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  • Page 1 Moxa Tough AP TAP-6226 User’s Manual First Edition, November 2014 www.moxa.com/product © 2014 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 Moxa Tough AP TAP-6226 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 © 2014 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 Functions ............................1-5 LED Indicators ..........................1-5 Reset Button ..........................1-6 Getting Started..........................2-1 First-time Installation and Configuration ....................2-2 Function Guide Map ..........................
  • Page 4 References ............................6-1 Beacon .............................. 6-2 DTIM ..............................6-2 Fragment ............................6-2 RTS Threshold ............................ 6-2 STP and RSTP ............................ 6-2 The STP/RSTP Concept ........................ 6-2 Differences between RSTP and STP ....................6-3 Support Information ......................... 7-1 DoC (Declaration of Conformity) ......................7-2 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ............

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Moxa AirWorks TAP-6226 with dual-RF wireless capability allows wireless users to access network resources more reliably. The TAP-6226 is rated to operate at temperatures ranging from -40 to 75°C and is rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ...

  • Page 6: Overview

    The TAP-6226 has two AC power inputs for redundancy to increase the reliability of the power supply, and can be powered via PoE. The TAP-6226 is a fully integrated AP and switch, with fiber ports and AC power supply in one box, and is ideal for use as a track-side AP for train-to-ground communication applications, including CBTC and CCTV.

  • Page 7: Product Specifications

    TAP-6226 Introduction Product Specifications WLAN Interface Standards: IEEE 802.11a/b/g for Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11i for Wireless Security IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseTX IEEE 802.3af for Power-over-Ethernet IEEE 802.1D for Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1w for Rapid STP IEEE 802.1p for Class of Service...

  • Page 8: Physical Characteristics

    Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty ATTENTION The TAP-6226 is NOT a portable mobile device and should be located at least 20 cm away from the human body. The TAP-6226 is NOT designed for the general consumer. A well-trained technician is required to safely...

  • Page 9: Functions

    Functions LED Indicators The LEDs on the front panel of TAP-6226 allow you to quickly identity the wireless status and settings. The FAULT LED will light up to indicate system failure or user-configured events. If the TAP-6226 cannot retrieve the IP address from a DHCP server, the FAULT LED will blink at one second intervals.

  • Page 10: Reset Button

    Reset Button The RESET button is located on the bottom panel of the TAP-6226. You can reboot the TAP-6226 or reset it to factory default settings by pressing the RESET button with a pointed object such as an unfolded paper clip.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains how to install Moxa’s AirWorks TAP-6226 for the first time, quickly set up your wireless network, and test whether or not the connection is running properly. With the function guide, you can easily find the functions you need.

  • Page 12: First-Time Installation And Configuration

    Before installing the TAP-6226, 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 TAP-6226 has a default IP address that you must use when connecting to the device for the first time.
  • Page 13 Step 5: Select the operation mode By default, the TAP-6226’s operation mode is set to Wireless redundancy. You can change the setting in Wireless Settings  Operation mode if you would like to use Wireless bridge or AP-Client mode instead.

  • Page 14: Function Guide Map

    The management functions are organized in a tree and shown in the left field of the web-based management console. You can efficiently locate the function you need with the following guiding map. A quick overview of the TAP-6226’s status Basic settings for administering the TAP-6226...

  • Page 15: Web Console Configuration

    Web Console Configuration In this chapter, we will explain each web management page of the web-based console configuration. Moxa’s easy-to-use management functions will help you set up your TAP-6226, as well as establish and maintain your wireless network easily. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ...

  • Page 16: Configuration By Web Browser

    To use the TAP-6226’s management and monitoring functions from a PC host connected to the same LAN as the TAP-6226, you must make sure that the PC host and TAP-6226 are on the same logical subnet. Similarly, if the TAP-6226 is configured for other VLAN settings, you must make sure your PC host is on the management VLAN.

  • Page 17: Overview

    TAP-6226 Web Console Configuration In the following sections, we will review each of the TAP-6226’s management functions in detail. You can also get a quick overview of these functions in the “Function Guide Map” section of Chapter 2. ATTENTION The model name of the TAP-6226 is shown as TAP-6226-XX where XX indicates the country code. The country code represents the TAP-6226 version and which bandwidth it uses.

  • Page 18: Basic Settings

    No. of this TAP-6226> Device location Setting Description Factory Default Max. 31 Characters To specify the location of different TAP-6226 units. None Device description Setting Description Factory Default Max. 31 Characters Use this space to record a more detailed description of the...

  • Page 19: Network And Lan Port Settings

    The Network and LAN Settings configuration allows you to modify the usual TCP/IP network parameters. An explanation of each configuration item is given below. The TAP-6226’s LAN ports also support management functions including queue scheduling, traffic rate limitation on the LAN ports for bandwidth management, and CoS.

  • Page 20: Time Settings

    Time information. Functions such as Auto warning can add real-time information to the message. Current local time shows the TAP-6226’s system time when you open this web page. You can click on the Set Time button to activate the update after adjusting the date and time parameters. An “(Updated)” string will appear to indicate that the change is complete.
  • Page 21 Web Console Configuration NOTE The TAP-6226 has a real time clock (RTC). Users are strongly recommended to update the Local time for the TAP-6226 after initial setup or long-term shutdown, especially when the network does not have an Internet connection for accessing the NTP server or there is no NTP server on the LAN.

  • Page 22: Wireless Settings

    WLAN 1 WLAN 2 Allowable Setting Allow Client Allow Client Client Not Allow Client Allow NOTE TAP-6226 units are meant to be used as trackside access points, and therefore we recommend keeping both radios on the TAP-6226 configured in AP mode.

  • Page 23: Wireless Bridge

    The TAP-6226’s dual RF bridge concept is different from using a single RF, because the TAP-6226 has dual RFs that offer users a cascade link to bridge the two ends without narrowing down the throughput.
  • Page 24 802.11b clients are on the network Channel (for AP, or Master Mode only) Setting Description Factory Default Available channels vary TAP-6226 plays the role of wireless AP 6 (in B/G Mixed with RF type mode) SSID Primary Setting Description Factory Default Max.

  • Page 25: Wlan Security Settings

    Click on Edit to configure the virtual AP interface. WLAN Security Settings The TAP-6226 provides four standardized wireless security modes: Open, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), and WPA2. The TAP-6226 supports several security modes with different encryption types: Open: No authentication, no data encryption.
  • Page 26 When WEP is enabled as a security mode, the length of a key (so-called WEP seed) can be specified as 64/128 bits, which is actually a 40/104-bit secret key with a 24-bit initialization vector. The TAP-6226 provides 4 entities of WEP key settings that can be selected to use with Key index. The selected key setting specifies the key to be used as a send-key for encrypting traffic from the AP side to the wireless client side.
  • Page 27 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-6226 also supports AES algorithms in WPA and WPA2 for better compatibility.
  • Page 28 TAP-6226 Web Console Configuration Passphrase Setting Description Factory Default 8 to 63 characters Master key to generate keys for encryption and decryption None Key renewal (for AP or Master Mode only) Setting Description Factory Default 60 to 86400 seconds Specifies the time period of group key renewal...
  • Page 29 3600 (seconds) (1 minute to 1 day) WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (for Client or Slave mode) In a client role, the TAP-6226 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 30 Certificate reduction makes TTLS and PEAP much more popular than EAP-TLS. The TAP-6226 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 or PEAP.
  • Page 31 There are a few differences in the inner authentication procedures for TTLS and PEAP. 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-6226 provides MS-CHAP-V2 merely as an EAP method for inner authentication.

  • Page 32: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Additional wireless-related parameters are presented in this section to help you set up your wireless network in detail. Transmission Rate Setting Description Factory Default Auto The TAP-6226 will sense and adjust the data rate automatically Auto Available rates Users can manually select a target transmission data rate Transmission Power Setting Description Factory Default...
  • Page 33 Web Console Configuration DTIM Interval (for AP and Master mode only) Setting Description Factory Default Data Beacon Rate This value indicates how often the TAP-6226 sends out a (1 to 16384) Delivery Traffic Indication Message Fragment threshold Setting Description Factory Default...

  • Page 34: Wlan Certification Settings (For Eap-Tls In Client Or Slave Mode Only)

    Current Certificate. If the import 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-6226 reboots. Even though it is expired, it can still be seen on Current Certificate. 3-20...

  • Page 35: Wac Settings

    Advanced Settings Several advanced functions are available to increase the functionality of your TAP-6226 and wireless network system. The DHCP server helps you deploy wireless clients efficiently. Packet filters provide security mechanisms, such as firewalls, in different network layers. Moreover, the TAP-6226 can support the STP/RSTP protocols to increase reliability across the entire network.

  • Page 36: Vlan Workgroups And Traffic Management

    TAP-6226 Web Console Configuration Benefits of VLANs VLANs are used to conveniently, efficiently, and easily manage your network in the following ways: • Manage adds, moves, and changes from a single point of contact • Define and monitor groups •...

  • Page 37: Vlan Settings

    TAP-6226 Web Console Configuration Configuring a Virtual LAN VLAN Settings To configure a VLAN on the AWK, use the VLAN Settings page to configure the ports. Management VLAN ID Setting Description Factory Default VLAN ID Set the management VLAN of this AWK.

  • Page 38: Dhcp Server (For Ap-Client Operation Mode's Ap Mode Only)

    You can also assign a static IP address to a specific client by entering its MAC address. The TAP-6226 provides a Static DHCP mapping list with up to 16 entities. Remember to check the Active check box for each entity to activate the setting.

  • Page 39: Packet Filters

    MAC Filter The TAP-6226’s MAC filter is a policy-based filter that can allow or filter out IP-based packets with specified MAC addresses. The TAP-6226 provides eight fields for filtered MAC addresses. Remember to check the Active check box for each entity to activate the setting.
  • Page 40 Web Console Configuration IP Protocol Filter The TAP-6226’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-6226 provides eight fields for setting IP protocol and source/destination IP addresses in your filtering policy.

  • Page 41: Rstp/Turbo Chain Settings (For Master Or Slave Mode Only)

    RSTP/Turbo Chain Settings (for Master or Slave mode only) The TAP-6226 supports IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol and IEEE 802.1w Rapid STP standards. In addition to eliminating unexpected path looping, STP/RSTP can provide a backup recovery path if a wired/wireless path fails accidentally.
  • Page 42 TAP-6226 Web Console Configuration Bridge priority Setting Description Factory Default User-selected You can increase the bridge priority by selecting a lower 32768 numerical value number. Units with higher bridge priority are more likely to be chosen as the root of the Spanning Tree topology.
  • Page 43 TAP-6226 Web Console Configuration Port Status Port Status indicates the current Spanning Tree status of this port. Use Forwarding for normal transmission, or Blocking to block transmission. The Turbo Chain Concept Moxa’s Turbo Chain is an advanced software-technology that gives network administrators the flexibility of constructing any type of redundant network topology.

  • Page 44: Storm Protection

    Turbo Chain. Under normal conditions, packets are transmitted through the Head Port to the LAN network. If any Turbo Chain path is disconnected, the Tail Port will be activated so that packet transmission can continue. Turbo Chain Status Indicates whether Turbo Chain is enabled or disabled on the TAP-6226. Device Role Setting Description...

  • Page 45: Snmp Agent

    MD5 or SHA, is the most secure protocol. You can also enable data encryption to enhance data security. The TAP-6226’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-6226 are shown in the following table.

  • Page 46: Poe Settings

    Private MIB Information Device Object ID Also known as an OID. This is the TAP-6226’s enterprise value. It is fixed. PoE Settings The TAP-6226 has 4 PSE ports that can supply PoE power to PD devices, such as video cameras, on the trackside. PoE Enable...

  • Page 47: Auto Warning Settings

    In addition to logging these events, the TAP-6226 supports different approaches to warn engineers automatically, such as SNMP trap, e-mail, and relay output. It also supports two digital inputs to integrate sensors into your system to automate alarms by email and relay output.

  • Page 48: Syslog

    TAP-6226 Web Console Configuration Syslog This function provides the event logs for the Syslog server. The function supports up to three configurable Syslog servers and Syslog server UDP port numbers. When an event occurs, the event will be sent as a Syslog UDP packet to the specified Syslog servers.

  • Page 49: E-Mail

    E-mail Server Settings You can set up to four email addresses to receive alarm emails from the TAP-6226. 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 email addresses are working.

  • Page 50: Trap

    TAP-6226 Web Console Configuration Mail server (SMTP) Setting Description Factory Default IP address The IP Address of your email server. None User name & Password Setting Description Factory Default User name and password used in the SMTP server None From e-mail address...

  • Page 51: Status

    Certain 802.11 info values may not appear in certain operation modes. For example, Current BSSID and RSSI are not available in AP or Master modes. It is helpful to use the continuously updated information option on this page, such as RSSI, to monitor the signal strength of the TAP-6226 in Client or Slave modes. 3-37...

  • Page 52: Associated Client List (For Ap Or Master Mode Only)

    Associated Client List (for AP or Master Mode only) Associated Client List shows all the clients that are currently associated with a particular TAP-6226. Click Select all to select all the content in the list for further editing. Click Refresh to refresh the list.

  • Page 53: System Log

    RSTP Status This status field will appear only when STP/RSTP is enabled. It indicates whether or not this TAP-6226 is the Root of the Spanning Tree (the root is determined automatically) and the status of each port.

  • Page 54: Turbo Chain Status

    Each LAN port’s status can be monitored on this page. Parameters include LAN speed, half/full duplex, link status, and number of Tx and Rx packets. Maintenance Maintenance functions provide the administrator with tools to manage the TAP-6226 and wired/wireless networks. Console Settings You can enable or disable access permission for the following consoles: HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, and SSH connections.

  • Page 55: Ping

    Moxa’s download center. Before running a firmware upgrade, make sure the TAP-6226 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-6226 will reboot itself.

  • Page 56: Config Import Export

    The configuration file is a text file and you can view and edit it with a general text editor. In the TFTP import section, you can specify a configuration to be imported into the TAP-6226 from a remote TFTP server.

  • Page 57: Load Factory Default

    Web Console Configuration Load Factory Default Use this function to reset the TAP-6226 and roll all settings back to the factory default values. You can also reset the hardware by pressing the reset button on the top panel of the TAP-6226.

  • Page 58: Save Configuration

    The following figure shows how the TAP-6226 stores the setting changes into volatile and non-volatile memory. Unless it is saved, all data stored in volatile memory will disappear when the TAP-6226 is shut down or rebooted. Because the TAP-6226 starts up and initializes with the settings stored in flash memory, all new changes must be saved to flash memory before restarting the TAP-6226.

  • Page 59: Logout

    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-6226’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 60: Software Installation/Configuration

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

  • Page 61: Overview

    Software Installation/Configuration Overview The Documentation & Software CD included with your TAP-6226 is designed to make the installation and configuration procedure easy and straightforward. This auto-run CD includes AWK Search Utility (to broadcast search for all AWK’s accessible over the network), the TAP-6226 User’s Manual, and Quick Installation Guide.
  • Page 62 TAP-6226 Software Installation/Configuration 3. Click Next to install program files to the default directory, or click Browse to select an alternate location. 4. Click Next to create the program’s shortcut files in the default directory, or click Browse to select an...
  • Page 63 TAP-6226 Software Installation/Configuration 5. Click Next to select additional tasks. 6. Click Next to proceed with the installation. The installer then displays a summary of the installation options. 7. Click Install to begin the installation. The setup window will report the progress of the installation. To...

  • Page 64: Configuring Awk Search Utility

    Configuring AWK Search Utility The Broadcast Search function is used to locate all TAP-6226 APs that are connected to the same LAN as your computer. After locating a TAP-6226, you will be able to change its IP address. Since the Broadcast Search function searches by TCP packet and not IP address, it doesn’t matter if the TAP-6226 is configured as an AP...
  • Page 65 TAP-6226 Software Installation/Configuration 2. Open AWK Search Utility and then click the Search icon. The “Searching” window indicates the progress of the search. 3. When the search is complete, all AWKs that were located will be displayed in the AWK Search Utility window.
  • Page 66 TAP-6226 Software Installation/Configuration Click Locate to cause the selected device to beep. Make sure your AWK is unlocked before using the search utility’s icons setting. The AWK will unlock automatically if the password is set to the default. Otherwise you must enter the new password manually.
  • Page 67 TAP-6226 Software Installation/Configuration To modify the configuration of the highlighted AWK, click on the Web icon to open the web console. This will take you to the web console, where you can make all configuration changes. Refer to Chapter 3, “Using the...
  • Page 68 TAP-6226 Software Installation/Configuration Click on Telnet if you would like to use Telnet to configure your AWKs. Click Assign IP to change the IP setting. The three advanced options—Search, Connection, and Miscellaneous—are explained below:...
  • Page 69 TAP-6226 Software Installation/Configuration Search Retry count (default=5): Indicates how many times the search will retry automatically. Retry interval (ms): The time interval between retries. 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.
  • Page 70 TAP-6226 Software Installation/Configuration Misc. Search on start: Checkmark this box if you would like the search function to start searching for devices after you log in to the AWK search Utility. 4-11...

  • Page 71: Other Console Configurations

    TAP-6226 to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the TAP-6226’s IP address. The other consoles can be used to access the TAP-6226 over an Ethernet LAN, or over the Internet.

  • Page 72: Rs-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, Vt100)

    The serial console connection method, which requires using a short serial cable to connect the TAP-6226 to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the TAP-6226’s IP address. It is also convenient to use serial console configurations when you cannot access the TAP-6226 over an Ethernet LAN, as would be the case if the LAN cable gets disconnected or your network experiences a broadcast storm.
  • Page 73 TAP-6226 Other Console Configurations 3. The Communication Parameter page of the Property window opens. Select the appropriate COM port for Console Connection, 115200 for Baud Rate, 8 for Data Bits, None for Parity, and 1 for Stop Bits. 4. Click on the Terminal tab, and select VT100 (or ANSI) for Terminal Type. Click on OK to continue.

  • Page 74: Configuration By Telnet And Ssh Consoles

    TAP-6226’s functions over the network from a PC host that is connected to the same LAN as the TAP-6226, you need to make sure that the PC host and the TAP-6226 are on the same logical subnet. To do this, check your PC host’s IP address and subnet mask.

  • Page 75: Configuration By Web Browser With Https/Ssl

    To secure your HTTP access, the TAP-6226 supports HTTPS/SSL encryption for all HTTP traffic. Perform the following steps to access the TAP-6226’s web browser interface via HTTPS/SSL. 1. Open your web browser and type https://<TAP-6226’s IP address> in the address field. Press Enter to establish the connection.

  • Page 76: Disabling Telnet And Browser Access

    Disabling Telnet and Browser Access If you are connecting the TAP-6226 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. To do this, access...

  • Page 77: References

    References This chapter provides more detailed information about wireless-related technologies. The information in this chapter can help you administer your TAP-6226 units and plan your industrial wireless network. The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Beacon  DTIM ...

  • Page 78: 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 (AP and WDS1-WDS8)  of the same TAP-6226. This feature is particularly helpful when the TAP-6226 connects to older equipment, such as legacy switches.

  • Page 79: Differences Between Rstp And Stp

    TAP-6226 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 80: Support Information

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

  • Page 81: Doc (Declaration Of Conformity)

    TAP-6226 Support Information 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 82: Firmware Recovery

    Press Ctrl - C and the following message will appear. Enter 2 to change the network setting. Specify the location of the TAP-6226’s firmware file on the TFTP server and press y to write the settings into flash memory.

  • Page 83: Technical Support Contact Information

    TAP-6226 Support Information The TAP-6226 will restart, and the “Press Ctrl-C to enter Firmware Recovery Process…” message will reappear. Press Ctrl-C to enter the menu and select 1 to start the firmware upgrade process. Select 0 in the sub-menu to load the firmware image over the LAN, and then enter the file name of the firmware to start the firmware recovery.

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