Introduction

The AWK-3131A 3-in-1 industrial wireless AP/bridge/client meets the growing need for faster data transmission speeds by supporting IEEE 802.11n technology with a net data rate of up to 300 Mbps. The AWK-3131A is compliant with industrial standards and approvals covering operating temperature, power input voltage, surge, ESD, and vibration. The two redundant DC power inputs increase the reliability of the power supply, and the AWK-3131A can be powered via PoE to make deployment easier. The AWK-3131A can operate on either the 2.4 or 5 GHz bands and is backwards-compatible with existing 802.11a/b/g deployments to future-proof your wireless investments. The Wireless add-on for the MXview network management utility visualizes the AWK’s invisible wireless connections to ensure wall-to-wall Wi-Fi connectivity.

Advanced 802.11n Industrial Wireless Solution

• 802.11a/b/g/n compliant AP/bridge/client for flexible deployment

• Software optimized for long-distance wireless communication with up to 1 km line of sight and external high-gain antenna (available only on 5 GHz)

• Supports 60 clients connected concurrently

• DFS channel support allows a wider range of 5 GHz channel selection to avoid interference from existing wireless infrastructure

Advanced Wireless Technology

• AeroMag supports error-free setup of your industrial applications’ fundamental WLAN settings

• Seamless roaming with client-based Turbo Roaming  for < 150 ms roaming recovery time between APs (Client Mode)

• Supports AeroLink Protection for creating a redundant wireless link (< 300 ms recovery time) between APs and their clients

Industrial Ruggedness

• Integrated antenna and power isolation designed to provide 500 V insulation protection against external electrical interference

• Hazardous location wireless communication with Class I Div. II and ATEX Zone 2 certifications

• -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature models (-T) provided for smooth wireless communication in harsh environments

Wireless Network Management With MXview Wireless

• Dynamic topology view shows the status of wireless links and connection changes at a glance

• Visual, interactive roaming playback function to review the roaming history of clients

• Detailed device information and performance indicator charts for individual AP and client devices