Moxa Technologies AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User Manual

MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC

User’s Manual

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First Edition, July 2007

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MOXA AirWorks AWK -1200-AC

User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

System Requirements .........................................................................................................................1-2

Inline Power Injector (PoE) ..............................................................................................................1-3

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

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

Locating the Data Input and PoE Ports...........................................................................................2-2

What to Check before You Install the AWK -1200-AC................................................................2-4

Basic Configuration ............................................................................................................................2-5

Basic Configuration Steps ....................................................................................................2-5

Logging into the Web Interface...........................................................................................2-5

Configuring Operating Mode, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Route IP, DNS

Server IP ..................................................................................................................................2-7

Configuring the Wireless SSID ...........................................................................................2-8

Configuring Wireless Encryption........................................................................................2-8

Changing the Supervisor Account & Password................................................................2-9

Upgrading the Firmware .......................................................................................................2-9

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

BASIC...................................................................................................................................................3-2

LAN .......................................................................................................................................... 3-2

WIRELESS .............................................................................................................................3-2

ADVANCED..........................................................................................................................3-4

TOOLS .................................................................................................................................................3-5

Admin.......................................................................................................................................3-5

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

System......................................................................................................................................3-7

Firmware..................................................................................................................................3-7

STATUS................................................................................................................................................3-8

Device Info..............................................................................................................................3-8

WIRELESS .............................................................................................................................3-9

Logs ........................................................................................................................................ 3-10

Statistics ................................................................................................................................. 3-11

Appendix A Specifications ..............................................................................................A-1

Appendix B Default Settings..........................................................................................B-1

BASIC...................................................................................................................................................B-1

LAN ..........................................................................................................................................B-1

WIRELESS .............................................................................................................................B-1

ADVANCED .......................................................................................................................................B-1

TOOLS .................................................................................................................................................B-2

ADMIN....................................................................................................................................B-2

TIME........................................................................................................................................B-2

Appendix C Regulatory Compliance Information ........................................................C-1

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Chapter 1 Introduction

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

q Overview
q Package Checklist
q Product Features
q System Requirements
q Inline Power Injector (PoE)

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Overview

The AWK -1200 Access Point/Bridge and AP Client is ideal for applications that are hard to wire,
too expensive to wire, or use mobile equipment that connects to a TCP/IP network. The
AWK-1200 series is rated to operate at temperatures ranging from -20 to 70°C, and its
weatherproof design allows you to set up a WLAN, or extend existing wired network s to outdoor
locations. In addition, you do not need to worry about setting up a power supply for outdoor
applications, since the AWK -1200’s PoE (Power over Ethernet) design makes it easy to deploy.

Package Checklist

The product package contains the following items.

— AWK-1200-AC
— 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz AC to 48V/0.375A DC switching adaptor
— 48 VDC, 0.375A Inline Power Injector (PoE)
— 30 m RJ45 CAT-5 Ethernet cable
— 1.8 m RJ45 CAT-5 cross-over Ethernet cable
— 1.8 m grounding wire
— Document and Software CD
— Wall/mast mounting kit
— Band clamp
— Embedded 9 dBi patch directional antenna

Product Features

— IP67 rated for outdoor use
— RF transmit power: 802.11b mode @ 11 Mbps data rate
— RF transmit power: 802.11g mode @ 54 Mbps data rate
— Embedded 9 dBi patch directional antenna
— Supports 48 VDC 0.375A Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
— MIB-I support
— MAC address based access control

System Requirements

Installing the AWK -1200-AC requires the following:
— Windows -based PC/AT compatible computer (PC system requirements: better than PIII 800 or

other 100% compatible equipment; OS: Windows 2000/XP) , or Ethernet data device that has an
RJ45 Ethernet port to run the configuration program , or a TCP/IP connection to the Ethernet

network.

— 10/100 Base-T RJ45 Ethernet cable for connecting to an Ethernet network.
— AC power outlet (100 to 240V, 50 to 60 Hz) to supply power.

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Inline Power Injector (PoE)

The AWK -1200-AC is equipped with an Inline Power Injector module. The Inline Power Injector
(PoE) delivers both data and power to the AWK -1200-AC through a single Ethernet cable, and
provides the following benefits to improve the performance vs. installation cost ratio.

— Great for areas that do not have a ready power supply, such as the roof of a house.
— Allows placing the AWK -1200-AC unit closer to the antenna, to make installation easier, and

reduce signal loss over antenna cabling.

— Ethernet signal travels well over CAT 5 cable but 2.4 GHz signal doesn’t do as well over

antenna cabling.

— Ethernet cabling is much cheaper than antenna cabling.

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

This chapter describes the procedures for installing the AWK -1200-AC.
The following topics are covered:

q First Time Installation and Configuration
q Locating the Data Input and PoE Ports
q What to Check before You Install the AWK-1200-AC
q Basic Configuration

Ø Basic Configuration Steps
Ø Logging into the Web Interface
Ø Configuring Operating Mode, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Route IP, DNS Server IP
Ø Configuring the Wireless SSID
Ø Configuring Wireless Encryption
Ø Changing the Supervisor Account & Password
Ø Upgrading the Firmware

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First Time Installation and Configuration

After unpacking the system, make sure the following items are present and in good condition.
Refer to pictures below to see what each item looks like.

1. AWK-1200-AC

2. 100 to 240VAC, 50 to 60 Hz AC to 48V/0.375A DC switching adaptor

3. Inline Power Injector (PoE); 48 VDC, 0.375A

4. RJ45 CAT-5 Ethernet cable; 30 m (optional)

5. RJ45 CAT-5 cross-over Ethernet cable; 1.8 m (optional)

6. Grounding wire 1.8 m

7. Document & Software CD

8. Wall/mast mounting kit, including one band clamp

9. Screws

10. Embedded 9 dBi patch directional antenna

1. AWK -1200-AC 2. Adaptor 3. PoE 4. 30 m cable

5. 1.8 m cable (optional) 6. Grounding wire 7. CD 8. Wall mount

9. Screws 10. Antenna

Locating the Data Input and PoE Ports

After unpacking the system, locate the following ports on the AWK -1200-AC unit. The numbers
next to each item refer to the pictures in Figure 2-1.

Interface on the AWK-1200-AC Unit

— Ethernet Port 1: for connecting the 30 m RJ45 CAT-5 Ethernet cable.

Interface on the Inline Power Injector

— Data Input Port 2: for connecting the cross-over Ethernet Cable to a PC or straight-through

Ethernet cable to a Hub, Switch, or Router.

— DC Input Port 3: power adaptor; 48V, 0.375A DC input.
— Power & Data Output Port 4 : for connecting the 30 m RJ45 CAT-5 Ethernet cable.
— Grounding Port 5: for connecting grounding wire .

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Device Figures

POE picture1

POE picture2

Figure 2-1

Power and Data Interface location on the PoE denoted by numbers 1-5.

Mounting the AWK-1200-AC on a Wall or Mast

— The AWK -1200-AC can be mounted on the wall, and you can use the Wall Mount kit to mount

the AWK -1200-AC as shown in Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2

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— You can also mount the AWK -1200-AC to the mast as shown in Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3

What to Check before You Install the AWK-1200-AC

Before installing the AWK -1200-AC for outdoor applications or hard-to-reach locations, we
recommend configuring and testing all devices first.

For configuring the AWK -1200-AC, please follow the steps below to power up the
AWK-1200-AC (refer to Figure 2-4).

Step 1:

Connect the DC plug of the AC/DC power adapter into the DC Input Port of the Inline Power
Injector and the wall-mount plug into a power outlet or power strip (refer to page 2-2). The Power
LED on the Inline Power Injector will light up.

Step 2:

Run the cross-over Ethernet cable from the Data Input Port (refer to page 2-2) to the Ethernet
port on a PC.

Step 3:

Connect the 30 m CAT 5 Ethernet cable to the AWK-1200-AC. Hand tighten the connector.

Step 4:

Connect the other end of the 30 m CAT 5 cable to the PoE labeled AP/CB. This is the power side
of the PoE that will power up the AWK -1200-AC.

When the AWK -1200-AC receives power over the Ethernet cable, the AWK-1200-AC will start
its boot up sequence, and the Active LED on the Inline Power Injector will light up.

You can use a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, to
configure the AWK-1200-AC from a remote host or PC.