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Moxa Tough AP TAP-213 User’s Manual
Edition 1.0, April 2016
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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 ............................................................................................................................... 1-6
LAN Port..................................................................................................................................... 1-6
LED Indicators............................................................................................................................. 1-6
Beeper ....................................................................................................................................... 1-7
Reset Button ............................................................................................................................... 1-8
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
Time Settings.............................................................................................................................. 3-6
Wireless Settings ................................................................................................................................ 3-7
Operation Mode .................................................................................................................................. 3-7
Basic Wireless Settings ........................................................................................................................ 3-8
WLAN Security Settings .............................................................................................................. 3-12
Advanced Wireless Settings ........................................................................................................ 3-18
WLAN Certification Settings (for EAP-TLS in Client/Slave mode only) ................................................ 3-21
Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................................ 3-22
Using Virtual LAN ...................................................................................................................... 3-22
Configuring Virtual LAN .............................................................................................................. 3-23
DHCP Server (for AP mode only) ................................................................................................. 3-24
Packet Filters ............................................................................................................................ 3-25
RSTP Settings (for AP/Master mode only) ..................................................................................... 3-27
SNMP Agent.............................................................................................................................. 3-29
Link Fault Pass-Through (for Client/Slave mode only) ..................................................................... 3-31
NAT/Port Forwarding .................................................................................................................. 3-31
Auto Warning Settings ....................................................................................................................... 3-31
System Log .............................................................................................................................. 3-32
Syslog...................................................................................................................................... 3-33
E-mail ...................................................................................................................................... 3-34
Relay ....................................................................................................................................... 3-35
Trap ........................................................................................................................................ 3-36
Status ............................................................................................................................................. 3-37
Wireless Status ......................................................................................................................... 3-37
Associated Client List (for AP/Master mode only)............................................................................ 3-37
DHCP Client List (for AP mode only) ............................................................................................. 3-38
System Log .............................................................................................................................. 3-38
Relay Status ............................................................................................................................. 3-39
DI and Power Status .................................................................................................................. 3-39
RSTP Status.............................................................................................................................. 3-39
Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... 3-40
Console Settings........................................................................................................................ 3-40
Ping ......................................................................................................................................... 3-40
Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................................................................... 3-40
Config Import/Export ................................................................................................................. 3-41
Default Config Import................................................................................................................. 3-42
Load Factory Default .................................................................................................................. 3-42
Password .................................................................................................................................. 3-42
Misc. Settings ........................................................................................................................... 3-43
Save Configuration............................................................................................................................ 3-43
Restart ............................................................................................................................................ 3-44
Logout............................................................................................................................................. 3-44
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.
Other Console Considerations ............................................................................................................ 5-1
USB Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) ......................................................................... 5-2
Configuration by 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
R&TTE Compliance Statement .......................................................................................................B-4
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Introduction
The TAP-213 outdoor wireless AP/client is the ideal ruggedized wireless solution for railway onboard
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train-to-ground applications such as CCTV and CBTC communications. It can provide
up to 300
Mbps with IEEE
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-------------------------------------------802.11n technology. The TAP-213’s dust-tight/weatherproof design is IP68-rated,
and it can operate at
I suggest:
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
It can provide speeds of up to 300
Mbps...
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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 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.
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Package Checklist
-------------------------------------------preliminary
datasheet
Moxa’s TAP-213 is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missingThe
or damaged,
please
contact has the
following items listed:
your customer service representative for assistance.
• TAP-213
• Wall mounting kit (includes 2
• 1 TAP-213
supports)
•1 Wall mounting kit
• Metal cap to cover M12-female
•1 plastic protective caps for LAN-1 X-coded port
connector
•3 metal protective caps for LAN-2 fiber port, USB console port and ABC-02 USB storage port
•
DIN-rail mounting kit
•
Quick Installation Guide (printed)
•
Product Warranty Card
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
KINSUN
ANT-WDB-O-2 BK
Dipole
KINSUN
ANT-WDB-ANM-0502
Dipole
No. Manufacturer
Part No.
Antenna Type
ANT-WDB-PNF-1518
Directional panel
MAX Gain
2.9dBi for 2.4 GHz
2.34dBi for 5GHz
4.62dBi for 2.4 GHz
1.41dBi for 5GHz
• Point to Point:
MOXA
1-2
MAX Gain
15dBi for 2.4 GHz
18dBi for 5GHz
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Product Features
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-------------------------------------------The preliminary datasheet has the
following information: 24 to 110 VDC,
redundant dual DC power inputs or 48
VDC Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE
802.3af compliant)
•Designed specifically for the wireless communication requirements in rail onboard CCTV and CBTC 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
•
RS-232 console management
Wide -40 to 75°C operating temperature range
Redundant 24 VDC power inputs or IEEE802.3af Power over Ethernet
•
DIN-rail mounting or wall 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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TX Transmit Power:
• 2.4 GHz
802.11b:
Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 1 to 11 Mbps
802.11g:
Typ. 25±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps, Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps,
Typ. 20±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps, Typ. 20±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps
802.11n (20 MHz):
MCS0, 8@20 MHz: Typ. 23 dBm (±1.5 dBm); MCS7, 15@20 MHz:
Typ. 17 dBm (±1.5 dBm); MCS0, 8@40 MHz: Typ. 23 dBm (±1.5 dBm);
MCS7, 15@40 MHz: Typ. 17 dBm (±1.5 dBm)
• 5 GHz
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 (20/40 MHz):
MCS0, 8@20 MHz: Typ. 23 dBm (±1.5 dBm); MCS7, 15@20 MHz:
Typ. 18 dBm (±1.5 dBm); MCS0, 8@40 MHz: Typ. 23 dBm (±1.5 dBm);
MCS7, 15@40 MHz: Typ. 18 dBm (±1.5 dBm)
RX Sensitivity:
• 2.4 GHz
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,
-86 dBm @ 18 Mbps, -85 dBm @ 24 Mbps, -82 dBm @ 36 Mbps,
-78 dBm @ 48 Mbps, -74 dBm @ 54 Mbps
802.11n:
-67 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz, -69 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz,
-67 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz, -70 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz
• 5 GHz
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, -74 dBm @ 54 Mbps
802.11n:
-68 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz, -71 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz,
-63 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz, -69 dBm @ MCS7 20 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)
Fiber Ports: 1000Base SFP slot
M12 Ports: 1, M12-type, 8-pin X-coding (female), 10/100/1000BaseT(X) auto negotiation speed, F/H duplex
mode, and auto MDI/MDI-X connection
Console Port: USB Console (M12 5-pin A-coded connector female)
USB Port: M12 B-coded connector for ABC-02
Reset: Present
LED Indicators: PWR, FAULT, STATE, WLAN, LAN 1, LAN 2
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Physical Characteristics
Housing: Metal, IP68 protection
Weight: 1.5 kg
Dimensions: 220 x 150 x 55 mm (8.66 x 5.90 x 2.16 in)
Installation: Wall mounting (standard), DIN-rail mounting (optional)
Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity: 5% to 100% (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: 24 to 110 VDC, 15 W (max.)
Connector: M12 male connector
Reverse Polarity Protection: Present
Standards and Certifications
Safety: UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1(CB)
EMC: EN 61000-6-2/6-4, EN 61000-6-1/6-3
EMI: 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
MTBF (mean time between failures)
Time: 400,000 hrs
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 the LAN-1 cable is inserted.
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-------------------------------------------The label on the product is
"LAN1" I suggest:
The LAN LED will light up when you
insert the cable in the LAN1 port and a
connection is established.
ATTENTION
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Do not use a PoE (Power over Ethernet) Injector for the PoE device(s). Instead, 2016-04-21
use an IEEE
802.3af or IEEE
802.3at compliant PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment).
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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.
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The FAULT LED indicates system failures and user-configured events. If the TAP-213
cannot
retrieve the IP
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09:07:36
address from a DHCP server, the FAULT LED will blink at one-second intervals.
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-------------------------------------------What does the fault LED indicate about
user-configured events. We need to
explain this as it is not clear.
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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
PWR
Green
State
Description
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Off
Power is not being supplied.
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I suggest: error.
On
System is booting up, or a system configuration
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Power
is on (supplied from power
Blinking (fast Cannot get an IP address from the DHCP
server
On
input
-------------------------------------------1)
I suggest removing this. If we must
mention it then I suggest "...or a
system configuration error exists."
at
FAULT
Red
intervals)
Blinking
(slow
IP address conflict
at
1-second
intervals)
Error condition does not exist.
On
System startup is complete and the system is in operation.
Blinking (fast
at
STATE
Green
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Off
-------------------------------------------I suggest:
AeroLink Protection is enabled and is currently in “Backup” state.
No error condition exists.
intervals)
Blinking
(slow
Device has been located by Wireless Utility
at
1-second
intervals)
Red
Green
On
System is booting up.
On
WLAN is functioning in Client/Slave mode.
Blinking
Off
WLAN
On
Amber
Green
LAN1/LAN2
Amber
Blinking
WLAN is transmitting data in Client/Slave mode.
WLAN is not in Client/Slave/Client-Router mode or has not
established a link with an AP.
WLAN is in AP/Master mode.
WLAN is transmitting data in AP/Master mode.
Off
WLAN is not in use or is not working properly.
On
LAN port’s 1000 Mbps link is active.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted at 1000 Mbps.
Off
LAN port’s 1000 Mbps link is inactive.
On
LAN port’s 10/100 Mbps link is active.
Blinking
Off
Data is being transmitted at 10/100 Mbps.
LAN port’s 10/100 Mbps link is inactive.
ATTENTION
When the system fails to boot, the LEDs for STATE (Green), FAULT, and WLANCecilia_Fernandes
will all light up
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uncontrollable
issues, such as an unexpected shutdown while updating the firmware. To recover-------------------------------------------the firmware, refer to the
I suggest removing this content.
“Firmware Recovery” section in Chapter 6.
Beeper
The beeper emits two short beeps when the system is ready.
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Reset Button
The Reset button is located on the top 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.
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2
Getting Started
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
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Getting Started
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.
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After you select Maintenance 
Load Factory Default and click the Submit button, the TAP-213 will be
-------------------------------------------If we mention this here, if sounds like
we also have to set the default IP
Step 4: Use the web-based manager to configure the TAP-213
address of the TAP.
Open your computer’s web browser and type http://192.168.127.253 in the address field to access the
Load Factory Default is covered on
homepage of the web-based Network Manager. Before the homepage opens, you
will59
need
to enter
useronly in
page
(3-42)
andthe
used
name and password as shown in the following figure. For first-time configuration,
enter thecases
following
exceptional
as per my
understanding.
default user name and password and click on the Login button:
reset to factory default settings and the IP address will be reset to 192.168.127.253.
•
User Name:
admin
Password:
root
For security reasons, we strongly recommend changing the default password. To change the password, select
Maintenance 
Password and follow the instructions on the screen.
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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.
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To activate the changes, click Restart and then click Save and Restart after you
change the
settings. The
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09:16:09
-------------------------------------------Can you please confirm this.
When we click on Restart, doesn't the
Step 5: Select the operation mode for the TAP-213.
TAP
reboot?
By default, the operation mode of the TAP-213 is set to AP. You can change this
setting
to Client mode at
TAP-213 will take about 30 seconds to complete the reboot process.
•
Wireless Settings 
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 
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 
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
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connections or the settings in the web
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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
relay warning, e-mail, and SNMP notification
Note: These functions are all optional
Current status information for monitoring
wired/wireless network performance, advanced
services, and device management functions
Functions for maintaining the TAP-213, and for
diagnosing the network
On-demand functions to support the web-based
console management operation
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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.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
 Web Browser Configuration
Status
 Overview
 Wireless Status
 Basic Settings
 Associated Client List (for AP/Master mode
 System Info Settings
 Network Settings
 Time Settings
 Wireless Settings
 Operation Mode
 Basic Wireless Settings
 WLAN Security Settings
 Advanced Wireless Settings
 WLAN Certification Settings (for EAP-TLS in
Client/Slave mode only)
 Advanced Settings
 DHCP Client List (for AP mode only)
 System Log
 Relay Status
 DI and Power Status
 RSTP Status
 Maintenance
 Console Settings
 Ping
 Firmware Upgrade
 Config Import/Export
 Using Virtual LAN
 Default Config Import
 Configuring Virtual LAN
 Load Factory Default
 DHCP Server (for AP mode only)
 Password
 Packet Filters
 Misc. Settings
 RSTP Settings (for AP/Master mode only)
 Save Configuration
 SNMP Agent
 Restart
 Link Fault Pass-Through (for Client/Slave mode
 Logout
only)
 NAT/Port Forwarding
 Auto Warning Settings
 System Log
 Syslog
 E-mail
 Relay
 Trap
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Web Browser Configuration
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.
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your PC
host is on the
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management VLAN.
The default IP address of the TAP is 192.168.127.253.
-------------------------------------------What other VLAN settings? Please
help clarify this content.
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 = root) 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.
3. Use the menu tree on the left side of the window to open the configuration pages for the TAP-213’s
functions.
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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.
The model name of the TAP-213 is shown as TAP-213-XX, where XX indicates the country code. The country
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code indicates the TAP-213 version and the bandwidth it uses. We use TAP-213-US
as an example in the
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following figures. (The country code and model name that appears on your computer screen may be different
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than the one shown here.)
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 802.11 information, as shown below:
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
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emails. Configuring the System Info settings for each TAP-213 makes it easier -------------------------------------------to identify the different
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alert or warning
TAP-213 units connected to your network.
Device name
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Default
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Setting
Description
Maximum of 31
Specifies the role or application of this TAP-213 unit.
characters
Device location
Setting
Description
Maximum. of 31
Specifies the location of this TAP-213 unit.
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Format
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Device description
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Default
Setting
Description
Maximum of 31
You can use this space to record a more detailed
characters
description of this TAP-213
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Device contact information
Setting
Maximum of 31
characters
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You can use this space to record the contact information-------------------------------------------of the None
Description
person responsible for maintaining this TAP-213.
Network Settings
suggest:
Format
The Network Settings configuration panel allows you to modify the TCP/IP parameters of the network. An
explanation of each configuration item is given below:
IP configuration
Setting
Description
Factory Default
DHCP
Select this option if you want the TAP-213’s IP address to be
Static
assigned automatically.
Static
Select this option if you want to manually set the IP address of
the TAP-213.
IP address
Setting
Description
Factory Default
TAP-213’s IP address
Identifies the TAP-213 on a TCP/IP network.
192.168.127.253
Description
Factory Default
Subnet mask
Setting
TAP-213’s subnet mask Identifies the type of network to which the TAP-213 is
255.255.255.0
connected (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network and
255.255.255.0 for a Class C network).
Gateway
Setting
Description
Factory Default
TAP-213’s default
The IP address of the router that connects the LAN to an outside
None
gateway
network.
Primary/ Secondary DNS server
Setting
Description
Factory Default
IP address of the
The IP address of the DNS server used by your network.
None
primary/secondary
After you have entering the DNS server’s IP address here, you
DNS server
can use the URL of the TAP-213 (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.
In the Client-Router mode, the WAN (wireless interface) and LAN (wired interface) are configured separately.
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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
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server or the date and time information specified by the user. Functions such as Auto
warning can add real-time
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information to the message.
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option is not available on this screen.
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
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is displayed next to the date and time fields to indicate that the change is complete.
Local time settings will be
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Any change
in the time and date
-------------------------------------------setting is effective immediately and
We
say awhy
it is important
doesshould
not need
system
restart. to
sync the time setting with the built-in
RTC.
Current local time
Setting
Description
Factory Default
User-specified date and The date and time parameters allow configuration of the local
time
None
time with immediate activation.
Use 24-hour format: yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss
Time zone
Setting
Description
Factory Default
User-specified time
The time zone setting allows the conversion from GMT
GMT
zone
(Greenwich Mean Time) to the local 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.
Daylight saving time
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable/ Disable
Daylight saving time (also known as DST or summer time)
Disable
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.
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Time offset: Indicates the number of hours the clock should be advanced.
Time server 1/2
Setting
Description
Factory Default
IP address of the name of IP address or domain name of the NTP time server. The
the Time Server 1/2
time.nist.gov
second NTP server will be used if the first NTP server fails to
connect.
Query period
Setting
Description
Factory Default
The query period to sync
This parameter determines how often the time is updated
600 (seconds)
with the time server
from the NTP server.
(1 to 9999 seconds)
Wireless Settings
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, Master, Slave, and ACC—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
Enable
off manually.
NOTE: This function is available in AP operation mode only.
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Factory Default
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Operation Mode
Setting
Description
AP
The TAP-213 plays the role of a wireless AP
Client
Master
Slave
APdescribe the Client-Router
We do not
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The TAP-213 plays the role of a wireless AP Client
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this
mode.
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mode. The TAP-213 plays the role of a wireless master.
Can we just say "wireless client"?
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Please help clarify this content.
mode. The TAP-213 plays the role of a wireless slave.
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Basic Wireless Settings
You can add new SSIDs or edit existing ones in the WLAN Basic Setting Selection panel. You can configure
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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 sameI SSIDs.
All of the SSIDs that
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modes
of operation.
you configure for an AP are active at the same time. That is, client devices can use with
any ofdifferent
the SSIDs
to associate
with the AP.
To create an SSID for your TAP, click on Add SSID. To edit an existing SSID and assign different configuration
settings to it, click on the Edit button corresponding to the SSID. A configuration panel is displayed as follows:
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When you switch to Client mode, a Site Survey button will be available on the Basic Wireless Settings
panel. Use the Site Survey function to view information about available APs, as shown in the following figures..
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the Basic Wireless
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Settings page. Click the Refresh button to update the site survey table.
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If this client is connecting to an AP, a brief disconnection will occur when you click on Site Survey.
RF type
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Only supports the IEEE 802.11b standard
B/G/N Mixed
Only supports the IEEE 802.11g standard
B/G Mixed
Supports IEEE 802.11b/g standards, but 802.11g might
2.4 GHz
operate at a slower speed when 802.11b clients are on the
network
G/N Mixed
Supports IEEE 802.11g/n standards, but 802.11n might
operate at a slower speed if 802.11g clients are on the network
B/G/N Mixed
Supports IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards, but 802.11g/n might
operate at a slower speed if 802.11b clients are on the network
N Only (2.4GHz)
Only supports the 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11n standard
5 GHz
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Only supports the IEEE 802.11a standard
A/N Mixed
-------------------------------------------Supports IEEE 802.11a/n standards, but 802.11n may operate
at a slower speed if 802.11a clients are on the networkWe
N Only (5GHz)
Only supports the 5 GHz IEEE 802.11n standard
should specify the factory default or
say "None".
Auto Channel
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable
Enable this function to set the TAP to scan the 3 predefined
Disable
Disable
channels for the “least crowded” channel and use it as the
operating channel.
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Channel (for AP/Master mode only)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
The available channels
The channel on which the TAP should operate. The TAP-213
6 (in B/G/N Mixed
vary with the RF type
plays the role of a wireless AP or Master here.
mode)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
The available channels
These channels are candidate channels for auto channel
N/A
vary with RF type
selection.
setting
Channel 2, 3
Channel Width (for any 11N RF type only)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
20 MHz
Select the channel width.
20 MHz
20/40 MHz
If you are not sure, use the 20/40 MHz (Auto) option
Channel bonding
If you have selected 20/40 MHz only is the Channel Width setting, this setting will automatically set the
channel based on your channel setting.
SSID
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Maximum of 31
The SSID of a client and the SSID of the AP must be identical for
MOXA
characters
the client and AP to be able to communicate with each other.
Primary/Secondary/Third SSID (Client or Client-Router mode only)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
The name of the
This is the profile setting that allows multiple SSID profiles to
MOXA
primary, secondary,
be stored on the TAP client so that the TAP can connect to any
MOXA_secondary
and tertiary SSID
of the predefined SSID in order of priority (Primary >
MOXA_third
Secondary > Third)
SSID broadcast (for AP/Master mode only)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable/ Disable
Use this setting to specify if the SSID can be broadcast or not
Enable
Client Isolation (for AP mode only)
Client isolation is used to isolate the associated wireless clients in one or more APs. Isolated clients cannot
communicate with each other, so the level of security is increased. Depending on the type of client isolation,
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Client Isolation
Setting
Description
Factory Default
No isolation
No isolation is applied.
No isolation
Isolated within the
All clients associated with this AP will be isolated from each
same AP
other.
Isolated within the
All clients in the specified subnet will be isolated from each
same subnet
other.
The subnet is defined by the following two parameters:
Gateway and Netmask.
Gateway
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Gateway for client
This setting is used when you have selected the client isolation
None
isolation function
option, Isolated within the same subnet.
Netmask
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Netmask for client
This setting is used when you have selected the client isolation
None
isolation function
option, Isolated within the same subnet.
Allowed subnet with TCP/UDP port
The Allowed subnet with TCP/UDP port setting is used to define the subnets (or hosts) that are excluded
when the Isolated within the same subnet option is selected. You can define up to eight subnets or hosts.
Active
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable/Disable the
This checkbox enables or disables a rule for Allowed subnet
Disable
subnet rule
with TCP/UDP port.
IP
Setting
Description
Factory Default
The IP address of the
The IP address for the allowed subnet definition.
None
allowed subnet
Hosts in this subnet can be accessed by other hosts or wireless
clients in the same subnet.
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Netmask
Setting
Description
Factory Default
The netmask for
The netmask of the subnet definition.
None
allowed subnet
Hosts in this subnet can be accessed by other hosts or wireless
definition
clients in the same subnet. You can also define the exception
host by entering 255.255.255.255 in this field.
Protocol
Setting
Description
Factory Default
The protocol for
The protocol of the subnet definition.
All
allowed subnet
Hosts in this subnet can be accessed by other hosts or wireless
definition
clients in the same subnet.
Port
Setting
Description
Factory Default
The range of ports for
The port range of the subnet definition.
None
the allowed subnet
Hosts in this subnet can be accessed by other hosts or wireless
definition
clients in the same subnet.
The TAP-213-EU (for European frequency bands) only connects SSID-hidden APs for IEEE 802.11b/g/n
channels.
Auto Channel arguments
You can configure the following parameters to set the scan timing intervals for the auto channel selection
process. Use the default values unless specific channel selection intervals are required.
Selection Interval
Setting
Description
Factory Default
0-1440 mins
The time between each channel re-selection. For example, if
60
you set this field to 60 minutes, the AP scans for the least
crossed channel every 60 minutes.
Monitoring Interval
Setting
Description
Factory Default
100-3000 ms
The channel scanning duration.
1000
Setting
Description
Factory Default
1-10
The number of times the AP performs the channel scanning
Monitoring times
before selecting a “clear” channel to use.
WLAN Security Settings
The TAP-213 provides four standardized wireless security modes: Open, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy),
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), and WPA2. Several security modes are available in the TAP-213 by selecting
Security mode and WPA type:
•
Open: No authentication, no data encryption.
•
WEP: Static WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) keys must be configured manually.
•
WPA/WPA2-Personal: Also known as WPA/WPA2-PSK. You will need to specify the Pre-Shared Key in the
Passphrase field, which will be used by the TKIP or AES engine as a master key to generate keys that
actually encrypt outgoing packets and decrypt incoming packets.
•
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.
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The TAP-213 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 IEEE802.11i with “TKIP/AES + 802.1X”
Open
For security reasons, you should NOT set security mode to Open System, since authentication and data
encryption are NOT performed in Open System mode.
WEP
According to the IEEE802.11 standard, WEP can be used for authentication and data encryption to maintain
confidentiality. Shared (or Shared Key) authentication type is used if WEP authentication and data encryption
are both needed. Normally, Open (or Open System) authentication type is used when WEP data encryption is
run with authentication.
When WEP is enabled as a security mode, the length of a key (so-called WEP seed) can be specified as 64/128
bits, which is actually a 40/104-bit secret key with a 24-bit initialization vector. The TAP-213 provides 4 entities
of WEP key settings that can be selected to use with Key index. The selected key setting specifies the key to
be used as a send-key for encrypting traffic from the AP side to the wireless client side. All 4 WEP keys are used
as receive-keys to decrypt traffic from the wireless client side to the AP side.
The WEP key can be presented in two Key types, HEX and ASCII. Each ASCII character has 8 bits, so a 40-bit
(or 64-bit) WEP key contains 5 characters, and a 104-bit (or 128-bit) key has 13 characters. In hex, each
character uses 4 bits, so a 40-bit key has 10 hex characters, and a 128-bit key has 26 characters.
Authentication type
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Open
Data encryption is enabled, but without authentication
Open
Shared
Data encryption and authentication are both enabled.
Key type
Setting
Description
Factory Default
HEX
Specifies WEP keys in hex-decimal number form
HEX
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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
Factory Default
ASCII type:
A string that can be used as a WEP seed for the RC4 encryption
None
64 bits: 5 chars
engine.
WEP key 1-4
128 bits: 13chars
HEX type:
64 bits: 10 hex chars
128 bits: 26 hex chars
WPA/WPA2-Personal
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2 represent significant improvements over the WEP encryption method.
WPA is a security standard based on 802.11i draft 3, while WPA2 is based on the fully ratified version of 802.11i.
The initial vector is transmitted, encrypted, and enhanced with its 48 bits, twice as long as WEP. The key is
regularly changed so that true session is secured.
Even though AES encryption is only included in the WPA2 standard, it is widely available in the WPA security
mode of some wireless APs and clients as well. The TAP-213 also supports AES algorithms in WPA and WPA2 for
better compatibility.
Personal versions of WPA/WPA2, also known as WPA/WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key), provide a simple way of
encrypting a wireless connection for high confidentiality. A Passphrase is used as a basis for encryption
methods (or cipher types) in a WLAN connection. The passphrases should be complicated and as long as
possible. There must be at least 8 ASCII characters in the Passphrase, and it could go up to 63. For security
reasons, this passphrase should only be disclosed to users who need it, and it should be changed regularly.
WPA type
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Personal
Provides Pre-Shared Key-enabled WPA and WPA2
Personal
Enterprise
Provides enterprise-level security for WPA and WPA2
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.
*This option is available in AP/Master mode only, and does not support AES-enabled clients.
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Passphrase
Setting
Description
Factory Default
8 to 63 characters
Master key to generate keys for encryption and decryption
None
Key renewal (for AP/Master mode only)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
60 to 86400 seconds
Specifies the time period of group key renewal
3600 (seconds)
(1 minute to 1 day)
The key renewal value dictates how often the wireless AP encryption keys should be changed. The security
level is generally higher if you set the key renewal value to a shorter number, which forces the encryption keys
to be changed more frequently. The default value is 3600 seconds (6 minutes). Longer time periods can be
considered if the line is not very busy.
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (for AP/Master mode)
By setting WPA type to Enterprise, you can use EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol), a framework
authentication protocol used by 802.1X to provide network authentication. In these Enterprise-level security
modes, a back-end RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) server is needed if IEEE 802.1X
functionality is enabled in WPA /WPA2. The IEEE 802.1X protocol also offers the possibility of carrying out an
efficient connection authentication on a large-scale network. It is not necessary to exchange keys or
passphrases.
WPA type
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Personal
Provides Pre-Shared Key-enabled WPA and WPA2
Personal
Enterprise
Provides enterprise-level security for WPA and WPA2
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.
*This option is available in AP/Master mode only, and cannot support AES-enabled clients.
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
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Primary/ Secondary RADIUS shared key
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Max. of 31 characters
The secret key shared between AP and RADIUS server
None
Setting
Description
Factory Default
60 to 86400 seconds
Specifies the time period of group key renewal
3600 (seconds)
Key renewal
(1 minute to 1 year)
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (for Client/Slave mode)
When used as a client, the TAP-213 can support three EAP methods (or EAP protocols): EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS,
and EAP-PEAP, corresponding to WPA/WPA-Enterprise settings on the AP side.
Encryption method
Setting
Description
Factory Default
TKIP
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol is enabled
TKIP
AES
Advance Encryption System is enabled
EAP Protocol
Setting
Description
Factory Default
TLS
Specifies Transport Layer Security protocol
TLS
TTLS
Specifies Tunneled Transport Layer Security
PEAP
Specifies Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol, or
Protected EAP
Before choosing the EAP protocol for your WPA/WPA2-Enterpise settings on the client end, please contact the
network administrator to make sure the system supports the protocol on the AP end. Detailed information on
these three popular EAP protocols is presented in the following sections.
EAP-TLS
TLS is the standards-based successor to Secure Socket Layer (SSL). It can establish a trusted communication
channel over a distrusted network. TLS provides mutual authentication through certificate exchange. EAP-TLS
is also secure to use. You are required to submit a digital certificate to the authentication server for validation,
but the authentication server must also supply a certificate.
You can use Basic Wireless Settings 
WLAN Certificate Settings to import your WLAN certificate and
enable EAP-TLS on the client end.
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You can check the current certificate status in Current Status if it is available.
•
Certificate issued to: Shows the certificate user
•
Certificate issued by: Shows the certificate issuer
•
Certificate expiration date: Indicates when the certificate has expired
EAP-TTLS
It is usually much easier to re-use existing authentication systems, such as a Windows domain or Active
Directory, LDAP directory, or Kerberos realm, rather than creating a parallel authentication system. As a result,
TTLS (Tunneled TLS) and PEAP (Protected EAP) are used to support the use of so-called “legacy authentication
methods.”
TTLS and PEAP work in a similar way. First, they establish a TLS tunnel (EAP-TLS for example), and validate
whether the network is trustworthy with digital certificates on the authentication server. This step establishes
a tunnel that protects the next step (or “inner” authentication), and consequently is sometimes referred to as
“outer” authentication. The TLS tunnel is then used to encrypt an older authentication protocol that
authenticates the user for the network.
As you can see, digital certificates are still needed for outer authentication in a simplified form. Only a small
number of certificates are required, which can be generated by a small certificate authority. Certificate
reduction makes TTLS and PEAP much more popular than EAP-TLS.
The TAP-213 provides some non-cryptographic EAP methods, including PAP, CHAP, MS-CHAP, and
MS-CHAP-V2. These EAP methods are not recommended for direct use on wireless networks. However, they
may be useful as inner authentication methods with TTLS and PEAP.
Because the inner and outer authentications can use distinct user names in TTLS and PEAP, you can use an
anonymous user name for the outer authentication, with the true user name only shown through the encrypted
channel. Keep in mind that not all client software supports anonymous alteration. Confirm this with the network
administrator before you enable identity hiding in TTLS and PEAP.
TTL Inner Authentication
Setting
Description
Factory Default
PAP
Password Authentication Protocol is used
MS-CHAP-V2
CHAP
Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol is used
MS-CHAP
Microsoft CHAP is used
MS-CHAP-V2
Microsoft CHAP version 2 is used
Anonymous
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Max. of 31 characters
A distinct name used for outer authentication
None
User name & Password
Setting
Description
Factory Default
User name and password used in inner authentication
None
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PEAP
There are a few differences in the TTLS and PEAP inner authentication procedures. TTLS uses the encrypted
channel to exchange attribute-value pairs (AVPs), while PEAP uses the encrypted channel to start a second EAP
exchange inside of the tunnel. The TAP-213 provides MS-CHAP-V2 merely as an EAP method for inner
authentication.
Inner EAP protocol
Setting
Description
Factory Default
MS-CHAP-V2
Microsoft CHAP version 2 is used
MS-CHAP-V2
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Max. of 31 characters
A distinct name used for outer authentication
None
Anonymous
User name & Password
Setting
Description
Factory Default
User name and password used in inner authentication
None
Advanced Wireless Settings
Additional wireless-related parameters are presented in this section to help you set up your wireless network
in detail.
Transmission Rate
Setting
Description
Factory Default
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Auto
The TAP-213 senses and adjusts the data rate automatically
Available rates
Users can manually select a target transmission data rate
Auto
Multicast Rate (for AP/Master mode only)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Multicast rate
You can set a fixed multicast rate for the transmission of
6M
(6M ~ 54M)
broadcast and multicast packets on a per-radio basis. This
parameter can be useful in an environment where multicast
video streaming is occurring in the wireless medium, provided
that the wireless clients are capable of handling the configured
rate.
Guarding Interval
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Guarding Interval
Guarding interval is used to ensure that distinct transmissions 800ns.
do not interfere with one another. You can select the guarding
interval manually for Wireless-N connections. The two options
are Short (400ns) and Long (800ns).
Transmission Power for 2.4 GHz
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Transmission Power
Specifies transmission power for the radio in the unit of dBm.
10dBm
Transmission Power for 5 GHz
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Auto
Specifies transmission power for the radio in the unit of dBm.
10dBm
Beacon Interval (for AP/Master mode only)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Beacon Interval
Indicates the frequency interval of the beacon
100 (ms)
(40 to 1000 ms)
DTIM Interval (for AP/Master mode only)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Data Beacon Rate
Indicates how often the TAP-213 sends out a Delivery Traffic
(1 to 15)
Indication Message
Fragmentation threshold
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Fragment Length
Specifies the maximum size a data packet before splitting and
2346
(256 to 2346)
creating another new packet
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
NOTE
Transmission power indicates the maximum value of transmission power which the user plans. However, the
real transmitted power depends on the radio module and some facts, such as country, regulatory limitations
and data rate. Please check the Transmission power in Status > Wireless Status for a real and updated value
of transmission power, which the TAP is currently using.
You can refer to the related glossaries in the reference section for detailed information about the
above-mentioned settings. By setting these parameters properly, you can better tune the performance of your
wireless network.
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Noise protection
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable/Disable
Adjusts the interference coping capability of the wireless signal.
Enable
This option should be enabled for communication distance
under 500 meters, and should be disabled for communication
distances over 500 meters.
WMM
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable/Disable
WMM is a QoS standard for WLAN traffic. Voice and video data
Disable
will be given priority bandwidth when enabled with WMM
supported wireless clients.
Full 11a channel support
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable/Disable
“Full 11a channel support” allows users to select one channel
Disable
from 802.11a, including channels in licensed and unlicensed
bands.
Turbo Roaming (for Client mode only)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable/ Disable
Moxa’s Turbo Roaming can enable rapid handover when the
Disable
TAP-213, as a client, roams among a group of APs.
When Turbo Roaming is enabled, the RF type, AP alive check, and Scan channels parameters will be shown
as follows. The RF type shows the current RF type that this client is using. The AP alive check parameter will
check if the AP connection is still available. When this function is enabled, a check will be done every 10 ms. You
can set up Scan channels for the APs among which this client is going to roam. There are three Scan channels
available. Note that the Scan channels may need to be modified when the RF type is changed. (For example,
channel 36 is not available in B, G, N or B/G/N Mix mode.)
Traffic Control
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable/Disable
Enable this function to limit the bandwidth for a client device
Disable
with the specified IP address settings.
Enter maximum bandwidth (80 to 10240 kbps) to limit the
wireless bandwidth allocated to clients to prevent a client from
hoarding the wireless bandwidth.
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WLAN Certification Settings (for EAP-TLS in Client/Slave
mode only)
When EAP-TLS is used, a WLAN Certificate will be required at the client end to support WPA/WPA2-Enterprise.
The TAP-213 can support the PKCS #12, also known as Personal Information Exchange Syntax Standard,
certificate formats that define file formats commonly used to store private keys with accompanying public key
certificates, protected with a password-based symmetric key.
Current Status displays information for the current WLAN certificate, which has been imported into the
TAP-213. Nothing will be shown if a certificate is not available.
Certificate issued to: Shows the certificate user
Certificate issued by: Shows the certificate issuer
Certificate expiration date: Indicates when the certificate has expired
You can import a new WLAN certificate in Import WLAN Certificate by following these steps, in order:
1. Input the corresponding password (or key) in the Certificate private password field and then click
Submit to set the password.
2. The password will be displayed in the Certificate private password field. Click on the Browse button in
Select certificate/key file and select the certificate file.
3. Click Upload Certificate File to import the certificate file. If the import succeeds, you can see the
information uploaded in Current Certificate. If it fails, you may need to return to step 1 to set the
password correctly and then import the certificate file again.
The WLAN certificate will remain after the TAP-213 reboots. Even though it is expired, it can still be seen on
the Current Certificate.
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Advanced Settings
Several advanced functions are available to increase the functionality of your TAP-213 and wireless network
system. A VLAN is a collection of clients and hosts grouped together as if they were connected to the broadcast
domains in a layer 2 network. The DHCP server helps you deploy wireless clients efficiently. Packet filters
provide security mechanisms, such as firewalls, in different network layers. Moreover, the TAP-213 can support
STP/RSTP protocol to increase reliability across the entire network, and SNMP support can make network
management easier.
Using Virtual LAN
Setting up Virtual LANs (VLANs) on your TAP series increases the efficiency of your network by dividing the LAN
into logical segments, as opposed to physical segments. In general, VLANs are easier to manage.
The Virtual LAN (VLAN) Concept
What is a VLAN?
A virtual LAN, commonly known as a VLAN, is a group of hosts with a common set of requirements that
communicate as if they were attached to the same broadcast domain, regardless of their physical location. A
VLAN has the same attributes as a physical LAN, but it allows for end stations to be grouped together even if
they are not located on the same network switch. Network reconfiguration can be done through software
instead of physically relocating devices.
VLANs now extend as far as the reach of the access point signal. Clients can be segmented into wireless
sub-networks via SSID and VLAN assignment. A Client can access the network by connecting to an AP
configured to support its assigned SSID/VLAN.
Benefits of VLANs
VLANs are used to conveniently, efficiently, and easily manage your network in the following ways:
•
Manage adds, moves, and changes from a single point of contact
•
Define and monitor groups
•
Reduce broadcast and multicast traffic to unnecessary destinations
•
Improve network performance and reduce latency
•
Increase security
•
Secure network restricts members to resources on their own VLAN
•
Clients roam without compromising security
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. This eliminates unnecessary
traffic on the wireless LAN, conserving bandwidth and maximizing throughput.
In addition to enhancing wireless traffic management, the VLAN-capable AP supports easy assignment of
wireless users to workgroups. In a typical scenario, each user VLAN represents a department workgroup; for
example, one VLAN could be used for a marketing department and the other for a human resource department.
In this scenario, the AP would assign every packet it accepted to a VLAN. Each packet would then be identified
as marketing or human resource, depending on which wireless client received it. The AP would insert VLAN
headers or “tags” with identifiers into the packets transmitted on the wired backbone to a network switch.
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Finally, the switch would be configured to route
packets from the marketing department to the
appropriate corporate resources such as printers
and servers. Packets from the human resource
department could be restricted to a gateway that
allowed access to only the Internet. A member of
the human resource department could send and
receive e-mail and access the Internet, but would
be prevented from accessing servers or hosts on
the local corporate network.
Configuring Virtual LAN
VLAN Settings
To configure the TAP’s VLAN, use the VLAN Setting page to configure the ports.
Management VLAN ID
Setting
Description
Factory Default
VLAN ID
Set the management VLAN of this TAP.
Type
Description
Trunk Port
LAN
This port is the LAN port on the TAP.
Yes
WLAN
This is a wireless port for the specific SSID. This field will refer
ranges from
1 to 4094
Port
to the SSID that you have created. If more SSIDs have been
created, new rows will be added.
Port PVID
Setting
Description
Factory Default
VLAN ID ranging from 1 Set the port’s VLAN ID for devices that connect to the port. The
to 4094
port can be a LAN port or WLAN ports.
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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.
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.
CAUTION: Once a VLAN Management ID is configured and is equivalent to one of the VLAN IDs on the AP, all
members of that User VLAN will have management access to the AP. Be careful to restrict VLAN membership
to those with legitimate access to the AP.
DHCP Server (for AP mode only)
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a networking protocol that allows administrators to assign
temporary IP addresses to network computers by “leasing” an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time,
instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.
The TAP-213 can act as a simplified DHCP server and easily assign IP addresses to your DHCP clients by
responding to the DHCP requests from the client ends. The IP-related parameters you set on this page will also
be sent to the client.
You can also assign a static IP address to a specific client by entering its MAC address. The TAP-213 provides
a Static DHCP mapping list with up to 16 entities. Be reminded to check the Active check box for each entity
to activate the setting.
You can check the IP assignment status under Status 
DHCP Client List.
DHCP server
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable
Enables TAP-213 as a DHCP server
Disable
Disable
Disable DHCP server function
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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 255.255.255.0 for a Class C network)
Primary/ Secondary DNS server
Setting
Description
Factory Default
IP address of Primary/
The IP address of the DNS Server used by your network. After None
Secondary DNS server
entering the DNS Server’s IP address, you can use URL as well.
The Secondary DNS server will be used if the Primary DNS
server fails to connect.
Start IP address
Setting
Description
Factory Default
IP address
Indicates the IP address which TAP-213 can start assigning
None
Maximum number of users
Setting
Description
Factory Default
1 – 999
Specifies how many IP address can be assigned continuously
None
Setting
Description
Factory Default
1 – 10 days
The lease time for which an IP address is assigned. The IP
10 (days)
Client lease time
address may go expired after the lease time is reached.
Packet Filters
The TAP-213 includes various filters for IP-based packets going through LAN and WLAN interfaces. You can set
these filters as a firewall to help enhance network security.
MAC Filter
The TAP-213’s MAC filter is a policy-based filter that can allow or filter out IP-based packets with specified MAC
addresses. The TAP-213 provides 8 entities for setting MAC addresses in your filtering policy. Remember to
check the Active check box for each entity to activate the setting.
Enable
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable
Enables MAC filter
Disable
Disable
Disables MAC filter
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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.
ATTENTION
Be careful when you enable the filter function:
Drop + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are allowed
Accept + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are denied
IP Protocol Filter
The TAP-213’s IP protocol filter is a policy-based filter that can allow or filter out IP-based packets with
specified IP protocol and source/destination IP addresses.
The TAP-213 provides 8 entities for setting IP protocol and source/destination IP addresses in your filtering
policy. Four IP protocols are available: All, ICMP, TCP, and UDP. You must specify either the Source IP or the
Destination IP. By combining IP addresses and netmasks, you can specify a single IP address or a range of IP
addresses to accept or drop. For example, “IP address 192.168.1.1 and netmask 255.255.255.255” refers to
the sole IP address 192.168.1.1. “IP address 192.168.1.1 and netmask 255.255.255.0” refers to the range of
IP addresses from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.255. Remember to check the Active check box for each entity to
activate the setting.
Enable
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable
Enables IP protocol filter
Disable
Disable
Disables IP protocol filter
Policy
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Accept
Only the packets fitting the entities on the list can be allowed
Drop
Drop
Any packet fitting the entities on the list will be denied
ATTENTION
Be careful when you enable the filter function:
Drop + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are allowed.
Accept + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are denied.
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TCP/UDP Port Filter
The TAP-213’s TCP/UDP port filter is a policy-based filter that can allow or filter out TCP/UDP-based packets
with a specified source or destination port.
The TAP-213 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.
The Application name is a text string that describes the corresponding entity with up to 31 characters.
Remember to check the Active check box for each entity to activate the setting.
Enable
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable
Enables TCP/UDP port filter
Disable
Disable
Disables TCP/UDP port filter
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.
ATTENTION
Be careful when you enable the filter function:
Drop + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are allowed
Accept + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are denied
RSTP Settings (for AP/Master mode only)
TAP-213 supports IEEE802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol and IEEE802.1w Rapid STP standards. In addition to
eliminating unexpected path looping, STP/RSTP can provide a backup path recovery if a wired/ wireless path
fails accidentally. The reliability and availability can increase because this fail-over function.
TAP-213’s STP/RSTP feature is disabled by default. To be completely effective, you must enable RSTP/STP on
every TAP-213 connected to your network. If TAP-213 plays a Client role, which is connected to a device (PLC,
RTU, etc.) as opposed to network switch equipment, it is not necessary to enable STP/RSTP. The reason is that
it will cause unnecessary negotiation. TAP-213s support STP/RSTP in AP mode only.
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The following figures indicate which Spanning Tree Protocol parameters can be configured. A more detailed
explanation of each parameter is given below the figure.
RSTP status
This field will appear only when selected to operate STP/RSTP. It indicates whether this TAP-213 is the Root of
the Spanning Tree (the root is determined automatically) or not.
Bridge priority
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Numerical value
You can increase the bridge priority by selecting a lower
32768
selected
number. A higher bridge priority brings a greater chance of
by user
being established as the root of the Spanning Tree topology.
Hello time
Setting
Description
Numerical value input
The root of the Spanning Tree topology periodically sends out a 2 (seconds)
Factory Default
by user
“hello” message to other devices on the network to check if the
(1 – 10 seconds)
topology is healthy. Hello time indicates how often the root
sends hello messages.
Forwarding delay
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Numerical value input
The amount of time this device waits before checking to see if it
15 (seconds)
by user
should change to a different topology.
(4 – 30 seconds)
Max. age
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Numerical value input
As a non-root role, if the device has not received a hello
20 (seconds)
by user
message from the root longer than Max. age, it will reconfigure
(6 – 40 seconds)
itself as a root. Once two or more devices on the network are
recognized as a root, the devices will renegotiate to set up a
new Spanning Tree topology.
Enable RSTP
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable/ disable
Enables or disables the port as a node on the Spanning Tree
Disable
topology.
(unchecked)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Numerical value
Increase this port’s priority as a node on the Spanning Tree
128
selected by user
topology by inputting a lower number.
Port priority
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Port cost
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable/ Disable
Input a higher cost to indicate that this port is less suitable as a
2000000
node for the Spanning Tree topology
Edge port
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Checked/ unchecked
Sets a port, which no BPDU expectedly goes through, as an
unchecked, except
edge port
AP port
We recommend you set an edge port for the port, which is connected to a non-STP/RSTP sub-network or an
end device (PLC, RTU, etc.) as opposed to network equipment. This can prevent unnecessary waiting and
negotiation of STP/RSTP protocol, and accelerate system initialization. When an edge port receives BPDUs, it
can still function as an STP/RSTP port and start negotiation.
Setting an edge port is different from disabling STP/RSTP on a port. If you disable STP/RSTP, a port will not
deal with STP/RSTP BPDUs at all.
Port Status
Port Status indicates the current Spanning Tree status of this port. Use Forwarding for normal transmission,
or Blocking to block transmission.
SNMP Agent
The TAP-213 supports SNMP V1/V2c/V3. SNMP V1 and SNMP V2c use a community string match for
authentication, which means that SNMP servers access all objects with read-only or read/write permissions
using the community string public/private (default value). SNMP V3, which requires you to select an
authentication level of MD5 or SHA, is the most secure protocol. You can also enable data encryption to
enhance data security.
The TAP-213’s MIB can be found in the software CD and supports reading the attributes via SNMP. (Only get
method is supported.)
SNMP security modes and security levels supported by the TAP-213 are shown in the following table. Select the
security mode and level that will be used to communicate between the SNMP agent and manager.
Protocol
Setting on
Authentication
Data
Version
UI web page
Type
Encryption
SNMP
V1, V2c
Community string No
V1, V2c
Read
Method
Use a community string match for
authentication
Community
V1, V2c
Community string No
Write/Read
Use a community string match for
authentication
Community
SNMP V3
No-Auth
No
No
MD5 or SHA
Authentication
No
Use account with admin or user to access
objects
Provides authentication based on HMAC-MD5,
based on MD5 or
or HMAC-SHA algorithms. 8-character
SHA
passwords are the minimum requirement for
authentication.
MD5 or SHA
Authentication
Data
Provides authentication based on HMAC-MD5
based on MD5 or
encryption
or HMAC-SHA algorithms, and data encryption
SHA
key
key. 8-character passwords and a data
encryption key are the minimum requirements
for authentication and encryption.
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The following parameters can be configured on the SNMP Agent page. A more detailed explanation of each
parameter is given below the following figure.
Enable
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable
Enables SNMP Agent
Disable
Disable
Disables SNMP Agent
Remote Management
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable
Allow remote management via SNMP agent
Disable
Disable
Disallow remote management via SNMP agent
Read community (for V1, V2c)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
V1, V2c Read
Use a community string match with a maximum of 31
public
Community
characters for authentication. This means that the SNMP agent
can access all objects with read-only permissions using this
community string.
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.
V1, V2c
V1, V2c, or V3 only
Admin auth type (for V1, V2c, V3, and V3 only)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
No Auth
Use admin account to access objects. No authentication
No Auth
MD5
Provide authentication based on the HMAC-MD5 algorithms.
8-character passwords are the minimum requirement for
authentication.
SHA
Provides authentication based on
HMAC-SHA algorithms. 8-character passwords are the
minimum requirement for authentication.
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Admin private key (for V1, V2c, V3, and V3 only)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Disable
No data encryption
Disable
DES
DES-based data encryption
AES
AES-based data encryption
Private key
A data encryption key is the minimum requirement for data encryption (maximum of 63 characters)
Private MIB Information Device Object ID
Also known as OID. This is the TAP-213’s enterprise value. It is fixed.
Link Fault Pass-Through (for Client/Slave mode only)
This function means if Ethernet port is link down, wireless connection will be forced to disconnect. Once
Ethernet link is recovered, TAP will try to connect to AP.
If wireless is disconnected, TAP restarts auto-negotiation on Ethernet port but always stays in the link failure
state. Once the wireless connection is recovered, TAP will try to recover the Ethernet link.
System log will indicate the link fault pass through events in addition to the original link up/down events.
Link Fault Pass-Through
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable
Enables Link Fault Pass-Through
Disable
Disable
Disables Link Fault Pass-Through
NAT/Port Forwarding
Set the NAT/Port Forwarding settings to allow the TAP to route specified outgoing and incoming traffic to other
subnets. You can select the port forwarding protocol and enter the WAN port whose traffic the TAP forwards to
a device with the defined LAN port and IP address.
Auto Warning Settings
Since industrial-grade devices are often located at the endpoints of a system, these devices will not always
know what is happening elsewhere on the network. This means that these devices, including wireless APs or
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clients, must provide system maintainers with real-time alarm messages. Even when system administrators
are out of the control room for an extended period, they can still be informed of the status of devices almost
instantaneously when exceptions occur.
In addition to logging these events, the TAP-213 supports different approaches to warn engineers
automatically, such as SNMP trap, e-mail, and relay output. It also supports two digital inputs to integrate
sensors into your system to automate alarms by email and relay output.
System Log
System Log Event Types
Detail information for grouped events is shown in the following table. You can check the box for Enable log to
enable the grouped events. All default values are enabled (checked). The log for system events can be seen in
Status 
System Log.
System-related events
Event is triggered when…
System restart (warm start)
The TAP-213 is rebooted, such as when its settings are changed
(IP address, subnet mask, etc.).
Network-related events
Event is triggered when…
LAN link on
The LAN port is connected to a device or network.
LAN link off
The port is disconnected (e.g., the cable is pulled out, or the
opposing device shuts down).
Client joined/ left
A wireless client is associated or disassociated.
(for AP/Master mode)
WLAN connected to AP
The TAP-213 is associated with an AP.
(for Client/Slave mode)
WLAN disconnected
The TAP-213 is disassociated from an AP.
(for Client/Slave mode)
Config-related events
Event is triggered when…
Configuration Changed
A configuration item has been changed.
Configuration file import via Web Console
The configuration file is imported to the TAP-213.
Console authentication failure
An incorrect password is entered.
Firmware upgraded
The TAP-213’s firmware is updated.
Power events
Event is triggered when…
Power 1/2 transition (On -> Off)
The TAP-213 is powered down in PWR1/2.
PoE transition (On -> Off)
The TAP-213 is powered down in PoE.
Power 1/2 transition (Off -> On)
The TAP-213 is powered via PWR1/2.
PoE transition (Off -> On)
The TAP-213 is powered via PoE.
DI events
Event is triggered when…
DI1/2 transition (On -> Off)
Digital Input 1/2 is triggered by on to off transition
DI1/2 transition (Off -> On)
Digital Input 1/2 is triggered by off to on transition
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Syslog
This function provides the event logs for the Syslog server. The function supports up to three configurable
Syslog servers and Syslog server UDP port numbers. When an event occurs, the event will be sent as a Syslog
UDP packet to the specified Syslog servers.
Syslog Event Types
Detail information for the grouped events is shown in the following table. You can check the box for Enable log
to enable the grouped events. All default values are enabled (checked). Details for each event group can be
found on the “System log Event Types” table on page 3-31.
Syslog Server Settings
You can configure the parameters for your Syslog servers in this page.
Syslog server 1/ 2/ 3
Setting
Description
Factory Default
IP address
Enter the IP address of the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Syslog Server
None
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Port destination
Enter the UDP port of the corresponding Syslog server
514
Syslog port
(1 to 65535)
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E-mail
E-mail Event Types
Check the box for Active to enable the event items. All default values are deactivated (unchecked). Details for
each event item can be found on the “System log Event Types” table on page 3-31.
E-mail Server Settings
You can set up to 4 e-mail addresses to receive alarm emails from the TAP-213. 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.
Mail server (SMTP)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
IP address
The IP Address of your email server.
None
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User name & Password
Setting
Description
Factory Default
User name and password used in the SMTP server
None
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Max. 63 characters
Enter the administrator’s e-mail address which will be shown in
None
From e-mail address
the “From” field of a warning e-mail.
To E-mail address 1/ 2/ 3/ 4
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Max. 63 characters
Enter the receivers’ e-mail addresses.
None
Relay
The TAP-213 has one relay output, which consists of 2 terminal block contacts on the TAP-213’s top panel.
These relay contacts are used to indicate user-configured events and system failure.
The two wires attached to the relay contacts form an open circuit when a user-configured event is triggered. If
a user-configured event does not occur, the relay circuit will remain closed. For safety reasons, the relay circuit
is kept open when the TAP-213 is not powered.
Relay Event Types
You can check the box for Active to enable the event items. All default values are deactivated (unchecked).
Details for each event item can be found in the “System log Event Types” table on page 3-31.
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Trap
Traps can be used to signal abnormal conditions (notifications) to a management station. This trap-driven
notification can make your network more efficient.
Because a management station usually takes care of a large number of devices that have a large number of
objects, it will be overloading for the management station to poll or send requests to query every object on
every device. It would be better if the managed device agent could notify the management station by sending
a message known as a trap for the event.
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.
1st / 2nd Trap version
Setting
Description
Factory Default
V1
SNMP trap defined in SNMPv1
V1
V2
SNMP trap defined in SNMPv2
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1st / 2nd Trap server IP/name
Setting
Description
Factory Default
IP address or host
Enter the IP address or name of the trap server used by your
None
name
network.
1st / 2nd Trap community
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Max. of 31 characters
Use a community string match with a maximum of 31
alert
characters for authentication.
Status
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.
Certain values for 802.11 info may not show up due to different operation modes. As a result, Current BSSID
and Signal strength are not available in AP mode.
It is helpful to use the continuously updated information on this page, such as Signal strength, to monitor the
signal strength of the TAP-213 in Client, Slave, or ACC mode.
The transmission power indicated is the current transmission power being updated periodically.
Associated Client List (for AP/Master mode only)
Associated Client List shows all the clients that are currently associated to a particular TAP-213. You can click
Select all to select all the content in the list for further editing. You can click Refresh to refresh the list.
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DHCP Client List (for AP mode only)
The DHCP Client List shows all the clients that require and have successfully received IP assignments. You can
click the Refresh button to refresh the list.
You can press Select all button to select all content in the list for further editing.
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.
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Relay Status
The status of user-configurable events can be found under Relay Status. The status will refresh every 5
seconds if the Auto refresh box is checked.
If an event is triggered, it will be noted on this list. System administrators can click Acknowledge Event when
he has acknowledged the event and addressed it.
DI and Power Status
The status of power inputs and digital inputs is shown on this web page. The status will refresh every 5 seconds
if the Auto refresh box is checked.
RSTP Status
The following figures indicate the status which Spanning Tree Protocol parameters have been configured.
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Maintenance
Maintenance functions provide the administrator with tools to manage the TAP-213 and wired/wireless
networks.
Console Settings
You can enable or disable access permission for the following consoles: HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet and SSH
connections. For more security, we recommend you only allow access to the two secured consoles, HTTPS and
SSH.
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.
Firmware Upgrade
The TAP-213 can be enhanced with more value-added functions by installing firmware upgrades. The latest
firmware is available at Moxa’s download center.
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Before running a firmware upgrade, make sure the TAP-213 is off-line. Click the Browse button to specify the
firmware image file and click Firmware Upgrade and Restart to start the firmware upgrade. After the
progress bar reaches 100%, the TAP-213 will reboot itself.
When upgrading your firmware, the TAP-213’s other functions are forbidden.
ATTENTION
Please make sure the power source is stable when you upgrade your firmware. An unexpected power breakup
may damage your TAP-213.
Config Import/Export
You can back up and restore the TAP-213’s configuration with Config Import and Config Export functions.
In the Config Import section, click Browse to specify the configuration file and click on the Config Import
button to begin importing the configuration.
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You can also back up or restore the ABC-02 (HW Rev. 1.1 support only) configuration
with Config Import
-------------------------------------------Export.
Is this the latest information?
To download the configuration to the TAP:
1. Turn off the TAP.
2. Plug in the ABC-02 to the TAP’s RS-232 console.
3. Turn on TAP.
4. TAP will detect ABC-02 during the boot up process, and download the configuration from the ABC-01 to the
TAP automatically. Once the configuration downloads and if configuration format is correct, the TAP will
emit three short beeps, then continue the boot up.
5. Once the TAP has booted up successfully, it will emit the normal two beeps, and the ready LED will turn to
solid green.
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SNMP MIB file for TAP-213 is embedded in the device. To export the MIB file, simply click on the “MIB Export”
button and save it to your local drive.
Default Config Import
You can use the Default Config Import screen to import a default configuration file on the TAP. This default
configuration file is used when you reset the TAP to the defaults.
Load Factory Default
Use this function to reset the TAP-213 and roll all settings back to the factory or customized (using imported
configuration file in the Default Config Import screen) default values. You can also reset the hardware by
pressing the reset button on the top panel of the TAP-213.
Password
You can change the administration password for each of the TAP-213’s console managers by using the
Password function. Before you set up a new password, you must input the current password and reenter the
new password for confirmation. For your security, do not use the default password root, and remember to
change the administration password regularly.
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Misc. Settings
Additional settings to help you manage your TAP-213, are available on this page.
Reset button
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Always enable
The TAP-213’s Reset button works normally.
Always enable
Disable ‘restore to
The TAP-213’s reset to default function will be inactive 60
default function’ after
seconds after the TAP-213 finishes booting up.
60 sec
Booting beeper
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable/Disable
Disable this function to turn off the beeper when the TAP is
Enable
booting up.
Web auto-logout time
Setting
Description
Factory Default
5 to 120 min.
This sets the inactivity timeout. When the web console is idle
for the specified time, the system automatically logs out the
user.
Save Configuration
The following figure shows how the TAP-213 stores the setting changes into volatile and non-volatile memory.
All data stored in volatile memory will disappear when the TAP-213 is shutdown or rebooted unless they are y.
Because the TAP-213 starts up and initializes with the settings stored in flash memory, all new changes must
be saved to flash memory before restarting the TAP-213.
This also means the new changes will not work unless you run either the Save Configuration function or the
Restart function.
After you click on Save Configuration in the left menu box, the following screen will appear. Click Save if you
wish to update the configuration settings in the flash memory at this time. Alternatively, you may choose to run
other functions and put off saving the configuration until later. However, the new setting changes will remain
in the non-volatile memory until you save the configurations.
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Restart
If you submitted configuration changes, you will find a blinking string in the upper right corner of the screen.
After making all your changes, click the Restart function in the left menu box. One of two different screens will
appear.
If you made changes recently but did not save, you will be given two options. Clicking the Restart button here
will reboot the TAP-213 directly, and all setting changes will be ignored. Clicking the Save and Restart button
will apply all setting changes and then reboot the TAP-213.
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-213’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.
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Software Installation and Configuration
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
 Overview
 Wireless Search Utility
 Installing Wireless Search Utility
 Configuring Wireless Search Utility
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Overview
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The Documentation & Software CD included with your TAP-213 is designed to make the installation and
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search for all TAP’s accessible over the network), the TAP-213 User’s Manual, and
Quick Installation
Guide.
software
CD. If yes,
then I need to
rewrite this content.
configuration procedure easy and straightforward. This auto-run CD includes TAP Search Utility (to broadcast
Wireless Search Utility
Installing Wireless Search Utility
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Click Next when the Welcome screen opens to proceed with the installation.
software CD. If yes, then I need to
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Utility. Once the program starts running, click Yes to proceed.
1.
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2. Click Next to install program files to the default directory, or click Browse to select an alternate location.
3. Click Next to create the program’s shortcut files to the default directory, or click Browse to select an
alternate location.
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4. Click Next to select additional tasks.
5. Click Next to proceed with the installation. The installer then displays a summary of the installation options.
6. Click Install to begin the installation. The setup window will report the progress of the installation. To
change the installation settings, click Back and navigate to the previous screen.
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7. Click Finish to complete the installation of Wireless Search Utility.
Configuring Wireless Search Utility
The Broadcast Search function is used to locate all TAP-213 APs that are connected to the same LAN as your
computer. After locating a TAP-213, you will be able to change its IP address. Since the Broadcast Search
function searches by TCP packet and not IP address, it doesn’t matter if the TAP-213 is configured as an AP or
Client. In either case, APs and Clients connected to the LAN will be located, regardless of whether or not they
are part of the same subnet as the host.
1. Start the Wireless Search Utility program. When the Login page appears, select the “Device Search only”
option to search for TAPs and to view each TAP’s configuration. Select the “Device management” option to
assign IPs, upgrade firmware, and locate devices.
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2. Open the Wireless Search Utility and then click the Search icon.
3. The “Searching” window indicates the progress of the search. When the search is complete, all TAPs that
were located will be displayed in the Wireless Search Utility window.
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4. Click Locate to cause the selected device to beep.
5. Make sure your TAP is unlocked before using the search utility’s icons setting. The TAP will unlock
automatically if the password is set to the default. Otherwise you must enter the new password manually.
6. Go to Tools 
Login Options to manage and unlock additional TAPs.
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7. Use the scroll down list to select the MAC addresses of those TAPs you would like to manage, and then click
Add. Key in the password for the TAP device and then click OK to save. If you return to the search page and
search for the TAP again, you will find that the TAP will unlock automatically.
ATTENTION
For security purposes, we suggest you can change the wireless search utility login password instead of using
the default.
To modify the configuration of the highlighted TAP, click on the Web icon to open the web console. This will take
you to the web console, where you can make all configuration changes. Refer to Chapter 3, “Using the Web
Console,” for information on how to use the web console.
Click on Telnet if you would like to use telnet to configure your TAPs.
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Click Assign IP to change the IP setting.
The three advanced options—Search, Connection, and Miscellaneous—are explained below:
Search
•
Retry count (default=5): Indicates how many times the search will be retried automatically.
•
Retry interval (ms): The time elapsed between retries.
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Connection
•
Connection timeout (secs): Use this option to set the waiting time for the Default Login, Locate,
Assign IP, Upload Firmware, and Unlock to complete.
•
Upgrade timeout (secs): Use this option to set the waiting time for the connection to disconnect while the
firmware is upgrading. Use this option to set the waiting time for the Firmware to write to flash.
Misc.
Search on start: Checkmark this box if you would like the search function to start searching for devices after
you log in to the Wireless Search Utility.
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Other Console Considerations
This chapter explains how to access the TAP-213 for the first time. In addition to HTTP access, there are four
ways to access TAP-213: 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-213 to a PC’s COM port, can
be used if you do not know the TAP-213’s IP address. The other consoles can be used to access the TAP-213
over an Ethernet LAN, or over the Internet.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
 USB Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100)
 Configuration by Telnet and SSH Consoles
 Configuration by Web Browser with HTTPS/SSL
 Disabling Telnet and Browser Access
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USB Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1,
VT100)
The serial console connection method, which requires using a short serial cable to connect the TAP-213 to a
PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the TAP-213’s IP address. It is also convenient to use serial
console configurations when you cannot access the TAP-213 over Ethernet LAN, such as in the case of LAN
cable disconnections or broadcast storming over the LAN.
We recommend using Moxa PComm (Lite) Terminal Emulator, which can be downloaded free of charge
from Moxa’s website.
Before running PComm Terminal Emulator, use an RJ45 to DB9-F (or RJ45 to DB25-F) cable to connect the
TAP-213’s USB console port to your PC’s COM port (generally COM1 or COM2, depending on how your system
is set up). After installing PComm Terminal Emulator, take the following steps to access the RS-232 console
utility.
1. From the Windows desktop, open the Start menu and start PComm Terminal Emulator in the PComm
(Lite) group.
2. Select Open under Port Manager to open a new connection.
3. The Communication Parameter page of the Property window opens. Select the appropriate COM port for
Console Connection, 115200 for Baud Rate, 8 for Data Bits, None for Parity, and 1 for Stop Bits. Click on
the Terminal tab, and select VT100 (or ANSI) for Terminal Type. Click on OK to continue.
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4. The Console login screen will appear. Log into the USB console with the login name (default: admin) and
password (default: root, if no new password is set).
5. The TAP-213’s device information and Main Menu will be displayed. Please follow the description on screen
and select the administration option you wish to perform.
ATTENTION
If you unplug the USB cable or trigger DTR, a disconnection event will be evoked to enforce logout for network
security. You will need to log in again to resume operation.
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Configuration by Telnet and SSH Consoles
You may use Telnet or SSH client to access the TAP-213 and manage the console over a network. To access the
TAP-213’s functions over the network from a PC host that is connected to the same LAN as the TAP-213, you
need to make sure that the PC host and the TAP-213 are on the same logical subnet. To do this, check your PC
host’s IP address and subnet mask.
NOTE
The TAP-213’s default IP address is 192.168.127.253 and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 (for
a Class C network). If you do not set these values properly, please check the network settings of your PC host
and then change the IP address to 192.168.127.xxx and subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.
Follow the steps below to access the console utility via Telnet or SSH client.
1. From Windows Desktop, run Start 
Run, and then use Telnet to access the TAP-213’s IP address from the
Windows Run window (you may also issue the telnet command from the MS-DOS prompt).
2. When using SSH client (ex. PuTTY), please run the client program (ex. putty.exe) and then input the
TAP-213’s IP address, specifying 22 for the SSH connection port.
3. The Console login screen will appear. Please refer to the previous paragraph “RS-232 Console Configuration”
and for login and administration.
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Configuration by Web Browser with HTTPS/SSL
To secure your HTTP access, the TAP-213 supports HTTPS/SSL encryption for all HTTP traffic. Perform the
following steps to access the TAP-213’s web browser interface via HTTPS/SSL.
1. Open your web browser and type https:// in the address field. Press Enter to
establish the connection.
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-213’s web browser interface
secured via HTTPS/SSL. (You can see the protocol in URL is https.) Then you can use the menu tree on the
left side of the window to open the function pages to access each of TAP-213’s functions.
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Disabling Telnet and Browser Access
If you are connecting the TAP-213 to a public network but do not intend to use its management functions over
the network, then we suggest disabling both Telnet Console and Web Configuration. Please run Maintenance

Console Settings to disable them, as shown in the following figure.
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References
This chapter provides more detailed information about wireless-related technologies. The information in this
chapter can help you administer your TAP-213s and plan your industrial wireless network better.
The following topics are covered in this appendix:
 Beacon
 DTIM
 Fragment
 RTS Threshold
 STP and RSTP
 The STP/RSTP Concept
 Differences between RSTP and STP
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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. It is used to indicate that broadcast and
multicast frames buffered by the AP will be delivered shortly. Lower settings result in more efficient networking,
while preventing your PC from dropping into power-saving sleep mode. Higher settings allow your PC to enter
sleep mode, thus saving power.
Fragment
A lower setting means smaller packets, which will create more packets for each transmission. If you have
decreased this value and experience high packet error rates, you can increase it again, but it will likely decrease
overall network performance. Only minor modifications of this value are recommended.
RTS Threshold
RTS Threshold (256-2346) – This setting determines how large a packet can be before the Access Point
coordinates transmission and reception to ensure efficient communication. This value should remain at its
default setting of 2,346. When you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are
recommended.
STP and RSTP
The STP/RSTP Concept
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) was designed to help reduce link failures in a network, and provide protection
from loops. Networks that have a complicated architecture are prone to broadcast storms caused by
unintended loops in the network. The STP protocol is part of the IEEE802.1D standard, 1998 Edition bridge
specification.
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) implements the Spanning Tree Algorithm and Protocol defined by
IEEE802.1w-2001 standard. RSTP provides the following benefits:
•
The topology of a bridged network will be determined much more quickly compared to STP.
•
RSTP is backward compatible with STP, making it relatively easy to deploy. For example:

Defaults to sending 802.1D-style BPDUs if packets with this format are received.

STP (802.1D) and RSTP (802.1w) can operate on the LAN ports and WLAN ports (AP, Master, Slave, and
ACC modes) of the same TAP-213.
This feature is particularly helpful when the TAP-213 connects to older equipment, such as legacy switches.
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Differences between RSTP and STP
RSTP is similar to STP, but includes additional information in the BPDUs that allow each bridge to confirm that
it has taken action to prevent loops from forming when it decides to enable a link to a neighboring bridge.
Adjacent bridges connected via point-to-point links will be able to enable a link without waiting to ensure that
all other bridges in the network have had time to react to the change. The main benefit of RSTP is that the
configuration decision is made locally rather than network-wide, allowing RSTP to carry out automatic
configuration and restore a link faster than STP.
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This chapter presents additional information about this product. You can also learn how to contact Moxa for
technical support.
The following topics are covered in this appendix:
 Firmware Recovery
 DoC (Declaration of Conformity)
 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
 R&TTE Compliance Statement
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Firmware Recovery
When the LEDs of FAULT, Signal Strength, CLIENT, BRIDGE and WLAN all light up simultaneously and
blink at one-second interval, it means the system booting has failed. It may result from some wrong operation
or uncontrollable issues, such as an unexpected shutdown during firmware update. The TAP-213 is designed to
help administrators recover such damage and resume system operation rapidly. You can refer to the following
instructions to recover the firmware:
Connect to the TAP-213’s ES-232 console with 115200bps and N-8-1. You will see the following message
shown on the terminal emulator every one second.
Press Ctrl - C and the following message will appear.
Enter 2 to change the network setting. Specify where the TAP-213’s firmware file on the TFTP server and press
y to write the settings into flash memory.
TAP-213 restarts, and the “Press Ctrl-C to enter Firmware Recovery Process…” message will reappear. Press
Ctrl-C to enter the menu and select 1 to start the firmware upgrade process.
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Select 0 in the sub-menu to load the firmware image via LAN, and then enter the file name of the firmware to
start the firmware recovery.
DoC (Declaration of Conformity)
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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example – use only shielded interface cables when connecting
to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not
be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator & your
body.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC 15.407(e): Within the 5.15-5.25 GHz band, U-NII devices will be restricted to indoor operations to reduce
any potential for harmful interference to co-channel MSS operations.
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R&TTE Compliance Statement
Moxa declares that the apparatus TAP-213 complies with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the
mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) as of April 8, 2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special
attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical
equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to
ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland,
France (with Frequency channel restrictions), Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain,
Sweden, The Netherlands, and United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Norway and Switzerland.
EU Countries Not Intended for Use
None.
Potential Restrictive Use
France: only channels 10, 11, 12, and 13.ÏÍ
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