Moxa WAPN008 Users Manual

Moxa Tough AP TAP-213 User’s Manual

Edition 1.0, February 2017

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Moxa Tough AP TAP-213 User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Package Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 1-2

Product Features ................................................................................................................................. 1-2

Product Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 1-3

Functional Design ............................................................................................................................... 1-7

LAN Port..................................................................................................................................... 1-7

LED Indicators............................................................................................................................. 1-7

Beeper ....................................................................................................................................... 1-9

Reset Button ............................................................................................................................... 1-9

2. Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 2-1

First-Time Installation and Configuration ................................................................................................ 2-2

Communication Testing ....................................................................................................................... 2-3

Function Map...................................................................................................................................... 2-5

3. Web Console Configuration.............................................................................................................. 3-1

Web Browser Configuration .................................................................................................................. 3-2

Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 3-3

Basic Settings..................................................................................................................................... 3-4

System Info Settings ................................................................................................................... 3-4

Network Settings ......................................................................................................................... 3-5

Port Settings ............................................................................................................................... 3-7

Time Settings .............................................................................................................................. 3-8

Wireless Settings ................................................................................................................................ 3-9

Operation Mode .................................................................................................................................. 3-9

Basic Wireless Settings (Multiple SSID) ................................................................................................ 3-10

WLAN Security Settings .............................................................................................................. 3-13

Advanced Wireless Settings ........................................................................................................ 3-20

WLAN Certification Settings (for EAP-TLS in Client mode only) ......................................................... 3-26

WAC Settings (AP mode only) ..................................................................................................... 3-27

Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................................ 3-27

Using Virtual LAN ...................................................................................................................... 3-27

Configuring Virtual LAN .............................................................................................................. 3-29

DHCP Server ............................................................................................................................. 3-30

Packet Filters ............................................................................................................................ 3-31

Static Route (For Client-Router mode only) ................................................................................... 3-33

NAT Settings/Port Forwarding (For Client-Router mode only) ........................................................... 3-34

SNMP Agent .............................................................................................................................. 3-35

Mobile IP Settings ...................................................................................................................... 3-37

Link Fault Pass-Through (for Client mode only) .............................................................................. 3-39

Auto Warning Settings ....................................................................................................................... 3-39

System Log .............................................................................................................................. 3-39

Syslog...................................................................................................................................... 3-40

E-mail ...................................................................................................................................... 3-41

Traps ....................................................................................................................................... 3-42

Status ............................................................................................................................................. 3-44

Wireless Status ......................................................................................................................... 3-44

Associated Client List (for AP mode only) ...................................................................................... 3-44

DHCP Client List ........................................................................................................................ 3-45

System Log .............................................................................................................................. 3-45

Power Status ............................................................................................................................ 3-46

AeroLink Protection Status (For Client Mode Only).......................................................................... 3-46

Routing Table............................................................................................................................ 3-46

LAN Status ............................................................................................................................... 3-47

Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 3-47

Console Settings........................................................................................................................ 3-47

Ping ......................................................................................................................................... 3-47

Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................................................................... 3-48

Config Import/Export ................................................................................................................. 3-48

Load Factory Default .................................................................................................................. 3-50

Username/Password .................................................................................................................. 3-50

Locate Device ........................................................................................................................... 3-50

Misc. Settings ........................................................................................................................... 3-51

Save Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 3-51

Restart ............................................................................................................................................ 3-52

Logout............................................................................................................................................. 3-52

4. Software Installation and Configuration .......................................................................................... 4-1

Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 4-2

Wireless Search Utility ......................................................................................................................... 4-2

Installing Wireless Search Utility .................................................................................................... 4-2

Configuring Wireless Search Utility ................................................................................................. 4-5

5. Using Other Consoles ........................................................................................................................ 5-1

USB Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) ......................................................................... 5-2

Configuration via Telnet and SSH Consoles ............................................................................................. 5-4

Configuration by Web Browser with HTTPS/SSL ...................................................................................... 5-5

Disabling Telnet and Browser Access ..................................................................................................... 5-6

A. References ........................................................................................................................................ A-1

Beacon ..............................................................................................................................................A-2

DTIM.................................................................................................................................................A-2

Fragment...........................................................................................................................................A-2

RTS Threshold ....................................................................................................................................A-2

STP and RSTP ....................................................................................................................................A-2

The STP/RSTP Concept ................................................................................................................A-2

Differences between RSTP and STP................................................................................................A-3

B.

Supporting Information .................................................................................................................... B-1

Firmware Recovery .............................................................................................................................B-2

DoC (Declaration of Conformity) ...........................................................................................................B-3

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ............................................................B-3

Antenna Gain and RF Radiated Power ............................................................................................B-4

R&TTE Compliance Statement .......................................................................................................B-6

1

The TAP-213 outdoor wireless AP/client is the ideal ruggedized wireless solution for railway onboard

train-to-ground applications such as CCTV and CBTC communications. It can provide speeds of up to 300 Mbps

with IEEE 802.11n technology. The TAP-213’s dust-tight/weatherproof design is IP68-rated, and it can operate

at temperatures ranging from -40 to 75°C, allowing you to extend wireless networks to outdoor locations and

critical environments.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Overview

 Package Checklist

 Product Features

 Product Specifications

 Functional Design

 LAN Port

 LED Indicators

 Beeper

 Reset Button

Introduction

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Overview

The TAP-213 is 802.11n compliant to deliver speed, range, and reliability to support even the most

bandwidth-intensive applications. The 802.11n standard incorporates multiple technologies, including MIMO

(Multi-In, Multi-Out) Spatial Multiplexing, multiple channels (5, 10, 20 and 40 MHz), and dual bands (2.4 GHz

and 5 GHz) to achieve high speeds, while still being able to communicate with legacy 802.11a/b/g devices.

The TAP-213 is compliant with the EN 50155 standard that covers operating temperature range, power input

voltage, surge, ESD, and vibration. The TAP can be easily mounted on to a wall, DIN rail or in distribution boxes.

Its wide operating temperature range, IP68-rated housing with LED indicators, and the DIN-rail mounting

capability make the TAP-213 a convenient yet reliable solution for all types of industrial wireless applications.

Package Checklist

Moxa’s TAP-213 is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please contact

your customer service representative for assistance.

• 1 TAP-213

• 1 wall-mounting kit, which includes 2 plates

• 1 plastic protective cap for LAN-1 X-coded port

• 3 metal protective caps for LAN-2 fiber port, USB console port and ABC-02 USB storage port

• 1 metal M12 male 4-pin A-coded screw-type crimp circular connector for power

• 2 antennas which support both 2.4 GHz /5 GHz

• Quick Installation Guide (printed)

• Product warranty statement

NOTE

Antenna Gain

The following sections contain the FCC rules to adapt the product transmit power to the antenna used.

We support WiFi client mode, one-to-many Access Point mode, and one-to-one Wireless Bridge mode.

For devices, depending on the type of antenna used (point-to-point or point-to-multipoint), the target power

is fixed by the manufacturer prior to shipment, the antenna is delivered with the device and is configured

by a professional installer, so that the radio does not exceed the EIRP allowed per regulatory domain.

Point-to-Multipoint

No. Manufacturer Part No. Antenna Type

1 KINSUN ANT-WDB-O-2 BK Dipole 2.9dBi for 2.4 GHz

2 KINSUN ANT-WDB-ANM-0502 Dipole 4.62dBi for 2.4 GHz

2.34dBi for 5GHz

1.41dBi for 5GHz

MAX Gain

Point-to-Point:

No. Manufacturer Part No. Antenna Type

1 MOXA ANT-WDB-PNF-1518 Directional panel 15dBi for 2.4 GHz

18dBi for 5GHz

MAX Gain

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Product Features

• Designed specifically for the wireless communication requirements in train-to-ground communication (E.g.,

CBTC, CCTV) and rail onboard communication systems.

• Compliant with EN 50155

• IEEE802.11a/b/g/n compliant

• Three-in-one design (AP/Bridge/Client)

• Advanced wireless security

 64-bit and 128-bit WEP/WPA/WPA2

 SSID Hiding/IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS

 Packet access control & filtering

• STP/RSTP support for network system redundancy

• Long-distance transmission support

• Turbo Roaming enables rapid handover (Client mode)

• ABC-02 for configuration import/export

• USB console management

• Wide -40 to 75°C operating temperature range

• 24 to 110 VDC, redundant dual DC power inputs or 48 VDC Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af compliant)

• Wall mounting or DIN-rail mounting

• IP68-rated high-strength metal housing

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Product Specifications

WLAN Interface

Standards:

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n for Wireless LAN

IEEE 802.11i for Wireless Security

IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT

IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X)

IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BaseT

IEEE 802.3af for Power-over-Ethernet

IEEE 802.1D for Spanning Tree Protocol

IEEE 802.1w for Rapid STP

IEEE 802.1p for Class of Service

IEEE 802.1Q for VLAN

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 @ 1 Mbps

• 802.11a/g: 64QAM @ 54/48 Mbps, 16QAM @ 36/24 Mbps, QPSK @ 18/12 Mbps, BPSK @ 9/6 Mbps

• 802.11n: 64QAM @ 300 Mbps to BPSK @ 6.5 Mbps (multiple rates supported)

Operating Channels (central frequency):

• US:

2.412 to 2.462 GHz (11 channels)

5.180 to 5.240 GHz (4 channels)

5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels)*

5.500 to 5.700 GHz (8 channels; excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)*

5.745 to 5.825 GHz (5 channels)

• EU:

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)*

• JP:

2.412 to 2.484 GHz (14 channels, DSSS)

5.180 to 5.240 GHz (4 channels)

5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels)*

5.500 to 5.700 GHz (11 channels)*

*Special frequency bands (up to 6.0 GHz) are available for customization.

Security:

• SSID broadcast enable/disable

• Firewall for MAC/IP/Protocol/Port-based filtering

• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, WPA /WPA2 Personal and Enterprise (IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS, TKIP and

AES)

Transmission Rates:

• 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps

• 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps

• 802.11n: 6.5 to 300 Mbps (multiple rates supported)

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Transmitter Power:

802.11b:

Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 1 Mbps

Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 2 Mbps

Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps

Typ. 25±1.5 dBm @ 11 Mbps

802.11g:

Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps

Typ. 22±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps

Typ. 20±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps

Typ. 19±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps

802.11n (2.4 GHz):

Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 20 MHz

Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 20 MHz

Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 40 MHz

Typ. 17±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 40 MHz

802.11a:

Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps

Typ. 21±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps

Typ. 20±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps

Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps

802.11n (5 GHz):

Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 20 MHz

Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 20 MHz

Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 40 MHz

Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 40 MHz

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Receiver Sensitivity:

802.11b:

-93 dBm @ 1 Mbps

-93 dBm @ 2 Mbps

-93 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps

-88 dBm @ 11 Mbps

802.11g:

-88 dBm @ 6 Mbps

-86 dBm @ 9 Mbps

-85 dBm @ 12 Mbps

-85 dBm @ 18 Mbps

-85 dBm @ 24 Mbps

-82 dBm @ 36 Mbps

-78 dBm @ 48 Mbps

-74 dBm @ 54 Mbps

802.11n (2.4 GHz):

-70 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz

-69 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz

-67 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz

-67 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz

802.11a:

-90 dBm @ 6 Mbps

-88 dBm @ 9 Mbps

-88 dBm @ 12 Mbps

-85 dBm @ 18 Mbps

-81 dBm @ 24 Mbps

-78 dBm @ 36 Mbps

-74 dBm @ 48 Mbps

-72 dBm @ 54 Mbps

802.11n (5 GHz):

-69 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz

-71 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz

-63 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz

-68 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz

Protocol Support

General Protocols: Proxy ARP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, IP, ICMP, SNTP, TCP, UDP, RADIUS, SNMP, PPPoE, DHCP

AP-only Protocols: ARP, BOOTP, DHCP, STP/RSTP (IEEE 802.1D/w)

Interface

Connector for External Antennas: N-type (female)

LAN Ports: 1, M12 X-coded 8-pin female connector, 10/100/1000BaseT(X) auto negotiation speed, F/H

duplex mode, and auto MDI/MDI-X connection

Fiber Port: 100/1000Base SFP slot

Console Port: M12 B-coded 5-pin female connector for the USB console

USB Port: M12 A-coded 5-pin female connector for ABC-02 USB storage

Reset: Present

LED Indicators: PWR, FAULT, STATE, WLAN, LAN 1, LAN 2

Physical Characteristics

Housing: Metal, IP68 protection

Weight: 1.5 kg

Dimensions: 220 x 150 x 50.5 mm (8.66 x 5.90 x 1.99 in)

Installation: Wall mounting (standard), DIN-rail mounting (optional), pole mounting (optional)

Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)

Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

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Ambient Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Power Requirements

Input Voltage: 24 to 110 VDC, redundant dual DC power inputs or 48 VDC Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE

802.3af compliant)

Input Current: 0.65 A @ 24 VDC, 0.16 A @ 110 VDC

Power Consumption: 17.6 W (max.)

Connector: M12 A-coded 4-pin male connector

Reverse Polarity Protection: Present

Standards and Certifications

Safety: UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1(CB), LVD EN 60950-1

EMC: EN 61000-6-2/6-4

EMI: CISPR 22, 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

Radio: EN 301 489-1/17, EN 300 328, EN 301 893, DFS, TELEC

Rail Traffic: EN 50155 (essential compliance*), EN 50121-4

*Moxa defines “essential compliance” to include those EN 50155 requirements that make products more

suitable for rolling stock railway applications.

Note: Please check Moxa’s website for the most up-to-date certification status.

Fire and Smoke: EN 45545-2

MTBF (mean time between failures)

Time: 758,369 hrs

Standard: Telcordia SR332

Warranty

Warranty Period: 5 years

Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty

ATTENTION

• The TAP-213 is NOT a portable mobile device and should be located at least 20 cm away from the human

body.

• The TAP-213 is NOT designed for the general public. A well-trained technician should be enlisted to ensure

safe deployment of TAP-213 units, and to establish a wireless network.

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Functional Design

LAN Port

The standard model of the TAP-213 is provided with one M12 X code Gigabit port. The LAN LED will light up

when you insert the cable in the LAN1 port and a connection is established.

ATTENTION

Do not use a PoE (Power over Ethernet) Injector for the PoE device(s). Instead, use an IEEE 802.3af or IEEE

802.3at compliant PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment).

LED Indicators

The LEDs on the front panel provide a quick and easy means of determining the current operational status and

wireless settings of the TAP-213.

The FAULT LED indicates system failures. If the TAP-213 cannot retrieve the IP address from a DHCP server,

the FAULT LED will blink at one-second intervals.

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The following table summarizes how to read the device’s wireless settings based on the LED displays. More

information is available in Chapter 3 in the “Basic Wireless Settings” section.

LED Color State Description

PWR

FAULT

STATE

WLAN

LAN1

(10/100/10

00 Ethernet

port)

LAN2

(100/1000

fiber

optical

port)

Green

Red

Green

Red On System is booting up.

Green

Amber

Green

Amber

Green On LAN port’s 1000 Mbps link is active.

Amber On LAN port’s 100 Mbps link is active.

On Power is on

Off Power is not being supplied.

On System is booting up

Blinking

(slow at

1-second

intervals)

Blinking

(fast at

0.5-second

intervals)

Blinking

(fast at

0.5-second

intervals)

Blinking

(slow at

1-second

intervals)

Blinking WLAN is transmitting data in client/ client-router mode.

Blinking WLAN is transmitting data in AP mode.

Blinking Data is being transmitted at 1000 Mbps.

Blinking Data is being transmitted at 10/100 Mbps.

Blinking Data is being transmitted at 1000 Mbps.

Blinking Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps.

Cannot get an IP address from the DHCP server

IP address conflict

Off No error condition exist

On System startup is complete and the system is in operation.

AeroLink Protection is enabled and is currently in “Backup” state.

Device has been located by the Wireless Utility

On WLAN is functioning in client/ client-router mode.

Off

On WLAN is in AP mode.

Off WLAN is not in use or is not working properly.

On LAN port’s 1000 Mbps link is active.

Off LAN port’s 1000 Mbps link is inactive.

On LAN port’s 10/100 Mbps link is active.

Off LAN port’s 10/100 Mbps link is inactive.

Off LAN port’s 1000 Mbps link is inactive.

Off LAN port’s 100 Mbps link is inactive.

WLAN is not in client/ client-router mode or has not established

a link with an AP.

ATTENTION

When the system fails to boot, the LEDs for STATE (Green), FAULT, and WLAN will all light up

simultaneously and blink at one-second intervals. This may be due to improper operation or issues such as an

unexpected shutdown while updating the firmware. To recover the firmware, refer to the “Firmware

Recovery” section in Chapter 6.

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Beeper

The beeper emits two short beeps when the system is ready.

Reset Button

The Reset button is located on the bottom panel of the TAP-213. You can reboot the TAP-213 or reset it to

factory default settings by pressing the Reset button with a pointed object such as an unfolded paper clip.

• System reboot: Hold the Reset button down for under 5 seconds and then release.

• Reset to factory default: Hold the Reset button down for over 5 seconds until the STATE LED starts

blinking green light. Release the button to reset the TAP-213.

2

This chapter explains how to install Moxa’s AirWorks TAP-213 for the first time to quickly set up your wireless

network and how to test whether the connection is working well. The function map provided in Chapter 3 is a

convenient reference to the various functions available on the TAP-213 and to determine the functions that you

need to use.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 First-Time Installation and Configuration

 Communication Testing

 Function Map

Getting Started

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First-Time Installation and Configuration

Before installing the TAP-213, make sure that all items mentioned in the package checklist are in the box. You

will also need access to a notebook computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port. The TAP-213 has a default

IP address that you must use when connecting to the device for the first time.

• Step 1: Select the power source.

The TAP-213 can be powered by a DC power input or PoE (Power over Ethernet).

• Step 2: Connect the TAP-213 to a notebook or PC.

Since the TAP-213 is provided with the MDI/MDI-X auto-sensing capability, you can use either a

straight-through cable or crossover cable to connect it to a computer. When the connection between the

TAP-213 and the computer is established, the LED indicator on the TAP-213’s LAN port lights up.

• Step 3: Set up the computer’s IP address.

Set an IP address for the computer so that it is on the same subnet as that of the TAP-213. Since the

TAP-213’s default IP address is 192.168.127.253, and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, set the IP

address of the computer in the 192.168.127.xxx IP range and subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.

• Step 4: Use the web-based manager to configure the TAP-213

Open your computer’s web browser and type http://192.168.127.253 in the address field to access the

homepage of the web-based Network Manager. Before the homepage opens, you will need to enter the user

name and password as shown in the following figure. For first-time configuration, enter the following

default user name and password and click on the Login button:

User Name: admin

Password:

moxa

NOTE

NOTE

For security reasons, we strongly recommend changing the default password. To change the password, select

Maintenance Password and follow the instructions on the screen.

After you click Submit to apply changes, the web page is refreshed and an (Updated) indicator is displayed

next to the page heading along with a blinking reminder to restart the device.

To activate the changes, click Restart and then click Save and Restart after you change the settings. The

TAP-213 will take about 30 seconds to complete the reboot process.

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• Step 5: Select the operation mode for the TAP-213.

By default, the operation mode of the TAP-213 is set to AP. You can change this setting to Client mode at

Wireless Settings WLAN Basic Wireless Settings. Detailed information about configuring the

TAP-213 is available in Chapter 3.

• Step 6: Test the network connection.

In the following sections we describe two methods that you can use to test that a network connection has

been established.

Communication Testing

After installing the TAP-213 you can run a sample test to make sure the wireless connection on the TAP-213 is

functioning normally. Two testing methods are described below. Use the first method if you are using only one

TAP-213 device and the second method if you are using two or more TAP-213 units.

How to Test One TAP-213

If you are only using one TAP-213, you will need one additional notebook computer equipped with a WLAN card.

Configure the WLAN card to connect to the TAP-213 (NOTE: the default SSID is MOXA), and change the IP

address of the second notebook (Notebook B) so that it is on the same subnet as the first notebook (Notebook

A), which is connected to the TAP-213.

After configuring the WLAN card, establish a wireless connection with the TAP-213 and open a DOS window on

Notebook B. At the prompt, type the following:

ping <IP address of notebook A>

and then press Enter (see the figure below). A “Reply from IP address …” response means the communication

was successful. A “Request timed out.” response means the communication failed. In this case, recheck the

configuration to make sure the connections are correct.

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How to Test Two or More TAP-213 Units

If you have two or more TAP-213 units, you will need a second notebook computer (Notebook B) equipped with

an Ethernet port. Use the default settings for the first TAP-213 connected to notebook A and change the second

or third TAP-213 connected to notebook B to Client mode, and then configure the notebooks and TAP-213 units

properly.

After setting up the testing environment, open a DOS window on notebook B. At the prompt type:

ping <IP address of notebook A>

and then press Enter. A “Reply from IP address …” response means the communication was successful. A

“Request timed out” response means the communication failed. In the latter case, recheck the configuration to

make sure the settings are correct.

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Function Map

Quick overview of the TAP-213’s status

Basic settings for administering the TAP-213

Essential settings related to establishing a wireless

network

Advanced features to support additional network

management and secure wired and wireless

communication

Note: These advanced functions are all optional

Application-oriented device management functions

to set up events, traps, and reactions via

mail and SNMP notifications

Note: These functions are all optional

Current status information for monitoring

wired/wireless network performance, advanced

services, and device management functions

On-demand functions to support the web-based

console management operation

Functions for maintaining the TAP-213, and for

diagnosing the network

e-

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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-213 and make it easy to establish and maintain your wireless network.

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The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Web Browser Configuration

 Overview

 Basic Settings

 System Info Settings

 Network Settings

 Port Settings

 Time Settings

 Wireless Settings

 Operation Mode

 Basic Wireless Settings (Multiple SSID)

 WLAN Security Settings

 Advanced Wireless Settings

 WLAN Certification Settings (for EAP-TLS in

Client mode only)

 WAC Settings (AP mode only)

 Advanced Settings

 Using Virtual LAN

 Configuring Virtual LAN

 DHCP Server

 Packet Filters

 NAT Settings/Port Forwarding (For

Client-Router mode only)

 SNMP Agent

 Mobile IP Settings

 Link Fault Pass-Through (for Client mode only)

 Auto Warning Settings

 System Log

 Syslog

 E-mail

 Traps

Status

 Wireless Status

 Associated Client List (for AP mode only)

 DHCP Client List

 System Log

 Power Status

 AeroLink Protection Status (For Client Mode

Only)

 Routing Table

 LAN Status

 Maintenance

 Console Settings

 Ping

 Firmware Upgrade

 Config Import/Export

 Load Factory Default

 Username/Password

 Locate Device

 Misc. Settings

 Save Configuration

 Restart

 Logout

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Web Browser Configuration

NOTE

The web interface provides a convenient way to modify the configuration of the TAP-213 and access its 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.

To use the management and monitoring functions of the TAP-213 from a PC host connected to the same LAN

as the TAP-213, you must make sure that the PC host and the TAP-213 are on the same logical subnet.

Similarly, if the TAP-213 is configured on a different VLAN than the PC, you must make sure your PC host is

on the management VLAN so that it can access the TAP-213.

The default IP address of the TAP is 192.168.127.253.

To access the web interface of the TAP-213, do the following:

1. Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer), type in the default IP address of the TAP-213 in the address

field, and press Enter.

2. In the login page that is displayed, enter the Username and Password (default Username = admin;

default Password = moxa) and click Login to continue.

You may need to wait a few moments for the main page to download to your computer. Note that the model

name and IP address of the TAP-213 are both shown in the title bar of the web page. You can identify the

web interfaces of multiple TAP-213 units using this information.

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3. Use the menu tree on the left side of the window to open the configuration pages for the TAP-213’s

functions.

In the following paragraphs, we describe each TAP-213 management function in detail. An overview of all the

functions is available in the “Function Map” section of this manual.

NOTE

The model name of the TAP-213 is shown as TAP-213-XX, where XX indicates the country code. The model

name indicates the TAP-213 version and the bandwidth it uses. We use TAP-213-US as an example in the

following figures. (The country code and model name that appears on your computer screen may be

different.)

Overview

The Overview page summarizes the TAP-213’s current status. The information is categorized into the

following groups: System Info, Device Info, and 802.11 Info.

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Click on the SSID (MOXA, in this case) to display detailed information on 802.11as shown below:

NOTE

The 802.11 Info that is displayed may differ based on the operation mode selected. For example, Current

BSSID is not available in Client mode, and Signal strength/Noise Floor 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-213.

System Info Settings

The System Info related settings that you configure here, especially the Device name and Device

description, are displayed on the Overview page. They are also included in the SNMP information and email

alerts. Configuring the System Info settings for each TAP-213 makes it easier to identify the different TAP-213

units connected to your network.

Device name

Format Description Factory Default

Maximum of 31

characters

Device location

Format Description Factory Default

Maximum. of 31

characters

Specifies the role or application of this TAP-213 unit. TAP-213_<Serial No. of

this TAP-213>

Specifies the location of this TAP-213 unit. None

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Device description

Format Description Factory Default

Maximum of 31

characters

Device contact information

Format Description Factory Default

Maximum of 31

characters

Network Settings

You can use this space to record a more detailed

None

description of this TAP-213

You can use this space to record the contact information of the

person responsible for maintaining this TAP-213.

None

The Network Settings configuration panel allows you to modify the usual TCP/IP network parameters.

However, due to the addition of the client-router operation mode, this panel provides two different sets of

network parameters. Explanations for both types of configuration are given below.

Network Settings for AP/Client Operation Mode

IP address assignment

Setting Description Factory Default

DHCP The TAP-213’s IP address will be assigned automatically by the

Static

network’s DHCP server

Static Set up the TAP-213’s IP address manually.

IP address

Setting Description Factory Default

TAP-213’s IP address Identifies the TAP-213 on a TCP/IP network. 192.168.127.253

Subnet mask

Setting Description Factory Default

TAP-213’s subnet mask Identifies the type of network to which the TAP-213 is

connected (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network, or

255.255.255.0

255.255.255.0 for a Class C network).

Gateway

Setting Description Factory Default

TAP-213’s default

gateway

The IP address of the router that connects the LAN to an outside

network.

None

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Primary/ Secondary DNS server

Setting Description Factory Default

IP address of the

Primary/Secondary

DNS server

The IP address of the DNS Server used by your network. After

entering the DNS Server’s IP address, you can input the

TAP-213’s URL (e.g., http://ap11.abc.com) in your browser’s

address field instead of entering the IP address. The Secondary

None

DNS server will be used if the Primary DNS server fails to

connect.

Network Settings for Client-Router Operation Mode

WLAN IP address assignment

Setting Description Factory Default

DHCP The TAP-213 WLAN interface’s IP address will be assigned

Static

automatically by the network’s DHCP server

Static Set up the TAP-213 WLAN interface’s IP address manually.

WLAN IP address

Setting Description Factory Default

TAP-213 WLAN

interface’s IP address

Identifies the TAP-213 WLAN interface’s IP address on a

TCP/IP network.

192.168.128.253

WLAN subnet mask

Setting Description Factory Default

TAP-213 WLAN

interface’s subnet mask

Identifies the type of network to which the TAP-213’s WLAN

interface is connected (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network,

255.255.255.0

or 255.255.255.0 for a Class C network).

WLAN gateway

Setting Description Factory Default

TAP-213 WLAN

interface’s default

The IP address of the router that connects the WLAN to an

outside network.

None

gateway

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Primary/Secondary DNS server

Setting Description Factory Default

IP address of the

Primary/Secondary

DNS server

LAN IP address

Setting Description Factory Default

TAP-213 LAN

interface’s IP address

LAN subnet mask

Setting Description Factory Default

TAP-213 LAN

interface’s subnet mask

The IP address of the DNS Server used by your network. After

entering the DNS Server’s IP address, you can input the

TAP-213’s URL (e.g., http://ap11.abc.com) in your browser’s

address field instead of entering the IP address. The Secondary

DNS server will be used if the Primary DNS server fails to

connect.

Identifies the TAP-213 LAN interface’s IP address on a TCP/IP

network.

Identifies the type of network to which the TAP-213’s LAN

interface is connected (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network,

or 255.255.255.0 for a Class C network).

None

192.168.127.253

255.255.255.0

Port Settings

Port settings give users control over port access.

Setting Description Factory Default

Enable/Disable Allows/blocks data transmission through the port. Enable

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Time Settings

The TAP-213 has a time calibration function that can update the date and time information based on an NTP

server or the date and time information specified by the user.

The Current local time shows the TAP-213’s system time when you open this web page. After you update the

date and time setting, click on the Set Time button to activate the new date and time. An “(Updated)” string

is displayed next to the date and time fields to indicate that the change is complete. Any change in the date and

time setting is effective immediately and does not need a system restart.

NOTE The TAP-213 has a built-in real time clock (RTC). The RTC is a computer clock (most often in the form of an

integrated circuit) that keeps track of the current time. We strongly recommend that users update the Time

Settings of the TAP-213 after the initial setup is complete or when the TAP is switched on after a long-term

shutdown, especially if the network does not have an Internet connection for accessing a NTP server or there

is no NTP server on the LAN.

Current local time

Setting Description Factory Default

User-specified date and

time

Time zone

The date and time parameters allow configuration of the local

time with immediate activation.

Use 24-hour format: yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss

None

Setting Description Factory Default

User-specified time

zone

The time zone setting allows the conversion from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time) to the local time.

GMT

ATTENTION

Changing the time zone will automatically adjust the Current local time. You should configure the Time

zone before setting the Current local time.

Daylight saving time

Setting Description Factory Default

Enable/ Disable Daylight saving time (also known as DST or summer time)

involves advancing clocks (usually 1 hour) during the summer

time to provide an extra hour of daylight in the afternoon.

When Daylight saving time is enabled, the following parameters will be shown:

• Starts at: The date that daylight saving time begins.

• Stops at: The date that daylight saving time ends.

• Time offset: Indicates the number of hours the clock should be advanced.

Disable

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Time server 1/2

Setting Description Factory Default

IP address of the name of

the Time Server 1/2

Query period

Setting Description Factory Default

The query period to sync

with the time server

(1 to 9999 seconds)

IP address or domain name of the NTP time server. The

second NTP server will be used if the first NTP server fails to

connect.

This parameter determines how often the time is updated

from the NTP server.

Wireless Settings

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600 (seconds)

The essential settings for wireless networks are presented in the wireless settings function group. You must

configure these settings correctly before you establish your wireless network. Familiarize yourself with the

following terms before starting the configuration process:

AP: In a wireless local area network (WLAN), an access point is a station that transmits and receives data.

Client: When the TAP-213 is configured for Client mode, it can be used as an Ethernet-to-wireless (or

LAN-to-WLAN) network adapter. For example, a notebook computer equipped with an Ethernet adaptor but no

wireless card can be connected to this device with an Ethernet cable to provide wireless connectivity to another

AP.

Operation Mode

The TAP-213 supports five main operation modes—AP, Client, and Client-Router, each of which plays a

distinct role on the wireless network.

Wireless Enable

Setting Description Factory Default

Enable/Disable Use this function to turn the RF (Radio Frequency) module on or

off manually.

NOTE: This function is available in AP operation mode only.

Operation Mode

Setting Description Factory Default

AP The most common mode used by a TAP-213 wherein it plays

the role of a wireless AP

Client In this mode, the TAP-213 can connect to wireless AP devices

Client-Router The TAP-213 plays the role of a wireless client and a router.

Sniffer Turns the device into a remote Wireshark interface to capture

802.11 packets for analysis.

Enable

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Sniffer Mode Instructions:

1. Set operation mode to Sniffer mode on the TAP-213 and then save/reboot the device.

2. Connect the TAP-213 to a laptop with Wireshark installed (v1.12.0 or later release) via Ethernet.

3. Add a remote interface by entering the IP address of the TAP-213.

Detailed Wireshark instructions can be found at:

https://www.wireshark.org/docs/wsug_html_chunked/ChCapInterfaceRemoteSection.html

4. Start capturing 802.11 wireless packets with Wireshark.

Basic Wireless Settings (Multiple SSID)

You can add new SSIDs or edit existing ones in the WLAN Basic Setting Selection panel. You can configure

up to 9 SSIDs for a TAP and configure each SSID differently.

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. All of the SSIDs that

you configure for an AP are active at the same time. That is, client devices can use any of the SSIDs to associate

with the AP.