Technolec

AWK-4252A SERIES

Outdoor industrial Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) wireless AP/bridge/client, IP68, UN band, -40 to 75°C operating temperature
awk-4252a-series
IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi 5 AP/bridge/client
Concurrent dual-band Wi-Fi with aggregated data rates up to 1.267 Gbps
Adaptive self-forming, self-healing, and controller-agnostic mesh network with AeroMesh
IP68-rated weatherproof housing designed for outdoor applications and -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature range
Built-in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band pass filter for more reliable wireless connections
Power and antenna port isolation for enhanced ESD/surge protection and durability in extreme conditions

WLAN Interface

  • WLAN Standards: 2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n with 256 QAM support5 GHz: 802.11a/n/ac Wave 2 with 256 QAM supportWMM for QoS
  • Frequency Band for UN (20 MHz operating 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 UN (20 MHz operating 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 UN (20 MHz operating channels): 5.500 to 5.700 GHz (11 channels)
  • Frequency Band for UN (20 MHz operating 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 UN (20 MHz operating channels): 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: Up to 400 Mbps5 GHz: Up 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
  • Wireless 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.
  • Wireless 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.
  • Wireless Roaming: 802.11r

Ethernet Interface

  • 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

Ethernet Software Features

  • Management: DHCP Server DHCP Client DNS HTTP IPv4/IPv6 LLDP SMTP SNMPv1/v2c/v3 Syslog TCP/IP Telnet UDP VLAN MXconfig MXview One MXview Wireless Turbo Roaming Analyzer
  • Routing: Port forwarding Static Route NAT
  • Security: HTTPS/SSL RADIUS SSH Certificate Management
  • Time Management: SNTP Client

Firewall

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

Serial Interface

  • Console Port: RS-232 8-pin RJ45

USB Interface

  • Storage Port: USB Type A

LED Interface

  • LED Indicators: PWR, LAN1, LAN2, 2.4G, 5G, SYS

Input/Output Interface

  • 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

Physical Characteristics

  • 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)

Power Parameters

  • Input Current: 12 to 48 VDC, 2.2 to 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.)

Environmental Limits

  • 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)

Standards and Certifications

  • 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 62368-1 UL 62368-1
  • Vibration: IEC 60068-2-6
  • Radio: EN 300 328, EN 301 489-1/17, EN 301 893, FCC, MIC, NCC, RCM, SRRC, WPC, KC, NBTC, IC
  • Industrial Cybersecurity: IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 1
  • Cybersecurity: IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 1 EN 18031-1

MTBF

  • Time: 746,471 hrs
  • Standards: Telcordia Standard SR-332

Warranty

  • Warranty Period: 5 years
  • Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty

Available Models

Model No. Description Quantity
AWK-4252A-US-T Outdoor industrial Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) wireless AP/bridge/client, IP68, US band, -40 to 75°C operating temperature
AWK-4252A-UN-T Outdoor industrial Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) wireless AP/bridge/client, IP68, UN band, -40 to 75°C operating temperature