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Moxa Tough AP TAP-323 User’s Manual
Edition 1.0, November 2017
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Moxa Tough AP TAP-323 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
Functions ........................................................................................................................................... 1-7
LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................ 1-7
Reset Button............................................................................................................................... 1-9
2.
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................. 2-1
First-Time Installation and Configuration ............................................................................................... 2-2
Communication Testing ....................................................................................................................... 2-3
How to Test One TAP-323............................................................................................................. 2-3
How to Test Two or More TAP Units ............................................................................................... 2-4
Function Guide Map ............................................................................................................................ 2-5
3.
Web Console Configuration ............................................................................................................... 3-1
Configuration by Web Browser ............................................................................................................. 3-2
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Basic Settings .................................................................................................................................... 3-4
System Info Settings ................................................................................................................... 3-4
Network and LAN Port Settings ..................................................................................................... 3-5
Time Settings ............................................................................................................................. 3-6
Wireless Settings ................................................................................................................................ 3-8
Operation Mode .......................................................................................................................... 3-8
WLAN Security Settings ............................................................................................................. 3-11
Advanced Wireless Settings ........................................................................................................ 3-19
WLAN Certification Settings (for EAP-TLS in Slave mode only) ........................................................ 3-22
WAC Settings (AP Mode Only) ..................................................................................................... 3-22
Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................................ 3-23
Using Virtual LAN ...................................................................................................................... 3-23
DHCP Server (for AP operation mode only) ................................................................................... 3-26
Packet Filters ............................................................................................................................ 3-27
Introduction to Redundancy Protocol ........................................................................................... 3-29
RSTP/Turbo Chain Settings (For Master or Slave Mode Only) .......................................................... 3-35
SNMP Agent ............................................................................................................................. 3-39
PoE Settings ............................................................................................................................. 3-40
Mobile IP Settings ..................................................................................................................... 3-41
Auto Warning Settings....................................................................................................................... 3-42
System Log .............................................................................................................................. 3-43
Syslog ..................................................................................................................................... 3-44
E-mail ...................................................................................................................................... 3-45
Trap ........................................................................................................................................ 3-46
Status ............................................................................................................................................. 3-47
Wireless Status ......................................................................................................................... 3-47
Associated Client List (for AP or Master Mode only) ........................................................................ 3-48
DHCP Client List (for AP mode only) ............................................................................................ 3-49
System Log .............................................................................................................................. 3-49
RSTP Status ............................................................................................................................. 3-50
Turbo Chain Status .................................................................................................................... 3-50
LAN Status ............................................................................................................................... 3-50
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 3-50
Console Settings ....................................................................................................................... 3-51
Ping ......................................................................................................................................... 3-51
Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................................................................... 3-51
Config Import Export ................................................................................................................. 3-52
MIB Export ............................................................................................................................... 3-53
Load Factory Default .................................................................................................................. 3-53
Username/Password .................................................................................................................. 3-54
Locate Device ........................................................................................................................... 3-54
Misc. Settings ........................................................................................................................... 3-54
Save Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 3-55
Restart ............................................................................................................................................ 3-55
Logout ............................................................................................................................................ 3-56
4.
Software Installation/Configuration ................................................................................................. 4-1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Wireless Search Utility ......................................................................................................................... 4-2
Installing Wireless Search Utility ................................................................................................... 4-2
Configuring Wireless Search Utility ................................................................................................ 4-5
5.
Using Other Consoles ........................................................................................................................ 5-1
USB Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) ......................................................................... 5-2
Configuration via Telnet and SSH Consoles ............................................................................................ 5-4
Configuration by Web Browser with HTTPS/SSL ...................................................................................... 5-5
Disabling Telnet and Browser Access ..................................................................................................... 5-6
A.
References ........................................................................................................................................ A-1
Beacon ..............................................................................................................................................A-2
DTIM .................................................................................................................................................A-2
Fragment...........................................................................................................................................A-2
RTS Threshold ....................................................................................................................................A-2
STP and RSTP ....................................................................................................................................A-2
The STP/RSTP Concept ................................................................................................................A-2
B.
Supporting Information .................................................................................................................... B-1
Firmware Recovery .............................................................................................................................B-2
DoC (Declaration of Conformity) ...........................................................................................................B-3
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ............................................................B-3
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices ...........................................................................................B-4
Antenna Gain and RF Radiated Power ............................................................................................B-5
RED Compliance Statement .......................................................................................................B-7
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1.
Introduction
Moxa Tough AP TAP-323 with dual-RF wireless capability allows wireless users to access network resources
more reliably. The TAP-323 is rated to operate at temperatures ranging from -40 to 75°C and is rugged enough
for any harsh industrial environment.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
 Overview
 Package Checklist
 Product Features
 Product Specifications
 Functions
 LED Indicators
 Reset Button
TAP-323
Introduction
Overview
The TAP-323 outdoor dual-RF track-side wireless AP provides a complete and flexible solution for railway
train-to-ground applications in demanding environments. The TAP-323 is rated to operate at temperatures
ranging from -40 to 75°C, and its dustproof and weatherproof design is IP68-rated, allowing you to install the
unit outdoors in the open or in tunnels. With two independent RF modules, the TAP-323 supports a greater
variety of wireless configurations and applications. It can also increase the reliability of your entire wireless
network by enabling redundant wireless connections. The TAP-323 has two AC power inputs for redundancy to
increase the reliability of the power supply, and can be powered via PoE. The TAP-323 is a fully integrated AP
and switch, with fiber ports and AC power supply in one box, and is ideal for use as a track-side AP for
train-to-ground communication applications, including Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) and
Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV).
Package Checklist
•
1 TAP-323
•
1 wall-mounting kit, including 2 plates
•
1 fiber panel mounting kit
•
6 metal protective caps for Ethernet ports LAN-1 to LAN-4, the USB console port, and the ABC-02 USB
storage port*
NOTE
•
5 metal protective caps for 4 antenna ports and 1 optional antenna port
•
3 antenna glands for top side antenna
•
1 metal M23 male 6-pin crimp connector for power
•
1 plastic M23 dust cover for power
•
Quick installation guide (printed)
•
Warranty card
*The ABC-02 and SFP modules are not included and can be purchased separately.
For a list of recommended optional accessories, refer to the TAP-323 datasheet, available at:
http://www.moxa.com/product/TAP-323.htm
Product Features
•
All-in-one design that combines a dual access point, a switch, and AC to DC power supply in one box to
avoid interoperability issues between different components
•
IP68-rated high-strength metal housing
•
Isolated 110 to 220 VDC/VAC power input
•
Dual-RF design
•
Power supply through 4 PoE ports for wayside PoE devices
•
2 fiber SFP ports for backbone installation
•
2x2 MIMO technology
•
Rugged M12 design for Ethernet port, console port, and USB port
•
-40 to 75°C operating temperature range
•
Certified against the EN 50121-4 railway standard
•
Controller-based Turbo Roaming
•
Supports Moxa’s Turbo Chain*, which is a redundancy technology to provide fast recovery time and ensure
•
Supports RSTP function to prevent network looping
•
Supports 5.8 GHz band in the standard model
non-stop operation of your wayside network
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•
Supports QoS function, which can help assign high priority to your critical traffic
•
Provides advanced wireless security settings
•
Provides 64-bit and 128-bit WEP/WPA/WPA2 encryption
•
SSID Hiding, IEEE 802.1x security, and RADIUS
•
Packet access control and filtering
•
Supports SNMP, SNTP, SSH, HTTPS, TFTP for remote management
•
Long-distance transmission support
(There are many factors that affect the performance of a device when it is used in long-distance applications.
These factors include: 1. Test architecture 2. Installation distance 3. Car speed 4. Antenna gain 5. Band
6. Transmission Power 7. Signal Strength. For details, please contact your Moxa sales representative. )
•
Wall mountable
*100 ms recovery time
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 @ 11 Mbps
• 802.11a/g: 64QAM @ 54/48 Mbps, 16QAM @ 36/24 Mbps, QPSK @ 18/12 Mbps, BPSK @ 9/6 Mbps
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 (such as 5.9 GHz) are available for customization.
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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
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Protocol Support
General Protocols: Proxy ARP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, IP, ICMP, SNTP, TCP, UDP, RADIUS, SNMP v1/v2/v3,
PPPoE, DHCP
AP-only Protocols: ARP, BOOTP, DHCP, STP/RSTP (IEEE 802.1D/w)
Interface
Connector for External Antennas: N-type (female)
Fast Ethernet ports: 4, side cabling, M12 D-coded 4-pin female connector, 10/100BaseT(X) auto negotiation
speed, F/H duplex mode, and auto MDI/MDI-X connection, 802.1af PoE power budget
Console Port: M12 B-coded 5-pin female connector for the USB console
USB Port: M12 A-coded 5-pin female connector for ABC-02 USB storage
Fiber Ports: 2, 100/1000BaseSFP slot
LED Indicators: PWR1, PWR2, PoE1-4, FAULT1, FAULT2, STATUS, HEAD, TAIL, LAN1-6, WLAN1, WLAN2
Physical Characteristics
Housing: Metal, IP68 protection
Weight: 10 kg (22.22 lb)
Dimensions: 324 x 279 x 156 mm (12.76 x 10.98 x 6.142 in)
Installation: Wall mounting
Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
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Ambient Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Power Requirements
Input Voltage: 110/220 VDC/VAC (88 to 300 VDC, 85 to 264 VAC)
Connector: M23
Input Current:
AC input: 110 to 220 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 1.1 A (max.)
DC input: 110 to 220 VDC, 1.1 A (max.)
Power Consumption:
Maximum 85 watts (with PSE ports fully loaded)
Reverse Polarity Protection: Present
Overload Current Protection: Present
Standards and Certifications
Safety: UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1(CB), LVD EN 60950-1
EMC: EN 301 489-1/17, EN 55032/55024
EMI: CISPR 22, FCC Part 15B Class A
EMS :
IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 6 kV; Air: 8 kV
IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 20 V/m
IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 2 kV
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 2 kV
IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 10 V
IEC 61000-4-8
Radio: EN 301 489-1/17, EN 300 328, EN 301 893, TELEC, DFS, FCC, IC, WPC
Rail Traffic: EN 50155 (mandatory compliance*), EN 50121-4
*This product is suitable for rolling stock railway applications, as defined by the EN 50155 standard. For a more
detailed statement, click here: www.moxa.com/doc/specs/EN_50155_Compliance.pdf.
Reliability
MTBF (mean time between failures):
290,937 hrs
Standard : Telcordia SR332
Warranty
Warranty Period: 5 years
Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty
ATTENTION
The TAP-323 is NOT a portable mobile device and should be located at least 20 cm away from the human body.
The TAP-323 is NOT designed for the general consumer. A well-trained technician is required to safely deploy
TAP-323 units and establish a wireless network.
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Functions
LED Indicators
The LEDs on the front panel of TAP-323 allow you to quickly identity the wireless status and settings.
The FAULT LED will light up to indicate system failure or user-configured events. If the TAP-323 cannot
retrieve the IP address from a DHCP server, the FAULT LED will blink at one second intervals.
The following table is a summary of the wireless settings and LED displays. You can check the status of the
TAP-323 by reading these LEDs. More information about “Basic Wireless Settings” is presented in Chapter 3.
LED
Color
State
Description
PWR1
Green
On
Power is being supplied (from power input 1)
Off
Power is not being supplied
PWR2
Green
On
Power is being supplied (from power input 2)
Off
Power is not being supplied
FAULT1
Red
On
System is booting up
Blinking (slow at
Cannot get an IP address from the DHCP server
1-second
intervals)
Blinking (fast at
IP address conflict
0.5-second
intervals)
Off
STATUS
Green
Normal status
On
System startup is complete and the system is in operation.
Blinking (slow at
The AWK Search Utility has located the AWK device.
1-second
intervals)
Red
On
System is booting up
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LED
Color
State
Description
HEAD
Green
On
The TAP unit is configured as the HEAD TAP unit of a Turbo
Chain
Blinking
The TAP unit’s head port link is disconnected
Off
The TAP unit is not configured as the HEAD TAP unit of a
Turbo Chain
TAIL
Green
On
The TAP unit is configured as a TAIL TAP unit of a Turbo
Chain
Blinking
The TAP TAIL unit’s port link is disconnected or in blocking
state
Off
The TAP unit is not configured as the TAIL TAP unit of a
Turbo Chain
WLAN 1
Green
Amber
WLAN 2
Green
Amber
On
The WLAN is in Slave mode
Blinking
The WLAN is transmitting data in Slave mode
Off
The WLAN is not in use or is not working properly
On
The WLAN is in AP/ Master mode
Blinking
The WLAN is transmitting data in AP/ Master mode
Off
The WLAN is not in use or is not working properly
On
The WLAN is in Slave mode.
Blinking
The WLAN is transmitting data in Slave mode
Off
The WLAN is not in use or is not working properly
On
The WLAN is in AP/Bridge/Master mode
Blinking
The WLAN is transmitting data in AP/Bridge/Master
mode
LAN 1-4
LAN 5-6
Amber
Green
Amber
PoE 1-4
Green
Off
The WLAN is not in use or is not working properly
On
The LAN port’s 10/100 Mbps link is active
Blinking
Data is being transmitted at 10/100 Mbps
Off
The LAN port’s 10/100 Mbps link is inactive
On
The LAN port’s 1000 Mbps link is active
Blinking
Data is being transmitted at 1000 Mbps
Off
The LAN port’s 1000 Mbps link is inactive
On
The LAN port’s 100 Mbps link is active
Blinking
Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps
Off
The LAN port’s 100 Mbps link is inactive
On
The PSE port is supplying power to a powered device
Off
The PSE port is not supplying power
Note: The FAULT2 LED is reserved for future use.
ATTENTION
When the LEDs for STATE (Green), FAULT, WLAN1, and WLAN2 all light up simultaneously and blink at
one-second intervals, it means that the system failed to boot. This may be due to an improper operation or
issues such as an unexpected shutdown during a firmware update. To recover the firmware, refer to “Firmware
Recovery” in Chapter 7.
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Reset Button
The RESET button is located on the bottom panel of the TAP-323. You can reboot the TAP-323 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 less than 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. Release the button to reset the TAP-323.
NOTE
For security reasons, the reset button can be configured to be disabled for 60 seconds after the
device reboots.
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
Remove the reset button cover.
Using a pointed object, press and hold the reset button.
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2.
Getting Started
This chapter explains how to install Moxa’s TAP-323 for the first time, quickly set up your wireless network, and
test whether or not the connection is running properly. With the function guide, you can easily find the
functions you need.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
 First-Time Installation and Configuration
 Communication Testing
 How to Test One TAP-323
 How to Test Two or More TAP Units
 Function Guide Map
TAP-323
Getting Started
First-Time Installation and Configuration
Take the following steps to configure your TAP-323. Refer to the section Panel Layout of the TAP-323 below to
see where the various ports are located on the product.
Step 1:
Select a power source
Connect the TAP-323 to either a 110 to 220 VDC or 110 to 220 VAC power source.
Step 2:
Connect the TAP-323 to a computer
Use either a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable to connect the TAP-323 to a computer. When the
connection between the TAP-323 and the computer is established, the LED indicator on the TAP-323’s LAN port
will light up. See the section 10/100BaseT(X) Ethernet Ports below for detailed instructions.
Step 3:
Set up the computer’s IP address.
The computer’s IP address must be on the same subnet as the TAP-323. Since the TAP-323’s default IP address
is 192.168.127.253, and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, set the computer’s IP address to 192.168.127.252
(for example), and subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.
NOTE
After you select Maintenance  Load Factory Default and click the Submit button, the TAP-323 will reset
to factory default settings and the IP address will also reset to 192.168.127.253.
Step 4:
Use the web-based manager to configure the TAP-323
Open your computer’s web browser and type http://192.168.127.253 in the address field to access the
homepage of the web-based manager. Enter the User name and Password to open the TAP-323 homepage. If
you are configuring the TAP-323 for the first time, enter the following:
NOTE
Default user name and password:
User Name:
admin
Password:
moxa
For security reasons, we strongly recommend changing the default password. To do so, select Maintenance 
Password, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE
After you click Submit to apply changes, the web page will refresh, and then the string “(Updated)” and a
blinking reminder will be displayed on the upper-right corner of the page, as illustrated below.
To make the changes effective, click Restart and then Save and Restart after you change the settings. About
30 seconds are needed for the TAP-323 to complete its restart process.
Step 5:
Select the operation mode
By default, the TAP-323’s operation mode is set to Wireless redundancy. If you would like to use Wireless
bridge or AP mode instead, you can change the setting in Wireless Settings  Operation mode. Detailed
information about configuring the TAP-323’s operation mode can be found 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.
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Communication Testing
After installing the TAP-323 you can run a sample test to make sure the wireless connection on the TAP-323 is
functioning normally. Two testing methods are described below. Use the first method if you are using only one
TAP-323 device and the second method if you are using two or more TAP units.
How to Test One TAP-323
If you are only using one TAP-323, you will need one additional notebook computer equipped with a WLAN card.
Configure the WLAN card to connect to the TAP-323 (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-323.
After configuring the WLAN card, establish a wireless connection with the TAP-323 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 Units
If you have one TAP-323 and oneTAP-323 unit, you will need a second notebook computer (Notebook B)
equipped with an Ethernet port. Use the default settings for the TAP-323 connected to notebook A and change
the TAP-323 connected to notebook B to Client mode, and then configure the notebooks and TAP 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
make sure the settings are correct.
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Function Guide Map
The management functions are organized in a tree and shown in the left field of the web-based management
console. You can efficiently locate the function you need with the following guiding map.
A quick overview of the TAP-323’s status
Basic settings for administering the TAP-323
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.
Real-time status information to monitor
wired/wireless network performance, advanced
services, and device management functions
On-demand functions to support the
operation of the web-based console
Functions to maintain the TAP-323 and diagnose
the network
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3.
Web Console Configuration
In this chapter, we will explain each web management page of the web-based console configuration. Moxa’s
easy-to-use management functions will help you set up your TAP-323, as well as establish and maintain your
wireless network easily.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
 Configuration by Web Browser
 Status
 Overview
 Wireless Status
 Basic Settings
 Associated Client List (for AP or Master Mode
 System Info Settings
only)
 Network and LAN Port Settings
 DHCP Client List (for AP mode only)
 Time Settings
 System Log
 Wireless Settings
 Operation Mode
 WLAN Security Settings
 Advanced Wireless Settings
 WLAN Certification Settings (for EAP-TLS in
Slave mode only)
 WAC Settings (AP Mode Only)
 Advanced Settings
 RSTP Status
 Turbo Chain Status
 LAN Status
 Maintenance
 Console Settings
 Ping
 Firmware Upgrade
 Config Import Export
 Using Virtual LAN
 MIB Export
 DHCP Server (for AP operation mode only)
 Load Factory Default
 Packet Filters
 Username/Password
 Introduction to Redundancy Protocol
 Locate Device
 RSTP/Turbo Chain Settings (For Master or
Slave Mode Only)
 Misc. Settings
 Save Configuration
 SNMP Agent
 Restart
 PoE Settings
 Logout
 Auto Warning Settings
 System Log
 Syslog
 E-mail
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Configuration by Web Browser
Moxa TAP-323’s web browser interface provides a convenient way to modify its configuration and access the
built-in monitoring and network administration functions.
NOTE
To use the TAP-323’s management and monitoring functions from a PC host connected to the same LAN as the
TAP-323, you must make sure that the PC host and TAP-323 are on the same logical subnet. Similarly, if the
TAP-323 is configured for other VLAN settings, you must make sure your PC host is on the management VLAN.
The Moxa TAP-323’s default IP is 192.168.127.253.
Follow the steps below to access the TAP-323’s web-based console management.
1. Open your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer) and type the TAP-323’s IP address in the address field.
Press Enter to establish the connection.
2. The Web Console Login page will open. Enter the password (User Name is set as admin; the default
password is moxa if a new password has not been set.) and then click Login to continue.
You may need to wait a few moments for the web page to load on your computer. Note that the Model name
and IP address of your TAP-323 are both displayed in the web page title. This information can help you identify
multiple TAP-323 units.
You can use the menu tree on the left side of the window to open the function pages to access each of TAP-323’s
functions.
3. Use the menu tree on the left side of the window to open the configuration pages for the TAP-323’s
functions.
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In the following sections, we will review each of the TAP-323’s management functions in detail. You can also get
a quick overview of these functions in the “Function Guide Map” section of Chapter 2.
ATTENTION
The model name of the TAP-323 is shown as TAP-323-XX where XX indicates the country code. The country
code represents the TAP-323 version and which bandwidth it uses. We use TAP-323-US as an example in the
following figures. The country code of the model name on the screen may vary if you are using a different
version (band) TAP-323.
ATTENTION
For security reasons, you will need to log back into the TAP-323 after a 3-minute time-out.
Overview
The Overview page summarizes the TAP-323’s current status. The information is categorized into the groups:
System info, Device info, and 802.11 info.
Click on the SSID (MOXA, in this case) to display detailed information on 802.11as shown below:
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Basic Settings
The Basic Settings group includes the most commonly used settings required by administrators to maintain and
control the TAP-323.
System Info Settings
The System Info items, especially Device name and Device description, are displayed and included on the
Overview page. Setting System Info items makes it easier to identify the different TAP-323s connected to
your network.
Device name
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Max. 31 Characters
This option is useful for specifying the role or application of
TAP-323_
Device location
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Max. 31 Characters
To specify the location of different TAP-323 units.
None
Description
Factory Default
Use this space to record a more detailed description of the
None
Device description
Setting
Max. 31 Characters
TAP-323
Device contact information
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Max. 31 Characters
Use this space to record contact information of the person
None
responsible for maintaining this TAP-323.
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Network and LAN Port Settings
The Network and LAN Settings configuration allows you to modify the usual TCP/IP network parameters. An
explanation of each configuration item is given below. The TAP-323’s LAN ports also support management
functions including queue scheduling, traffic rate limitation on the LAN ports for bandwidth management, and
CoS (Class of Service).
IP configuration
Setting
Description
DHCP
The TAP-323’s IP address will be assigned automatically by the Static
Factory Default
network’s DHCP server
Static
Set up the TAP-323’s IP address manually.
IP address
Setting
Description
Factory Default
TAP-323’s IP address
Identifies the TAP-323 on a TCP/IP network.
192.168.127.253
Description
Factory Default
Subnet mask
Setting
TAP-323’s subnet mask Identifies the type of network to which the TAP-323 is
255.255.255.0
connected (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network, or
255.255.255.0 for a Class C network).
Gateway
Setting
Description
Factory Default
TAP-323’s default
The IP address of the router that connects the LAN to an
None
gateway
outside network.
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Primary/ Secondary DNS server
Setting
Description
IP address of Primary/
The IP address of the DNS Server used by your network. After None
Factory Default
Secondary DNS server
entering the DNS Server’s IP address, you can input the
TAP-323’s URL (e.g., http://ap11.abc.com) in your browser’s
address field instead of entering the IP address. The Secondary
DNS server will be used if the Primary DNS server fails to
connect.
Queue Scheduling
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Queue Scheduling
Weight: This method services all traffic queues, with priority
Strict
given to the higher priority queues. In most circumstances, the
weight method gives precedence to high priority over low
priority, but if the high priority traffic does not reach the link
capacity, lower priority traffic is not blocked.
Strict: This method services high traffic queues first; low
priority queues are delayed until no more high priority data
needs to be sent. The strict method always gives precedence to
high priority over low priority.
Enable
Checked: Allows data transmission through the port.
checked
Unchecked: Immediately shuts off port access.
Rate limit
Select the LAN traffic rate limit (% of max. throughput) for all No limit
packets, from the following options: Not Limited, 3%, 5%,
10%, 15%, 25%, 35%, 50%, 65%, 85%
Set CoS
Checked or unchecked the Moxa TAP for
unchecked
inspecting 802.1p CoS tags in the MAC frame to determine the
priority of each frame.
CoS Value (0~7)
Maps different CoS values to 4 different egress queues.
0: Low
1: Low
2: Normal
3: Normal
4: Medium
5: Medium
6: High
7: High
Flow Control
This setting enables or disables flow control for the port when Unchecked
the port’s Speed is set to Auto. The final result
will be determined by the Auto process between the Moxa TAP
and connected devices.
Checked: Enables flow control for this port when the port’s
Speed is set to Auto.
Unchecked: Disables flow control for this port when the port’s
Speed is set to Auto.
Time Settings
The TAP-323 has a time calibration function that can update the date and time information based on an NTP
server or the date and time information specified by the user.
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The Current local time shows the TAP-323’s system time when you open this web page. After you update the
date and time setting, click on the Set Time button to activate the new date and time. An “(Updated)” string
is displayed next to the date and time fields to indicate that the change is complete. Any change in the date and
time setting is effective immediately and does not need a system restart.
NOTE
The TAP-323 has a built-in real time clock (RTC). The RTC is a computer clock (most often in the form of an
integrated circuit) that keeps track of the current time. We strongly recommend that users update the Time
Settings of the TAP-323 after the initial setup is complete or when the TAP is switched on after a long-term
shutdown, especially if the network does not have an Internet connection for accessing a NTP server or there
is no NTP server on the LAN.
Current local time
Setting
Description
Factory Default
User adjustable time
The date and time parameters allow configuration of the local
None
time with immediate activation.
Use 24-hour format: yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss
Time zone
Setting
Description
Factory Default
User selectable 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 can be shown:
•
The Starts at parameter allows users to enter the date that daylight saving time begins.
•
The Stops at parameter allows users to enter the date that daylight saving time ends.
•
The Time offset parameter indicates how many hours forward the clock should be advanced.
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Time server 1/2
Setting
Description
The 1st/2nd time
IP or Domain address of NTP time server. The 2nd time will be time.nist.gov
Factory Default
server IP/Name
used if the 1st NTP server fails to connect.
Query period
Setting
Description
Query period time
This parameter determines how often the time is updated from 600 (seconds)
Factory Default
(1 to 9999 seconds)
the NTP server.
Wireless Settings
The essential settings for wireless networks are presented in this function group. You must configure the
settings correctly before establishing your wireless network.
Operation Mode
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.
Matching Table for AP’s WLANs:
NOTE
WLAN 1
WLAN 2
Allowable Setting
AP
AP
Allow
TAP-323 units are meant to be used as trackside access points and hence the client operation mode is not
supported.
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Wireless Bridge
A bridge is a network component that connects two networks. The TAP-323’s bridge operation is based on the
AP (Master) and Client (Slave) concept. Both sides of the connection must have the same RF type, SSID, and
security settings.
For single RF mesh networks, we can use WDS to establish a static bridge link. In this case, the APs at both ends
of the WDS link must be configured manually with each other’s MAC addresses. The performance of a single RF
bridge will be poor if more nodes are added.
The TAP-323’s dual RF bridge concept is different from using a single RF, because the TAP-323 has dual RFs
that offer users a cascade link to bridge the two ends without narrowing down the throughput.
WLAN 1/WLAN 2 Enable
Setting
Description
Factory Default
WLAN1 enable
Turn on/off the WLAN 1 radio by selecting Enable or Disable
Enable
WLAN2 enable
Turn on/off the WLAN 2 radio by selecting Enable or Disable
WLAN 1/WLAN 2 Operation mode
Setting
Description
Master
Master mode can build a connection with a Slave that has the AP for WLAN 1
Factory Default
same RF type, SSID, and security settings.
Slave
Master for WLAN 2
Slave mode can build a connection with a master that has the
same RF type, SSID, and security settings.
AP
The most common mode used by a TAP-323 wherein it plays
the role of a wireless AP
Basic Wireless Settings (Multiple SSIDs)
You can add new SSIDs or edit existing ones in the WLAN Basic Setting Selection panel. You can configure up
to 9 SSIDs for a TAP and configure each SSID differently. An SSID is a unique identifier that wireless
networking devices use to establish and maintain wireless connectivity. Multiple access points on a network or
sub-network can use the same SSIDs. All of the SSIDs that you configure for an AP are active at the same time.
That is, client devices can use any of the SSIDs to associate with the AP.
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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:
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
B/G/N Mixed
Supports IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards, but 802.11g/n might
N Only (2.4GHz)
Only supports the 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11n standard
operate at a slower speed if 802.11g clients are on the network
operate at a slower speed if 802.11b clients are on the network
5 GHz
Only supports the IEEE 802.11a standard
A/N Mixed
Supports IEEE 802.11a/n standards, but 802.11n may operate
N Only (5GHz)
Only supports the 5 GHz IEEE 802.11n standard
at a slower speed if 802.11a clients are on the network
Channel (for AP mode only)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
The available channels
The channel on which the TAP should operate. The TAP-323
6 (in B/G/N Mixed
vary with the RF type
plays the role of a wireless AP here.
mode)
setting
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 in the Channel Width setting, this setting will automatically set the
channel based on the 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.
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SSID broadcast (for AP mode only)
Setting
Description
Enable/Disable
Use this setting to specify if the SSID can be broadcast or not Enable
Factory Default
Management frame encryption
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable/Disable
Enables management frame encryption to protect your wireless Disable
network from DoS attacks. This function only works with
Moxa's TAP series.
50ms Turbo Roaming (controller-based)
Setting
Enable/Disable
Description
Factory Default
Determines whether or not the TAP-323 supports 50 ms
Disable
roaming. This function only works with the WAC-1001,
WAC-2004, and TAP series.
Wireless Bridge Mode’s Master
You can change this AP’s functionality to Enable or Disable on the basic wireless settings page. If AP
functionality is set to Enable, the Status will appear as Active, which means that the WLAN is ready to operate
in the selected operation mode. For AP functionality settings, click on Edit, as described below.
Click on Add SSID and enter a unique SSID to add a virtual SSID to the Master interface to service other
clients.
Click on Edit to configure the virtual AP interface.
WLAN Security Settings
The TAP-323 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-323 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 IEEE 802.1X.
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The TAP-323 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 IEEE 802.11i 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 (Only for Legacy Mode)
NOTE
Moxa includes WEP security mode only for legacy purposes. WEP is highly insecure and is considered fully
deprecated by the Wi-Fi alliance. We do not recommend the use of WEP security under any circumstances.
According to the IEEE 802.11 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-323 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.
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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 no 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
ASCII
Specifies WEP keys in ASCII form
Key length
Setting
Description
Factory Default
64 bits
Uses 40-bit secret keys with 24-bit initialization vector
64 bits
128 bits
Uses 104-bit secret key with 24-bit initialization vector
Key index
Setting
Description
Factory Default
1-4
Specifies which WEP key is used
Open
Setting
Description
Factory Default
ASCII type:
A string that can be used as a WEP seed for an RC4 encryption None
64 bits: 5 chars
engine.
WEP key 1-4
128 bits: 13 chars
HEX type:
64 bits: 10 HEX chars
128 bits: 26 HEX chars
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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-323 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
AES
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.
Note: This option is available in AP or Master mode only, and
cannot support AES-enabled clients.
* This option is only available for legacy mode in APs and does not support AES-enabled clients.
** This option is only available with 802.11a/b/g standard
Passphrase
Setting
Description
Factory Default
8 to 63 characters
Master key to generate keys for encryption and decryption
None
Key renewal (for AP or 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)
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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 or Master Mode)
By selecting WPA type as 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
efficient connection authentication on a large-scale network. In this case, it is not necessary to exchange keys
or pass phrases.
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 only for legacy mode in APs and does not support AES-enabled client.
** This option is only available with 802.11a/b/g standard
Primary/Secondary RADIUS server IP
Setting
Description
Factory Default
The IP address of
Specifies the delegated RADIUS server for EAP
None
RADIUS server
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Primary/Secondary RADIUS port
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Port number
Specifies the port number of the delegated RADIUS server
1812
Primary/Secondary RADIUS shared key
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Max. 31 characters
The secret key shared between AP and RADIUS server
None
Key renewal
Setting
Description
Factory Default
60 to 86400 seconds
Specifies the time period of group key renewal
3600 (seconds)
(1 minute to 1 day)
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (for Slave mode)
In a slave role, the TAP-323 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
** This option is only available with 802.11a/b/g standard
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:
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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 WLAN 1/2  WLAN Certificate Settings to import your WLAN certificate and enable EAP-TLS
on the client end.
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 expires
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 create 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, like EAP-TLS, and validate whether the
network is trustworthy with digital certificates on the authentication server. This step is run to establish a
tunnel that protects the next step (or “inner” authentication) so it is sometimes referred to as the “outer”
authentication. Then the TLS tunnel is used to encrypt an older authentication protocol that authenticates the
user for the network.
As you can see, digital certificates are still needed for the 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-323 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 or 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, while the true user name is shown only through the
encrypted channel. Remember, not all client software supports anonymous altercation. Confirm this with the
network administrator before you enable identity hiding in TTLS and PEAP.
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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. 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
PEAP
There are a few differences in the inner authentication procedures for TTLS and PEAP. 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-323 provides MS-CHAP-V2 merely as an EAP method for inner
authentication.
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Inner EAP protocol
Setting
Description
Factory Default
MS-CHAP-V2
Microsoft CHAP version 2 is used
MS-CHAP-V2
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Max. 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 (for A, B, G, B/G mixed, and N modes only)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Auto
The TAP-323 will sense and adjust the data rate automatically Auto
Available rates
Users can manually select a target transmission data rate
Multicast Rate (for AP mode only)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Multicast rate
You can set a fixed multicast rate for the transmission of
6M
(6-54 M)
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
configuration rate.
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Guard Interval
Setting
Description
Guard Interval
Guard interval is used to ensure that distinct transmissions do 800 ns.
Factory Default
(6-54 M)
not interfere with one another. You can select the guard
interval manually for Wireless-N connections. The two options
are Short (400 ns) and Long (800 ns).
NOTE: This function can be modified in N mode only
Multicast Rate (for AP mode only)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Multicast rate
You can set a fixed multicast rate for the transmission of
6M
(6-54 M)
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
configuration rate.
Maximum Transmission Power
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Available Power
Users can manually select a target power to mask max output 12 dBm
power. Because different transmission rates might have their
(-1 dBm/MHz)
own max output power, please reference product datasheet.
The available setting is from 3 to 26.dBm/MHz, which gives the
density of the transmission power in channel width.
NOTE
Most countries define a limit for the Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) for an RF transmitting
system. The EIRP should not exceed the allowed value. EIRP = transmission power + antenna gain (dBi).
Beacon Interval (for AP and Master mode only)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Beacon Interval
This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon
100 (ms)
(40 to 1000 ms)
DTIM Interval (for AP and Master mode only)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Data Beacon Rate
This value indicates how often the TAP-323 sends out a
(1 to 15)
Delivery Traffic Indication Message
Fragment threshold
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Fragment Length
This parameter specifies the maximum size a data packet must 2346
(256 to 2346)
be before splitting and creating a new packet
RTS threshold
Setting
Description
RTS/CTS Threshold
Determines how large a packet can be before the Access Point 2346
Factory Default
(256-2346)
coordinates transmission and reception to ensure efficient
communication
Antenna
Setting
Description
Factory Default
A/B/Both
Specifies the output antenna port. Setting Antenna to Auto
Both
allows 2x2 MIMO communication under 802.11n and 2T2R*
communication in legacy 802.11a/b/g modes.
*Note: Different from 802.11n’s multiple spatial data stream (2x2 MIMO), which doubles the throughput. 2T2R
transmits/receives the same piece of data on both antenna ports.
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WMM
WMM is a QoS standard for WLAN traffic. Voice and video data will be given priority bandwidth when enabled
with WMM supported wireless clients.
NOTE: This setting can be enabled/disabled only in A, B, and B/G Mixed modes. For N, G/N Mixed, B/G/N Mixed,
and A/N Mixed modes, this setting is enabled by default.
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable/Disable
WMM is a Quality of Service standard for WLAN traffic. Voice
Disable
and video data will be given priority bandwidth when enabled
with WMM supported wireless clients.
802.1p Priority
NOTE
WMM Access Category
Background
Best effort
Video
Video
READ THIS BEFORE CHANGING THE DFS SETTING
DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) is a mechanism to allow unlicensed wireless devices to share spectrum
with existing radar systems by detecting radar systems and avoid causing interference with them.
Roaming Priority (only for AP mode)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Priority 1/2
The roaming priority should be set according to the radio
Priority 2
deployment method along the trackside.
Priority 1: radios along the trackside are deployed with leaky
feeder-like coverage patterns.
Priority 2: radios along the trackside are deployed with open air
radiating antennas.
Due to the difference in coverage pattern between different
deployment scenarios, properly selecting the roaming priority
will impact the roaming performance.
RF Index
Setting
Description
Factory Default
RF Index 1 /RF Index 2 In an L3 roaming scenario, trackside APs can be arranged in
different VLAN gateways within different subnets.
The RF
index setting identifies the AP within a particular VLAN
gateway.
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WLAN Certification Settings (for EAP-TLS in 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-323 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-323. 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 becomes invalid
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.
NOTE
The WLAN certificate will remain after the TAP-323 reboots. Even though it is expired, it can still be seen on
Current Certificate.
WAC Settings (AP Mode Only)
Controller-based Turbo Roaming function is automatically enabled when you enable the 50ms Turbo
Roaming (controller-based) option on the Wireless Settings > WLAN > Basic Wireless Settings > Edit
page. The Primary WAC IP address, Backup WAC IP address, and Roaming domain fields are
displayed.
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Primary WAC IP address
Setting
Description
Factory Default
IP address
Enter the IP address of the primary WAC-1001
None
Backup WAC IP address
Setting
Description
Factory Default
IP address
Enter the IP address of the backup WAC-1001
None
Roaming domain
Setting
Description
Factory Default
6 Hex characters
Specifies the area served by the WAC-1001/2004. All related
None
controllers, APs, and clients use this as identification to work
and communicate with each other
Advanced Settings
Several advanced functions are available to increase the functionality of your TAP-323 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-323 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 AWK 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, or VLAN, is a collection of hosts with a common set of requirements. The hosts 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 you to group end stations together even if they are not connected to
the same network switch. Network reconfiguration can be done through software instead of physically
relocating devices.
VLANs can extend as far as the access point signal can reach. Clients can be segmented into wireless
sub-networks based on 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 networks limit members to using resources on their own VLAN
•
Clients can roam without compromising security
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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, eliminating 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 resources
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 resources, 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.
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 resources department could be
restricted to a gateway that allowed access to only the Internet. A member of the human resources department
could send and receive email and access the Internet, but would be prevented from accessing servers or hosts
on the local corporate network.
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Configuring a Virtual LAN
VLAN Settings
To configure a VLAN on the AWK, use the VLAN Settings page to configure the ports.
Management VLAN ID
Setting
Description
Factory Default
VLAN ID
Set the management VLAN of this AWK.
Type
Description
Trunk Port
LAN
This port is the LAN port on the AWK.
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
VLAN ID ranging from
Set the port’s VLAN ID for devices that connect to the port. The 1
Factory Default
1 to 4094
port can be a LAN port or WLAN ports.
VLAN Tagged
Setting
Description
Factory Default
A comma-separated list Specify which VLANs can communicate with this specific VLAN. (Empty)
of VLAN IDs. Each VLAN
ID must be between 1
and 4094.
NOTE
The VLAN feature can allow wireless clients to manage the AP. If the VLAN Management ID matches a VLAN ID,
then those wireless clients who are members of that VLAN will have AP management access.
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.
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DHCP Server (for AP operation 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-323 can act as a simplified DHCP server and easily assign IP addresses to your wireless 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-323 provides
a Static DHCP mapping list with up to 16 entities. Remember 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 (AP only)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable
Enables TAP-323 as a DHCP server
Disable
Disable
Disables the DHCP server function
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)
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Primary/ Secondary DNS server
Setting
Description
IP address of Primary/
The IP address of the DNS Server used by your network. After None
Secondary DNS server
Factory Default
entering the DNS Server’s IP address, you can use URLs. 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 starting IP address that the TAP-323 can assign. None
Maximum number of users
Setting
Description
Factory Default
1 to 128 users
Specifies how many IP addresses can be assigned continuously None
Client lease time
Setting
Description
Factory Default
5 – 1440 minutes
The lease time for which an IP address is assigned. The IP
5 minutes
address may expire after the lease time is reached.
Packet Filters
The TAP-323 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-323’s MAC filter is a policy-based filter that can allow or filter out IP-based packets with specified MAC
addresses. The TAP-323 provides eight fields for filtered MAC addresses. 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
Policy
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Accept
Only the packets from the listed addresses will be allowed.
Drop
Drop
Any packet from the listed addresses will be denied.
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ATTENTION
Be careful when you enable the filter function:
Drop + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are allowed (i.e., drop nothing)
Accept + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are denied (i.e., accept nothing)
IP Protocol Filter
The TAP-323’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-323 provides eight fields 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 from the listed addresses will be allowed
Drop
Drop
Any packet from the listed addresses will be denied
ATTENTION
Be careful when you enable the filter function:
Drop + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are allowed (i.e., drop nothing)
Accept + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are denied (i.e., accept nothing)
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TCP/UDP Port Filter
The TAP-323’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-323 provides eight fields 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 packets from the listed ports are allowed.
Drop
Drop
Any packet from the listed ports will be denied.
ATTENTION
Be careful when you enable the filter function:
Drop + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are allowed (i.e., drop nothing)
Accept + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are denied (i.e., accept nothing)
Introduction to Redundancy Protocol
Setting up Redundancy Protocol on your network helps protect critical links against failure, protects against
network loops, and keeps network downtime at a minimum. Redundancy Protocol allows you to set up
redundant loops in the network to provide a backup data transmission route in the event that a cable is
inadvertently disconnected or damaged. This is a particularly important feature for industrial applications,
since it could take several minutes to locate the disconnected or severed cable. For example, if the Moxa
TAP-323 is used as a key communications component of a production line, several minutes of downtime could
cause a big loss in production and revenue. The Moxa TAP-323 supports two protocols to support this
Redundancy Protocol function:
•
Turbo Chain
•
Rapid Spanning Tree and Spanning Tree Protocols (IEEE 802.1W/802.1D-2004)
When configuring a redundant chain, all APs on the same chain must be configured to use the same redundancy
protocol. You cannot mix the Turbo Chain and STP/RSTP protocols on the same chain.
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The following table lists the key differences between the features of each protocol. Use this information to
evaluate the benefits of each, and then determine which features are most suitable for your network.
redundancy protocol. You cannot mix the Turbo Chain and STP/RSTP protocols on the same chain. The
following table lists the key differences between the features of each protocol. Use this information to evaluate
the benefits of each, and then determine which features are most suitable for your network.
Turbo Chain
RSTP
Topology
Chain
Ring, Mesh
Fast Ethernet Recovery Time
<20 ms
Up to 5 sec.
Gigabit Ethernet Recovery Time
<50 ms
The STP/RSTP Concept
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) was designed to help reduce link failures on a network, and provide an automatic
means of avoiding loops. This is particularly important for networks that have a complicated architecture, since
unintended loops in the network can cause broadcast storms. Moxa switches’ STP feature is disabled by default.
To be completely effective, you must enable RSTP/STP on every Moxa switch connected to your network.
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) implements the Spanning Tree Algorithm and Protocol defined by IEEE
802.1D-2004. RSTP provides the following benefits:
•
The topology of a bridged network will be determined much more quickly compared to STP.
•
RSTP is backwards 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 different ports of the same switch, which is particularly
helpful when switch ports connect to older equipment such as legacy switches.
You get essentially the same functionality with RSTP and STP. To see how the two systems differ, see the
Differences between STP and RSTP section in this chapter.
NOTE
The STP protocol is part of the IEEE Std. 802.1D, 2004 Edition bridge specification. The following explanation
uses “bridge” instead of “switch.”
What is STP?
STP (802.1D) is a bridge-based system that is used to implement parallel paths for network traffic. STP uses a
loop-detection process to:
•
Locate and then disable less efficient paths (i.e., paths that have a lower bandwidth).
•
Enable one of the less efficient paths if a more efficient path fails.
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The figure below shows a network made up of three LANs separated by three bridges. Each segment uses at
most two paths to communicate with the other segments. Since this configuration can give rise to loops, the
network will overload if STP is NOT enabled.
If STP is enabled, it will detect duplicate paths and prevent, or block, one of the paths from forwarding traffic.
In the following example, STP determined that traffic from LAN segment 2 to LAN segment 1 should flow
through bridges C and A since this path has a greater bandwidth and is therefore more efficient.
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What happens if a link failure is detected? As shown in next figure, the STP process reconfigures the network
so that traffic from LAN segment 2 flows through bridge B.
STP will determine which path between each bridged segment is most efficient, and then assign a specific
reference point on the network. When the most efficient path has been identified, the other paths are blocked.
In the previous 3 figures, STP first determined that the path through bridge C was the most efficient, and as a
result, blocked the path through bridge B. After the failure of bridge C, STP re-evaluated the situation and
opened the path through Bridge B.
How STP Works
When enabled, STP determines the most appropriate path for traffic through a network. The way it does this is
outlined in the sections below.
STP Requirements
Before STP can configure the network, the system must satisfy the following requirements:
•
All bridges must be able to communicate with each other. The communication is carried out using Bridge
Protocol Data Units (BPDUs), which are transmitted in packets with a known multicast address.
•
Each bridge must have a Bridge Identifier that specifies which bridge acts as the central reference point, or
Root Bridge, for the STP system—bridges with a lower Bridge Identifier are more likely to be designated as
the Root Bridge. The Bridge Identifier is calculated using the MAC address of the bridge and a priority
defined for the bridge. For example, the default priority setting of Moxa switches is 32768.
•
Each port has a cost that specifies the efficiency of each link. The efficiency cost is usually determined by
the bandwidth of the link, with less efficient links assigned a higher cost.
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STP Calculation
The first step of the STP process is to perform calculations. During this stage, each bridge on the network
transmits BPDUs. The following items will be calculated:
•
Which bridge should be the Root Bridge? The Root Bridge is the central reference point from which the
•
The Root Path Costs for each bridge. This is the cost of the paths from each bridge to the Root Bridge.
•
The identity of each bridge’s Root Port. The Root Port is the port on the bridge that connects to the Root
network is configured.
Bridge via the most efficient path. In other words, the port connected to the Root Bridge via the path with
the lowest Root Path Cost. The Root Bridge, however, does not have a Root Port.
•
The identity of the Designated Bridge for each LAN segment. The Designated Bridge is the bridge with the
lowest Root Path Cost from that segment. If several bridges have the same Root Path Cost, the one with the
lowest Bridge Identifier becomes the Designated Bridge. Traffic transmitted in the direction of the Root
Bridge will flow through the Designated Bridge. The port on this bridge that connects to the segment is
called the Designated Bridge Port.
STP Configuration
After all of the bridges on the network agree on the identity of the Root Bridge, and all other relevant
parameters have been established, each bridge is configured to forward traffic only between its Root Port and
the Designated Bridge Ports for the respective network segments. All other ports are blocked, which means
that they will not be allowed to receive or forward traffic.
STP Reconfiguration
Once the network topology has stabilized, each bridge listens for Hello BPDUs transmitted from the Root Bridge
at regular intervals. If a bridge does not receive a Hello BPDU after a certain interval (the Max Age time), the
bridge assumes that the Root Bridge, or a link between itself and the Root Bridge, has ceased to function. This
will trigger the bridge to reconfigure the network to account for the change. If you have configured an SNMP
trap destination, the first bridge to detect the change will send out an SNMP trap when the topology of your
network changes.
Differences between STP and RSTP
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.
STP and RSTP spanning tree protocols operate without regard to a network’s VLAN configuration, and maintain
one common spanning tree throughout a bridged network. Thus, these protocols map one loop-free, logical
topology on a given physical topology.
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STP Example
The LAN shown in the following figure has three segments, with adjacent segments connected using two
possible links. The various STP factors, such as Cost, Root Port, Designated Bridge Port, and Blocked Port are
shown in the figure.
•
Bridge A has been selected as the Root Bridge, since it was determined to have the lowest Bridge Identifier
on the network.
•
Since Bridge A is the Root Bridge, it is also the Designated Bridge for LAN segment 1. Port 1 on Bridge A is
selected as the Designated Bridge Port for LAN Segment 1.
•
Ports 1 of Bridges B, C, X, and Y are all Root Ports since they are nearest to the Root Bridge, and therefore
have the most efficient path.
•
Bridges B and X offer the same Root Path Cost for LAN segment 2. However, Bridge B was selected as the
Designated Bridge for that segment since it has a lower Bridge Identifier. Port 2 on Bridge B is selected as
the Designated Bridge Port for LAN Segment 2.
•
Bridge C is the Designated Bridge for LAN segment 3, because it has the lowest Root Path Cost for LAN
Segment 3:
•
•
The route through bridges C and B costs 200 (C to B=100, B to A=100)
•
The route through bridges Y and B costs 300 (Y to B=200, B to A=100)
The Designated Bridge Port for LAN Segment 3 is port 2 on bridge C.
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RSTP/Turbo Chain Settings (For Master or Slave Mode Only)
The TAP-323 supports IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol and IEEE 802.1w Rapid STP standards. In addition
to eliminating unexpected path looping, STP/RSTP can provide a backup recovery path if a wired/wireless path
fails accidentally. This fail-over function can increase the reliability and availability of the network. The TAP-323
also supports Turbo Chain on its fiber interfaces.
The TAP-323’s STP/RSTP feature is disabled by default. To be completely effective, you must enable RSTP/STP
on every TAP-323 connected to your network.
The following figures indicate which Spanning Tree Protocol parameters can be configured. A more detailed
explanation of each parameter is given below the figure.
Bridge priority
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Numerical value
Increase this device’s bridge priority by selecting a lower
32768
selected by user
number. A device with a higher bridge priority has a greater
chance of 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 to 10 seconds)
topology is healthy. The “hello time” is the amount of time the
root waits between sending 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 state.
(4 to 30 seconds)
Max. age
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Numerical value input
If this device is not the root, and it has not received a hello
20 (seconds)
by user
message from the root in an amount of time equal to “Max.
(6 to 40 seconds)
Age,” then this device will reconfigure itself as a root. Once two
or more devices on the network are recognized as a root, the
devices will renegotiate a new Spanning Tree topology.
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Enable RSTP
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable/Disable
Select to enable the port as a node on the Spanning Tree
Disable
topology.
Port priority
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 cost
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Numerical value input
Input a higher cost to indicate that this port is less suitable as a 20000
by user
node for the Spanning Tree topology
Edge port
NOTE
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Checked/unchecked
Sets a port, which no BPDU is expected to go through, as an
unchecked, except
edge port
WLAN1/2 ports
We recommend that you use the edge port setting for ports that are only connected to non-STP/RSTP
sub-networks or end devices (PLCs, RTUs, etc.) as opposed to network equipment. This can prevent
unnecessary waiting and negotiation for the 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.
The Turbo Chain Concept
Moxa’s Turbo Chain is an advanced software-technology that gives network administrators the flexibility of
constructing any type of redundant network topology. When using the “chain” concept, you first connect the
APs in a chain and then simply link the two ends of the chain to an Ethernet network, as illustrated in the
following figure.
Turbo Chain can be used on industrial networks that have a complex topology. If the industrial network uses a
multi-ring architecture, Turbo Chain can be used to create flexible and scalable topologies with a fast
media-recovery time.
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Setting Up a Turbo Chain
1. Select the Head AP, Tail AP, and Member AP.
2. Configure one port as the Head port and one port as the Member port in the Head AP, configure one port as
the Tail port and one port as the Member port in the Tail AP, and configure two ports as Member ports in
each of the Member switches.
3. Connect the Head AP, Tail AP, and Member APs as shown in the above diagram.
The path connecting to the Head port is the main path, and the path connecting to the Tail port is the backup
path of the Turbo Chain. Under normal conditions, packets are transmitted through the Head Port to the LAN
network. If any Turbo Chain path is disconnected, the Tail Port will be activated so that packet transmission can
continue.
Configuring “Turbo Chain”
Use the scrollbar at the top of the Redundancy Protocol page to select Turbo Chain and RSTP.
Note that the configuration pages for these two protocols are different.
Protocol
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Turbo Chain
Select this item to change to the Turbo Chain configuration
None
page.
RSTP (IEEE
Select this item to change to the RSTP configuration page.
802.1D-2004)
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The following figures indicate which Turbo Chain parameters can be configured. A more detailed explanation of
each parameter follows.
Head TAP Configuration
Member TAP Configuration
Tail TAP Configuration
Turbo Chain Status
Indicates whether Turbo Chain is enabled or disabled on the TAP-323.
Device Role
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Head, Member, or Tail
Select this AP as Head, member, or Tail AP
Head
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Port Number / Role /
Configure the LAN port and define its role in the Turbo Chain
LAN5 as Head
Status
topology.
LAN6 as Member
Port Setting
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SNMP Agent
The TAP-323 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-323’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-323 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 UI Authentication
Data
Version
web page
Type
Encryption
SNMP
V1, V2c Read
Community string
No
Use a community string match for
Community string
No
Use a community string match for
V1, V2c
Community
V1, V2c
Method
authentication
Write/Read
authentication
Community
SNMP V3
No-Auth
None
No
Use admin or user account to access
objects
MD5 or SHA
Authentication
No
Provides authentication based on
based on MD5 or
HMAC-MD5, or HMAC-SHA algorithms.
SHA
8-character passwords are the
minimum requirement for
authentication.
MD5 or SHA
Authentication
Data encryption Provides authentication based on
based on MD5 or
key
SHA
HMAC-MD5 or HMAC-SHA algorithms,
and data encryption key. 8-character
passwords and a data encryption key
are the minimum requirements for
authentication and encryption.
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
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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, V3 or V1, V2c)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Read Community
Use a community string match with a maximum of 31
public
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, V3 or V1, V2c)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Read/Write Community Use a community string match with a maximum of 31
private
characters for authentication. This means that the SNMP agent
can access 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.
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 an OID. This is the TAP-323’s enterprise value and is a fixed value.
PoE Settings
The TAP-323 has 4 PSE ports that can supply PoE power to PD devices, such as video cameras, on the trackside.
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PoE Enable
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable/Disable
Enable or disable the LAN port (LAN1 to LAN4) for PoE
Enable
Mobile IP Settings
The mobile IP technology enables the TAP-323 to roam between Layer 3 networks with a roaming break time
less than 50 ms. When the TAP-323 is in client/client router mode, it is a mobile node (MN) that is able to roam
across different subnets without changing its IP address.
Mobile IP Topology Example:
Terminology
Description
Mobile Node (MN)
A host or router that changes its location from one network to another.
Home network
The network within which the MN receives its identifying IP address (home
address)
Home address
The IP address assigned to the MN within its home network
Foreign network
The network in which an MN is operating when away from its home network
Home agent (HA)
A router on the home network that provides services to the MN. The home agent
intercepts packets sent to the MN within the home network, encapsulates them,
and then tunnels them to the MN.
Correspondent Node (CN)
A peer with which a mobile node is communicating
Co-located Care-of Address The new IP address of the MN when operating on a foreign network.
(CCoA)
Binding
The association of the home address with a CCoA
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Setting
Description
Factory Default
Mobile IP
Enable/disable mobile IP capability of the client (mobile node) Disable
for L3 controller based roaming
Subnet Binding
Define a subnet of devices connected behind the client (MN) so Disable
that data will be forwarded to the corresponding device
subnets. Proper IP planning is required to avoid configuring the
subnet binding IP to limit access to the TAP.
Note that when the Mobile IP is enabled, the corresponding AP and WAC (HA) controller will also need to be
configured properly (with 50 ms roaming enabled) to ensure correct operation of the L3 roaming network.
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
clients, must provide system maintainers with real-time alarm messages. This way 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-323 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.
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System Log
System Log Event Types
Detailed information for grouped events is shown in the following table. You can check the Enable log box to
enable event groups. By default all the values are enabled (checked). The log for system events can be seen in
Status  System Log.
System-related events
Event triggers when…
System restart (warm start)
The TAP-323 is rebooted, such as when its settings are changed (IP
address, subnet mask, etc.).
Network-related events
Event triggers when…
LAN 1 or LAN 2 link on
The LAN port is connected to a device or network.
LAN 1 or LAN 2 link off
The port is disconnected (e.g., the cable is pulled out, or the
opposing device shuts down).
Client joined/ left for WLAN 1 or WLAN 2
A wireless client is associated or disassociated.
(for AP or Master mode)
WLAN 1 or WLAN 2 connected to AP
The TAP-323 is associated with an AP.
(for Slave mode)
WLAN 1 or WLAN 2 disconnected
The TAP-323 is disassociated from an AP.
(for Slave mode)
Config-related events
Event triggers when…
Configuration Changed
A configuration item has been changed.
Configuration file import via Web Console The configuration file is imported to the TAP-323.
Console authentication failure
An incorrect password is entered.
Firmware upgraded
The TAP-323’s firmware is updated.
Power events
Event triggers when…
Power 1/2 transition (On  Off)
The TAP-323 is powered down in PWR1/2.
PoE transition (On  Off)
The TAP-323 is powered down in PoE.
Power 1/2 transition (Off  On)
The TAP-323 is powered via PWR1/2.
PoE transition (Off  On)
The TAP-323 is powered via PoE.
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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
Detailed information for the grouped events is shown in the following table. You can check the Enable log box
to enable event groups. By default all 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 on 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 Active box to enable the event items. By default all values are deactivated (unchecked). Details for
each event item can be found on the “System log Event Types” table on page 3-24.
E-mail Server Settings
You can set up to four email addresses to receive alarm emails from the TAP-323. 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 email addresses are working. 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 email address, which will be shown in None
From e-mail address
the “From” field of a warning email.
To E-mail address 1/ 2/ 3/ 4
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Max. 63 characters
Enter the receivers’ email addresses.
None
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 overwhelming for the management station to poll or send requests to query every object on
every device. It would be more effective for the managed device agent to notify the management station when
necessary by sending a message known as a trap.
Trap Event Types
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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
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. 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. Depending on the
operation mode, certain 802.11 info values may not be displayed. For example, the Current BSSID and
Signal strength parameters are not available in the AP mode.
It is helpful to use the continuously updated information option on this page, such as Signal strength, to
monitor the signal strength of the TAP-323 in Slave mode. The transmission power indicated is the current
transmission power being updated periodically.
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Associated Client List (for AP or Master Mode only)
Associated Client List shows all the clients that are currently associated with a particular TAP-323. Click Select
all to select all the content in the list for further editing. Click Refresh to refresh the list.
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DHCP Client List (for AP mode only)
When you enable the DHCP server, the DHCP Client List shows all the clients that require and have successfully
received IP assignments. Click the Refresh button to refresh the list.
Click Select all to select all content in the list for further editing.
System Log
Triggered events are recorded in the 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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RSTP Status
This status field will appear only when STP/RSTP is enabled. It indicates whether or not this TAP-323 is the Root
of the Spanning Tree (the root is determined automatically) and the status of each port.
Turbo Chain Status
The status and configuration of the Turbo Chain ports can be monitored on this status page.
LAN Status
Each LAN port’s status can be monitored on this page. Parameters include LAN speed, half/full duplex, link
status, and number of Tx and Rx packets.
Maintenance
Maintenance functions provide the administrator with tools to manage the TAP-323 and wired/wireless
networks.
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Console Settings
You can enable or disable access permission for the following consoles: HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, and SSH
connections. For more security, we recommend that you only allow access to the two secure 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 discover 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 be lost, as shown in the following figure.
Firmware Upgrade
The TAP-323 can be enhanced with more value-added functions by installing firmware upgrades. The latest
firmware is available from Moxa’s download center.
Before running a firmware upgrade, make sure the TAP-323 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-323 will reboot itself.
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When upgrading your firmware, the TAP-323’s other functions are deactivated.
ATTENTION
Make sure the power source is stable when you upgrade your firmware. An unexpected power interruption may
damage your TAP-323.
Config Import Export
You can back up or restore the TAP-323’s configuration with Config Import Export.
In the Config Import section, click Browse to specify the configuration file and click the Config Import
button to begin importing the configuration.
In the Config Export section, click the Config Export button and save the configuration file onto your local
storage media. The configuration file is a text file and you can view and edit it with a general text editor.
Downloading the Configuration from a TFTP Server
You can download a configuration file from a TFTP server on to your TAP-323 as follows:
1. Start your TFTP server.
2. Copy the TAP-323 configuration file to a folder on the TFTP server.
3. On the TAP-323 Config Import page, input your TFTP server IP and Configuration path.
Note. The configuration path is the path of the configuration file, which is a relative path. If your configuration
file is already available in a folder on the TFTP server, you can leave this field blank.
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4. Input your configuration File name with the filename extension or click on the Config Import button to
browse to the file. Once the configuration downloads successful, you will see "TFTP import success"
information on the web page.
5. Click Save and then Restart on the top-right side.
To download the configuration to the TAP:
1. Turn off the TAP.
2. Plug in the ABC-02 to the TAP’s USB port.
3. Turn on TAP
4. TAP will detect ABC-02 during the boot up process, and download the configuration from the ABC-02 to the
TAP automatically. Once the configuration downloads and if configuration format is correct, the TAP will
emit three short beeps, and 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.
MIB Export
The SNMP MIB file for TAP-323 is embedded in the device. To export the MIB file, simply click on the “MIB
Export” button and save it to your local drive.
Load Factory Default
Use this function to reset the TAP-323 and roll all settings back to the factory default values. You can also reset
the hardware by pressing the reset button on the top panel of the TAP-323.
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Username/Password
You can change the administration username and password for each of the TAP-323’s console managers by
using the Username/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
moxa, and remember to change the administration password regularly.
Locate Device
The AP can be identified by a beeping sound and flashing LED when clicking on the “start to locate” button. To
stop the beeping, click on the “stop locating” button.
Misc. Settings
Additional settings that can help you manage your TAP-323 are available on this page.
Reset button
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Always enable
The TAP-323’s reset button works normally
Always enable
Always disable
The TAP-323’s reset button will not work
Disable the “restore to
The TAP-323’s reset to default function will be inactive 60
default” function after
seconds after the TAP-323 completes the boot-up process.
60 seconds
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Save Configuration
The following figure shows how the TAP-323 stores the setting changes into volatile and non-volatile memory.
Unless it is saved, all data stored in volatile memory will disappear when the TAP-323 is shut down or rebooted.
Because the TAP-323 starts up and initializes with the settings stored in flash memory, all new changes must
be saved to flash memory before restarting the TAP-323.
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.
Restart
If you submitted configuration changes, you will see blinking text 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-323 directly, and all setting changes will be ignored. Clicking the Save and Restart button
will apply all setting changes and then reboot the TAP-323.
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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-323’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 that you log out before quitting console manager.
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4.
Software Installation/Configuration
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
 Overview
 Wireless Search Utility
 Configuring Wireless Search Utility
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Overview
The Wireless Search Utility can be downloaded from the Moxa website at www.moxa.com.
Wireless Search Utility
Installing Wireless Search Utility
Once the Wireless Search Utility is downloaded, run the setup executable to start the installation.
1. Click Next in the Welcome screen to proceed with the installation.
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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 install the program’s shortcut files in the default directory, or click Browse to select an
alternate location.
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4. Click Next to select additional tasks.
5. Click Install 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-323 APs that are connected to the same LAN as your
computer. After locating a TAP-323, you will be able to change its IP address. Since the Broadcast Search
function searches by UDP packets and not IP address, it doesn’t matter if the TAP-323 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.
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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.
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.
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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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5.
Using Other Consoles
This chapter explains how to access the TAP-323 for the first time. In addition to HTTP access, there are four
ways to access the TAP-323: USB console, Telnet console, SSH console, and HTTPS console. The USB console
connection method, which requires using a short USB cable to connect the TAP-323 to a PC’s COM port, can be
used if you do not know the TAP-323’s IP address. The other consoles can be used to access the TAP-323 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 via Telnet and SSH Consoles
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VT100)
The USB console connection method, which requires using a short USB cable to connect the TAP-323 to a PC’s
COM port, can be used if you do not know the TAP-323’s IP address. It is also convenient to use USB console
configurations when you cannot access the TAP-323 over Ethernet LAN, such as in the case of LAN cable
disconnections or broadcast storming over the LAN.
NOTE
We recommend using the Moxa PComm (Lite) Terminal Emulator, which is available for download at:
http://www.moxa.com/product/download_pcommlite_info.htm.
Before running PComm Terminal Emulator, use an M12 5-pin B-coded to USB type A cable to connect the
TAP-323’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 USB console utility.
1. From the Windows desktop, open the Start menu and run the PComm Terminal Emulator from the
PComm (Lite) group.
2. In the Port Manager menu, select Open 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.
NOTE
-The USB driver is available for download at: http://www.moxa.com/product/UPort_2210.htm
-You will see two COM ports. Select the first port (COM1) to connect to the TAP-323 USB console. The COM2
port is reserved for future use.
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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: moxa, if no new password is set).
5. The TAP-323’s device information and Main Menu will be displayed. Please follow the description on screen
and select the administration option you wish to perform.
NOTE
To modify the appearance of the PComm Terminal Emulator window, select Edit  Font and then choose the
desired formatting options.
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 via Telnet and SSH Consoles
You may use Telnet or SSH client to access the TAP-323 and manage the console over a network. To access the
TAP-323’s functions over the network from a PC host that is connected to the same LAN as the TAP-323, you
need to make sure that the PC host and the TAP-323 are on the same logical subnet. To do this, check your PC
host’s IP address and subnet mask.
NOTE
The TAP-323’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, go to Start  Run, and then use Telnet to access the TAP-323’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-323’s IP address, specifying 22 for the SSH connection port.
The console login screen is displayed. Refer to the USB Console Configuration section for login and
administration information.
3. Log in into the command page (default username/password is admin/moxa, if no new password is set).
TAP-323 supports the CLI mode. You can use the TAB key to check a related CLI command.
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Configuration by Web Browser with HTTPS/SSL
To secure your HTTP access, the TAP-323 supports HTTPS/SSL encryption for all HTTP traffic. Perform the
following steps to access the TAP-323’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. Click on continue to this website.
The protocol in the URL changes to HTTPS. You can now enter your username and password to login into the
function page.
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Disabling Telnet and Browser Access
If you are connecting the TAP-323 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 manage your TAP-323s 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
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References
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
The 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 of the same TAP-323.
This feature is particularly helpful when the TAP-323 connects to older equipment, such as legacy switches.
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Supporting Information
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
 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
 Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices
 RED Compliance Statement
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Support Information
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-323 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-323’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 the location of the TAP-323’s firmware file on the TFTP server
and press y to write the settings into flash memory.
TAP-323 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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Support Information
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:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•
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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Support Information
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Warning:
Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the
bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to
LE-LAN devices.
Canada, avis d'Industry Canada (IC)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Devraient également être informés les utilisateurs que les radars à haute puissance sont désignés comme
utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-utilisateurs prioritaires) des bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces
radars pourraient provoquer des interférences et / ou endommager les appareils LE-LAN.
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information
The radiated output power of this wireless device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure
limits. This wireless device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during
normal operation is minimized.
This device has also been evaluated and shown compliant with the IC RF Exposure limits under mobile exposure
conditions (i.e., the device antennas are greater than 20 cm from a person's body).
Informations concernant l'exposition aux fréquences radio (RF)
La puissance de sortie émise par l’appareil de sans fil est inférieure à la limite d'exposition aux fréquences radio
d'Industry Canada (IC). Utilisez l’appareil de sans fil de façon à minimiser les contacts humains lors du
fonctionnement normal.
Ce périphérique a également été évalué et démontré conforme aux limites d'exposition aux RF d'IC dans des
conditions d'exposition à des appareils mobiles (antennes sont supérieures à 20 cm à partir du corps d'une
personne).
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TAP-323
Support Information
Antenna Gain and RF Radiated Power
The following sections contain the FCC rules regarding adapting the product transmission power based on the
antenna used. This radio transmitter FCCID: SLE-WAPN008 has been approved by FCC to operate with the
antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each
antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain
indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Antenna List
Antenna Part No.
Antenna Type
ANT-WDB-O-2 BK
Dipole
ANT-WDB-ANM-0502
Dipole
Maximum Antenna Gain*
2.9 dBi for 2.4 GHz
2.34dBi for 5 GHz
4.62 dBi for 2.4 GHz
1.41dBi for 5 G
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Support Information
RED Compliance Statement
Moxa declares that the apparatus TAP-323 complies with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The essential requirements laid down in Directive 1999/5/EC which are relevant to fixed-line terminal
equipment, i.e. to ensure the protection of health and safety of persons and of domestic animals and the
protection of prop-erty and an adequate level of electromagnetic compatibility, are appropriately
covered by Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council
and Directive
2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council . This Directive should therefore not apply to
fixed-line terminal equipment.
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.
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