Industrial 802.11ax wireless AP with 1 10/100/1000BaseT(X) port, IP30, US band, -25 to 60°C operating temperature
The AWK-1161A Series industrial wireless AP is designed to meet the growing need for faster data transmission speeds while servicing more clients through IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) technology. The AWK-1161A is compliant with industrial standards and approvals covering operating temperature, power input voltage, surge, ESD, and vibration. The compact form factor with DIN-rail or optional wall mounting easily fits into industrial machines or control cabinets, offering reliable wireless services. The AWK-1161A supports selectable 2.4 and 5 GHz bands and is backwards compatible with existing 802.11a/b/g/n/ac deployments to future-proof your wireless investments.

Advanced 802.11ax Industrial Wireless Solution
– 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 compliant access point backwards compatible with Wi-Fi 4/ Wi-Fi 5 for flexible deployment
– DFS channel support allows a wider range of 5 GHz channel selection to avoid interference from existing wireless infrastructure
– Wi-Fi 6 OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access) technology enables concurrent communication with multiple clients for improved network efficiency
– Wi-Fi 6 TWT (Target Wake Time) technology facilitates better scheduling and longer battery life for connected devices

Advanced Wireless Technology
– AP-based client disconnection mechanism to help wireless clients without roaming intelligence obtain optimal AP services

Industrial Ruggedness
– Integrated antenna isolation designed to provide protection against external electrical interference
– -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature (-T) models for smooth wireless communication in harsh environments

WLAN Standards
– 2.4 GHz: 802.11ax; 1024 QAM; 20/40 MHz
– 5 GHz: 802.11ax; 1024 QAM; 20/40/80 MHz

Frequency Band (20 MHz channels)
– AWK-1161A-US models only: 2.412–2.462 GHz (11 ch); 5.180–5.240 GHz (4 ch); 5.260–5.320 GHz (4 ch); 5.500–5.700 GHz (11 ch); 5.745–5.825 GHz (5 ch)
– AWK-1161A-UN models only: 2.412–2.472 GHz (13 ch); 5.180–5.240 GHz (4 ch); 5.260–5.320 GHz (4 ch); 5.500–5.700 GHz (11 ch); 5.745–5.825 GHz (5 ch)
– Note: Available channels vary by region/country code

Wireless Security
– WEP (64/128-bit); WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise (802.1X/RADIUS, TKIP, AES); WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal

Transmission Rate
– 2.4 GHz: up to 573.5 Mbps
– 5 GHz: up to 1,201 Mbps

Transmitter Power (Dual Chain)
– 802.11a: 21±1.5 dBm @ 6 Mbps; 21±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps
– 802.11n 5 GHz: 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/7 20 MHz; 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/7 40 MHz
– 802.11ac 5 GHz: 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 20 MHz; 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/9 40 MHz; 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/9 80 MHz
– 802.11ax 5 GHz: 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz; 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS11 20 MHz; 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz; 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS11 40 MHz; 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 80 MHz; 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS11 80 MHz
– 802.11b: 21±1.5 dBm @ 1 Mbps; 21±1.5 dBm @ 11 Mbps
– 802.11g: 21±1.5 dBm @ 6 Mbps; 21±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps
– 802.11n 2.4 GHz: 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/7 20 MHz; 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/7 40 MHz
– 802.11ac 2.4 GHz: 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 20 MHz; 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/7 40 MHz
– 802.11ax 2.4 GHz: 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/11 20 MHz; 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/11 40 MHz

Receiver Sensitivity
– 802.11a (5.680 GHz): Typ. -88 dBm @ 6 Mbps; -72 dBm @ 54 Mbps
– 802.11n 5 GHz: Typ. -88/-68 dBm @ MCS0/7 20 MHz; -84/-66 dBm @ MCS0/7 40 MHz
– 802.11ac 5 GHz: Typ. -88/-65 dBm @ MCS0/8 20 MHz; -85/-60 dBm @ MCS0/9 40 MHz; -81/-55 dBm @ MCS0/9 80 MHz
– 802.11ax 5 GHz: Typ. -88/-59 dBm @ MCS0/11 20 MHz; -85/-56 dBm @ MCS0/11 40 MHz; -81/-52 dBm @ MCS0/11 80 MHz
– 802.11b (2.437 GHz): Typ. -96 dBm @ 1 Mbps; -88 dBm @ 11 Mbps
– 802.11g (2.437 GHz): Typ. -90 dBm @ 6 Mbps; -74 dBm @ 54 Mbps
– 802.11n 2.4 GHz: Typ. -90/-70 dBm @ MCS0/7 20 MHz; -87/-69 dBm @ MCS0/7 40 MHz
– 802.11ac 2.4 GHz: Typ. -90/-66 dBm @ MCS0/6 20 MHz; -87/-63 dBm @ MCS0/9 40 MHz
– 802.11ax 2.4 GHz: Typ. -90/-59 dBm @ MCS0/11 20 MHz; -87/-56 dBm @ MCS0/11 40 MHz

WLAN Operation Mode
– Access Point; Master; Sniffer

Antenna
– External; 2x 2 dBi; Omni-directional

Antenna Connectors
– 2x RP-SMA female

Wired Standards
– IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT); 802.3u (100BaseT(X)); 802.3ab (1000BaseT(X)); 802.3az (EEE); 802.1Q (VLAN Tagging); 802.1X (Authentication)

Ethernet Ports
– 1x 10/100/1000BaseT(X) RJ45

Management
– DHCP Server/Client; DNS; HTTP; IPv4; LLDP; SMTP; SNMPv1/v2c/v3; Syslog; TCP/IP; Telnet; UDP; VLAN; MXconfig

Security
– HTTPS/SSL; RADIUS; SSH; Certificate Management

Time Management
– SNTP Client

Filters
– ICMP; MAC Address; IP Protocol; Port-based; Wi-Fi ACL; Client Isolation

Console Port
– RS-232; 8-pin RJ45

Storage Port
– USB Type A

LED Indicators
– PWR; WLAN; SYSTEM

Buttons
– Reset

Housing
– Metal; IP30

Dimensions
– AWK-1161A: 60x100x34.2 mm (2.36×3.94×1.35 in)
– AWK-1161A-T: 60x100x47.2 mm (2.36×3.94×1.86 in)

Weight
– AWK-1161A: 330 g (0.73 lb); AWK-1161A-T: 387.5 g (0.85 lb)

Installation
– DIN-rail mounting; Wall mounting (optional kit)

Power Input
– Voltage: 9–30 VDC; Current: 1.57–0.47 A

Power Connector
– 1x Removable 3-contact terminal block

Power Consumption
– Max. 14 W

Temperature
– Operating: -25 to 60°C (Standard); -40 to 75°C (Wide Temp.)
– Storage (incl. packaging): -40 to 85°C

Humidity
– 5–95% (non-condensing)

EMC Compliance
– EN 61000-6-2/-6-4; EN 55032/35

EMI
– CISPR 32; FCC Part 15B Class A

EMS
– IEC 61000-4-2: ESD Contact 8 kV; Air 15 kV
– IEC 61000-4-3: RS 80 MHz–1 GHz 10 V/m
– IEC 61000-4-4: EFT Power 2 kV; Signal 1 kV
– IEC 61000-4-5: Surge Power 2 kV; Signal 2 kV
– IEC 61000-4-6: CS 10 V/m
– IEC 61000-4-8: PFMF 30 A/m

Certifications
– Road: E mark E1
– Medical: IEC 60601
– Safety: IEC/UL 62368-1
– Vibration: IEC 60068-2-6
– Radio: EN 300 328; EN 301 489-1/17; EN 301 893; FCC; MIC; NCC; RCM; SRRC; WPC; KC; NBTC; IC

MTBF
– 4,002,106 hrs; Telcordia SR-332