AWK-3252A Series

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
Built-in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band pass filter for more reliable wireless connections
-40 to 75°C wide operating temperature range (-T models)
Integrated antenna isolation
Developed according to the IEC 62443-4-1 and compliant with the IEC 62443-4-2 industrial cybersecurity standards

Overview

The AWK-3252A 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-3252A 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-3252A can be powered via PoE to facilitate flexible deployment. The AWK-3252A 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-3252A 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.

Specifications

WLAN Interface

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-3252A 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)
5.500 to 5.700 GHz (11 channels)
5.745 to 5.825 GHz (5 channels)

Frequency Band for UN (20 MHz operating channels)
AWK-3252A 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)
5.500 to 5.700 GHz (11 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:

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)

25±1.5 dBm @ 6 Mbps
23±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps

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

25±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz
22±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz
24±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz
22±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz

Transmitter Power for 802.11ac (Dual Chain)

25±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz
22±1.5 dBm @ MCS8 20 MHz
24±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz
21±1.5 dBm @ MCS9 40 MHz
23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 80 MHz
20±1.5 dBm @ MCS9 80 MHz

Transmitter Power for 802.11b (Dual Chain)

29±1.5 dBm @ 1 Mbps
29±1.5 dBm @ 11 Mbps

Transmitter Power for 802.11g (Dual Chain)

29±1.5 dBm @ 6 Mbps
26±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps

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

28±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz
25±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz
28±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz
25±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz

Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11a (measured at 5.680 GHz)

Typ. -88 @ 6 Mbps
Typ. -72 @ 54 Mbps

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

Typ. -88 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz
Typ. -68 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz
Typ. -84 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz
Typ. -66 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz

Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11ac

Typ. -88 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz
Typ. -65 dBm @ MCS8 20 MHz
Typ. -85 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz
Typ. -60 dBm @ MCS9 40 MHz
Typ. -81 dBm @ MCS0 80 MHz
Typ. -55 dBm @ MCS9 80 MHz

Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11b (measured at 2.437 GHz)

Typ. -96 dBm @ 1 Mbps
Typ. -88 dBm @ 11 Mbps

Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11g (measured at 2.437 GHz)

Typ. -90 dBm @ 6 Mbps
Typ. -74 dBm @ 54 Mbps

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

Typ. -90 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz
Typ. -70 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz
Typ. -87 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz
Typ. -69 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz

WLAN Operation Mode

Access point
Client
Client-Router
Master
Slave
Sniffer
Mesh

Antenna

External, 2/2 dBi
Omni-directional

Antenna Connectors

2 RP-SMA female

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)

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

Ethernet Software Features

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

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

PWR1, PWR2, PoE, SYS, 2.4G, 5G, LAN1, LAN2

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 Characteristic

Housing

Metal

IP Rating

IP30

Dimensions

45 x 130 x 100 mm (1.77 x 5.12 x 3.94 in)

Weight

700 g (1.5 lb)

Installation

DIN-rail mounting
Wall mounting (with optional kit)

Power Parameters

Input Current

12-48 VDC, 2.2-0.5 A

Input Voltage

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

Power Connector

1 removable 10-contact terminal block(s)

Power Consumption

28.4 W (max.)

Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature

Standard Models: -25 to 60°C (-13 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)

Standard 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: 2 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

Hazardous Locations

ATEX
Class I Division 2
IECEx

Road Vehicles

E mark E1

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

MTBF

Time

653,801 hrs

Standards

Telcordia SR332

Warranty

Warranty Period

5 years