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AWK-4252A Series

Outdoor industrial IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless AP/bridge/client

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Features and Benefits

  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 AP/bridge/client
  • Concurrent dual-band Wi-Fi with aggregated data rates up to 1.267 Gbps
  • Latest WPA3 encryption for enhanced wireless network security
  • Universal (UN) models with configurable country or region code for more flexible deployment
  • Easy network setup with Network Address Translation (NAT)
  • Millisecond-level Client-based Turbo Roaming The Turbo Roaming recovery time indicated herein is an average of test results documented, in optimized conditions, across APs configured with interference-free 20-MHz RF channels, WPA2-PSK security, and default Turbo Roaming parameters. The clients are configured with 3-channel roaming at 100 Kbps traffic load. Other conditions may also impact roaming performance. For more information about Turbo Roaming parameter settings, refer to the product manual.
  • Built-in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band pass filter for more reliable wireless connections
  • IP68-rated weatherproof housing designed for outdoor applications and -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature range
  • Integrated antenna isolation
  • Developed according to the IEC 62443-4-1 and compliant with the IEC 62443-4-2 industrial cybersecurity standards

Certifications

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Introduction

The AWK-4252A Series 3-in-1 industrial wireless AP/bridge/client is designed to meet the growing need for faster data transmission speeds through IEEE 802.11ac technology for aggregated data rates of up to 1.267 Gbps. The AWK-4252A is compliant with industrial standards and approvals covering operating temperature, power input voltage, surge, ESD, and vibration. The two redundant DC power inputs increase the reliability of the power supply, and the AWK-4252A can be powered via PoE to facilitate flexible deployment. The AWK-4252A can operate concurrently on both the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands and is backwards-compatible with existing 802.11a/b/g/n deployments to future-proof your wireless investments.

The AWK-4252A Series is compliant with the IEC 62443-4-2 and IEC 62443-4-1 Industrial Cybersecurity certifications, which cover both product security and secure development life-cycle requirements, helping our customers meet the compliance requirements of secure industrial network design.

Advanced 802.11ac Industrial Wireless Solution

  • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant AP/bridge/client for flexible deployment

  • DFS channel support allows a wider range of 5 GHz channel selection to avoid interference from existing wireless infrastructure

Advanced Wireless Technology

  • Seamless roaming with client-based Turbo Roaming The Turbo Roaming recovery time indicated herein is an average of test results documented, in optimized conditions, across APs configured with interference-free 20-MHz RF channels, WPA2-PSK security, and default Turbo Roaming parameters. The clients are configured with 3-channel roaming at 100 Kbps traffic load. Other conditions may also impact roaming performance. For more information about Turbo Roaming parameter settings, refer to the product manual. for < 150 ms roaming recovery time between APs (Client Mode)

Industrial Ruggedness

  • -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature for smooth wireless communication in harsh environments

  • Enhanced antenna port isolation protection designed to withstand up to 30 kV ESD and 6 kV surge protection

  • WLAN Standards

    2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n with 256 QAM support
    5 GHz: 802.11a/n/ac Wave 2 with 256 QAM support

  • Frequency Band for US (20 MHz operating channels)

    AWK-4252A 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 (11 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.
    5.745 to 5.825 GHz (5 channels)

  • Frequency Band for UN (20 MHz operating channels)

    AWK-4252A UN 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) 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 (11 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.
    5.745 to 5.825 GHz (5 channels)
    Available channels change depending on the selected country or region code.

  • Wireless Security

    WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise (IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS, TKIP, AES)
    WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal

  • Transmission Rate

    2.4 GHz:
    802.11b: 1 to 11 Mbps
    802.11g: 6 to 54 Mbps
    802.11n: 6.5 to 400 Mbps

    5 GHz:
    802.11a: 6 to 54 Mbps
    802.11n: 6.5 to 300 Mbps
    802.11ac: 6.5 to 867 Mbps

  • Transmitter Power for 802.11a (Dual Chain)

    24±1.5 dBm @ 6 Mbps
    22±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps

  • Transmitter Power for 802.11n (5 GHz, Dual Chain)

    24±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz
    21±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz
    23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz
    21±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz

  • Transmitter Power for 802.11ac (Dual Chain)

    23.5±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz
    20.5±1.5 dBm @ MCS8 20 MHz
    23.5±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz
    20±1.5 dBm @ MCS9 40 MHz
    22.5±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 80 MHz
    20±1.5 dBm @ MCS9 80 MHz

  • Transmitter Power for 802.11b (Dual Chain)

    27.5±1.5 dBm @ 1 Mbps
    28±1.5 dBm @ 11 Mbps

  • Transmitter Power for 802.11g (Dual Chain)

    28±1.5 dBm @ 6 Mbps
    25±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps

  • Transmitter Power for 802.11n (2.4 GHz, Dual Chain)

    26±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz
    24±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz
    26±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz
    24.5±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz

  • Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11a (measured at 5.680 GHz)

    Typ. -88 @ 6 Mbps
    Typ. -71 @ 54 Mbps

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

    Typ. -87 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz
    Typ. -68 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz
    Typ. -83 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz
    Typ. -66 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz

  • Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11ac

    Typ. -87 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz
    Typ. -64 dBm @ MCS8 20 MHz
    Typ. -84 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz
    Typ. -59 dBm @ MCS9 40 MHz
    Typ. -81 dBm @ MCS0 80 MHz
    Typ. -56 dBm @ MCS9 80 MHz

  • Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11b (measured at 2.437 GHz)

    Typ. -93 dBm @ 1 Mbps
    Typ. -86 dBm @ 11 Mbps
    Note: Concurrent USB read/write activity on the device may generate interference and may mildly affect receiver sensitivity performance. It is recommended to avoid USB activity on the device in mission-critical applications.

  • Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11g (measured at 2.437 GHz)

    Typ. -88 dBm @ 6 Mbps
    Typ. -71 dBm @ 54 Mbps
    Note: Concurrent USB read/write activity on the device may generate interference and may mildly affect receiver sensitivity performance. It is recommended to avoid USB activity on the device in mission-critical applications.

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

    Typ. -87 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz
    Typ. -68 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz
    Typ. -84 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz
    Typ. -66 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz
    Note: Concurrent USB read/write activity on the device may generate interference and may mildly affect receiver sensitivity performance. It is recommended to avoid USB activity on the device in mission-critical applications.

  • WLAN Operation Mode

    Access point
    Client
    Client-Router
    Master
    Slave
    Sniffer
    Mesh

  • Antenna

    External, 3/6 dBi
    Omni-directional

  • Antenna Connectors

    2 x N-type female

  • Standards

    IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT
    IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X)
    IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BaseT(X)
    IEEE 802.3af for PoE
    IEEE 802.3at for PoE
    IEEE 802.3az for Energy-Efficient Ethernet
    IEEE 802.1Q for VLAN Tagging
    IEEE 802.1X for authentication

  • 10/100/1000BaseT(X) Ports (RJ45 connector)

    1

  • PoE Ports (10/100/1000BaseT(X), RJ45 connector)

    1

  • Management

    DHCP Server
    DHCP Client
    DNS
    HTTP
    IPv4/IPv6
    LLDP
    SMTP
    SNMPv1/v2c/v3
    Syslog
    TCP/IP
    Telnet
    UDP
    VLAN
    MXconfig

  • Routing

    Port forwarding
    Static Route
    NAT

  • Security

    HTTPS/SSL
    RADIUS
    SSH
    Certificate Management

  • Time Management

    SNTP Client

  • Filter

    ICMP
    MAC address
    IP protocol
    Port-based
    Wi-Fi ACL
    Client Isolation

  • Console Port

    RS-232
    8-pin RJ45

  • Storage Port

    USB Type A

  • LED Indicators

    PWR, LAN1, LAN2, 2.4G, 5G, SYS

  • Digital Inputs

    2
    Max. input current: 8 mA
    +13 to +30 V for state 1
    +3 to -30 V for state 0

  • Alarm Contact Channels

    Relay output with current carrying capacity of 1 A @ 24 VDC

  • Buttons

    Reset button

  • Housing

    Metal

  • Dimensions

    66.5 x 157.6 x 244 mm (2.56 x 6.20 x 9.61 in)

  • IP Rating

    IP68

  • Weight

    2024 g (4.7 lb)

  • Installation

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

  • Input Current

    12-48 VDC, 2.2-0.55 A

  • Input Voltage

    12 to 48 VDC
    Redundant dual inputs
    48 VDC Power-over-Ethernet

  • Power Connector

    M12 A-coded 5-pin male connector

  • Power Consumption

    28.4 W (max.)

  • Operating Temperature

    Wide Temp. Models: -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
    EN 55032/35

  • EMI

    CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A

  • 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/m
    IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF: 30 A/m

  • Safety

    IEC 60950-1
    IEC 62368-1
    UL 62368-1

  • Vibration

    IEC 60068-2-6

  • Radio

    EN 300 328, EN 301 489-1/17, EN 301 893, ANATEL, FCC, MIC, NCC, RCM, SRRC, WPC, KC, NBTC, IC

  • Industrial Cybersecurity

    IEC 62443-4-1
    IEC 62443-4-2

  • Time

    746,471 hrs

  • Standards

    Telcordia SR332

Software, Firmware, and Drivers

FILTER

Name Type Checksum Version Operating System Release Date
Software Package for MXview One Series (Windows version)
300.8 MB
Software Package
SHA-512
v1.4.1
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2022
Sep 20, 2024 Sep 20, 2024 Release notes
Software Package for MXview One Series (Linux version)
404.8 MB
Software Package
SHA-512
v1.4.1
  • Ubuntu 18.04
  • Ubuntu 20.04
  • Ubuntu 22.04
Sep 20, 2024 Sep 20, 2024 Release notes
AWK Series Firmware (AWK-1151C/3252A/4252A Series)
31.6 MB
Firmware
SHA-512
v3.2
Aug 12, 2024 Aug 12, 2024 Release notes
Moxa Turbo Roaming Analyzer Utility
6.9 MB
Utility
SHA-512
v2.0
  • Windows 10
Aug 25, 2023 Aug 25, 2023 Release notes
SNMP MIB File for AWK-1151C/3252A/4252A Series
27.2 KB
Software Package
SHA-512
v2.0
Apr 28, 2023 Apr 28, 2023 Release notes

Support Documents

Name Type Version Release Date
QIG for AWK-4252A Series
7.8 MB
QIG v1.1 Aug 08, 2024 Aug 08, 2024
FOSS Statement for AWK-1151C Series, AWK-3252A Series, AWK-4252A Series
1.4 MB
Declaration v2.0 Aug 01, 2024 Aug 01, 2024
Datasheet for AWK-4252A Series
984.8 KB
Datasheet v2.3 Jul 17, 2024 Jul 17, 2024
Moxa AWK Series Manual (AWK-1151C/3252A/4252A Series)
8.8 MB
Manual v3.0 Jul 15, 2024 Jul 15, 2024
AWK Series CLI Manual (AWK-1151C, AWK-3252A, AWK-4252A)
3.5 MB
Manual v3.0 Jul 15, 2024 Jul 15, 2024
Declaration of Conformity for AWK-4252A Series
341.0 KB
Declaration v1.0 Jan 02, 2024 Jan 02, 2024
QIG for AWK-4252A Series
7.7 MB
QIG v1.0 Feb 24, 2023 Feb 24, 2023

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Standards802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2
Operating Temp.-40 to 75°C-40 to 75°C
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