Moxa Technologies AirWorks AWK-3121-M12-RTG Quick Installation Manual

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AWK-3121-M12-RTG

Quick Installation Guide

Moxa AirWorks

Edition 7.0, February 2017

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Overview

Moxa’s AWK-3121-M12-RTG access point/client is ideal for applications
that are hard to wire, too expensive to wire, or use mobile equipment that
connects over a TCP/IP network. The AWK-3121-M12-RTG is rated to
operate at temperatures ranging from -25 to 60°C for standard models
and -40 to 75°C for extended temperatur e 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-M12-RTG a convenient yet relia ble solut ion for any
industrial wireless application.

Package Checklist

Moxa’s AWK-3121-M12-RTG is shipped with the following items. If any of
these items is missing or damaged, please contact your customer service
representative for assistance.

• 1 AWK-3121-M12-RTG

• 2 protective caps

• 1 cable holder with a screw

• Documentation and software CD

• Quick installation guide (printed)

• Warranty card

NOTE

Antennas are not included and should be purchased separately.
The AWK is certified with 2dBi omni

-directional antennas with

QMA to RP-SMA adapters.

Installation and Configuration

Before installing the AWK-3121-M12-RTG, 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. The
AWK-3121-M12-RTG has a default IP address that you must use when
connecting to the device for the first time.

Step 1: Select the power source

The AWK-3121-M12-RTG can be powered by a DC power input or PoE.
(Hardware Rev. 3.0.0 supports PoE; hardwa re Rev. 2.0.0 does not
support PoE.) The AWK-3121-M12-RTG will use whichever power source
you choose.

Step 2: Connect the AWK-3121-M12-RTG to a notebook or

PC

Since the AWK-3121-M12-RTG supports MDI/MDI-X auto-sens ing, you
can use either a straight-through cable or crossove r cable to conn ect the
AWK-3121-M12-RTG to a computer. If the LED indicator on the
AWK-3121-M12-RTG’s LAN port lights up, it means the connection is
established.

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Step 3: Set up the computer’s IP address

Set an IP address on the same subnet a s the AWK-3121-M12-RTG. Since
the AWK-3121-M12-RTG’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 and subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.

Step 4: Use the web-based manager to configure

AWK-3121-M12-RTG

Open your computer’s web browser and th en t ype
http://192.168.127.253 in the address field to access the homepage
of the web-based management. Before the homepage opens, you will
need to enter the user name and password. For first-time configuration,
enter the default user name and password a n d then click on the Login
button:

User name: admin
Password: root

ATTENTION

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

select Maintenance  Password

, and then

follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 5: Select the operation mode for the

AWK-3121-M12-RTG

By default, the AWK-3121-M12-RTG’s operation mode is set to AP. You
can change the setting in Wireless Settings  Basic Wireless

Settings if you would like to use the client mode.

NOTE

To make the change effective, you must click Save Conf iguration
to save the change or Restart (Save and Restart button to app ly
all changes).

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Panel Layout of the AWK-3121-M12-RTG

1. Grounding screw (M3)

2.

Terminal block for PWR1, PWR2,

relay, DI1, and DI2

3. Reset button

4. Heat dissipation orifices

5.

System LEDs: PWR1, PWR2, PoE

(Hardware Rev. 3.0.0 supports

PoE; hardware Rev. 2.0.0 does

not support PoE.), FAULT, and
STATE LEDs

6. LEDs for signal strength

7. WLAN LEDs: CLIENT, WLAN,
and LAN LEDs

8. RS-232 console port

9. 10/100BaseT(X) M12 Port

10.

MAIN antenna port

11.

AUX antenna port

12.

Model name

13.

Screw hole for wall-

mounting kit

14.

DIN-rail mounting kit

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Mounting Dimensions (unit = mm)

DIN-Rail Mounting

The aluminum DIN-rail attachment plate should be fixed to the back panel
of the AWK-3121-M12-RTG when you take it out of the box. If you need to
reattach the DIN-rail attachment plate to the AWK-3121-M12-RTG, make
sure the stiff metal spring is situated towards the top, as shown in the
figures below.

STEP 1:

Insert the top of the DIN

rail into

the slot just

below the stiff metal

spring.

STEP 2:
The DIN

-rail attachment unit will

snap into place as shown below.

To remove the AWK-3121-M12-RTG from the DIN rail, simply reverse
Steps 1 and 2.