Name: AWK-1137C Series
Brand: MOXA

AWK-1137C Series

Industrial 802.11a/b/g/n wireless client

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Features and Benefits

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compliant client
Comprehensive interfaces with one serial port and two Ethernet LAN ports
Client-based millisecond-level Turbo Roaming
2x2 MIMO future-proof technology
Integrated robust antenna and power isolation
Anti-vibration design
Compact size for your industrial applications
Easy setup, easy deployment with AeroMag

Introduction

The AWK-1137C is an ideal client solution for industrial wireless mobile applications. It enables WLAN connections for both Ethernet and serial devices, and is compliant with industrial standards and approvals covering operating temperature, power input voltage, surge, ESD, and vibration. The AWK-1137C can operate on either the 2.4 or 5 GHz bands, and is backwards-compatible with existing 802.11a/b/g deployments to future-proof your wireless investments.

Industrial Ruggedness
• Integrated antenna and power isolation designed to provide 500 V insulation protection against external electrical interference
• -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature models (-T) available for smooth wireless communication in harsh environments

Mobility-Oriented Design
• Client-based Turbo Roaming for < 150 ms roaming recovery time between APs
• MIMO technology to ensure transmitting and receiving capability while on the move
• Anti-vibration performance (with reference to IEC 60068-2-6)

Easy Integration
• Semi-automatically configurable to reduce deployment cost
• Use AeroMag for error-free setup of your industrial applications’ fundamental WLAN settings
• Various communication interfaces for connecting to different types of devices
• One-to-many NAT to simplify your machine setup

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• 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)
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 @ 1 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) 5.180 to 5.240 GHz (4 channels) 5.745 to 5.825 GHz (5 channels) 5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels) 5.500 to 5.700 GHz (11 channels) EU: 2.412 to 2.472 GHz (13 channels) 5.180 to 5.240 GHz (4 channels) 5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels) 5.500 to 5.700 GHz (11 channels) JP: 2.412 to 2.484 GHz (14 channels, DSSS) 5.180 to 5.240 GHz (4 channels) 5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels) 5.500 to 5.700 GHz (11 channels)
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)
TX Transmit Power	802.11b: Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 1 Mbps, Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 2 Mbps Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps, Typ. 25±1.5 dBm @ 11 Mbps 802.11g: Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps, Typ. 22±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps Typ. 20±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps, Typ. 19±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps 802.11n (2.4 GHz): Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 20 MHz Typ. 17±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 20 MHz Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 40 MHz Typ. 17±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 40 MHz 802.11a: Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps Typ. 21±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps Typ. 20±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps, Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps 802.11n (5 GHz): Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 20 MHz Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 20 MHz Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 40 MHz, Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 40 MHz
Note	Based on regional regulations, the maximum transmission power allowed on the UNII bands is restricted in the firmware, as indicated below:
Table
RX Receive Sensitivity	802.11b: -89 dBm @ 1 Mbps, -89 dBm @ 2 Mbps -89 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps, -88 dBm @ 11 Mbps 802.11g: -88 dBm @ 6 Mbps, -88 dBm @ 9 Mbps -88 dBm @ 12 Mbps, -87 dBm @ 18 Mbps -84 dBm @ 24 Mbps, -81 dBm @ 36 Mbps -77 dBm @ 48 Mbps, -75 dBm @ 54 Mbps 802.11n (2.4 GHz): -70 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz, -70 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz -64 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz, -65 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz 802.11a: -90 dBm @ 6 Mbps, -88 dBm @ 9 Mbps -87 dBm @ 12 Mbps, -85 dBm @ 18 Mbps -81 dBm @ 24 Mbps, -78 dBm @ 36 Mbps -74 dBm @ 48 Mbps, -73 dBm @ 54 Mbps 802.11n (5 GHz): -69 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz, -70 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz -64 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz, -66 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz
• Protocol Support
General Protocols	Proxy ARP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, IP, ICMP, SNTP, TCP, UDP, RADIUS, SNMP, DHCP, VLAN
• Interface
Default Antennas	2 dual-band omni-directional antennas, 2 dBi, RP-SMA (male)
Connector for External Antennas	RP-SMA (female)
LAN Ports	2, RJ45, 10/100BaseT(X) auto negotiation speed, F/H duplex mode, and auto MDI/MDI-X connection
Serial Port	1, RS232/422/485, DB9 male connector
Reset	Present
LED Indicators	SYS, WLAN, LAN1, LAN2, Serial
• Serial Communication Parameters
Data Bits	5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bits	1, 1.5, 2
Parity	None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow Control	RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Baudrate	75 bps to 921.6 kbps
Serial Data Log	256 KB
• Serial Signals
RS-232	TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DCD, GND
RS-422	Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS-485-4w	Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS-485-2w	Data+, Data-, GND
• Management
Serial Operation Modes	Real COM, RCF2217, TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP
Device Management	Wireless Search Utility, MXconfig, SNMP
Network Monitoring	MXview
• Physical Characteristics
Housing	Metal casing for high EMC-levels; provides IP30 protection
Weight	470 g (1.03 lb)
Dimensions	77.1 x 115.5 x 26 mm (3.035 x 4.55 x 1.024 in)
Installation	DIN-rail mounting (standard), wall mounting (with optional kit)
• Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature	Standard Models: 0 to 60°C (32 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	9 to 30 VDC, redundant dual DC power inputs
Connector	3-pin removable terminal block, 500 V insulation
Power Consumption	11.7 W
Reverse Polarity Protection	Present
• Standards and Certifications
Safety	UL 60950-1
EMC	EN 55032/55024, EN 61000-6-2/6-4
EMI	FCC Part 15B
EMS	IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 8 kV; Air: 15 kV IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 10 V/m IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 1 kV IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 1 kV IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 10 V IEC 61000-4-8
Radio	FCC ID SLE-1137C, MIC, RED, NCC, KC, RCM, ANATEL, EAC, WPC
Vehicle	E-Mark E1
Note	Please check Moxa’s website for the most up-to-date certification status.
• MTBF (mean time between failures)
Time	1,125,942 hrs
Standard	Telcordia SR332
• Warranty
Warranty Period	5 years
Details	See www.moxa.com/warranty

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Available Models

	Model No.	Description
	AWK-1137C-US	Industrial 802.11a/b/g/n wireless serial/Ethernet client, US band, 0 to 60°C
	AWK-1137C-US-T	Industrial 802.11a/b/g/n sireless serial/Ethernet client, US band, -40 to 75°C
	AWK-1137C-EU	Industrial 802.11a/b/g/n wireless serial/Ethernet client, EU band, 0 to 60°C
	AWK-1137C-EU-T	Industrial 802.11a/b/g/n wireless serial/Ethernet Client, EU band, -40 to 75°C
	AWK-1137C-JP	Industrial 802.11a/b/g/n wireless serial/Ethernet client, JP band, 0 to 60°C
	AWK-1137C-JP-T	Industrial 802.11a/b/g/n wireless serial/Ethernet client, JP band, -40 to 75°C