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As industrial operations become more complex, the demand for reliable, flexible, and secure wireless communication continues to grow. Moxa’s industrial wireless solutions are specifically designed to meet these demands, delivering high-performance Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, robust AeroMesh wireless mesh networking, and advanced capabilities for mobile automation. Engineered for mission-critical applications in harsh and remote environments, these technologies play a vital role in enabling digital transformation and supporting the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) across diverse sectors.
As industrial environments are rapidly changing according to an expanding digital landscape, the need to connect countless devices at once is causing strain on our existing wired infrastructure (especially in older facilities). Industrial wireless LAN has become the most viable scalable solution to enable key transformative technologies, including AI, machine learning, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and more. Moxa’s advanced AWK Wi-Fi 6 Series offers ultra-high throughput and ultra-low latency communications that meet or exceed the performance of Gigabit Ethernet standards. These industrial Wi-Fi 6 access points have been designed specifically for today’s industrial applications in areas such as smart manufacturing, oil and gas, transportation, and mining, while providing reliable wireless connectivity for tomorrow’s industrial demands.
Are These Industrial Wireless Challenges Holding You Back?
Select your role to explore the connectivity challenges you face in industrial environments.
Limited Installation Space
Is restricted machine space making it difficult to deploy industrial wireless networking equipment?
Regional Inventory Complexity
Are multiple SKUs, regional certifications, and local requirements adding complexity to your industrial automation projects?
Wireless Signal Interference & Instability
Do unexpected wireless disconnects and unstable signals threaten the reliability of your industrial network?
Industrial Hardware Vulnerability
Could electrical surges, electrostatic discharge, and harsh industrial conditions put your wireless hardware at risk?
Expansion & Compliance Challenges
Are cabling limitations, installation constraints, and regulatory requirements making industrial network expansion harder?
High Maintenance Costs
Are recurring network issues and emergency site visits increasing maintenance expenses and operational downtime?
Reliable industrial mobility requires more than simply connecting devices wirelessly. Machine builders and system integrators must overcome space limitations, challenging RF environments, hardware risks, compliance requirements, and ongoing maintenance demands. Moxa industrial wireless solutions are engineered to address these challenges with dependable connectivity for demanding automation and industrial networking applications.
Key Benefits of Moxa Industrial Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Reliable Connectivity
- Scalable, self-healing Wi-Fi networks with AeroMesh for flexible industrial deployments
- Seamless mobility with millisecond-level Turbo Roaming
- Industrial-hardened design with antenna and power isolation
- Stable data transmission through advanced filtering of adjacent and out-of-band interference
Trusted Security
- Security features referencing IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 to protect critical assets and streamline security auditing*
- Compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) requirements
Simplified Management
- Globalized SKU strategy supporting major international certifications
- Real-time wireless topology and link-status visibility with MXview One Wireless
Scalable and Resilient Industrial Wi-Fi Networks
Reduce cabling complexity in hard-to-wire areas and dynamic installations. Moxa's AeroMesh technology with zero-touch recovery automatically adapts the wireless topology and reroutes traffic when a wireless node fails. By eliminating single-point failures and minimizing manual intervention, AeroMesh improves network availability, accelerates deployment, and simplifies maintenance across dynamic industrial environments.
- Intelligent Self-forming Architecture: AeroMesh autonomously establishes and optimizes the wireless topology, reducing cabling requirements and accelerating deployment in rapidly changing environments. This high-performance architecture supports ultra-low latency transmission for mission-critical applications, including real-time 4K video streaming and precision motion control.
- Resilient Self-healing Redundancy: The mesh network provides seamless auto-recovery to eliminate single points of failure and minimize network downtime. By automatically rerouting traffic through the most efficient available path, critical data flows remain uninterrupted even when a portal or node failure occurs.
Interruption-free Roaming
Moxa's AWK Series supports Turbo Roaming for millisecond-level handovers in highly dynamic industrial environments. With test-proven break times of < 150 ms, the AWK Series maintains seamless wireless connectivity, minimizing network interruptions and preventing costly production line downtime.
Extended Product Life Cycle
Minimize the impact of electrical instability with the AWK Series. Engineered with industrial-grade ESD protection and motor surge suppression, the hardware provides robust protection for sensitive components in demanding environments. By mitigating the effects of static discharge and voltage spikes, these built-in protections help extend equipment lifespan and reduce maintenance requirements.
Precise and Clean Signals
Integrated RF filtering improves out-of-band rejection for 5G, LTE, and Bluetooth while reducing adjacent-frequency interference to maintain signal integrity in high-noise environments. The AWK Series helps minimize signal instability and packet loss, supporting consistent and reliable wireless communications for demanding industrial operations.
IEC 62443-4-2 SL2 Security
Strengthen your industrial network against cyberattacks and unauthorized access. With built-in security features referencing IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2,* Moxa's AWK Wi-Fi 6 Series provides controlled user access, robust WPA3 data encryption, and restricted data flows through network address translation (NAT). These security capabilities help simplify compliance with international standards while supporting faster incident response and protecting critical industrial assets.
RED Cybersecurity Compliance
The AWK Series is designed to meet the stringent requirements of the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED). Compliance with applicable local radio and security regulations helps the AWK Series support streamlined deployment in the EU market, reducing regulatory complexity and accelerating time-to-market.
Universal Models for Streamlined Compliance
Moxa's AWK-1160 Series features one of the smallest standalone industrial Wi-Fi 6 form factors available, supporting faster international time-to-market and integration into space-constrained machine enclosures. Pre-certified for major global RF standards through a universal SKU strategy, a single hardware model can be deployed across multiple markets, reducing regulatory complexity and simplifying inventory management. In addition, the AWK-1165A series and AWK-1165C series feature five Ethernet switch ports, eliminating the need for an additional component while maintaining a smaller footprint. This simplifies deployment and improves integration efficiency across factory automation, packaging, and assembly line applications.
Real-time Visual Topology
Improve visibility across your wireless infrastructure and reduce reliance on "blind troubleshooting". The MXview One Wireless add-on provides a real-time visualized topology with at-a-glance visibility into link status and signal strength across the wireless network. Operators can quickly identify signal dead zones, potential interference sources, and connectivity issues, enabling proactive maintenance before network problems affect production.
Industrial Applications in the Real World
Automated Factory Inspection
Smart Warehouse Automation
Connected Mining Fleets
Automated Factory Inspection
To enhance worker safety and support sustainability initiatives, a leading global semiconductor company in Taiwan deployed robotic dogs to perform inspection tasks in unmanned and inaccessible areas of its factory.
System Requirements:
- A network infrastructure that can be deployed quickly and scaled as operational requirements evolve
- Reliable Wi-Fi connectivity to support real-time data collection, monitoring, and communication
Moxa’s Solution:
- Eliminates Ethernet cabling requirements, reducing installation complexity and network management costs
- Devices automatically detect and recover from connection issues, enabling adaptive and resilient Wi-Fi networks
- Compact, rugged hardware designed for space-constrained installations and continuous vibration exposure
- Wireless resilience technologies, including Turbo Roaming and AeroMesh, maintain reliable wireless connectivity
Smart Warehouse Automation
A multinational consumer goods enterprise deployed an automatic storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) across its global logistics centers, replacing traditional stacker cranes with four-way shuttle systems to improve warehouse automation and operational efficiency.
System Requirements:
- Maintain wireless connectivity despite signal attenuation caused by metal obstructions and multipath interference in high-density steel rack environments
- Ultra-low latency and minimal packet loss (<1%) to support precise real-time scheduling and collision prevention
Why Moxa
- Directional antennas and non-overlapping channel configurations reduce interference and help maintain consistent signal quality
- Moxa’s Turbo Roaming provides sub-150 ms handoffs to support seamless wireless mobility
- A powerful network management system (NMS) enables centralized management of wired and wireless networks, providing unified visibility and faster troubleshooting
Connected Mining Fleets
An Australian open-pit mining operator required a stable OT network to address Wi-Fi transmission delays and unreliable connectivity across mobile equipment, including excavators, drills, and dozers.
System Requirements:
- Stable, high-bandwidth Wi-Fi connectivity and consistent coverage across the mining pit
- Mobile equipment configured as Wi-Fi hotspots, allowing off-road vehicles to connect and transmit maintenance and monitoring data in real time
- Ruggedized hardware capable of operating reliably in harsh outdoor mining environments
Moxa’s Solution:
- Field-proven AWK APs provide stronger wireless connectivity and broader, more reliable coverage across demanding mining environments
- Seamless wireless connectivity combined with connection recovery features improves network resilience
- IP68-rated hardware and industrial-grade design deliver long-term reliability in harsh outdoor conditions
Find the Right AWK Wi-Fi 6 APs/Clients for You
| Moxa Solutions |
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| Operation Mode |
| Wi-Fi Standards |
| Frequency Band |
| Data Rates |
| Wireless Security |
| Interfaces |
| Operating Temperature |
| Protection Class |
| AeroMesh |
| AP | Client | AP/Client | |||
| 802.11ax | |||||
| Selectable 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Dual Band | Concurrent 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Dual Band | ||||
| 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz) / 1,201 Mbps (5 GHz) | 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 1,201 Mbps (5 GHz) | ||||
| WPA3, Security features referencing IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 | |||||
| 1 x GbE | 5 x GbE | 1 x GbE | 5 x GbE | 1 x GbE + 1 x 2.5GbE (PoE) | |
| -25 to 60°C / -40 to 75°C (-T models) | -40 to 75°C | ||||
| IP30 | IP68 | ||||
Let's Build a Network That Never Lets You Down
Whether you're building compact machines with limited space or rolling out resilient AeroMesh coverage across a mining site or warehouse, Rockford experts can help you select and deploy the right Moxa AWK model for your region and application.
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