: Wac Settings (Ap Mode Only)

    Advanced Settings Several advanced functions are available to increase the functionality of your TAP-213 and wireless network system. A VLAN is a collection of clients and hosts grouped together as if they were connected to the broadcast domains in a layer-2 network.

  • Page 46: Vlan Workgroups And Traffic Management

    TAP-213 UM Web Console Configuration The Virtual LAN (VLAN) Concept What is a VLAN? A virtual LAN, commonly known as a VLAN, is a group of hosts with a common set of requirements that communicate as if they were attached to the same broadcast domain, regardless of their physical location. A VLAN has the same attributes as a physical LAN, but it allows for end stations to be grouped together even if they are not located on the same network switch.

  • Page 47: Configuring Virtual Lan

    TAP-213 UM Web Console Configuration Configuring Virtual LAN VLAN Settings To configure the TAP’s VLAN, use the VLAN Setting page to configure the ports. Management VLAN ID Setting Description Factory Default VLAN ID Set the management VLAN of this TAP.

  • Page 48: Dhcp Server

    You can also assign a static IP address to a specific client by entering its MAC address. The TAP-213 provides a Static DHCP mapping list with up to 16 entities. Be reminded to check the Active check box for each entity to activate the setting.

  • Page 49: Packet Filters

    MAC Filter The TAP-213’s MAC filter is a policy-based filter that can allow or filter out IP-based packets with specified MAC addresses. The TAP-213 provides 8 entities for setting MAC addresses in your filtering policy. Remember to check the Active check box for each entity to activate the setting.
  • Page 50 Web Console Configuration IP Protocol Filter The TAP-213’s IP protocol filter is a policy-based filter that can allow or filter out IP-based packets with specified IP protocol and source/destination IP addresses. The TAP-213 provides 8 entities for setting IP protocol and source/destination IP addresses in your filtering policy.

  • Page 51: Static Route (For Client-Router Mode Only)

    Web Console Configuration TCP/UDP Port Filter The TAP-213’s TCP/UDP port filter is a policy-based filter that can allow or filter out TCP/UDP-based packets with a specified source or destination port. The TAP-213 provides 8 entities for setting the range of source/destination ports of a specific protocol. In addition to selecting TCP or UDP protocol, you can set either the source port, destination port, or both.

  • Page 52: Nat Settings/Port Forwarding (For Client-Router Mode Only)

    TAP-213 UM Web Console Configuration Gateway The IP address of the router that connects the LAN to an external network. Metric Use this option to specify a “cost” for accessing the neighboring network. Interface You can select which interface does your routing rules would be set.

  • Page 53: Snmp Agent

    MD5 or SHA, is the most secure protocol. You can also enable data encryption to enhance data security. The TAP-213’s MIB can be found in the software CD and supports reading the attributes via SNMP. (Only get method is supported.) SNMP security modes and security levels supported by the TAP-213 are shown in the following table.
  • Page 54 TAP-213 UM Web Console Configuration Protocol Setting on Authentication Data Method Version UI web page Type Encryption MD5 or SHA Authentication Data Provides authentication based on HMAC-MD5 based on MD5 or encryption or HMAC-SHA algorithms, and data encryption key. 8-character passwords and a data encryption key are the minimum requirements for authentication and encryption.

  • Page 55: Mobile Ip Settings

    The mobile IP technology enables the TAP-213 to roam between Layer 3 networks with a roaming break time less than 50 ms. When the TAP-213 is in client/client router mode, it is a mobile node (MN) that is able to roam across different subnets without changing its IP address.
  • Page 56 TAP-213 UM Web Console Configuration Terminology Description Mobile Node (MN) A host or router that changes its location from one network to another. Home network The network within which the MN receives its identifying IP address (home address) Home address...

  • Page 57: Link Fault Pass-Through (For Client Mode Only)

    In addition to logging these events, the TAP-213 supports different approaches to warn engineers automatically, such as SNMP trap and e-mail. It also supports two digital inputs to integrate sensors into your system to automate alarms by email.

  • Page 58: Syslog

    Config-related events Event is triggered when… Configuration Changed A configuration item has been changed. Configuration file import via Web Console The configuration file is imported to the TAP-213. Console authentication failure An incorrect password is entered. Firmware upgraded The TAP-213’s firmware is updated.

  • Page 59: E-Mail

    TAP-213 UM Web Console Configuration Syslog Server Settings You can configure the parameters for your Syslog servers in this page. Syslog server 1/ 2/ 3 Setting Description Factory Default IP address Enter the IP address of the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Syslog Server...

  • Page 60: Traps

    E-mail Server Settings You can set up to 4 e-mail addresses to receive alarm emails from the TAP-213. The following parameters can be configured on the E-mail Server Settings page. In addition, a Send Test Mail button can be used to test whether the Mail server and e-mail addresses work well.
  • Page 61 TAP-213 UM Web Console Configuration Trap Event Types SNMP Trap Receiver Settings SNMP traps are defined in SMIv1 MIBs (SNMPv1) and SMIv2 MIBs (SNMPv2c). The two styles are basically equivalent, and it is possible to convert between the two. You can set the parameters for SNMP trap receivers through the web page.

  • Page 62: Status

    Associated Client List (For AP Mode Only) Associated Client List shows all the clients that are currently associated to a particular TAP-213. You can click Select all to select all the content in the list for further editing. You can click Refresh to refresh the list.

  • Page 63: Dhcp Client List

    TAP-213 UM Web Console Configuration DHCP Client List The DHCP Client List shows all the clients that require and have successfully received IP assignments. You can click the Refresh button to refresh the list. You can press Select all button to select all content in the list for further editing.

  • Page 64: Power Status

    The TAP-213 series supports two power supplies—power input 1 and power input 2. The M12 4-pin male connector on the bottom panel of the TAP-213 is used for the dual power inputs. The status of the power inputs is shown on the Power Status page. If you check the Auto refresh option, the status of the power supply inputs are refreshed every 5 seconds.

  • Page 65: Lan Status

    LAN Status The LAN Status page shows the LAN information, which includes speed, duplex, link status, and packet status. Maintenance Maintenance functions provide the administrator with tools to manage the TAP-213 and wired/wireless networks. Console Settings You can enable or disable access permission for the following consoles: HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, and SSH connections.

  • Page 66: Firmware Upgrade

    Moxa’s download center. Before running a firmware upgrade, make sure the TAP-213 is off-line. Click the Browse button to specify the firmware image file and click Firmware Upgrade and Restart to start the firmware upgrade. After the progress bar reaches 100%, the TAP-213 will reboot itself.
  • Page 67 Web Console Configuration Downloading the Configuration from a TFTP Server You can download a configuration file from a TFTP server on to your TAP-213 as follows: 1. Start your TFTP server. 2. Copy the TAP-213 configuration file to a folder on the TFTP server.

  • Page 68: Load Factory Default

    TAP-213 UM Web Console Configuration SNMP MIB file for TAP-213 is embedded in the device. To export the MIB file, simply click on the “MIB Export” button and save it to your local drive. Load Factory Default Use this function to reset the TAP-213 and roll all settings back to the factory or customized (using imported configuration file in the Default Config Import screen) default values.

  • Page 69: Misc. Settings

    The following figure shows how the TAP-213 stores the setting changes into volatile and non-volatile memory. All data stored in volatile memory will disappear when the TAP-213 is shutdown or rebooted unless they are y. Because the TAP-213 starts up and initializes with the settings stored in flash memory, all new changes must be saved to flash memory before restarting the TAP-213.

  • Page 70: Restart

    If you made changes recently but did not save, you will be given two options. Clicking the Restart button here will reboot the TAP-213 directly, and all setting changes will be ignored. Clicking the Save and Restart button will apply all setting changes and then reboot the TAP-213.

  • Page 71: Software Installation And Configuration

    Software Installation and Configuration The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview  Wireless Search Utility  Installing Wireless Search Utility  Configuring Wireless Search Utility...

  • Page 72: Overview

    TAP-213 UM Software Installation and Configuration Overview The Wireless Search Utility can be downloaded from the Moxa website at www.moxa.com. Wireless Search Utility Installing Wireless Search Utility Once the Wireless Search Utility is downloaded, run the setup executable to start the installation.
  • Page 73 TAP-213 UM Software Installation and Configuration 2. Click Next to install program files to the default directory, or click Browse to select an alternate location. 3. Click Next to create the program’s shortcut files to the default directory, or click Browse to select an...
  • Page 74 TAP-213 UM Software Installation and Configuration 4. Click Next to select additional tasks. 5. Click Next to proceed with the installation. The installer then displays a summary of the installation options. 6. Click Install to begin the installation. The setup window will report the progress of the installation. To...

  • Page 75: Configuring Wireless Search Utility

    Configuring Wireless Search Utility The Broadcast Search function is used to locate all TAP-213 APs that are connected to the same LAN as your computer. After locating a TAP-213, you will be able to change its IP address. Since the Broadcast Search function searches by UDP packets and not IP address, it doesn’t matter if the TAP-213 is configured as an AP...
  • Page 76 TAP-213 UM Software Installation and Configuration 2. Open the Wireless Search Utility and then click the Search icon. 3. The “Searching” window indicates the progress of the search. When the search is complete, all TAPs that were located will be displayed in the Wireless Search Utility window.
  • Page 77 TAP-213 UM Software Installation and Configuration 4. Click Locate to cause the selected device to beep. 5. Make sure your TAP is unlocked before using the search utility’s icons setting. The TAP will unlock automatically if the password is set to the default. Otherwise you must enter the new password manually.
  • Page 78 TAP-213 UM Software Installation and Configuration 7. Use the scroll down list to select the MAC addresses of those TAPs you would like to manage, and then click Add. Key in the password for the TAP device and then click OK to save. If you return to the search page and search for the TAP again, you will find that the TAP will unlock automatically.
  • Page 79 TAP-213 UM Software Installation and Configuration Click Assign IP to change the IP setting. The three advanced options—Search, Connection, and Miscellaneous—are explained below: Search • Retry count (default=5): Indicates how many times the search will be retried automatically. • Retry interval (ms): The time elapsed between retries.
  • Page 80 TAP-213 UM Software Installation and Configuration Connection • Connection timeout (secs): Use this option to set the waiting time for the Default Login, Locate, Assign IP, Upload Firmware, and Unlock to complete. • Upgrade timeout (secs): Use this option to set the waiting time for the connection to disconnect while the firmware is upgrading.

  • Page 81: Using Other Consoles

    USB cable to connect the TAP-213 to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the TAP-213’s IP address. The other consoles can be used to access the TAP-213 over an Ethernet LAN, or over the Internet.

  • Page 82: Usb Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, Vt100)

    The USB console connection method, which requires using a short USB cable to connect the TAP-213 to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the TAP-213’s IP address. It is also convenient to use USB console configurations when you cannot access the TAP-213 over Ethernet LAN, such as in the case of LAN cable disconnections or broadcast storming over the LAN.
  • Page 83 4. The Console login screen will appear. Log into the USB console with the login name (default: admin) and password (default: moxa, if no new password is set). 5. The TAP-213’s device information and Main Menu will be displayed. Please follow the description on screen and select the administration option you wish to perform.

  • Page 84: Configuration Via Telnet And Ssh Consoles

    TAP-213’s functions over the network from a PC host that is connected to the same LAN as the TAP-213, you need to make sure that the PC host and the TAP-213 are on the same logical subnet. To do this, check your PC host’s IP address and subnet mask.

  • Page 85: Configuration By Web Browser With Https/Ssl

    To secure your HTTP access, the TAP-213 supports HTTPS/SSL encryption for all HTTP traffic. Perform the following steps to access the TAP-213’s web browser interface via HTTPS/SSL. 1. Open your web browser and type https://<TAP-213’s IP address> in the address field. Press Enter to establish the connection.

  • Page 86: Disabling Telnet And Browser Access

    Disabling Telnet and Browser Access If you are connecting the TAP-213 to a public network but do not intend to use its management functions over the network, then we suggest disabling both Telnet Console and Web Configuration. Please run Maintenance...

  • Page 87: References

    References This chapter provides more detailed information about wireless-related technologies. The information in this chapter can help you manage your TAP-213s and plan your industrial wireless network better. The following topics are covered in this appendix:  Beacon  DTIM ...

  • Page 88: Beacon

     Defaults to sending 802.1D-style BPDUs if packets with this format are received.  STP (802.1D) and RSTP (802.1w) can operate on the LAN ports and WLAN ports of the same TAP-213. This feature is particularly helpful when the TAP-213 connects to older equipment, such as legacy switches.

  • Page 89: Differences Between Rstp And Stp

    TAP-213 UM References Differences between RSTP and STP RSTP is similar to STP, but includes additional information in the BPDUs that allow each bridge to confirm that it has taken action to prevent loops from forming when it decides to enable a link to a neighboring bridge.

  • Page 90: Supporting Information

    Supporting Information This chapter presents additional information about this product. You can also learn how to contact Moxa for technical support. The following topics are covered in this appendix:  Firmware Recovery  DoC (Declaration of Conformity)  Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ...

  • Page 91: Firmware Recovery

    Press Ctrl - C and the following message will appear. Enter 2 to change the network setting. Specify the location of the TAP-213’s firmware file on the TFTP server and press y to write the settings into flash memory.

  • Page 92: Doc (Declaration Of Conformity

    TAP-213 UM Supporting Information Select 0 in the sub-menu to load the firmware image via LAN, and then enter the file name of the firmware to start the firmware recovery. DoC (Declaration of Conformity) Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 93: Antenna Gain And Rf Radiated Power

    TAP-213 UM Supporting Information Antenna Gain and RF Radiated Power The following sections contain the FCC rules regarding adapting the product transmission power based on the antenna used. Point-to-Multipoint Antenna Part No. Antenna Type Maximum Antenna Gain* ANT-WDB-ARM-2 Dipole 2 dBi for 2.4 GHz...
  • Page 94 TAP-213 UM Supporting Information FCC 5 GHz BAND RULES (Point-to‐Multipoint) Max EIRP = special rules If antennas higher than 6 dBi gain are utilized, a reduction of 1 dB of the MAX RF output POWER is required for every 1 dBi increase in the antenna gain above 6 dBi...

  • Page 95: R&Tte Compliance Statement

    TAP-213 UM Supporting Information R&TTE Compliance Statement Moxa declares that the apparatus TAP-213 complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).

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