AWK-3131A-RCC Series

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) railway onboard IP30 wireless AP/clients

Features and Benefits

Wireless inter-carriage connections with Auto Carriage Connection (ACC)
Supports up to 60 concurrent device connections and client isolation
Seamless data offloading with sub-150 ms client-based Turbo Roaming

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Introduction

The AWK-3131A-RCC Series is a range of IP30-rated Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) AP/clients designed for railway onboard use, providing a reliable wireless solution for dedicated applications such as inter-carriage backbone networks and onboard passenger infotainment systems. The Auto Carriage Connection (ACC) feature simplifies deployment and enhances the reliability of wireless carriage backbone networks. Optimized for passenger Wi-Fi services, the AWK-3131A-RCC Series supports up to 60 client connections and data rates of up to 300 Mbps. In addition, these devices can be powered via PoE for easier installation and flexible deployment.

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WLAN Standards

2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n with 64 QAM support, 20/40 MHz
5 GHz: 802.11a/n with 64 QAM support, 20/40 MHz
Frequency Band for US (20 MHz operating channels)

AWK-3131A-RCC-US models:
2.412 to 2.462 GHz (11 channels)
5.180 to 5.240 GHz (4 channels)
5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels) DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) channel support: In AP mode, when a radar signal is detected, the device will automatically switch to another channel. However, according to regulations, after switching channels, a 60-second availability check period is required before starting the service.
5.500 to 5.700 GHz (8 channels) excluding 5.600 to 5.640 GHz DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) channel support: In AP mode, when a radar signal is detected, the device will automatically switch to another channel. However according to regulations, after switching channels, a 60-second availability check period is required before starting the service.
5.745 to 5.825 GHz (5 channels)
Frequency Band for EU (20 MHz operating channels)

AWK-3131A-RCC-EU models only:
2.412 to 2.472 GHz (13 channels)
5.180 to 5.240 GHz (4 channels)
5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels) DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) channel support: In AP mode, when a radar signal is detected, the device will automatically switch to another channel. However, according to regulations, after switching channels, a 60-second availability check period is required before starting the service.
5.500 to 5.700 GHz (11 channels) DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) channel support: In AP mode, when a radar signal is detected, the device will automatically switch to another channel. However, according to regulations, after switching channels, a 60-second availability check period is required before starting the service.
Frequency Band for JP (20 MHz operating channels)

AWK-3131A-RCC-JP models only:
2.412 to 2.484 GHz (14 channels)
5.180 to 5.240 GHz (4 channels)
5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels) DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) channel support: In AP mode, when a radar signal is detected, the device will automatically switch to another channel. However, according to regulations, after switching channels, a 60-second availability check period is required before starting the service.
5.500 to 5.700 GHz (11 channels) DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) channel support: In AP mode, when a radar signal is detected, the device will automatically switch to another channel. However, according to regulations, after switching channels, a 60-second availability check period is required before starting the service.
Wireless Security

SSID broadcast enable/disable, WEP encryption (64-bit and 128-bit), WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS, TKIP, AES), WPA/WPA2-Personal
Transmission Rate

802.11b: 1 to 11 Mbps, 802.11a/g: 6 to 54 Mbps, 802.11n: 6.5 to 300 Mbps
Transmitter Power for 802.11a

23±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps, 21±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps, 20±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps, 18±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps
Transmitter Power for 802.11n (5 GHz)

23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS1 20 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS2 20 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS3 20 MHz, 19±1.5 dBm @ MCS4 20 MHz, 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS5 20 MHz, 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS6 20 MHz, 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz, 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS8 20 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS9 20 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS10 20 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS11 20 MHz, 19±1.5 dBm @ MCS12 20 MHz, 19±1.5 dBm @ MCS13 20 MHz, 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS14 20 MHz, 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz, 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS1 40 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS2 40 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS3 40 MHz, 19±1.5 dBm @ MCS4 40 MHz, 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS5 40 MHz, 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS6 40 MHz, 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz, 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS8 40 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS9 40 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS10 40 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS11 40 MHz, 19±1.5 dBm @ MCS12 40 MHz, 19±1.5 dBm @ MCS13 40 MHz, 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS14 40 MHz, 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz
Transmitter Power for 802.11b

26±1.5 dBm @ 1 Mbps, 26±1.5 dBm @ 2 Mbps, 26±1.5 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps, 25±1.5 dBm @ 11 Mbps
Transmitter Power for 802.11g

23±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps, 21±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps, 19±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps, 18±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps
Transmitter Power for 802.11n (2.4 GHz)

23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz, 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS1 20 MHz, 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS2 20 MHz, 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS3 20 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS4 20 MHz, 19±1.5 dBm @ MCS5 20 MHz, 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS6 20 MHz, 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz, 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS8 20 MHz, 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS9 20 MHz, 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS10 20 MHz, 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS11 20 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS12 20 MHz, 19±1.5 dBm @ MCS13 20 MHz, 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS14 20 MHz, 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz, 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS1 40 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS2 40 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS3 40 MHz, 19±1.5 dBm @ MCS4 40 MHz, 19±1.5 dBm @ MCS5 40 MHz, 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS6 40 MHz, 17±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz, 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS8 40 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS9 40 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS10 40 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS11 40 MHz, 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS12 40 MHz, 19±1.5 dBm @ MCS13 40 MHz, 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS14 40 MHz, 17±1.5 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz
Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11a (measured at 5.680 GHz)

Typ. -90 @ 6 Mbps, Typ. -88 @ 9 Mbps, Typ. -88 @ 12 Mbps, Typ. -85 @ 18 Mbps, Typ. -81 @ 24 Mbps, Typ. -78 @ 36 Mbps, Typ. -74 @ 48 Mbps, Typ. -74 @ 54 Mbps, Note: Due to a limitation in the receiver sensitivity performance for channels 153 and 161, it is recommended to avoid using these channels in your critical applications.
Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11n (5 GHz; measured at 5.680 GHz)

Typ. -88 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz, Typ. -85 dBm @ MCS1 20 MHz, Typ. -82 dBm @ MCS2 20 MHz, Typ. -79 dBm @ MCS3 20 MHz, Typ. -76 dBm @ MCS4 20 MHz, Typ. -71 dBm @ MCS5 20 MHz, Typ. -70 dBm @ MCS6 20 MHz, Typ. -69 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz, Typ. -95 dBm @ MCS8 20 MHz, Typ. -91 dBm @ MCS9 20 MHz, Typ. -87 dBm @ MCS10 20 MHz, Typ. -80 dBm @ MCS11 20 MHz, Typ. -78 dBm @ MCS12 20 MHz, Typ. -74 dBm @ MCS13 20 MHz, Typ. -72 dBm @ MCS14 20 MHz, Typ. -71 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz, Typ. -84 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz, Typ. -81 dBm @ MCS1 40 MHz, Typ. -77 dBm @ MCS2 40 MHz, Typ. -75 dBm @ MCS3 40 MHz, Typ. -71 dBm @ MCS4 40 MHz, Typ. -67 dBm @ MCS5 40 MHz, Typ. -64 dBm @ MCS6 40 MHz, Typ. -63 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz, Typ. -90 dBm @ MCS8 40 MHz, Typ. -85 dBm @ MCS9 40 MHz, Typ. -82 dBm @ MCS10 40 MHz, Typ. -81 dBm @ MCS11 40 MHz, Typ. -77 dBm @ MCS12 40 MHz, Typ. -73 dBm @ MCS13 40 MHz, Typ. -71 dBm @ MCS14 40 MHz, Typ. -68 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz, Note: Due to a limitation in the receiver sensitivity performance for channels 153 and 161, it is recommended to avoid using these channels in your critical applications.
Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11b (measured at 2.437 GHz)

Typ. -93 dBm @ 1 Mbps, Typ. -93 dBm @ 2 Mbps, Typ. -93 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps, Typ. -88 dBm @ 11 Mbps
Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11g (measured at 2.437 GHz)

Typ. -88 dBm @ 6 Mbps, Typ. -86 dBm @ 9 Mbps, Typ. -85 dBm @ 12 Mbps, Typ. -85 dBm @ 18 Mbps, Typ. -85 dBm @ 24 Mbps, Typ. -82 dBm @ 36 Mbps, Typ. -78 dBm @ 48 Mbps, Typ. -74 dBm @ 54 Mbps
Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11n (2.4 GHz; measured at 2.437 GHz)

Typ. -89 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz, Typ. -85 dBm @ MCS1 20 MHz, Typ. -85 dBm @ MCS2 20 MHz, Typ. -82 dBm @ MCS3 20 MHz, Typ. -78 dBm @ MCS4 20 MHz, Typ. -74 dBm @ MCS5 20 MHz, Typ. -72 dBm @ MCS6 20 MHz, Typ. -70 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz, Typ. -95 dBm @ MCS8 20 MHz, Typ. -90 dBm @ MCS9 20 MHz, Typ. -87 dBm @ MCS10 20 MHz, Typ. -83 dBm @ MCS11 20 MHz, Typ. -80 dBm @ MCS12 20 MHz, Typ. -74 dBm @ MCS13 20 MHz, Typ. -71 dBm @ MCS14 20 MHz, Typ. -69 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz, Typ. -87 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz, Typ. -83 dBm @ MCS1 40 MHz, Typ. -83 dBm @ MCS2 40 MHz, Typ. -80 dBm @ MCS3 40 MHz, Typ. -76 dBm @ MCS4 40 MHz, Typ. -73 dBm @ MCS5 40 MHz, Typ. -69 dBm @ MCS6 40 MHz, Typ. -67 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz, Typ. -93 dBm @ MCS8 40 MHz, Typ. -88 dBm @ MCS9 40 MHz, Typ. -85 dBm @ MCS10 40 MHz, Typ. -82 dBm @ MCS11 40 MHz, Typ. -78 dBm @ MCS12 40 MHz, Typ. -73 dBm @ MCS13 40 MHz, Typ. -69 dBm @ MCS14 40 MHz, Typ. -67 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz
WLAN Operation Mode

Access point, Client, Client-Router, Sniffer
Antenna Connectors

2 x QMA

Standards

IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT, IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X), IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BaseT, IEEE 802.3af for PoE, IEEE 802.1Q for VLAN Tagging
10/100/1000BaseT(X) Ports (M12 A-coded 8-pin female connector)

1
Supports IEEE 802.3af PoE

Management

SNMPv1/v2c/v3, Proxy ARP, ARP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, ICMP, TCP/IP, UDP, RADIUS, DHCP, BOOTP
Security

RADIUS
Time Management

SNTP

Filter

IP protocol, Port-based, MAC address

Console Port

RS-232 (RJ45-type)

LED Indicators

PWR1, PWR2, PoE, FAULT, STATE, SIGNAL, Client, WLAN, LAN

Digital Inputs

2, +13 to +30 V for state 1, +3 to -30 V for state 0, Max. input current: 8 mA
Alarm Contact Channels

Relay output with current carrying capacity of 1 A @ 24 VDC
Buttons

Reset button

Housing

Metal
IP Rating

IP30
Dimensions

52.9 x 151.9 x 127.4 mm (2.08 x 5.98 x 5.02 in)
Weight

850 g (1.87 lb)
Installation

DIN-rail mounting, Wall mounting (with optional kit)
Protection

-CT models: PCB conformal coating

Input Current

0.67 A @ 12 VDC, 0.17 A @ 48 VDC
Input Voltage

12 to 48 VDC, Redundant dual inputs, 48 VDC Power over Ethernet
Power Connector

1 removable 10-contact terminal block(s)
Power Consumption

8.03 W (max.)
Reverse Polarity Protection

Supported

Operating Temperature

Standard models: -25 to 60°C (-13 to 140°F)
Wide temp. models: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Storage Temperature (package included)

-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity

5 to 95% (non-condensing)

EMC

EN 55032/24
EMI

CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class B
EMS

IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 8 kV; Air: 15 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 PFMF
Railway

EN 50155, EN 50121-4
Railway Fire Protection

EN 45545-2
Radio

EN 300 328, EN 301 893, MIC, FCC ID SLE-WAPN008, IDA
Safety

UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1 (LVD)

Time

742,649 hrs
Standards

Telcordia Standard SR-332

Warranty Period

5 years
Details

See www.moxa.com/warranty

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Software, Firmware, and Drivers

Name	Type	Checksum	Version	Operating System	Release Date
Firmware for AWK-3131A-RCC Series Download 7.8 MB	Firmware	4DAFA76CEAC877F69316245B9C94E440E9ADE7FCB45B17E3D3DFF9AA7E28796D957C06098E20D4CDF771BCC69027691FB2B0044CDA3FDC3859AF2C89EB182AB8 SHA-512	v1.2		Sep 30, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Release notes
Library for AWK-3131A-RCC Series Download 211.4 KB	Library	CD44FCD412DF5D4DB90416C668098ADED2623BEF89CCBEFAABD758C22E0B91A0B2109B4933F71276880BAD897AC85AD64CB9EDF2A51CFBF9441D868057161836 SHA-512	v1.2		Sep 30, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Release notes

Support Documents

Name	Type	Version	Release Date
Datasheet for AWK-3131A-RCC Series Download 747.7 KB	Datasheet	v2.3	Jan 26, 2026 Jan 26, 2026
Declaration of Conformity (EU/UK) for AWK-3131A-RTG/RCC Series Download 333.5 KB	Declaration	v1.0	Aug 08, 2025 Aug 08, 2025
FOSS statement for AWK-3131A-RCC series Download 486.6 KB	Declaration	v1.0	Mar 04, 2025 Mar 04, 2025
QIG for AWK-3131A-RCC Series Download 862.9 KB	QIG	v3.1	Apr 29, 2021 Apr 29, 2021
Manual for AWK-3131A-RCC Series Download 5.8 MB	Manual	v2.0	Oct 05, 2020 Oct 05, 2020

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Band	US	EU	JP	US
Operating Temperature (-40 to 75°C)	-25 to 60°C	-25 to 60°C	-25 to 60°C	-40 to 75°C
Conformal Coating	–	–	–	–
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Band	EU	JP	US	EU
Operating Temperature (-40 to 75°C)	-40 to 75°C	-40 to 75°C	-25 to 60°C	-25 to 60°C
Conformal Coating	–	–	✓	✓
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Band	JP	US	EU	JP
Operating Temperature (-40 to 75°C)	-25 to 60°C	-40 to 75°C	-40 to 75°C	-40 to 75°C
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