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TAP-125-u-w-x-z (yyyyyyyy)
User's Manual
Edition 1.0, August 2019
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  • Page 1 TAP-125-u-w-x-z (yyyyyyyy) User’s Manual Edition 1.0, August 2019 www.moxa.com/product © 2019 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 TAP-125-u-w-x-z (yyyyyyyy) 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 © 2019 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks The MOXA logo is a registered trademark of Moxa Inc. All other trademarks or registered marks in this manual belong to their respective manufacturers.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............................1-1 Overview ............................1-2 Package Checklist ..........................1-2 Product Features ..........................1-2 Product Specifications ......................... 1-2 Functional Design ..........................1-4 LAN Port ............................ 1-4 LED Indicators ..........................1-5 Getting Started ..........................2-1 First-time Installation and Configuration ....................2-2 Communication Testing ........................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The TAP-125 industrial IEEE a/b/g/n/ac wave2 wireless AP/bridge/ client is an ideal wireless solution for applications such as onboard passenger infotainment systems and inter-carriage wireless backbone networks. The TAP-125 provides a faster data rate, wider range, and noticeably stronger signal at the same distance compared with 802.11ac Wave 2 models.
  • Page 5: Overview

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Introduction (YYYYYYYY) Overview The TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) is 802.11ac Wave 2 compliant to deliver speed, range, and reliability to support even the most bandwidth-intensive applications. The 802.11ac Wave 2 standard incorporates multiple technologies, including Spatial Multiplexing MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out), 20, 40, and 80 MHz channels, and dual bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) to generate lightning speeds, while still being able to communicate with legacy 802.11a/b/g devices.
  • Page 6 TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Introduction (YYYYYYYY) 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 •...
  • Page 7: Functional Design

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Introduction (YYYYYYYY) Ambient Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Power Requirements Input Voltage: 24 to 110 VDC Power Consumption: 36 W (0.327 A @ 110 VDC; 1.5 A @ 24 VDC) Standards and Certifications Safety: UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1 EMC: EN 301 489-1/17 Radio: EN 300 328, EN 301 893 Rail Traffic: EN 50155, EN 50121-1/4...
  • Page 8: Led Indicators

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Introduction (YYYYYYYY) LED Indicators The LEDs on the front panel of the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) provide a quick and easy means of determining the current operational status and wireless settings. The FAULT LED is used to indicate system failures. If the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) cannot initialize the wireless module (5/2.4 GHz), the FAULT LED will blink at one second intervals.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains how to install Moxa’s TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) for the first time, and quickly set up your wireless network and test whether the connection is running well. The Function Map discussed in the third section provides a convenient means of determining which functions you need to use. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ...
  • Page 10: First-Time Installation And Configuration

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Getting Started (YYYYYYYY) First-time Installation and Configuration Before installing the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY), make sure that all items in the Package Checklist are in the box. You will need access to a notebook computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port. The TAP-125-U- W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) has a default IP address that must be used when connecting to the device for the first time.
  • Page 11: Communication Testing

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Getting Started (YYYYYYYY) • Step 6: Test communications. In the following sections we describe two test methods that can be used to ensure that a network connection has been established. Communication Testing After installing the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) you can run a sample test to make sure the TAP-125-U-W- X-Z (YYYYYYYY) and wireless connection are functioning normally.
  • Page 12: Web Console Configuration

    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-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) and make it easy to establish and maintain your wireless network. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ...
  • Page 13: Web Browser Configuration

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Web Browser Configuration Moxa TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY)’s web browser interface provides a convenient way to modify its configuration and access the built-in monitoring and network administration functions. The recommended web browser is Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 7.0 or 8.0 with JVM (Java Virtual Machine) installed. NOTE To use the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY)’s management and monitoring functions from a PC host connected to the same LAN as the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY), you must make sure that the PC host and the TAP- 125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) are on the same logical subnet.
  • Page 14: Overview

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) 4. Use the menu tree on the left side of the window to open the function pages to access each of the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY)’s functions. In the following paragraphs, we describe each TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) management function in detail. A quick overview is available in this manual in the “Function Map”...
  • Page 15: Basic Settings

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Click on SSID for more detailed 802.11 information, as shown in the following figure. NOTE The 802.11 info that is displayed may be different for different operation modes. For example, “Current BSSID” is not available in Client mode, and “Signal strength” is not available in AP mode. Basic Settings The Basic Settings group includes the most commonly used settings required by administrators to maintain and control the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY).
  • Page 16: Network Settings

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Device name Setting Description Factory Default Max. 31 of characters This option is useful for specifying the role or application of TAP-125-UN-CT-T different TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) units. (TI)_<Serial No. of this TAP-125-UN-CT-T (TI)> Device location Setting Description Factory Default Max.
  • Page 17: Time Settings

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Subnet mask Setting Description Factory Default TAP-125-UN-CT-T Identifies the type of network to which the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z 255.255.255.0 (TI)’s subnet mask (YYYYYYYY) is connected (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network, or 255.255.255.0 for a Class C network). Gateway Setting Description...
  • Page 18: Wireless Settings

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Time zone Setting Description Factory Default User selectable time The time zone setting allows conversion from GMT (Greenwich GMT (Greenwich zone Mean Time) to local time. Mean Time) ATTENTION Changing the time zone will automatically adjust the Current local time. You should configure the Time zone before setting the Current local time.
  • Page 19: Basic Wireless Settings

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Basic Wireless Settings The “WLAN Basic Setting Selection” panel is used to add and edit SSIDs. An SSID is a unique identifier that wireless networking devices use to establish and maintain wireless connectivity. Multiple access points on a network or sub-network can use the same SSIDs.
  • Page 20 TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Channel (for AP mode only) Setting Description Factory Default Available channels vary The TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) plays the role of wireless 6 (in B/G/N Mixed with RF type mode) Channel Width (for any 11N RF type only) Setting Description Factory Default...
  • Page 21: Wlan Security Settings

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Gateway Setting Description Factory Default Gateway for client This setting is used when “Isolated within the same subnet” is None isolation function selected. Gateway and netmask are used to define the network in which wireless clients will be isolated from each other. Netmask Setting Description...
  • Page 22 TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) • WPA/WPA2-Enterprise: Also called WPA/WPA2-EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). In addition to device-based authentication, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise enables user-based authentication via IEEE802.1X. The TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) can support three EAP methods: EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and EAP-PEAP. Security mode Setting Description Factory Default Open No authentication...
  • Page 23 TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Key type Setting Description Factory Default Specifies WEP keys in hex-decimal number form ASCII Specifies WEP keys in ASCII form Key length Setting Description Factory Default 64 bits Uses 40-bit secret keys with 24-bit initialization vector 64 bits 128 bits Uses 104-bit secret key with 24-bit initialization vector...
  • Page 24 TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Encryption method Setting Description Factory Default TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol is enabled TKIP Advance Encryption System is enabled Mixed Provides TKIP broadcast key and TKIP+AES unicast key for some legacy AP clients. This option is rarely used. Passphrase Setting Description...
  • Page 25: Advanced Wireless Settings

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Primary/Secondary RADIUS server IP Setting Description Factory Default The IP address of Specifies the delegated RADIUS server for EAP None RADIUS server Primary/Secondary RADIUS port Setting Description Factory Default Port number Specifies the port number of the delegated RADIUS server 1812 Primary/ Secondary RADIUS shared key Setting...
  • Page 26: Advanced Settings

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) DTIM Interval Setting Description Factory Default Data Beacon Rate Indicates how often the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) sends out a (1 to 15) Delivery Traffic Indication Message RTS threshold Setting Description Factory Default RTS/CTS Threshold Determines how large a packet can be before the Access Point 2346 (256 to 2346) coordinates transmission and reception to ensure efficient...
  • Page 27: Configuring Virtual Lan

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) VLAN Workgroups and Traffic Management The AP assigns clients to a VLAN based on a Network Name (SSID). The AP can support up to 9 SSIDs per radio interface, with a unique VLAN configurable per SSID. The AP matches packets transmitted or received to a network name with the associated VLAN.
  • Page 28: Dhcp Server (For Ap Mode Only)

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) VLAN Tagged Setting Description Factory Default A comma-separated list Specify which VLANs can communicate with this specific VLAN. (Empty) of VLAN IDs. Each of the VLAN IDs range from 1 to 4094. NOTE The VLAN feature can allow wireless clients to manage the AP. If the VLAN Management ID matches a VLAN ID, then those wireless clients who are members of that VLAN will have AP management access.
  • Page 29: Packet Filters

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Default gateway Setting Description Factory Default IP address of a default The IP address of the router that connects to an outside None gateway network Subnet mask Setting Description Factory Default subnet mask Identifies the type of sub-network (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a None Class B network, or 255.255.255.0 for a Class C network) Primary/ Secondary DNS server...
  • Page 30 TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Policy Setting Description Factory Default Accept Only the packets fitting the entities on list can be allowed. Drop Drop Any packet fitting the entities on list will be denied. ATTENTION Be careful when you enable the filter function: Drop + “no entity on list is activated”...
  • Page 31: Snmp Agent

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) The TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) 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. The end port can be left empty if only a single port is specified. Of course, the end port cannot be larger than the start port.
  • Page 32 TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Protocol Setting on Authentication Data Method Version UI web page Type Encryption SNMP V3 No-Auth Use account with admin or user to access objects MD5 or SHA Authentication Provides authentication based on HMAC-MD5, based on MD5 or or HMAC-SHA algorithms.
  • Page 33: Auto Warning Settings

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Write community (for V1, V2c) Setting Description Factory Default V1, V2c Read /Write Use a community string match with a maximum of 31 private Community characters for authentication. This means that the SNMP agent can accesses all objects with read/write permissions using this community string.
  • Page 34: System Log

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) System Log System Log Event Types Detail information for grouped events is shown in the following table. You can check the box for Enable logging to enable the grouped events. All default values are enabled (checked). The log for system events can be seen in Status ...
  • Page 35: E-Mail

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) 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 None Syslog port Setting...
  • Page 36: Trap

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) E-mail Server Settings You can set up to 4 e-mail addresses to receive alarm emails from the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY). 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 37 TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) 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 38: Status

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Status System Status The system status page displays the device information of the TAP. The system displays the CPU utilization information in real-time to monitor the usage of the system processor. Wireless Status The status for 802.11 info parameters, such as Operation mode and Channel, are shown on the Wireless Status page.
  • Page 39: Associated Client List (For Ap Mode Only)

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Associated Client List (for AP mode only) Associated Client List shows all the clients that are currently associated to a particular TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY). 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 40: System Log

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) System Log Triggered events are recorded in System Log. You can export the log contents to an available viewer by clicking Export Log. You can use the Clear Log button to clear the log contents and the Refresh button to refresh the log.
  • Page 41: Ping

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Ping Ping helps to diagnose the integrity of wired or wireless networks. By inputting a node’s IP address in the Destination field, you can use the ping command to make sure it exists and whether or not the access path is available.
  • Page 42: Config Import Export

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Config Import Export You can back up or restore the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY)’s configuration with Config Import Export. In the Import Configuration section, click Browse to specify the configuration file and click Import Configuration button to begin importing the configuration. SNMP MIB file for TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) is embedded in the device.
  • Page 43: Save Configuration

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) Save Configuration The following figure shows how the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) stores the setting changes into volatile and non-volatile memory. All data stored in volatile memory will disappear when the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) is shutdown or rebooted unless they are y. Because the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) starts up and initializes with the settings stored in flash memory, all new changes must be saved to flash memory before restarting TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY).
  • Page 44: Logout

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Web Console Configuration (YYYYYYYY) If you run the Restart function without changing any configurations or saving all your changes, you will see just one Restart button on your screen. You will not be able to run any of the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY)’s functions while the system is rebooting. Logout Logout helps users disconnect the current HTTP or HTTPS session and go to the Login page.
  • Page 45: Other Console Considerations

    Other Console Considerations This chapter explains how to access the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) for the first time. In addition to HTTP access, there are four ways to access TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY): serial console, Telnet console, SSH console, and HTTPS console. The serial console connection method, which requires using a short serial cable to connect the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY)’s IP address.
  • Page 46: Configuration By Telnet And Ssh Consoles

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Other Console Considerations (YYYYYYYY) Configuration by Telnet and SSH Consoles You may use Telnet or SSH client to access the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) and manage the console over a network. To access the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY)’s functions over the network from a PC host that is connected to the same LAN as the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY), you need to make sure that the PC host and the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) are on the same logical subnet.
  • Page 47: Disabling Telnet And Browser Access

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z Other Console Considerations (YYYYYYYY) 2. Warning messages will pop out to warn users that the security certificate was issued by a company they have not chosen to trust. 3. Select Yes to accept the certificate issued by Moxa IW and then enter the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY)’s web browser interface secured via HTTPS/SSL.
  • Page 48: References

    References This chapter provides more detailed information about wireless-related technologies. The information in this chapter can help you administer your TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) and plan your industrial wireless network better. The following topics are covered in this appendix:  Beacon  DTIM...
  • Page 49: Beacon

    TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Supporting Information Beacon A beacon is a packet broadcast by the AP to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless LAN service area, the AP address, the Broadcast destination address, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps (DTIM), and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM).
  • Page 50 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 51 Antenna List: Manufacturer Part No. Antenna Type Peak Gain 7.63dBi for 2.4GHz 8.77dBi for 5.15~5.25GHz 8.77dBi for 5.25~5.35GHz MOXA MAT-WDB-PA-NF-2-0708 Panel 8.50dBi for 5.47~5.725GHz 8.18dBi for 5.725~5.825GHz 8.5dBi for 2.4GHz MOXA WI25-A1-0810012-RG316 Panel 10.5dBi for 5GHz 12dBi for 2.4GHz MOXA ANT-WSB-PNF-12 Panel 15dBi for 2.4GHz...

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