Moxa Technologies AirWorks AWK-1131A User Manual

AirWorks AWK-1131A User’s Manual

Edition 9.0, February 2018

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AirWorks AWK-1131A User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Package Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 1-2

Product Features ................................................................................................................................ 1-2

Product Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 1-3

Functional Design ............................................................................................................................... 1-6

LAN Port .................................................................................................................................... 1-6

LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................ 1-6

Beeper ....................................................................................................................................... 1-7

Reset Button ............................................................................................................................... 1-8

2. Getting Started ................................................................................................................................. 2-1

First-Time Installation and Configuration ............................................................................................... 2-2

Communication Testing ....................................................................................................................... 2-3

Function Map ..................................................................................................................................... 2-5

3. Web Console Configuration ............................................................................................................... 3-1

Web Browser Configuration .................................................................................................................. 3-2

Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 3-3

General Setup .................................................................................................................................... 3-4

System Information ..................................................................................................................... 3-4

Network Settings ......................................................................................................................... 3-5

System Time .............................................................................................................................. 3-6

Wireless LAN Setup ............................................................................................................................. 3-7

Operation Mode .......................................................................................................................... 3-8

Basic WLAN Setup ....................................................................................................................... 3-9

WLAN Security Settings ............................................................................................................. 3-11

Advanced WLAN Settings ........................................................................................................... 3-18

WLAN Certificate Settings (for EAP-TLS in Client/Slave mode only) .................................................. 3-21

Advanced Setup ............................................................................................................................... 3-22

DHCP Server (for AP mode only) ................................................................................................. 3-22

Packet Filters ............................................................................................................................ 3-23

SNMP Agent ............................................................................................................................. 3-25

Link Fault Pass-Through (for Client mode only) ............................................................................. 3-27

Logs and Notifications ....................................................................................................................... 3-28

System Logs ............................................................................................................................. 3-28

Syslog ..................................................................................................................................... 3-29

E-mail Notifications ................................................................................................................... 3-30

Trap ........................................................................................................................................ 3-31

Status ............................................................................................................................................. 3-33

Wireless LAN Status .................................................................................................................. 3-33

Associated Client List (for AP/Master mode only) ........................................................................... 3-34

DHCP Client List (for AP mode only) ............................................................................................ 3-34

System Logs ............................................................................................................................. 3-35

Power Status ............................................................................................................................ 3-35

System Status .......................................................................................................................... 3-36

Network Status ......................................................................................................................... 3-36

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 3-37

Console Settings ....................................................................................................................... 3-37

Ping ......................................................................................................................................... 3-38

Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................................................................... 3-38

Configuration Import and Export ................................................................................................. 3-39

Load Factory Default .................................................................................................................. 3-40

Account Settings ....................................................................................................................... 3-40

Change Password ...................................................................................................................... 3-41

Misc. Settings ........................................................................................................................... 3-42

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 3-42

Save Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 3-43

Restart ............................................................................................................................................ 3-44

Logout ............................................................................................................................................ 3-44

4. Software Installation and Configuration ........................................................................................... 4-1

Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 4-2

MXstudio ........................................................................................................................................... 4-2

Wireless Search Utility ......................................................................................................................... 4-2

Installing Wireless Search Utility ................................................................................................... 4-2

Configuring Wireless Search Utility ................................................................................................ 4-5

5. Additional Consoles ........................................................................................................................... 5-1

Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 5-2

RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) .................................................................... 5-2

Configuration by Telnet and SSH Consoles ............................................................................................. 5-4

Configuration by Web Browser with HTTPS/SSL ...................................................................................... 5-4

Disabling Telnet and Browser Access ..................................................................................................... 5-5

A. References ........................................................................................................................................ A-1

Beacon .............................................................................................................................................. A-2

DTIM ................................................................................................................................................. A-2

Fragment ........................................................................................................................................... A-2

RTS Threshold .................................................................................................................................... A-2

B. Supporting Information .................................................................................................................... B-1

Firmware Recovery ............................................................................................................................. B-2

DoC (Declaration of Conformity) ........................................................................................................... B-3

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ............................................................ B-3

RED Compliance Statement ................................................................................................................. B-4

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1. Introduction

The AWK-1131A industrial a/b/g/n high speed wireless access point products are ideal wireless solutions for

hard-to-wire applications that use mobile equipment connected over a TCP/IP network. The AWK-1131A is

rated to operate at temperatures ranging from 0 to 60°C for standard models and -40 to 75°C for wide

temperature models, and is rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:



Overview



Package Checklist



Product Features



Product Specifications



Functional Design

 LAN Port

 LED Indicators

 Beeper

 Reset Button

AirWorks AWK-1131A Introduction

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Overview

The AWK-1131A industrial wireless AP/client meets the growing need for faster data transmission speeds by

supporting IEEE 802.11n technology with a net data rate of up to 300 Mbps. The AWK-1131A is compliant with

the industrial standards and approvals, covering operating temperature, power input voltage, surge, ESD and

vibration. The two redundant DC power inputs increase the reliability of the power supply. The AWK-1131A can

operate on either the 2.4 or 5 GHz bands and is backwards-compatible with existing 802.11a/b/g deployments

to future-proof your wireless investments.

Package Checklist

Moxa’s AWK-1131A is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please

contact your customer service representative for assistance.

• AWK-1131A wireless AP/client

• 2 2.4/5 GHz antennas: ANT-WDB-ARM-02

• DIN-rail kit

• 1 plastic RJ45 protective cap

• Quick installation guide (printed)

• Warranty card

NOTE

The above items

come with the standard AWK-1131A model, but the package contents might vary for

customized versions.

Product Features

• IEEE802.11a/b/g/n compliant

• Advanced wireless security

 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, WPA /WPA2-Personal and Enterprise

(IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS, TKIP, and AES)

 SSID enable/disable

 Packet access control & filtering

• Turbo Roaming for rapid handover (Client mode)

• ABC-01 for configuration import/export

• RS-232 console management

• DIN-rail mounting (standard) or wall mounting (optional)

• IP30-rated high-strength metal housing

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Product Specifications

WLAN Interface

Standards:

IEEE 802.11a/b/g

/n for Wireless LAN

IEEE 802.11i for Wireless Security

IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT

IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X)

IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BaseT

Spread Spectrum and Modulation (typical):

• DSSS with DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK

• OFDM with

BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM

• 802.11b: CCK @ 11/5.5 Mbps,

DQPSK @ 2 Mbps,

DBPSK @ 1 Mbps

• 802.11a/g: 64QAM @ 54/4

8 Mbps, 16QAM @ 36/24 Mbps,

QPSK @ 18/12 Mbps, BPSK @ 9/6 Mbps

• 802.11n: 64QAM @ 300 Mbps to BPSK @ 6.5 Mbps (multiple rates

supported)

Operating Channels (central frequency):

US:

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)

EU:

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)*

JP:

2.412 to 2.484 GHz (14 channels, DSSS)

5.180 to 5.240 GHz (4 channels)

5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels)*

5.500 to 5.700 GHz (11 channels)*

KR:

2.412 to 2.472 GHz (13 channels)

5.180 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels)

5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels)*

5.500 to 5.640 GHz (8 channels)*

ANZ:

2.412 to 2.472 GHz (13 channels)

5.180 t

o 5.320 GHz (4 channels)

5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels)*

5.500 to 5.720 GHz (9 channels

- excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)*

5.475 to 5.825 GHz (4 channels)

CN:

2.412 to 2.472 GHz (13 channels)

5.180 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels)

5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels)*

5.

745 to 5.825 GHz (5 channels)

*

DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) channel support -

under AP mode, when radar signal is detected, device

will automatically switch to another channel. However according to the regulation, after switching channel 60

seconds

of availability check period is required before starting service.

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Security:

• SSID broadcast enable/disable

• Firewall for MAC/IP/Protocol/Port

-based filtering

• 64

-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, WPA /WPA2-Personal and Enterprise (IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS, TKIP,

and

AES)

Transmission Rates:

802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11

Mbps

802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54

Mbps

802.11n: 6.5 to 300 Mbps (multiple rates supported)

TX Transmit Power (per antenna port):

802.11b:

Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ 1 Mbps, Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ 2 Mbps,

Typ. 20±1.5 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps, Typ. 19±1.5 dBm @ 11 Mbps

802.11g:

Typ. 20±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps, Typ. 19±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps,

Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps, Typ. 17±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps

802.11n (2.4 GHz):

Typ. 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 20 MHz, Typ. 16±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 20 MHz

Typ. 20±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 40 MHz, Typ. 16±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 40 MHz

802.11a:

Typ. 20±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps, Typ. 19±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps,

Typ. 16±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps, Typ. 15±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps

802.11n (5 GHz):

Typ. 19±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 20 MHz, Typ. 14±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 20 MHz

Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 40 MHz, Typ. 14±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 40 MHz

Note: Based on regional regulations, the maximum transmission power allowed on the UNII bands is restricted

in the firmware, as indicated below:

US EU JP KR CN ANZ

2.4 GHz 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm

5 GHz (UNII-1) 17 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm

5 GHz (UNII-2) 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm

5 GHz (UNII-2e) 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm

5 GHz (UNII-3) 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm

RX

Receive Sensitivity:

802.11b:

-93 dBm @ 1 Mbps, -93 dBm @ 2 Mbps

-93 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps, -88 dBm @ 11 Mbps

802.11g:

-88 dBm @ 6 Mbps, -86 dBm @ 9 Mbps

-85 dBm @ 12 Mbps, -85 dBm @ 18 Mbps

-85 dBm @ 24 Mbps, -82 dBm @ 36 Mbps

-78 dBm @ 48 Mbps, -74 dBm @ 54 Mbps

802.11n (2.4 GHz):

-70 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz, -69 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz

-67 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz, -67 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz

802.11a:

-90 dBm @ 6 Mbps, -88 dBm @ 9 Mbps

-88 dBm @ 12 Mbps, -85 dBm @ 18 Mbps

-81 dBm @ 24 Mbps, -78 dBm @ 36 Mbps

-74 dBm @ 48 Mbps, -72 dBm @ 54 Mbps

802.11n (5 GHz):

-69 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz, -71 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz

-63 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz, -68 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz

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Protocol Support

General Protocols:

Proxy ARP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, IP, ICMP, SNTP, TCP, UDP, RADIUS, SNMP, DHCP,LLDP

Interface

Default Antennas:

2 dual

-band omni-directional antennas, 2 dBi, RP-SMA (male)

Connector for

External Antennas: RP-SMA (female)

LAN

Ports: 1, RJ45, 10/100/1000BaseT(X) auto negotiation speed, F/H duplex mode, and auto MDI/MDI-X

connection

Console Port:

RS-232 (RJ45-type)

Reset:

Present

LED Indicators:

PWR, FAULT, STATE, SIGNAL*, WLAN, 10/100/1000 (RJ45 port)

*signal strength indicator

Physical Characteristics

Housing:

Metal, IP30 protection

Weight:

307 g (0.68 lb)

Dimensions:

58 x 115 x 70 mm (2.29 x 4.53 x 2.76 in)

Installation:

DIN-rail mounting (standard), wall mounting (optional)

Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature:

Standard Models: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)

Wide Temp. Models:

-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)

Storage Temperature:

-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

Ambient Relative Humidity:

5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Power Requirements

Input Voltage:

12 to 48 VDC, redundant dual DC power inputs

Connector:

4-pin removable terminal block, 500 V insulation

Power Consumption:

6.96 W

Reverse Polarity Protection:

Present

Standards and Certifications

Safety:

UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1

EMC:

EN 55032/55024

EMS:

IEC 61000

-4-2 ESD: Contact: 4 kV; Air: 8 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: 1 kV

IEC 61000

-4-6 CS: 3 V

IEC 61000

-4-8

Radio:

EN 301 489-1/17, EN 300 328, EN 301 893, TELEC, FCC ID SLE-WAPN008, KC, RCM, ANATEL

, WPC,

SRRC, IC ID, ICASA, FAC

Note: Please check Moxa’s website for the most up

-to-date certification status.

Reliability

MTBF (mean time between

failures)

Time:

810,022 hrs

Standard:

Telcordia SR332

Warranty

Warranty Period:

5 years

Details:

See www.moxa.com/support/warranty.aspx

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ATTENTION

•

The AWK-1131A is NOT a portable mobile device and should be located at least 20 cm away from the

human body.

•

The AWK-1131A is NOT designed for the general public. A well-trained technician should be enlisted to

ensure safe deployment of AWK-1131A units, and to establish a wireless network.

Functional Design

LAN Port

The AWK-1131A comes standard with 1 Gigabit port (Ethernet RJ45). The LAN LED will light up when the LAN

cable is inserted.

LED Indicators

The LEDs on the front panel of the AWK-1131A provide a quick and easy means of determining the current

operational status and wireless settings.

The FAULT LED indicates system failures and user-configured events. If the AWK-1131A cannot retrieve the IP

address from a DHCP server, the FAULT LED will blink at one second intervals. The SIGNAL LEDs indicate

signal strength, and only operate in Client mode.

RJ45 Ethernet port

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The following table summarizes how to read the device’s wireless settings from the LED displays.

LED Color State Description

Front Panel LED Indicators (System)

PWR Green

On Power is being supplied from power input 1&2.

Off Power is not being supplied from power input 1&2.

FAULT Red

Blinking (fast at 0.5-sec intervals) Cannot get an IP address from the DHCP server

Blinking (slow at 1-sec intervals) IP address conflict

Off Error condition does not exist.

STATE

Green/

Red

Green Software Ready

Green/Blinking at 1-sec intervals The AWK has been located by AWK Search Utility.

Red Booting error condition

SIGNAL

(5 LEDs)

Green

On Signal level(for Client mode only)

Off

WLAN

Green

On

WLAN function is in Client mode and AWK has

established a link with an AP.

Blinking WLAN data communication is run in Client mode

Off

WLAN is not in Client Mode or AWK has not

established a link with an AP.

Amber

On WLAN function is in AP mode.

Blinking WLAN’s data communication is run in AP mode

Off WLAN is not in use or not working properly

TP Port(RJ45) LED Indicators (Port Interface)

1000M Green

On TP port’s 1000Mbps link is active.

Blinking Data is being transmitted at 1000 Mbps

Off TP port’s 1000Mbps link is inactive.

10/100M Amber

On TP port’s 10/100Mbps link is active.

Blinking Data is being transmitted at 10/100 Mbps

Off TP port’s 10/100Mbps link is inactive.

ATTENTION

When the system fails to boot, the LEDs for

STATE (Green), FAULT, and WLAN will all light up

simultaneously and blink at one

-second intervals. This might

be due to improper operation or issues such as

an unexpected shutdown while updating the firmware. To

instruction on recovering

the firmware, refer to the

“Firmware Recovery” section in Chapter 6.

Beeper

The beeper emits two short beeps when the system is ready.

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Reset Button

The RESET button is located on the rear panel of the AWK-1131A. You can reboot the AWK-1131A or reset it

to factory default settings by pressing the RESET button with a pointed object such as an unfolded paper clip.

• System reboot: Hold the RESET button down for under 5 seconds and then release.

• Reset to factory default: Hold the RESET button down for over 5 seconds until the STATE LED starts

blinking green. Release the button to reset the AWK-1131A.

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2. Getting Started

This chapter explains how to install Moxa’s AirWorks AWK-1131A for the first time, and quickly set up your

wireless network and test whether the connection is running well. The Function Map discussed in the third

section provides a convenient means of determining which functions you need to use.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:



First-time Installation and Configuration



Communication Testing



Function Map

AirWorks AWK-1131A Getting Started

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First-Time Installation and Configuration

Before installing the AWK-1131A, make sure that all items in the Package Checklist are in the box. You will need

access to a notebook computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port. The AWK-1131A has a default IP address

that must be used when connecting to the device for the first time.

• Step 1: Select the power source.

The AWK-1131A can be powered by a DC power input. The AWK-1131A will use whichever power source

you choose.

• Step 2: Connect the AWK-1131A to a notebook or PC.

Since the AWK-1131A supports MDI/MDI-X auto-sensing, you can use either a straight-through cable or

crossover cable to connect the AWK-1131A to a computer. The LED indicator on the AWK-1131A’s LAN port

will light up when a connection is established.

• Step 3: Set up the computer’s IP address.

Choose an IP address on the same subnet as the AWK-1131A. Since the AWK-1131A’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.

NOTE

After you select

Maintenance  Load Factory Default and click the Submit button, the AWK-1131A

will be

reset to

factory default settings and the IP address will be reset to 192.168.127.253.

• Step 4: Use the web-based manager to configure the AWK-1131A

Open your computer’s web browser and type http://192.168.127.253 in the address field 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 the Login button:

NOTE

Default user name and password:

User Name: admin

Password: moxa

For security reasons, we strongly recommend changing the default password. To do so, select Maintenance



Password, and then follow the on-screen instructions to change the password.

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NOTE

After you click

Submit to apply changes the web page is refreshed (indicated by an “(Updated)” status

appearing next to the title)

and a blinking reminder to restart the device of the new settings to take effect,

will

be shown on the upper

-right corner of the web page:

To activate the changes click

Restart and then Save and Restart after you change the settings. About 30

seconds are needed for the

AWK-1131A to complete the reboot procedure.

• Step 5: Select the AWK-1131A operation mode.

By default, the AWK-1131A’s operation mode is set to AP. You can change to Client mode in Wireless LAN

Setup  Operation Mode. Detailed information about configuring the AWK-1131A’s operation can be

found in Chapter 3.

• Step 6: Test communications.

In the following sections we describe two test methods that can be used to ensure that a network

connection has been established.

Communication Testing

After installing the AWK-1131A you can run a sample test to make sure the AWK-1131A and wireless

connection are functioning normally. Two testing methods are described below. Use the first method if you are

using only one AWK-1131A device, and use the second method if you are using two or more AWK-1131A units.

How to Test One AWK-1131A

If you are only using one AWK-1131A, you will need a second notebook computer equipped with a WLAN card.

Configure the WLAN card to connect to the AWK-1131A (NOTE: the default SSID is MOXA), and change the IP

address of the second notebook (Notebook B) so that it is on the same subnet as the first notebook (Notebook

A), which is connected to the AWK-1131A.

After configuring the WLAN card, establish a wireless connection with the AWK-1131A and open a DOS window

on Notebook B. At the prompt, type

ping <IP address of notebook A>

and then press Enter (see the figure below). 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.

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How to Test Two or More AWK-1131A Units

If you have two or more AWK-1131A units, you will need a second notebook computer (Notebook B) equipped

with an Ethernet port. Use the default settings for the first AWK-1131A connected to notebook A and change

the second or third AWK-1131A connected to notebook B to Client mode, and then configure the notebooks and

AWK-1131A units 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. 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.

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Function Map

Advanced features to support additional network

management and secure wired and wireless

communication

Note: These advanced functions are all optional.

Application-oriented device management

functions to set up events, traps,

and reactions

via e-mail and SNMP notification

Note: These functions are all optional.

Current status information for monitoring

wired/wireless network performance, advanced

services, and device management functions.

On-demand functions to support the web-

based

console management operation.

Functions for maintaining the AWK-1131A,

and for diagnosing the network.

Essential settings related to establishing a

wireless network

Basic settings for administering the AWK-1131A

Quick overview of the AWK-1131A’s status

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3. Web Console Configuration

In this chapter, we explain all aspects of web-based console configuration. Moxa’s easy-to-use management

functions help you set up your AWK-1131A and make it easy to establish and maintain your wireless network.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:



Web Browser Configuration



Overview



General Setup

 System Information

 Network Settings

 System Time



Wireless LAN Setup

 Operation Mode

 Basic WLAN Setup

 WLAN Security Settings

 Advanced WLAN Settings

 WLAN Certificate Settings (for EAP-TLS in

Client/Slave mode only)



Advanced Setup

 DHCP Server (for AP mode only)

 Packet Filters

 SNMP Agent



Link Fault Pass-

Through (for Client mode only)



Logs and Notifications

 System Logs

 Syslog

 E-mail Notifications

 Trap



Status

 Wireless LAN Status

 Associated Client List (for AP/Master mode

only)

 DHCP Client List (for AP mode only)

 System Logs

 Power Status

 System Status

 Network Status



Maintenance

 Console Settings

 Ping

 Firmware Upgrade

 Configuration Import and Export

 Load Factory Default

 Password

 Misc. Settings

 Troubleshooting



Save Configuration



Restart

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Logout

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Web Browser Configuration

Moxa AWK-1131A’s web browser interface provides a convenient way to modify its configuration and access

the built-in monitoring and network administration functions. The recommended web browser is Microsoft

®

Internet Explorer 7.0 or 8.0 with JVM (Java Virtual Machine) installed.

NOTE

To use the AWK-1131A’s management and monitoring functions from a PC host connected to the same LAN

as the AWK

-1131A, you must make sure that the PC host and the AWK-

1131A are on the same logical subnet.

The Moxa AWK

-1131A’s default IP is 192.168.127.253.

Follow these steps to access the AWK-1131A’s web-based console management interface.

1. Open your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer) and type the AWK-1131A’s IP address in the address field.

Press Enter to establish the connection.

2. In the Web console Login page displayed, enter the password (default Username/password =

admin/moxa) and then click Login to continue.

You might have to wait a few moments for the web page to download to your computer. Note that the Model

name and IP address of your AWK-1131A are both shown in the title bar of the web page. This information

can be used to help you identify multiple AWK-1131A units.

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3. Use the menu tree on the left side of the window to open the function pages to access each of the

AWK-1131A’s functions.

In the following paragraphs, we describe each AWK-1131A management function in detail. A quick overview is

available in this manual in the “Function Map” section of Chapter 3.

NOTE

The model name of the AWK

-1131A is shown as AWK-1131A-

XX, where XX indicates the country code. The

country code indicates the AWK

-1131A version and which frequencies it uses. We use AWK-1131A-US

as an

example in the following figures. (The country code and model name that appears on your computer screen

m

ight be different from the one shown here.)

Overview

The Overview page summarizes the AWK-1131A’s current status. The information is categorized into several

groups: System Information, Device Information and 802.11 Information.

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Click on SSID for more detailed 802.11 Information, as shown in the following figure.

NOTE

The

802.11 Information that is displayed might be different for different operation modes. For example,

Current BSSID

, Signal strength, and SNR are only available under Client operation modes.

General Setup

The General Setup group includes the most commonly used settings required by administrators to maintain

and control the AWK-1131A.

System Information

The System Information items, especially Device name and Device description, are displayed and

included on the Overview page, in SNMP information, and in alarm emails. Setting System Information

items makes it easier to identify the different AWK-1131A units connected to your network.

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Device name

Setting Description Factory Default

Max. 31 of characters This option is useful for specifying the role or application of

different AWK-1131A units.

AWK-

1131A_<Serial

No. of this

AWK-1131A>

Device location

Setting Description Factory Default

Max. of 31 characters Specifies the location of different AWK-1131A units. None

Device description

Setting Description Factory Default

Max. of 31 characters Use this space to record a more detailed description of the

AWK-1131A

None

Device contact information

Setting Description Factory Default

Max. of 31 characters

Provides information about whom to contact in order to resolve

problems. Use this space to record contact information of the

person responsible for maintaining this AWK-1131A.

None

Network Settings

The Network Settings configuration panel allows you to modify the usual TCP/IP network parameters.

Network Settings for AP/Client Operation Modes

IP address assignment

Setting Description Factory Default

DHCP The AWK-1131A’s IP address will be assigned

automatically by

the network’s DHCP server

Static

Static Set up the AWK-1131A’s IP address manually.

IP address

Setting Description Factory Default

AWK-1131A’s IP

address

Identifies the AWK-1131A on a TCP/IP network. 192.168.127.253

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Subnet mask

Setting Description Factory Default

AWK-1131A’s subnet

mask

Identifies the type of network to which the AWK-1131A is

connected (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network, or

255.255.255.0 for a Class C network).

255.255.255.0

Gateway

Setting Description Factory Default

AWK-1131A’s default

gateway

The IP address of the router that connects the LAN to an

outside network.

None

Primary/ Secondary DNS server

Setting Description Factory Default

IP address of the

Primary/Secondary

DNS server

The IP address of the DNS Server used by your network. After

entering the DNS Server’s IP address, you can input the

AWK-1131A’s URL (e.g., http://ap11.abc.com) in your

browser’s address field instead of entering the IP address. The

Secondary DNS server will be used if the Primary DNS server

fails to connect.

None

System Time

The AWK-1131A has a time calibration function based on information from an NTP server or user specified Date

and Time information. Functions such as Logs and Notifications can add real-time information to the

message.

The Current local time shows the AWK-1131A’s system time when you open this web page. You can click on

the Set Time button to activate the updated date and time parameters. An “(Updated)” string is displayed,

which indicates that the change is complete. Local system time will be immediately activated in the system

without running Save and Restart.

NOTE

The

AWK-1131A has a built-in real-time clock (RTC). We strongly recommend that users update the

Current

local time

for the AWK-1131A after the initial setup or a long-term shutdown, especially when the netw

ork

does not have an Internet connection for

accessing the NTP server or there is no NTP server on the LAN.

Current local time

Setting Description Factory Default

User adjustable time The date and time parameters allow configuration of the local

time, with immediate activation.

Use 24-hour format: yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss

None

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Time zone

Setting Description Factory Default

User selectable time

zone

The time zone setting allows conversion from

GMT (Greenwich

Mean Time) to local time.

GMT (Greenwich

Mean Time)

ATTENTION

Changing the time zone will automatically adjust the

Current local time. You should configure the Time

zone

before setting the Current local time.

Daylight saving time

Setting Description Factory Default

Enable/ Disable

Daylight saving time (DST or summer time) involves advancing

clocks (usually 1 hour) during the summer time to provide an

extra hour of daylight in the afternoon.

Disable

When Daylight saving time is enabled, the following parameters will be shown:

• Starts at: The date that daylight saving time begins.

• Stops at: The date that daylight saving time ends.

• Time offset: Indicates how many hours forward the clock should be advanced.

Time server 1/2

Setting Description Factory Default

IP/Name of Time

Server 1/2

IP or Domain name of the NTP time server. The 2nd NTP server

will be used if the 1st NTP server fails to connect.

time.nist.gov

Time sync interval

Setting Description Factory Default

Time interval for NTP

server synchronization

(600 to 9999 seconds)

This parameter determines how often

the time is synchronized

from the NTP server.

600 (seconds)

Wireless LAN Setup

The AWK-1131A provides the AP/client mode for point-to-multipoint communication.

AP/client: The IP-Bridging mechanism is used to overcome limitations of the 802.11 standards. In this case,

the MAC address of the devices connected to the client radio will be replaced with the client’s MAC address.

Under AP/client modes, communication problems might be encountered when you have a MAC authenticated

system or MAC (Layer 2) based communication. In this case, you will need to change the network to use the

master/slave operation mode.

Sniffer: In order to provide an easier way for our customers to analyze wireless traffic, the AWK-1131A

supports a “Sniffer” mode to co-work with Wireshark packet sniffer software.

NOTE

Although it is more convenient to use dynamic bridging, there is a limitation

—the Client can only transmit

IP

-based packets between its wireless interface (WLAN) and Ethernet interface (LAN); other types of traffic

(such as IPX and AppleTalk) are not forwarded.

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Operation Mode

The AWK-1131A supports three operation modes—AP, Client, and Sniffer—each of which plays a distinct role

on the wireless network.

Wireless enable

Setting Description Factory Default

Enable/Disable The radio frequency (RF)

module can be manually turned on or

off.

Enable

Operation mode

Setting Description Factory Default

AP The AWK-1131A plays the role of a wireless access point AP

Client The AWK-1131A plays the role of wireless Client

Sniffer Turns the device into a remote Wireshark interface to capture

802.11 packets for analysis.

Sniffer mode instructions:

1. Set operation mode to Sniffer mode on the AWK-1131A and then save/reboot the device.

2. Connect the AWK-1131A to a laptop with Wireshark installed (v1.12.0 or later release) via Ethernet.

3. Add a remote interface by entering the IP address of the AWK-1131A.

Detailed Wireshark instructions can be found at:

https://www.wireshark.org/docs/wsug_html_chunked/ChCapInterfaceRemoteSection.html

4. Start capturing 802.11 wireless packets with Wireshark.