AWK-1137C Series

Entry-level 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
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.
Easy setup and deployment with AeroMag
2x2 MIMO future-proof technology
Easy network setup with Network Address Translation (NAT)
Integrated robust antenna and power isolation
Anti-vibration design
Compact size for your industrial applications

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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. The Wireless add-on for the MXview network management utility visualizes the AWK's invisible wireless connections to ensure wall-to-wall Wi-Fi connectivity.

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 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
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
AeroMag support for error-free setup of your industrial applications’ basic WLAN settings
Various communication interfaces for connecting to different types of devices
One-to-many NAT to simplify your machine setup

Wireless Network Management With MXview Wireless

Dynamic topology view shows the status of wireless links and connection changes at a glance
Visual, interactive roaming playback function to review the roaming history of clients
Detailed device information and performance indicator charts for individual AP and client devices

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WLAN Standards

802.11a/b/g/n
802.11i Wireless Security
Modulation Type

DSSS
OFDM
MIMO-OFDM
Frequency Band for US (20 MHz operating channels)

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 EU (20 MHz operating channels)

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.
Frequency Band for JP (20 MHz operating channels)

2.412 to 2.484 GHz (14 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.
Wireless Security

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

802.11b: 1 to 11 Mbps
802.11a/g: 6 to 54 Mbps
802.11n: 6.5 to 300 Mbps
Transmitter Power for 802.11a

23±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 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 @ MCS0/8 20 MHz
18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 20 MHz
23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 40 MHz
18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 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 to 24 Mbps
22±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps
20±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps
19±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps
Transmitter Power for 802.11n (2.4 GHz)

23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 20 MHz
17±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 20 MHz
23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 40 MHz
17±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 40 MHz

Transmitter Power

	US	EU	JP
2.4 GHz	26 dBm	18 dBm	18 dBm
5 GHz (UNII-1)	23 dBm	23 dBm	23 dBm
5 GHz (UNII-2)	23 dBm	23 dBm	23 dBm
5 GHz (UNII-2e)	23 dBm	23 dBm	23 dBm
5 GHz (UNII-3)	23 dBm	–	–
Note: Based on regional regulations, the maximum transmission power allowed on the UNII bands is restricted in the firmware, as indicated above.

Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11a (measured at 5.680 GHz)

Typ. -90 @ 6 Mbps
Typ. -88 @ 9 Mbps
Typ. -87 @ 12 Mbps
Typ. -85 @ 18 Mbps
Typ. -81 @ 24 Mbps
Typ. -78 @ 36 Mbps
Typ. -74 @ 48 Mbps
Typ. -73 @ 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. -69 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz
Typ. -70 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz
Typ. -64 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz
Typ. -66 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. -89 dBm @ 1 Mbps
Typ. -89 dBm @ 2 Mbps
Typ. -89 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps
Typ. -88 dBm @ 11 Mbps
Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11g (measured at 2.437 GHz)

Typ. -88 dBm @ 6 Mbps
Typ. -88 dBm @ 9 Mbps
Typ. -88 dBm @ 12 Mbps
Typ. -87 dBm @ 18 Mbps
Typ. -84 dBm @ 24 Mbps
Typ. -81 dBm @ 36 Mbps
Typ. -77 dBm @ 48 Mbps
Typ. -75 dBm @ 54 Mbps
Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11n (2.4 GHz; measured at 2.437 GHz)

Typ. -70 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz
Typ. -70 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz
Typ. -64 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz
Typ. -65 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz
WLAN Operation Mode

Client, Client-Router, Slave, Sniffer
Antenna

External, 2/2 dBi, Omni-directional
Antenna Connectors

2 RP-SMA female

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

2
Standards

IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT
IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X)
IEEE 802.1Q for VLAN Tagging

Management

DHCP Server/Client, HTTP, IPv4, LLDP, SMTP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, Syslog, TCP/IP, Telnet, UDP, Proxy ARP, VLAN, Wireless Search Utility, MXview, MXview Wireless, MXconfig
Routing

Port forwarding, Static Route, NAT
Security

HTTPS/SSL, RADIUS, SSH
Time Management

NTP Client, SNTP Client

Filter

ICMP, MAC address, IP protocol, Port-based

Connector

DB9 male
Serial Standards

RS-232, RS-422/485, RS-232/422/485
Operation Modes

Disabled, Real COM, RFC2217, TCP Client, TCP Server, UDP
Data Bits

5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bits

1, 1.5, 2
Parity

None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow Control

None, RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Baudrate

75 bps to 921.6 kbps
Serial Data Log

256 KB

RS-232

TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DCD, GND, DTR, DSR
RS-422

Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS-485-2w

Data+, Data-, GND
RS-485-4w

Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND

LED Indicators

SYS, LAN1, LAN2, WLAN, Serial

Buttons

Reset button

Housing

Metal
IP Rating

IP30
Dimensions

77.1 x 115.5 x 26 mm (3.04 x 4.55 x 1.02 in)
Weight

470 g (1.03 lb)
Installation

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

Input Voltage

9 to 30 VDC
Power Connector

1 removable 3-contact terminal block(s)
Power Consumption

11.7 W (max.)
Reverse Polarity Protection

Supported

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 (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 55032/24
EMI

CISPR 22, 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
IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF
Radio

EN 300 328, EN 301 489-1/17, EN 301 893, FCC ID SLE-1137C, ANATEL, MIC, NCC, SRRC, WPC, KC, RCM
Road Vehicles

E mark E1
Safety

EN 60950-1, UL 60950-1
Vibration

IEC 60068-2-6

Time

1,125,942 hrs
Standards

Telcordia SR332

Warranty Period

5 years
Details

See www.moxa.com/warranty

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Software, Firmware, and Drivers

Name	Type	Checksum	Version	Operating System	Release Date
Library file for AWK-1137C Series 201.1 KB	Library	FA6C851C1DBB2D098EC4C9A32729B70A279DC4FAC26D268928BAB0576369CB36FB52ED8D3FFE281D9F0F0F6F3B35F42D594E815905A2749465D5F6B70EDC1187 SHA-512	v1.9		Dec 27, 2024 Dec 27, 2024 Release notes
Firmware for AWK-1137C Series 7.8 MB	Firmware	D608496FAC9BCF1E0BE772DF8DEA866A69AFE53499D07EA48B07EF9CCBCB2C9E4FCAF35B68F703B41B24D6DCF4D369A75940673C725C79360607CA937665771B SHA-512	v1.9		Dec 27, 2024 Dec 27, 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
Software Package for MXview One Series (Windows version) 300.8 MB	Software Package	E91C617FD76F7C62C5FEDBB0EC1A8735BF9ED0B9365990AD5F7BC7DF4F1C3780051EBB92FB38AF73AC021B53925C02C295997154FBDBC2D61C49B4865A49F09E 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
Moxa Turbo Roaming Analyzer Utility 6.9 MB	Utility	8C4A2C8958F020C26620E47970D6ED8AF7E25293F083105EC33E4696557C6EEBF44488D56C4D24C1C7C214BAF7BF081DAAAEEF0A5B69BF63C5F4993BC2FEE3F8 SHA-512	v2.0	Windows 10	Aug 25, 2023 Aug 25, 2023 Release notes
Library for AWK-1137C Series (MXconfig v2.6 update installer) 1.1 MB	Library	9888A9ABEBA47506D27078F3CF6F35A37967B1D417AB98988AAEA613CF86A071F467F0F15F8B5944271A9390531F3D667EF9DED4286427C53D3E527DC9403252 SHA-512	v2.6		Sep 23, 2020 Sep 23, 2020 Release notes
Utility for AWK-1137C Series (Wireless Search Utility) 1.8 MB	Utility	4BB2C8DF11E037E8A0AB158FD98D2F3C8C0637980887BC00A3120901037612F0434C6C278EDAAA6F790A9B5C777E8EF6FDD594C0DAA14BA4C88BF34E16DEFEB4 SHA-512	v2.8		Sep 23, 2020 Sep 23, 2020 Release notes
Windows Driver Manager 2.9 MB	Utility	F070E61150A30929773B9C55DA5AD6EF4D9147FF7D75BCE119748893A08113882D52E067E2369F90A6EB1A2EAB2BF37B191F449D99F689D88413F9F1D473454B SHA-512	v3.1		May 21, 2020 May 21, 2020 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

Support Documents

Name	Type	Version	Release Date
FOSS Statement for AWK-1137C Seires, AWK-1131A Series, AWK-3131A Series, AWK-4131A Series products 499.6 KB	Declaration	v1.0	Dec 13, 2024 Dec 13, 2024
Manual for AWK-1137C Series 8.3 MB	Manual	v6.3	Dec 02, 2024 Dec 02, 2024
Declaration of Conformity for AWK-1137C Series 309.7 KB	Declaration	v1.0	Dec 21, 2023 Dec 21, 2023
Datasheet for AWK-1137C Series 1.0 MB	Datasheet	v1.9	Feb 25, 2022 Feb 25, 2022
QIG for AWK-1137C Series 620.8 KB	QIG	v7.1	May 06, 2021 May 06, 2021
2D CAD for AWK-1137C 112.8 KB	2D CAD		Nov 24, 2017 Nov 24, 2017

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Band	EU	JP	EU	JP
Standards	802.11a/b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/n
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AWK-1137C Series

Entry-level industrial 802.11a/b/g/n wireless client

Features and Benefits

Certifications

Introduction

Industrial Ruggedness

Mobility-oriented Design

Easy Integration

Wireless Network Management With MXview Wireless

WLAN Interface

WLAN Standards

Modulation Type

Frequency Band for US (20 MHz operating channels)

Frequency Band for EU (20 MHz operating channels)

Frequency Band for JP (20 MHz operating channels)

Wireless Security

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)

Transmitter Power

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)

WLAN Operation Mode

Antenna

Antenna Connectors

Ethernet Interface

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

Standards

Ethernet Software Features

Management

Routing

Security

Time Management

Firewall

Filter

Serial Interface

Connector

Serial Standards

Operation Modes

Data Bits

Stop Bits

Parity

Flow Control

Baudrate

Serial Data Log

Serial Signals

RS-232

RS-422

RS-485-2w

RS-485-4w

LED Interface

LED Indicators

Input/Output Interface

Buttons

Physical Characteristics

Housing

IP Rating

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