Moxa Technologies AirWorks AWK-5232-M12-RCC Quick Installation Manual

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AWK-5232-M12-RCC

Quick Installation Guide

AirWorks

Edition 1.1, July 2016

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Overview

The AWK-5232-M12-RCC dual-RF wireless AP/Bridge/Client meets the
growing need for faster data transm ission speeds a nd wider cove rage by
supporting IEEE 802.11n technology with a net data rate of up to 300
Mbps.

The AWK-5232-M12-RCC 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 it is rugged enough for industrial applications.
With two independent RF modules, the AWK-5232-M12-RCC supports a
greater variety of wireless configurations and a pplications, and the
redundant wireless connections increase the reliability of your entire
wireless network.

The AWK-5232-M12-RCC’s two DC power inputs make the power supply
more reliable, and it can also be powered via PoE+ fo r easier deployment.

Package Checklist

Moxa’s AWK-5232-M12-RCC 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-5232-M12-RCC

• 1 Quick Installation Guide

• 1 Software CD

• 1 Moxa Product Warranty Booklet

• 1 Cable Holder with a Screw

• 2 Protective Caps

Installation and Configuration

Before installing the AWK-5232-M12-RCC, make sure that all items in the
Package Checklist are in the box. In addit ion , you will need access to a
notebook computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port. The
AWK-5232-M12-RCC 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-5232-M12-RCC can be powered by a DC power input or PoE+
(Power over Ethernet Plus, 802.3at). The AWK-5232-M12-RCC will use
whichever power source you choose.

Step 2: Connect the AWK-5232-M12-RCC to a notebook or PC

Since the AWK-5232-M12-RCC supports MDI/MDI-X auto-sensing, you
can use either a straight-through cable or crossover ca ble to conn ect the
AWK-5232-M12-RCC to a computer. If the LED indicator on the
AWK-5232-M12-RCC’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-5232-M12-RCC. Since
the AWK-5232-M12-RCC’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.

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Step 4: Use the web-based manager to configure
AWK-5232-M12-RCC

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, y ou w ill need
to enter the username and password. For first-time configuration, enter
the default usernam e and pa ss wor d and th en c lick on the Login button:

Username: 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-5232-M12-RCC

By default, the AWK-5232-M12-RCC’s operation mode is set to Wireless
Redundancy. You can change the setting in Wireless Settings



Operation mode if you would like to use the Wireless Bridge or AP-Client

mode.

NOTE

To make the change effective, you must first click Save
C

onfiguration to save the change and then click Restart (Save

and Restart button to apply all changes).

Step 6: Test communications

We will describe two test methods. Use the first method if you are using
only one AWK-5232-M12-RCC, and use the second method if you are
using two or more AWK-5232-M12-RCCs.

Testing method for one AWK-5232-M12-RCC

If you are only using one AWK-5232-M12-RCC, you will need a second
notebook computer (B) equ ipped with a WL AN card. Conf igure the WLAN
card to connect to the AWK-5232-M12-RCC (the default SSID is MOXA_1)
and change the IP address of notebook B so that it is on the same subnet
as the first notebook (A), which is connected to the AWK-5232-M12-RCC.

After configuring the WLAN card, establish a wireless connection w ith the
AWK-5232-M12-RCC and open a DOS window on notebook B. At the
prompt, type

ping IP address of notebook A

and then press the Enter key. A “Reply from IP address …” response
means the communication was successful. A “Request timed out.”
response means the communication failed. In th is case, recheck the
configuration to make sure the connections are correct.

Testing method for two or m ore AW K -5232-M12-RCCs

If you have two or more AWK-5232-M12-RCCs, you will need a second
notebook computer (B) equipped with an Ethernet port. Use the default
settings for the first AWK-5232-M12-RCC connected to notebook A, and
change the second or third AWK-5232-M12-RCC connected to notebook B

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to Client mode and then configure the notebooks and
AWK-5232-M12-RCCs properly.

After setting up the testing environment, op en 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 communication failed. In this case, recheck the configuration
to make sure the connections are correct.

Panel Layout of the AWK-5232-M12-RCC

1. Grounding screw

2. Terminal block for PWR1,
PWR2, relay, DI1, and DI2

3. Reset button

4. RF 1’s 1A and 1B antennas

5. RF 2’s 2A and 2B antennas

6. System LEDs: PWR1, PWR2,
PoE+

, FAULT, and STATE LEDs

7. WLAN LEDs: WLAN 1 and
WLAN 2
LAN LEDs: LAN 1 and LAN 2

8. 10/100/1000BaseT(X) M12
Port: LAN1 and LAN2

9. RS-232 console port

10.

Model name

11.

Screw hole for wall mounting

kit

12.

DIN-rail mounting kit

13.

Screw hole for wall 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-5232-M12-RCC when you take it out of the box. If you
need to reattach the DIN-Rail attachment plate to the
AWK-5232-M12-RCC, 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-5232-M12-RCC from the DIN-Rail, simply reverse
Steps 1 and 2.