TAP-213 Series

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) railway train-to-ground IP68 wireless AP/clients

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Features and Benefits

Powered by redundant dual DC power inputs or PoE
Seamless train-to-ground communication with sub-50 ms controller-based Turbo Roaming
Onboard wireless network redundancy with AeroLink Protection

Certifications

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Introduction

The TAP-213 Series Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) railway train-to-ground IP68-rated wireless AP/clients are built for CBTC, CCTV, and BBRS communications, supporting seamless controller-based Turbo Roaming with handover times under 50 ms. They offer dual DC and PoE power inputs for reliable and flexible power options. With AeroLink Protection for wireless redundancy, the TAP-213 Series ensures high network availability for robust wireless connectivity.

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WLAN Standards

2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n with 64 QAM support, 20/40 MHz
5 GHz: 802.11a/n with 64 QAM support, 20/40 MHz
Frequency Band for US (20 MHz operating channels)

TAP-213-US models only:
2.412 to 2.462 GHz (11 channels)
5.180 to 5.240 GHz (4 channels)
5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels) DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) channel support: In AP mode, when a radar signal is detected, the device will automatically switch to another channel. However, according to regulations, after switching channels, a 60-second availability check period is required before starting the service.
5.500 to 5.700 GHz (8 channels) Excludes 5.600 to 5.640 DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) channel support: In AP mode, when a radar signal is detected, the device will automatically switch to another channel. However, according to regulations, after switching channels, a 60-second availability check period is required before starting the service.
5745 to 5825 GHz (5 channels)
Frequency Band for EU (20 MHz operating channels)

TAP-213-EU models only:
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)
Frequency Band for JP (20 MHz operating channels)

TAP-213-JP models only:
2.412 to 2.484 GHz (14 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)
Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11a (measured at 5.680 GHz)

Typ. -90 @ 6 Mbps
Typ. -88 @ 9 Mbps
Typ. -88 @ 12 Mbps
Typ. -85 @ 18 Mbps
Typ. -81 @ 24 Mbps
Typ. -78 @ 36 Mbps
Typ. -74 @ 48 Mbps
Typ. -74 @ 54 Mbps
Note: Due to a limitation in the receiver sensitivity performance for channels 153 and 161, it is recommended to avoid using these channels in your critical applications.
Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11n (5 GHz; measured at 5.680 GHz)

Typ. -88 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz
Typ. -85 dBm @ MCS1 20 MHz
Typ. -82 dBm @ MCS2 20 MHz
Typ. -79 dBm @ MCS3 20 MHz
Typ. -76 dBm @ MCS4 20 MHz
Typ. -71 dBm @ MCS5 20 MHz
Typ. -70 dBm @ MCS6 20 MHz
Typ. -69 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz
Typ. -95 dBm @ MCS8 20 MHz
Typ. -91 dBm @ MCS9 20 MHz
Typ. -87 dBm @ MCS10 20 MHz
Typ. -80 dBm @ MCS11 20 MHz
Typ. -78 dBm @ MCS12 20 MHz
Typ. -74 dBm @ MCS13 20 MHz
Typ. -72 dBm @ MCS14 20 MHz
Typ. -71 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz
Typ. -84 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz
Typ. -81 dBm @ MCS1 40 MHz
Typ. -77 dBm @ MCS2 40 MHz
Typ. -75 dBm @ MCS3 40 MHz
Typ. -71 dBm @ MCS4 40 MHz
Typ. -67 dBm @ MCS5 40 MHz
Typ. -64 dBm @ MCS6 40 MHz
Typ. -63 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz
Typ. -90 dBm @ MCS8 40 MHz
Typ. -85 dBm @ MCS9 40 MHz
Typ. -82 dBm @ MCS10 40 MHz
Typ. -81 dBm @ MCS11 40 MHz
Typ. -77 dBm @ MCS12 40 MHz
Typ. -73 dBm @ MCS13 40 MHz
Typ. -71 dBm @ MCS14 40 MHz
Typ. -68 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz
Note: Due to a limitation in the receiver sensitivity performance for channels 153 and 161, it is recommended to avoid using these channels in your critical applications.
Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11b (measured at 2.437 GHz)

Typ. -93 dBm @ 1 Mbps
Typ. -93 dBm @ 2 Mbps
Typ. -93 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps
Typ. -88 dBm @ 11 Mbps
Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11g (measured at 2.437 GHz)

Typ. -90 dBm @ 6 Mbps
Typ. -88 dBm @ 9 Mbps
Typ. -88 dBm @ 12 Mbps
Typ. -85 dBm @ 18 Mbps
Typ. -81 dBm @ 24 Mbps
Typ. -78 dBm @ 36 Mbps
Typ. -74 dBm @ 48 Mbps
Typ. -74 dBm @ 54 Mbps
Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11n (2.4 GHz; measured at 2.437 GHz)

Typ. -89 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz
Typ. -85 dBm @ MCS1 20 MHz
Typ. -85 dBm @ MCS2 20 MHz
Typ. -82 dBm @ MCS3 20 MHz
Typ. -78 dBm @ MCS4 20 MHz
Typ. -74 dBm @ MCS5 20 MHz
Typ. -72 dBm @ MCS6 20 MHz
Typ. -70 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz
Typ. -95 dBm @ MCS8 20 MHz
Typ. -90 dBm @ MCS9 20 MHz
Typ. -87 dBm @ MCS10 20 MHz
Typ. -83 dBm @ MCS11 20 MHz
Typ. -80 dBm @ MCS12 20 MHz
Typ. -74 dBm @ MCS13 20 MHz
Typ. -71 dBm @ MCS14 20 MHz
Typ. -69 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz
Typ. -87 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz
Typ. -83 dBm @ MCS1 40 MHz
Typ. -83 dBm @ MCS2 40 MHz
Typ. -80 dBm @ MCS3 40 MHz
Typ. -76 dBm @ MCS4 40 MHz
Typ. -73 dBm @ MCS5 40 MHz
Typ. -69 dBm @ MCS6 40 MHz
Typ. -67 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz
Typ. -93 dBm @ MCS8 40 MHz
Typ. -88 dBm @ MCS9 40 MHz
Typ. -85 dBm @ MCS10 40 MHz
Typ. -82 dBm @ MCS11 40 MHz
Typ. -78 dBm @ MCS12 40 MHz
Typ. -73 dBm @ MCS13 40 MHz
Typ. -69 dBm @ MCS14 40 MHz
Typ. -67 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz
Transmission Rate

802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11n HT20: 6.5 to 144.4 Mbps (MCS0 to MCS15)
802.11n HT40: 13.5 to 300 Mbps (MCS0 to MCS15)
Transmitter Power for 802.11a

23±1.5 dBm @ 6 Mbps
23±1.5 dBm @ 12 Mbps
23±1.5 dBm @ 24 Mbps
21±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps
20±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps
18±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps
Transmitter Power for 802.11n (5 GHz)

23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS1 20 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS2 20 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS3 20 MHz
19±1.5 dBm @ MCS4 20 MHz
18±1.5 dBm @ MCS5 20 MHz
18±1.5 dBm @ MCS6 20 MHz
18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz
23±1.5 dBm @ MCS8 20 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS9 20 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS10 20 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS11 20 MHz
19±1.5 dBm @ MCS12 20 MHz
19±1.5 dBm @ MCS13 20 MHz
18±1.5 dBm @ MCS14 20 MHz
18±1.5 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz
23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS1 40 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS2 40 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS3 40 MHz
19±1.5 dBm @ MCS4 40 MHz
18±1.5 dBm @ MCS5 40 MHz
18±1.5 dBm @ MCS6 40 MHz
18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz
23±1.5 dBm @ MCS8 40 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS9 40 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS10 40 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS11 40 MHz
19±1.5 dBm @ MCS12 40 MHz
19±1.5 dBm @ MCS13 40 MHz
18±1.5 dBm @ MCS14 40 MHz
18±1.5 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz
Transmitter Power for 802.11b

26±1.5 dBm @ 1 Mbps
26±1.5 dBm @ 2 Mbps
26±1.5 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps
25±1.5 dBm @ 11 Mbps
Transmitter Power for 802.11g

23±1.5 dBm @ 6 Mbps
23±1.5 dBm @ 12 Mbps
23±1.5 dBm @ 24 Mbps
21±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps
20±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps
18±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps
Transmitter Power for 802.11n (2.4 GHz)

23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz
21±1.5 dBm @ MCS1 20 MHz
21±1.5 dBm @ MCS2 20 MHz
21±1.5 dBm @ MCS3 20 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS4 20 MHz
19±1.5 dBm @ MCS5 20 MHz
18±1.5 dBm @ MCS6 20 MHz
18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz
23±1.5 dBm @ MCS8 20 MHz
21±1.5 dBm @ MCS9 20 MHz
21±1.5 dBm @ MCS10 20 MHz
21±1.5 dBm @ MCS11 20 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS12 20 MHz
19±1.5 dBm @ MCS13 20 MHz
18±1.5 dBm @ MCS14 20 MHz
18±1.5 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz
23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS1 40 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS2 40 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS3 40 MHz
19±1.5 dBm @ MCS4 40 MHz
19±1.5 dBm @ MCS5 40 MHz
18±1.5 dBm @ MCS6 40 MHz
17±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz
23±1.5 dBm @ MCS8 40 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS9 40 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS10 40 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS11 40 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS12 40 MHz
19±1.5 dBm @ MCS13 40 MHz
18±1.5 dBm @ MCS14 40 MHz
17±1.5 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz
Wireless Security

WEP encryption (64-bit and 128-bit)
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS, TKIP, AES)
WPA/WPA2-Personal
WLAN Operation Mode

Access point
Client
Client-Router
Sniffer
Antenna Connectors

2 x N-type female

Buttons

Reset button

Standards

IEEE 802.1p for Class of Service
IEEE 802.1Q for VLAN Tagging
IEEE 802.1X for authentication
IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT
IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BaseT(X)
IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X)
IEEE 802.3at for PoE
1000BaseSFP Slots

1
10/100/1000BaseT(X) Ports (M12 X-coded 8-pin female connector)

1
Total Port Count

2

Management

SNMPv1/v2c/v3
DHCP Server/Client
IPv4
LLDP
SMTP
Syslog
TCP/IP
Telnet
TFTP
UDP
Web Console
Wireless Search Utility
Routing

Port forwarding
Security

HTTPS/SSL
RADIUS
SSH
Time Management

NTP Client
SNTP

M12 Connector

M12 A-coded 5-pin female (for ABC-02 USB storage)

LED Indicators

PWR, FAULT, STATE, WLAN, LAN1, LAN2

Filter

IP protocol
MAC address
Port-based

Console Port

USB-M12 console (M12 B-coded 5-pin female connector)
Parity

None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark

Input Current

0.65 A @ 24 VDC, 0.16 A @ 110 VDC
Input Voltage

24 to 110 VDC
Redundant dual inputs
Power Connector

M12 A-coded 4-pin male connector
Power Consumption

17.6 W (max.)
Reverse Polarity Protection

Supported
Source of Input Power

PoE (IEEE 802.3at)

Housing

Metal
Dimensions

220 x 150 x 50.5 mm (8.66 x 5.91 x 1.99 in)
IP Rating

IP68
Weight

1,500 g (3.31 lb)
Installation

Wall mounting
Pole mounting (with optional kit)
DIN-rail mounting (with optional kit)
Protection

PCB conformal coating

Operating Temperature

-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Storage Temperature (package included)

-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity

5 to 95% (non-condensing)

EMC

EN 61000-6-2/-6-4
EMI

CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A
EMS

IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 6 kV; Air: 8 kV
IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 20 V/m
IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 2 kV
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 2 kV
IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 10 V
IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF
Safety

UL 60950-1
IEC 60950-1
EN 60950-1
Cybersecurity

EN 18031-1
Radio

EN 300 328
EN 301 489-1/17
EN 301 893
FCC
IC
WPC
Railway

EN 50121-4
EN 50155
Railway Fire Protection

EN 45545-2

Time

758,369 hrs
Standards

Telcordia Standard SR-332

Warranty Period

5 years
Details

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Software, Firmware, and Drivers

Name	Type	Checksum	Version	Operating System	Release Date
Software Package for MXview One Series (Linux version) 557.5 MB	Software Package	7F6759CAB73BEC2AD1C29FE97F80A28B4F59F253FC20017335F9BE54A757B71EE074AF34BCC32E159602493E3E29703DBF0BBD287B22603264AA623E2069D2F5 SHA-512	v1.7.1	Ubuntu 18.04 Ubuntu 20.04 Ubuntu 22.04	Apr 07, 2026 Apr 07, 2026 Release notes
Software Package for MXview One Series (Windows version) 259.3 MB	Software Package	2002BDF3116C2585175001ED6A115F8A55666BAA7A75183BC5DEA9A739785453CA899EE8FEEEB115AE98F187EEF62FBDE85DA631FC5F4CA04D262E7794E022A0 SHA-512	v1.7.1	Windows 10 Windows 11 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2022	Apr 07, 2026 Apr 07, 2026 Release notes
Software Package for MXview One Series (Windows version) 251.2 MB	Software Package	DC43F1F33B7409D7E579BEA332712555577FF2F72BC9EE79223A5FB5823BCA2D3A299F952A25E23CA34D2ADE319D85EA5766D018466DB0DEB9B682A99E5E84AF SHA-512	v1.7.0	Windows 10 Windows 11 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2022	Jan 31, 2026 Jan 31, 2026 Release notes
MIB file for TAP-213 Series 182.1 KB	Library	E3E94009B4825B2611AB5316DFB70196E368FEE7933F74B1C2ECFC3BAAF3032F117E159DDD959CCA782838994526308E64090BBFB9AE494E4FFBDEA11FCEBDD9 SHA-512	v1.9		Jul 31, 2025 Jul 31, 2025 Release notes
Firmware for TAP-213 Series 8.0 MB	Firmware	4098A9A8CD24612B1063A905D1E8112EE3B2EBAA849A2CC9A8C4776043DE59313E50AAAA83C8F6D515AF3A33EDA948C4B5DB4CBF1F48CC722F4E5AA355E9AED3 SHA-512	v1.9		Jul 31, 2025 Jul 31, 2025 Release notes
Wireless Search Utility 1.8 MB	Utility	83C12DC78F18C9197169C9FE37BBA4618FE25B75257CC05844C949E0365438D9E00A3DB9CC0E7D99A305B9D41315E7610CB2F454A15D5C5AC56E7E9E295D3B68 SHA-512	v2.6	Windows 2000 Windows 7 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows ME Windows NT Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 Windows Vista Windows XP	Nov 26, 2017 Nov 26, 2017 Release notes
Turbo Roaming Analyzer 5.8 MB	Utility	68E973F0E04C966EE39BC4CAE02EB9A022A7719BEA04208A9FDB1D032F9E366C4BC433E25E43226B89A92C9E00A3754FE75456BCE7FA8A43F5ECEAF772B83A82 SHA-512	v1.0		Oct 02, 2017 Oct 02, 2017 Release notes

Support Documents

Name	Type	Version	Release Date
Datasheet for TAP-213 Series 808.2 KB	Datasheet	v1.7	Jan 26, 2026 Jan 26, 2026
Declaration of Conformity (cybersecurity) for TAP-213 Series 205.1 KB	Declaration	v1.0	Aug 01, 2025 Aug 01, 2025
Tech Note: The Security Hardening Guide for the Rail Wi-Fi 4 Series 1.1 MB	Tech Note	v1.0	Aug 01, 2025 Aug 01, 2025
Manual for TAP-213 Series 6.7 MB	Manual	v3.2	Aug 01, 2025 Aug 01, 2025
FOSS Statement for TAP-213 Series 483.2 KB	Declaration	v1.0	Jul 31, 2025 Jul 31, 2025
Declaration of Conformity for TAP-213 Series 312.0 KB	Declaration	v1.0	Nov 28, 2024 Nov 28, 2024
QIG for TAP-213 Series 2.5 MB	QIG	v4.0	Aug 13, 2021 Aug 13, 2021
2D CAD for TAP-213 1.8 MB	2D CAD		Sep 08, 2017 Sep 08, 2017

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	Compare TAP-213-EU-CT-T	Compare TAP-213-US-CT-T	Compare TAP-213-JP-CT-T
Band	EU	US	JP
Wi-Fi Standard	802.11a/b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/n
Application	Railway onboard AP/client	Railway onboard AP/client	Railway onboard AP/client
Operating Temp.	-40 to 75°C	-40 to 75°C	-40 to 75°C
Indoor/Outdoor, IP Code	Outdoor, IP68	Outdoor, IP68	Outdoor, IP68
Single/Dual RF	Single RF	Single RF	Single RF
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TAP-213 Series

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) railway train-to-ground IP68 wireless AP/clients

Features and Benefits

Certifications

Introduction

WLAN Interface

WLAN Standards

Frequency Band for US (20 MHz operating channels)

Frequency Band for EU (20 MHz operating channels)

Frequency Band for JP (20 MHz operating channels)

Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11a (measured at 5.680 GHz)

Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11n (5 GHz; measured at 5.680 GHz)

Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11b (measured at 2.437 GHz)

Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11g (measured at 2.437 GHz)

Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11n (2.4 GHz; measured at 2.437 GHz)

Transmission Rate

Transmitter Power for 802.11a

Transmitter Power for 802.11n (5 GHz)

Transmitter Power for 802.11b

Transmitter Power for 802.11g

Transmitter Power for 802.11n (2.4 GHz)

Wireless Security

WLAN Operation Mode

Antenna Connectors

Input/Output Interface

Buttons

Ethernet Interface

Standards

1000BaseSFP Slots

10/100/1000BaseT(X) Ports (M12 X-coded 8-pin female connector)

Total Port Count

Ethernet Software Features

Management

Routing

Security

Time Management

USB Interface

M12 Connector

LED Interface

LED Indicators

Firewall

Filter

Serial Interface

Console Port

Parity

Power Parameters

Input Current

Input Voltage

Power Connector

Power Consumption

Reverse Polarity Protection

Source of Input Power

Physical Characteristics

Housing

Dimensions

IP Rating

Weight

Installation

Protection

Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature (package included)

Ambient Relative Humidity

Standards and Certifications

EMC

EMI

EMS

Safety

Cybersecurity

Radio

Railway

Railway Fire Protection

MTBF

Time

Standards

Warranty

Warranty Period

Details

Software, Firmware, and Drivers

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