Moxa AWK-1165C Series
Entry-level 5-port industrial IEEE 802.11ax wireless clients






- High-speed IEEE 802.11ax Wi-Fi
- Selectable dual-band Wi-Fi with data rates up to 1,201 Mbps
- Latest WPA3 encryption for enhanced wireless network security
- Universal (UN) models with configurable country or region code for more flexible deployment
- Easy network setup with Network Address Translation (NAT)
- Millisecond-level Client-based Turbo Roaming1
- Built-in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band pass filter for more reliable wireless connections
- -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature range (-T models)
- Integrated antenna isolation
The AWK-1165C Series industrial wireless client is designed to meet the growing need for efficient data transmissions in high-density deployments scenarios through IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) technology. The AWK-1165C 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 connectivity. The AWK-1165C can operate on the 2.4 or 5 GHz band 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 client 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 device battery life
Advanced Wireless Technology
- Seamless roaming with client-based Turbo Roaming1 for < 150 ms roaming recovery time between APs
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
Specification
WLAN Interface | ||||||||
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WLAN Standards | 2.4 GHz: 802.11ax with 1024 QAM support, 20/40 MHz 5 GHz: 802.11ax with 1024 QAM support, 20/40/80 MHz |
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Frequency Band for US (20 MHz operating channels) | AWK-1165C-US models only: 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 (11 channels) 5.745 to 5.825 GHz (5 channels) |
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Frequency Band for UN (20 MHz operating channels) | AWK-1165C-UN 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) 5.500 to 5.700 GHz (11 channels) 5.745 to 5.825 GHz (5 channels) Available channels change depending on the selected country or region code. |
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Wireless Security | WEP encryption (64-bit and 128-bit) WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise (IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS, TKIP, AES) WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal |
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Transmission Rate | 2.4 GHz: Up to 573.5 Mbps 5 GHz: Up to 1,201 Mbps |
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Transmitter Power for 802.11a (Dual Chain) | 21±1.5 dBm @ 6 Mbps 21±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps |
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Transmitter Power for 802.11n (5 GHz, Dual Chain) | 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz |
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Transmitter Power for 802.11ac (Dual Chain) | 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS8 20 MHz 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS9 40 MHz 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 80 MHz 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS9 80 MHz |
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Transmitter Power for 802.11ax (Dual Chain) | 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 |
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Transmitter Power for 802.11b (Dual Chain) | 21±1.5 dBm @ 1 Mbps 21±1.5 dBm @ 11 Mbps |
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Transmitter Power for 802.11g (Dual Chain) | 21±1.5 dBm @ 6 Mbps 21±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps |
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Transmitter Power for 802.11n (2.4 GHz, Dual Chain) | 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz |
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Transmitter Power for 802.11ac (2.4 GHz, Dual Chain) | 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS8 20 MHz 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz |
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Transmitter Power for 802.11ax (2.4 GHz, Dual Chain) | 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS11 20 MHz 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz 21±1.5 dBm @ MCS11 40 MHz |
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Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11a (measured at 5.680 GHz) | Typ. -88 @ 6 Mbps Typ. -72 @ 54 Mbps |
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Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11n (5 GHz; measured at 5.680 GHz) | Typ. -88 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz Typ. -68 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz Typ. -84 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz Typ. -66 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz |
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Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11ac (5 GHz) | Typ. -88 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz Typ. -65 dBm @ MCS8 20 MHz Typ. -85 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz Typ. -60 dBm @ MCS9 40 MHz Typ. -81 dBm @ MCS0 80 MHz Typ. -55 dBm @ MCS9 80 MHz |
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Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11ax (5 GHz) | Typ. -88 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz Typ. -59 dBm @ MCS11 20 MHz Typ. -85 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz Typ. -56 dBm @ MCS11 40 MHz Typ. -81 dBm @ MCS0 80 MHz Typ. -52 dBm @ MCS11 80 MHz |
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Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11b (measured at 2.437 GHz) | Typ. -96 dBm @ 1 Mbps Typ. -88 dBm @ 11 Mbps |
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Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11g (measured at 2.437 GHz) | Typ. -90 dBm @ 6 Mbps Typ. -74 dBm @ 54 Mbps |
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Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11n (2.4 GHz; measured at 2.437 GHz) | Typ. -90 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz Typ. -70 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz Typ. -87 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz Typ. -69 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz |
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Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11ac (2.4 GHz) | Typ. -90 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz Typ. -66 dBm @ MCS6 20 MHz Typ. -87 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz Typ. -63 dBm @ MCS9 40 MHz |
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Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11ax (2.4 GHz) | Typ. -90 dBm @ MCS0 20 MHz Typ. -59 dBm @ MCS11 20 MHz Typ. -87 dBm @ MCS0 40 MHz Typ. -56 dBm @ MCS11 40 MHz |
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WLAN Operation Mode | Client Client-Router Slave Sniffer |
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Antenna | External, 2/2 dBi Omni-directional |
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Antenna Connectors | 2 RP-SMA female | |||||||
Ethernet Interface | ||||||||
Standards | IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X) IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BaseT(X) IEEE 802.3az for Energy-Efficient Ethernet IEEE 802.1Q for VLAN Tagging IEEE 802.1X for authentication |
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10/100/1000BaseT(X) Ports (RJ45 connector) | 5 | |||||||
Ethernet Software Features | ||||||||
Management | DHCP Server DHCP Client DNS HTTP IPv4 LLDP SMTP SNMPv1/v2c/v3 Syslog TCP/IP Telnet UDP VLAN MXconfig |
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Routing | Port forwarding Static Route NAT |
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Security | HTTPS/SSL RADIUS SSH Certificate Management |
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Time Management | SNTP Client | |||||||
Firewall | ||||||||
Filter | ICMP MAC address IP protocol Port-based Wi-Fi ACL |
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Serial Interface | ||||||||
Console Port | RS-232 8-pin RJ45 |
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USB Interface | ||||||||
Storage Port | USB Type A | |||||||
LED Interface | ||||||||
LED Indicators | PWR, WLAN, SYSTEM | |||||||
Input/Output Interface | ||||||||
Buttons | Reset button | |||||||
Physical Characteristics | ||||||||
Housing | Metal | |||||||
IP Rating | IP30 | |||||||
Dimensions | AWK-1165C models: 60 x 100 x 53 mm (2.36 x 3.94 x 2.09 in) AWK-1165C-T models: 60 x 100 x 66 mm (2.36 x 3.94 x 2.60 in) |
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Weight | AWK-1165C models: 428.5 g (0.94 lb) AWK-1165C-T models: 516.5 g (1.14 lb) |
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Installation | DIN-rail mounting Wall mounting (with optional kit) |
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Power Parameters | ||||||||
Input Current | 9 to 30 VDC, 1.57 to 0.47 A | |||||||
Input Voltage | 9 to 30 VDC | |||||||
Power Connector | 1 removable 3-contact terminal block(s) | |||||||
Power Consumption | 14 W (max.) | |||||||
Environmental Limits | ||||||||
Operating Temperature | Standard Models: -25 to 60°C (-13 to 140°F) Wide Temp. Models: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F) |
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Storage Temperature (package included) | -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) | |||||||
Ambient Relative Humidity | 5 to 95% (non-condensing) | |||||||
Standards and Certifications | ||||||||
EMC | EN 61000-6-2/-6-4 EN 55032/35 |
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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 to 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 |
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Road Vehicles | E mark E1 | |||||||
Medical | IEC 60601 | |||||||
Safety | IEC 62368-1 UL 62368-1 |
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Vibration | IEC 60068-2-6 | |||||||
Radio | EN 300 328, EN 301 489-1/17, EN 301 893, ANATEL, FCC, MIC, NCC, RCM, SRRC, WPC, KC, NBTC, IC | |||||||
MTBF | ||||||||
Time | 4,002,106 hrs | |||||||
Standards | Telcordia Standard SR-332 | |||||||
Warranty | ||||||||
Warranty Period | 5 years |
Ordering Information
Model Name | Band | Standards | Operating Temp. |
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AWK-1165C-UN | UN | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) | -25 to 60°C |
AWK-1165C-UN-T | UN | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) | -40 to 75°C |
AWK-1165C-US | US | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) | -25 to 60°C |
AWK-1165C-US-T | US | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) | -40 to 75°C |
Accessories (sold separately)
Antennas | |
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ANT-WSB-PNF-12-02 | 12 dBi at 2.4 GHz, N-type (female), single-band directional antenna |
ANT-WSB5-PNF-16 | 16 dBi at 5 GHz, N-type (female), single-band directional antenna |
ANT-WDB-ONM-0707 | 07 dBi at 2.4 GHz and 07 dBi at 5 GHz, N-type (male), dual-band omnidirectional antenna |
ANT-WDB-PNF-1011 | 10 dBi at 2.4 GHz and 11 dBi at 5 GHz, N-type (female), dual-band directional antenna |
ANT-WDB-ONF-0709 | 7 dBi at 2.4 GHz or 9 dBi at 5 GHz, N-type (female), dual-band, omnidirectional antenna |
ANT-WDB-ANM-0306 | 3 dBi at 2.4 GHz or 6 dBI at 5 GHz, N-type (male), omnidirectional antenna |
ANT-WDB-ARM-02 | 2 dBi at 2.4 GHz or 2 dBi at 5 GHz, RP-SMA (male) omnidirectional rubber-duck antenna |
ANT-WDB-ARM-0202 | 2 dBi at 2.4 GHz or 2 dBi at 5 GHz, RP-SMA (male), dual-band, omnidirectional antenna |
ANT-WSB-AHRM-05-1.5m | 5 dBi at 2.4 GHz, RP-SMA (male), omnidirectional/dipole antenna, 1.5 m cable |
MAT-WDB-CA-RM-2-0205 | 2.4/5 GHz, ceiling antenna, 2/5 dBi, MIMO 2x2, RP-SMA-type (male) |
MAT-WDB-DA-RM-2-0203-1m | 2.4/5 GHz, desktop antenna, 2/3 dBi, MIMO 2x2, RP-SMA-type (male), 1 m cable |
MAT-WDB-PA-NF-2-0708 | 2.4/5 GHz, panel antenna, 7/8 dBi, MIMO 2x2, N-type (female) |
ANT-WDB-ANM-0502 | 5 dBi at 2.4 GHz or 2 dBI at 5 GHz, N-type (male), omnidirectional antenna |
Wireless Antenna Cables | |
A-CRF-RFRM-R4-150 | Wireless antenna cable with RP-SMA (female) to RP-SMA (male) connectors, magnetic base, RG-174 type, 1.5 m |
A-CRF-RMNM-L1-300 | N-type (male) to RP SMA (male) LMR-195 Lite cable, 3 m |
A-CRF-RMNM-L1-600 | N-type (male) to RP SMA (male) LMR-195 Lite cable, 6 m |
A-CRF-RMNM-L1-900 | N-type (male) to RP SMA (male) LMR-195 Lite cable, 9 m |
Surge Arrestors | |
A-SA-NMNF-02 | 0 to 6 GHz, N-type (male) to N-type (female) surge arrester |
A-SA-NFNF-02 | 0 to 6 GHz, N-type (female) to N-type (female) surge arrester |
Wireless Terminating Resistors | |
A-TRM-50-NM | 50-ohm termination resistor with N-type male connector |
Wall-Mounting Kits | |
WK-56-01 | Wall-mounting kit with 2 plates (56 x 33.3 x 2 mm) and 4 screws |
