WA512G-AX-D
  1.  Industrial WiFi 6 Wireless 2.4G+5GHz AP Router

The WA512G-AX-D is the WiFi6 AP/Router with 24V power input and Din-Rail Mounting, featuring a quad-core 1.2G processor high-performance ARM processor. It can simultaneously serve dual band 5GHz and 2.4G 802.11ax WLAN radios, backward compatible with 802.11ac/n standards, delivering up to 1200M+574Mbps PHY rate. The Wi-Fi 6 technology supports downlink and uplink MU-MIMO, Beamforming, OFDMA, BSS coloring and up to 80M channel bandwidth, all contributing to exceptional performance. The WiFi6 AP/Router, WA512G-AX-D, equipped with 802.11r fast roaming, ensures seamless transitions without re-authentication. Advanced cybersecurity features includes OpenVPN, IPSec, L2TP and GRE tunnel are supported. The industrial designs such as compact housing, din-rail mounting, wide -40~70℃ operation temperature, and both 24V DC and PoE power inputs allow for easy installation on Automatic Guided Vehicles and small cabinets for field network applications.
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Industrial WiFi6 Wireless 2.4G+5GHz AP Router - WA512G-AX-D​

Dual Bands Wi-Fi 6 Wireless LAN

• Quad-Core 1.2Gbps ARM Processor
• IEEE 802.11ax, compatible with 802.11ac/n/g/b/a
• Dual Band Dual Concurrent 2.4G+5GHz radio, up to 1200Mbps + 574Mbps Bandwidth
• Dual 2.4G+5GHz Radios consolidated in One Antenna
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports in Router mode for WLAN/LAN to Eth-WAN routing
• Powered by Qualcomm® Wi-Fi 6 Technology with Multi-User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO), OFDMA, Beamforming, BSS Coloring…, optimizing network efficiency and performance.
• WPA3 encryption ensuring user data security
• 802.11r Fast Roaming for seamless transitions between access points
• Autonomous performance optimization (802.11k) and Interference management via band steering (802.11v) for better AP selection*
 
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Dual Bands Wi-Fi 6 Wireless LAN

• Support Firewall for inbound/outbound traffic

• OpenVPN Server/Client and Key Generation

• IPsec VPN for secure remote connection

• IPSec Performance >150Mbps @256-bit encryption

• Support L2TP with PPP, PAP, CHAP(LCP, IPCP)

• Support GRE* tunnel

• HTTPs/SSH secure login

• Support TACACS+ multi-user authentication for privileged user management*

Management Features

• Various configuration paths, including Web GUI, Telnet, LAN Utility (ViewMaster) and NMS (NetMaster)
• Support First login password management
• Web GUI for Wireless LAN Setting, Radio On/Off, Band and Frequency selection, SSID/Multiple SSID, SSID Broadcast On/Off
• 1:1 NAT, port forwarding for local traffic protection
• Support SNMPv3 and entity-MIB (RFC4133), MIB II (RFC1213)
• NTP v3 time management
• Wireless Client Router mode for LAN to Wireless WAN NAT
• Client Based Fast Roaming Up to 100ms
 

Slim & Rugged Design for Industrial IoT Application

• Slim size Din-Rail mounting design
​• Dual radio in one antenna to save cost for antenna, RF cabling and space of the field cabinet
• Effective heat dissipation design for operating in -40~70oC environments
• Power Input 802.3af PD by Industrial PoE switch as a complete wired/wireless solution.
• 24VDC Power input with 9~50V range

Cloud Management Service

• Support Amazon AWS & Microsoft Azure cloud service
• Support Private IoT cloud and proprietary ThingsMaster cloud service
• Interactive monitoring dashboard and map show the status, signal strength*, location etc.

 

Dual Band Dual Concurrent

•IEEE 802.11ax, compatible with 802.11ac/n/g/b/a
•Dual Band Dual Concurrent (DBDC) 2.4G+5GHz radio, up to 1200Mbps + 574Mbps Bandwidth
•Failsafe in either 2.4GHz or 5GHz Radio failed
•Dual 2.4G+5GHz Radios consolidated in One Antenna
•Supports Wireless AP, Client modes

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Powerful Performance of 802.11ax

1 The 5GHz band of 802.11ax is 1.37 times faster than 802.11ac.
2 The 2.4GHz band of 802.11ax is 1.91 times faster than 802.11n.
3 When operating in DBDC (dual-band, dual-concurrent) mode, 802.11ax with both 5GHz+2.4GHz is 1.52 times faster than the combination of 5GHz 802.11ac + 2.4GHz 802.11n. 

OFDMA

OFDMA is applied in Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax). It is a user access technology that allows spectrum to be simultaneously allocated to multiple users or devices, enabling the transmission of multiple data streams on the same frequency band, thereby enhancing network efficiency. 

  It can also be adjusted according to demand or priority, achieving more flexible network resource management. By dividing the spectrum into small subcarriers, OFDMA can also reduce interference between adjacent users, making the signal more reliable and stable. 

Downlink & Uplink MU-MIMO

  In 802.11ac, basic Downlink MU-MIMO was introduced, allowing wireless access points (such as routers) to simultaneously transmit data to multiple client devices.

  However, in Wi-Fi 6, MU-MIMO technology has been further developed to communicate simultaneously with multiple devices in both the Downlink and Uplink directions.

  This means that whether sending data from the access point to devices or from devices to the access point, multiple device data streams can be processed simultaneously.

  This enables faster and more reliable wireless connections, while also improving network throughput and efficiency.

WA512 MU MIMO   WA512 BSS Coloring
 

BSS Coloring

BSS Coloring is a feature introduced in the 802.11ax Wi-Fi standard, which helps reduce interference from neighboring Access Points (APs) and improves coexistence between multiple APs.

  The basic idea behind BSS Coloring is that each BSS or AP is assigned a unique color, which is added to the preamble of each transmitted data packet. When a client device receives a packet, it can check the color of the received preamble and use this information to differentiate signals from different APs.

  BSS Coloring helps prevent unnecessary retransmissions and conflicts caused by neighboring networks, thereby improving overall network efficiency and potentially extending the available range of IoT devices.
 

802.11r Fast Roaming Technology


•IEEE 802.11r (Fast Basic Service Set Transition) is a wireless network standard aimed at achieving fast roaming without the need for complete re-authentication.

•Fast Roaming: 802.11r allows mobile devices to transition faster from one access point (AP) to another AP without the need for complete re-authentication and connection processes.

•Seamless Switching: By reducing the need for re-authentication, 802.11r achieves a seamless roaming experience. Users can naturally switch to access points with stronger signals or better quality while moving, without the need to manually reconnect to the network or input credentials again.

•Pre-authentication: Before actual movement occurs, mobile devices can pre-authenticate to potential target APs, enabling quick switching to the AP when needed, further reducing connection interruption time during the switching process.
WA512 802.11r fast roaming

WPA3 Data Encryption
 

•WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 3) is the latest standard used to protect Wi-Fi network security, and it's also implemented in Wi-Fi 6 networks.
•WPA3 adopts advanced encryption algorithms such as Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE) to replace the Pre-Shared Key (PSK) mode used in WPA2, thus resisting password cracking and dictionary attacks.
•WPA3 also includes some improved security configurations and protocols to enhance network security and protection levels, providing a more secure Wi-Fi network protection.

Discover & Configuring by ViewMaster Utility 
WA512 ViewMaster

•Backup/Restore
•Open Web Discovery & Configuring IP Address
    1. Select the Network Interface Card
    2. Auto discovery
    3. One AP: Change IP, DHCP Client Enable     
        Multi-AP: Auto Assign IP, DHCP Client Enable
•Firmware Upgrade
•Configuration GUI
•Reboot
Technology  
Standard

IEEE 802.11ax wireless local area network (WLAN), Backward support 802.11ac/n/g/b/a Wireless LAN
IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Copper
IEEE 802.3af PoE
Interface  
Ethernet Port

2 x 10/100/1000MBase-T RJ45, Auto Negotiation, Auto-MDI/MDIX

1x802.3at/af PD compliant, Bridge/Router mode

Bridge Mode: 1: LAN, 2/PD: LAN,    Router Mode: 1: LAN, 2/PD: WAN
System LED

1x PWR: Green On

2 x Ethernet Ports: Link: Green On, Activity: Green Blinking

RF LED in AP/Client mode:

 1x Ra (2.4GHz): AP mode: Green On, Station mode connected: Green Blinking, Station mode/radio

 disable: Off

 1x Rb (5GHz): AP mode: Green On, Station mode connected: Green Blinking, Station mode/radio

 disable: Off
Reset System Reset(2~6 Seconds) / Default Settings Reset(over 7 Seconds)
SMA Socket

2x RP-SMA Female for WLAN: Dual 2.4G+5GHz Radio in One Antenna
Power Input

802.3af PD: 44~57VDC

2-pin Terminal block with screw : Typical: 24VDC, Range: 9~50VDC, Peak: up to 60VDC
WLAN Properties  
Processor

Quad-Core ARM A53 1.2GHz CPU
Standard

IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5GHz and IEEE 802.11ax/n/g/b 2.4GGHz, also known as Wi-Fi 6

802.11ax: OFDMA, OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM)
Frequency

ISM Band,

2.4GHz: 2.412GHz ~ 2.472GHz

5GHz: 5.180MHz ~ 5.240MHz, 5.745 ~ 5.825MHz(CE: Band 1, FCC: Band 1, 4)
Operation Channel

Channel Bandwidth: 20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz

2.4GHz: Europe ETSI: CH1~13, US/FCC: CH1~11

5GHz Non-DFS: Band 1: 36, 40, 44, 48, Band 4: 149,153,157,161,165

5GHz DFS support by request.

*5GHz channel and DFS may vary in different countries.
Data Rate

802.11ax 5GHz: MCS0 ~ MCS11 max. 1200Mbps,

802.11ax 2.4GHz: MCS0 ~ 9, max. 574Mbps,

802.11ac 5GHz: MCS0 ~ 9, max. 866Mbps,

802.11n 2.4GHz: MCS0 ~ 7, max. 300Mbps

802.11a 5GHz/11g 2.4GHz: max. 54Mbps
MIMO

2.4/5GHz: 2T2R Downlink & Uplink MU-MIMO DBDC (Dual Band Dual Concurrent)

2x SMA connector for simultaneous dual bands concurrent
Max. E.I.R.P.

≦20db/≦23db, compliant with CE 2.4G/5G request

Check more TX/RX information in the User Manual
Antenna  
WLAN Default Antenna
A-WLAN-3-RSM
 		 Frequency: 2400~2500/ 4900~5900 MHz
Peak Gain: 2.4GHz: 3.5 dBi, 5GHz: 5dBi
Direction: Omni-directional
Connector: SMA Male
Dimension: 196xΦ13 mm
Power Requirement  
Input Voltage 802.3af PD: 44~57VDC
Terminal Block : Typical: 24VDC, Range: 9~50VDC, Peak: up to 60VDC
Power Consumption 9.12W / 48VDC Normal load
Software  
Management CGI WebGUI, Command Line Interface (CLI), IPv4/IPv6*, Telnet, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, DDNS*, DHCP server/client, DHCP Relay*, TFTP, System Log, SMTP, Proxy ARP, DNS (client/proxy)
Traffic Management Traffic shaping
Security

IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS, TLS v1.2, HTTPs/SSH, First login password management

WLAN AP Security: Share Key, WPA/WPA2-PSK(Pre-Shared Key), WPA/WPA2 Enterprise

Encryption: 64/128-bit WEP(Wired Equivalent Privacy), TKIP(WPA-PSK), AES(WPA2-PSK)
Advanced Security TACACS+, Multi-user authentication
Time Management NTP, SNTP
WAN/Routing/NAT
/Firewall/VPN		 Routing: RIPv2, OSPFv2, VRRPv2*
NAT: 1-1 NAT, NAPT(SNAT/DNAT), Port Forwarding, DMZ
Firewall: Stateful Inspection firewall, DMZ, IP/Port Filter, MAC ACL
VPN: IPSec, OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP*, GRE*, >150Mbps IPSec Performance @256-bit encryption
MIB MIB-II, Entity MIB, WoMaster Private MIB*
Utility ViewMaster, NetMaster, Ping, Traceroute
WLAN Configuration

WLAN Basic Settings: Radio on/off, Wireless AP/Client mode, 802.11ax/ac/n/g/b mode, Band and Frequency selection, SSID/Multi-SSID configuration, SSID broadcast and advanced WLAN settings
Fast Roaming

802.11r compliant Fast Roaming
Mechanical  
Installation DIN-Rail
Enclosure Material Steel Metal
Dimension 40 x 110 x 106 mm(W x H x D) / without DIN Rail Clip
Ingress Protection IP40
Weight 660g (without PoE Injector)
900g (with PoE injector)
Environmental  
Operating Temperature & Humidity -40°C~70°C (PD mode)
5%~95% Non- Condensing
Note: Power the device by Industrial PoE Switch for a high-temperature environment.
Storage Temperature -40°C~85°C
MTBF >200,000 hours at 40º full cycle
Warranty 3 years
Approval  
CE

CE RED Compliance

 Safety: IEC/EN 62368-1

 EN 301 489-1/17

 EN 300 328/ EN 301 893/ EN 300 400(B4/DFS by request)

 EN 62311 MPE
FCC

FCC Part 15B
Model Name Description
WA512G-AX-D Industrial 802.11ax Din-Rail Dual Radio 2.4+5GHz Concurrent Wireless AP/Router, 802.11ax  WLAN, 2GE, Din-Rail, Dual 24VDC+802.3at PD
WA512G-AX-D-R* Industrial 802.11ax Din-Rail Dual Radio 2.4+5GHz Concurrent Wireless AP/Router, 802.11ax  WLAN, 2GE, Din-Rail, Dual 24VDC+802.3at PD
WA512G-AX-D-LTE6-G Industrial Din-Rail 802.11ax+Cellular Wireless Router, 2.4G+5GHz 802.11ax, 2GE, 24VDC+802.3at PD, M2 socket, LTE6-G
WA512G-AX-D-5GM2-(Region) Industrial Din-Rail 802.11ax+Cellular Wireless Router, 2.4G+5GHz 802.11ax, 2GE, 24VDC+802.3at PD, M2 socket, 5GNR-(Region)
WA512G-AX-D-5GM2-R* Industrial Din-Rail 802.11ax+Cellular Wireless Router, 2.4G+5GHz 802.11ax, 2GE, 24VDC+802.3at PD, M2 socket, 5GNR-(Region)
  Package List
1 x Product Unit
1 x Quick Installation Guide
2 x WLAN Antenna, White
Model with 5GNR: 4x5GNR Antenna, Black
Model with LTE6: 2x LTE Antenna, Black
1 x Attached Din Clip
*Model with 5GNR/LTE6: The router supports 5GNR/LTE6 module, it can be pre-installed by need before shipping. WA512G-AX-D-5GM2-(Region): 5GM2-EU for European, 5GM2-GL for Global bands
WA512G-AX-D-LTE6-(Region): LTE6-G for Global Band
*Model with R: Restricted Version without VPN, IPSec, GRE
Expansion Module Kit  
WM-5GNR-M2S-E Kit Wireless 5GNR M2 Module Kit, 5GNR Module, Heat Pad, 4xAntennas, Screws, EU Bands
WM-5GNR-M2S-G Kit Wireless 5GNR M2 Module Kit, 5GNR Module, Heat Pad, 4xAntennas, Screws, Global Bands
WM-LTE6-M2S-G Kit Wireless LTE6 M2 Module kit, LTE Cat6 Module, Heat Pad, 2xAntennas, Screws, Global Bands
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