TAP-125-u-w-x-z (yyyyyyyy) User’s Manual Edition 1.0, August 2019 www.moxa.com/product © 2019 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2 Package Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 1-2 Product Features ..................
1 Introduction The TAP-125 industrial IEEE a/b/g/n/ac wave2 wireless AP/bridge/ client is an ideal wireless solution for applications such as onboard passenger infotainment systems and inter-carriage wireless backbone networks. The TAP-125 provides a faster data rate, wider range, and noticeably stronger signal at the same distance compared with 802.11ac Wave 2 models. The TAP-125 is compliant with EN 50155, covering operating temperature, power input voltage, surge, ESD, and vibration.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Introduction Overview The TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) is 802.11ac Wave 2 compliant to deliver speed, range, and reliability to support even the most bandwidth-intensive applications. The 802.11ac Wave 2 standard incorporates multiple technologies, including Spatial Multiplexing MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out), 20, 40, and 80 MHz channels, and dual bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) to generate lightning speeds, while still being able to communicate with legacy 802.11a/b/g devices.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Introduction 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 @ 11 Mbps • 802.11a/g: 64QAM @ 54/48 Mbps, 16QAM @ 36/24 Mbps, QPSK @ 18/12 Mbps, BPSK @ 9/6 Mbps • 802.11ac Wave 2: 64QAM @ 300 Mbps to BPSK @ 6.5 Mbps (multiple rates supported) • 802.11ac: 256QAM @ 1,733 Mbps to BPSK @ 6.5 Mbps (multiple rates supported) Operating Channels (central frequency): US: 2.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Introduction Ambient Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Power Requirements Input Voltage: 24 to 110 VDC Power Consumption: 36 W (0.327 A @ 110 VDC; 1.5 A @ 24 VDC) Standards and Certifications Safety: UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1 EMC: EN 301 489-1/17 Radio: EN 300 328, EN 301 893 Rail Traffic: EN 50155, EN 50121-1/4 Note: Please check Moxa’s website for the most up-to-date certification status. Warranty Warranty Period: 5 years Details: See www.moxa.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Introduction LED Indicators The LEDs on the front panel of the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) provide a quick and easy means of determining the current operational status and wireless settings. The FAULT LED is used to indicate system failures. If the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) cannot initialize the wireless module (5/2.4 GHz), the FAULT LED will blink at one second intervals.
2 Getting Started This chapter explains how to install Moxa’s TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) for the first time, and quickly set up your wireless network and test whether the connection is running well. The Function Map discussed in the third section provides a convenient means of determining which functions you need to use.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Getting Started First-time Installation and Configuration Before installing the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY), make sure that all items in the Package Checklist are in the box. You will need access to a notebook computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port. The TAP-125-UW-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) has a default IP address that must be used when connecting to the device for the first time. • Step 1: Power on the device. The TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) can be powered by a DC power input.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) • Getting Started Step 6: Test communications. In the following sections we describe two test methods that can be used to ensure that a network connection has been established. Communication Testing After installing the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) you can run a sample test to make sure the TAP-125-U-WX-Z (YYYYYYYY) and wireless connection are functioning normally. Two testing methods are described below.
3 Web Console Configuration In this chapter, we explain all aspects of web-based console configuration. Moxa’s easy-to-use management functions help you set up your TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) and make it easy to establish and maintain your wireless network.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Web Browser Configuration Moxa TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY)’s web browser interface provides a convenient way to modify its configuration and access the built-in monitoring and network administration functions. The recommended web browser is Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7.0 or 8.0 with JVM (Java Virtual Machine) installed.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration 4. Use the menu tree on the left side of the window to open the function pages to access each of the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY)’s functions. In the following paragraphs, we describe each TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) management function in detail. A quick overview is available in this manual in the “Function Map” section of Chapter 2. Overview The Overview page summarizes the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY)’s current status.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Click on SSID for more detailed 802.11 information, as shown in the following figure. NOTE The 802.11 info that is displayed may be different for different operation modes. For example, “Current BSSID” is not available in Client mode, and “Signal strength” is not available in AP mode. Basic Settings The Basic Settings group includes the most commonly used settings required by administrators to maintain and control the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY).
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Device name Setting Description Factory Default Max. 31 of characters This option is useful for specifying the role or application of TAP-125-UN-CT-T different TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) units. (TI)_ Device location Setting Description Factory Default Max. of 31 characters Specifies the location of different TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) units. None Setting Description Factory Default Max.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Subnet mask Setting Description Factory Default TAP-125-UN-CT-T Identifies the type of network to which the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z 255.255.255.0 (TI)’s subnet mask (YYYYYYYY) is connected (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network, or 255.255.255.0 for a Class C network). Gateway Setting Description TAP-125-UN-CT-T The IP address of the router that connects the LAN to an outside None Factory Default (TI)’s default gateway network.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Time zone Setting Description User selectable time The time zone setting allows conversion from GMT (Greenwich GMT (Greenwich Factory Default zone Mean Time) to local time. Mean Time) ATTENTION Changing the time zone will automatically adjust the Current local time. You should configure the Time zone before setting the Current local time.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Basic Wireless Settings The “WLAN Basic Setting Selection” panel is used to add and edit SSIDs. An SSID is a unique identifier that wireless networking devices use to establish and maintain wireless connectivity. Multiple access points on a network or sub-network can use the same SSIDs. You can configure your TAP to use up to 9 SSIDs, and configure each SSID differently.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Channel (for AP mode only) Setting Description Factory Default Available channels vary The TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) plays the role of wireless AP.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Gateway Setting Description Gateway for client This setting is used when “Isolated within the same subnet” is None Factory Default isolation function selected. Gateway and netmask are used to define the network in which wireless clients will be isolated from each other. Netmask Setting Description Netmask for client This setting is used when “Isolated within the same subnet” is None Factory Default isolation function selected.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) • Web Console Configuration WPA/WPA2-Enterprise: Also called WPA/WPA2-EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). In addition to device-based authentication, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise enables user-based authentication via IEEE802.1X. The TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) can support three EAP methods: EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and EAP-PEAP. Security mode Setting Description Factory Default Open No authentication Open WEP Static WEP is used WPA* WPA is used WPA2* Fully supports IEEE802.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Key type Setting Description Factory Default HEX Specifies WEP keys in hex-decimal number form HEX ASCII Specifies WEP keys in ASCII form Key length Setting Description Factory Default 64 bits Uses 40-bit secret keys with 24-bit initialization vector 64 bits 128 bits Uses 104-bit secret key with 24-bit initialization vector Key index Setting Description Factory Default 1-4 Specifies which WEP key is used Open Setting Description
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Encryption method Setting Description Factory Default TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol is enabled TKIP AES Advance Encryption System is enabled Mixed Provides TKIP broadcast key and TKIP+AES unicast key for some legacy AP clients. This option is rarely used.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Primary/Secondary RADIUS server IP Setting Description Factory Default The IP address of Specifies the delegated RADIUS server for EAP None RADIUS server Primary/Secondary RADIUS port Setting Description Factory Default Port number Specifies the port number of the delegated RADIUS server 1812 Primary/ Secondary RADIUS shared key Setting Description Factory Default Max.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration DTIM Interval Setting Description Factory Default Data Beacon Rate Indicates how often the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) sends out a 1 (1 to 15) Delivery Traffic Indication Message RTS threshold Setting Description Factory Default RTS/CTS Threshold Determines how large a packet can be before the Access Point 2346 (256 to 2346) coordinates transmission and reception to ensure efficient communication WMM Setting Description Factory Default
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration VLAN Workgroups and Traffic Management The AP assigns clients to a VLAN based on a Network Name (SSID). The AP can support up to 9 SSIDs per radio interface, with a unique VLAN configurable per SSID. The AP matches packets transmitted or received to a network name with the associated VLAN. Traffic received by a VLAN is only sent on the wireless interface associated with that same VLAN.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration VLAN Tagged Setting Description Factory Default A comma-separated list Specify which VLANs can communicate with this specific VLAN. (Empty) of VLAN IDs. Each of the VLAN IDs range from 1 to 4094. NOTE The VLAN feature can allow wireless clients to manage the AP. If the VLAN Management ID matches a VLAN ID, then those wireless clients who are members of that VLAN will have AP management access.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Default gateway Setting Description Factory Default IP address of a default The IP address of the router that connects to an outside None gateway network Subnet mask Setting Description Factory Default subnet mask Identifies the type of sub-network (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a None Class B network, or 255.255.255.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Policy Setting Description Factory Default Accept Only the packets fitting the entities on list can be allowed. Drop Drop Any packet fitting the entities on list will be denied.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration The TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) provides 8 entities for setting the range of source/destination ports of a specific protocol. In addition to selecting TCP or UDP protocol, you can set either the source port, destination port, or both. The end port can be left empty if only a single port is specified. Of course, the end port cannot be larger than the start port.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Protocol Setting on Authentication Data Version UI web page Type Encryption SNMP V3 No-Auth No No Method Use account with admin or user to access objects MD5 or SHA Authentication No Provides authentication based on HMAC-MD5, based on MD5 or or HMAC-SHA algorithms. 8-character SHA passwords are the minimum requirement for authentication.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Write community (for V1, V2c) Setting Description Factory Default V1, V2c Read /Write Use a community string match with a maximum of 31 private Community characters for authentication. This means that the SNMP agent can accesses all objects with read/write permissions using this community string. SNMP agent version Setting Description Factory Default V1, V2c, V3, or Select the SNMP protocol version used to manage the switch.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration System Log System Log Event Types Detail information for grouped events is shown in the following table. You can check the box for Enable logging to enable the grouped events. All default values are enabled (checked). The log for system events can be seen in Status System Logs.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Syslog Server Settings You can configure the parameters for your Syslog servers in this page.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration E-mail Server Settings You can set up to 4 e-mail addresses to receive alarm emails from the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY). 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 e-mail addresses work well. More detailed explanations about these parameters are given after the following figure.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Trap Event Types SNMP Trap Receiver Settings SNMP traps are defined in SMIv1 MIBs (SNMPv1) and SMIv2 MIBs (SNMPv2c). The two styles are basically equivalent, and it is possible to convert between the two. You can set the parameters for SNMP trap receivers through the web page.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Status System Status The system status page displays the device information of the TAP. The system displays the CPU utilization information in real-time to monitor the usage of the system processor. Wireless Status The status for 802.11 info parameters, such as Operation mode and Channel, are shown on the Wireless Status page. The status will refresh every 5 seconds if the Auto refresh box is checked.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Associated Client List (for AP mode only) Associated Client List shows all the clients that are currently associated to a particular TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY). You can click Select all to select all the content in the list for further editing. You can click Refresh to refresh the list. DHCP Client List (for AP mode only) The DHCP Client List shows all the clients that require and have successfully received IP assignments.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration System Log Triggered events are recorded in System Log. You can export the log contents to an available viewer by clicking Export Log. You can use the Clear Log button to clear the log contents and the Refresh button to refresh the log. Maintenance Maintenance functions provide the administrator with tools to manage the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) and wired/wireless networks.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Ping Ping helps to diagnose the integrity of wired or wireless networks. By inputting a node’s IP address in the Destination field, you can use the ping command to make sure it exists and whether or not the access path is available. If the node and access path are available, you will see that all packets were successfully transmitted with no loss. Otherwise, some, or even all, packets may get lost, as shown in the following figure.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Config Import Export You can back up or restore the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY)’s configuration with Config Import Export. In the Import Configuration section, click Browse to specify the configuration file and click Import Configuration button to begin importing the configuration. SNMP MIB file for TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) is embedded in the device. To export the MIB file, simply click on the “MIB Export” button and save it to your local drive.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration Save Configuration The following figure shows how the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) stores the setting changes into volatile and non-volatile memory. All data stored in volatile memory will disappear when the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) is shutdown or rebooted unless they are y.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Web Console Configuration 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-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY)’s functions while the system is rebooting. Logout Logout helps users disconnect the current HTTP or HTTPS session and go to the Login page. For security reasons, we recommend you logout before quitting the console manager.
4 Other Console Considerations This chapter explains how to access the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) for the first time. In addition to HTTP access, there are four ways to access TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY): serial console, Telnet console, SSH console, and HTTPS console. The serial console connection method, which requires using a short serial cable to connect the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY)’s IP address.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Other Console Considerations Configuration by Telnet and SSH Consoles You may use Telnet or SSH client to access the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) and manage the console over a network. To access the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY)’s functions over the network from a PC host that is connected to the same LAN as the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY), you need to make sure that the PC host and the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) are on the same logical subnet.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Other Console Considerations 2. Warning messages will pop out to warn users that the security certificate was issued by a company they have not chosen to trust. 3. Select Yes to accept the certificate issued by Moxa IW and then enter the TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY)’s web browser interface secured via HTTPS/SSL. (You can see the protocol in URL is https.
A References This chapter provides more detailed information about wireless-related technologies. The information in this chapter can help you administer your TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) and plan your industrial wireless network better.
TAP-125-U-W-X-Z (YYYYYYYY) Supporting Information Beacon A beacon is a packet broadcast by the AP to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless LAN service area, the AP address, the Broadcast destination address, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps (DTIM), and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM). Beacon Interval indicates the frequency interval of AP. DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Map (DTIM) is contained in beacon frames.
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Antenna List: No. Manufacturer Part No. Antenna Type Peak Gain 7.63dBi for 2.4GHz 8.77dBi for 5.15~5.25GHz 1 MOXA MAT-WDB-PA-NF-2-0708 Panel 8.77dBi for 5.25~5.35GHz 8.50dBi for 5.47~5.725GHz 8.18dBi for 5.725~5.825GHz 8.5dBi for 2.
