Moxa AWK-3121 Revised Manual
MOXA AirWorks AWK-3121
Quick Installation Guide
First Edition, July 2008
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Overview
Are your applications hard to wire, or are your wiring costs out of control? Are
you already using mobile equipment that connects over a TCP/IP network? If
so, then what you need is the AWK-3121Access Point/Bridge/AP Client. The
AWK-3121 is rated to operate at temperatures ranging from 0 to 60°C for
standard models and -40 to 75°C for extended temperature models, and is
rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment. Installation is easy, with
either DIN-Rail mounting or distribution boxes. The DIN-rail mounting ability,
wide operating temperature range, and IP30 housing with LED indicators make
the AWK-3121 a convenient yet reliable solution for any industrial wireless
application.
Package Checklist
MOXA AWK-3121 is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is
missing or damaged, please contact your customer service representative for
assistance.
l 1 Í AWK-3121
l 2 Í Swivel-type antenna (2dBi, RP-SMA, 2.4&5GHz)
l 1 Í Quick installation guide
l 1 Í Software CD
l 1 Í MOXA product warranty booklet
l 1 Í Cable holder with a screw
l 2 Í Protective cap
Installation and Configuration
Before installing AWK-3121, check to make sure that all items in the Package
Checklist are in the box. In addition, you will need access to a notebook
computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port. AWK-3121 has a default IP
address that you must use when connecting to AWK-3121 for the first time.
Step 1: Select the Power Source
AWK-3121 can be powered by a DC power input or PoE (Power over
Ethernet). AWK-3121 will use the power source that you choose.
Step 2: Connect AWK-3121 to a notebook or PC
Since AWK-3121 supports MDI/MDI-X auto-sensing, you can use either a
straight-through cable or cross-over cable to connect AWK-3121 to the
notebook, if the LED on AWK-3121’s LAN port lights up, it means the
connection is established.
Step 3: Set up the computer’s IP address
Set an IP address on the same subnet as the AWK-3121. Since AWK-3121’s
default IP address is 192.168.127.253, and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0,
you should set the IP address of the computer to 192.168.127.xxx.
Step 4: Use the web-based manager to configure AWK-3121
Open your computer’s web browser and then type http://192.168.127.253 in
the address box to access the homepage of the web-based Network Manager.
Before the homepage opens, you will need to enter the user name and
password as shown in the following figure. For first-time configuration, enter
the default user name and password and then click on OK:
User name:
Password:
admin
root
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NOTE
For security reasons, we strongly recommend changing the
password. To do so, open the Network Manager homepage, click
on Maintenance
onscreen instructions.
>
Password,
and then follow the
Step 5: Select the operation mode for AWK-3121
By default, AWK-3121’s operation mode is set to AP. You can change the
setting if you would like a Client mode or other operation mode.
NOTE
To make the change effect, you must click
Step 6: Test communications
We describe two test methods. Use the first method if you are using only one
AWK-3121, and use the second method if you are using two or more
AWK-3121s
Testing Method for one AWK-3121
If you are only using one AWK-3121, you will need a second notebook
computer equipped with a WLAN card. Configure the WLAN card for
connecting to AWK-3121 (the default SSID is MOXA), and change the IP
address of notebook B so that it is on the same subnet as notebook A.
After connecting the WLAN card, connect to AWK-3121 and open a DOS
window on notebook B. At the prompt, type
and then press Enter key. A “Reply from IP address …” response means the
communication was successful. A “ Request timed out.” response means the
communication failed. In this case, recheck the configuration to make sure
the connections are correct.
after you change the settings.
ping IP address of notebook A
Activate
button
Testing Method for two or more AWK-3121s
If you have two or more AWK-3121s, you will need a second notebook
computer equipped with an Ethernet port. Use the default settings for the
first AWK-3121, and change the second or third AWK-3121 to AP Client
mode and then configure the notebook and AWK-3121s properly.
After setting up the testing environment, open a DOS window on notebook
B. At the prompt, type
ping IP address of notebook A
and then press Enter key. A “Reply from IP address …” response means the
communication was successful. A “ Request timed out.” response means the
communications failed. In this case, recheck the configuration to make sure
the connections are correct.
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Panel Layout of AWK-3121
Top Panel View
1
2
3
Front Panel View
5
6
7
8
10
9
11
1. Grounding screw
2. Terminal block for PWR1
PWR2, Relay, DI1 and
4
12
13
14
DI2
3. Reset button
4.
Heat dissipation orifices
5. System LEDs: PWR1,
PWR2, PoE, FAULT
and STATE LEDs
6. LEDs for signal strength
7. WLAND LEDs: CLIENT
BRIDGE and WLAN
LEDs
8.
RS-232 console port
9.
10/100BaseT(X) RJ45 Port
10. 10M LED
11. 100M LED
12. MAIN antenna port
13. AUX antenna port
14. Model name
15. Screw hole for wall mounting kit
16. DIN-Rail mounting kit
Rear Panel View
15
16
15
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Mounting Dimensions (unit=mm)
Side View
Rear View
Rear View Panel Mounting Kit
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