Moxa Technologies AWK-1200-AP User Manual

MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP

User’s Manual

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First Edition, July 2007

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MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP

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-AP .........................................................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....................................................................................................................

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

Configuring Wireless Encryption.............................................................................. 2-9

Changing the Supervisor Account & Password ...................................................... 2-10

Upgrading the Firmware ......................................................................................... 2-11

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

Basic..................................................................................................................................... 3-2

Wireless..................................................................................................................... 3-2

Advanced................................................................................................................... 3-5

Tools..................................................................................................................................... 3-8

Admin........................................................................................................................ 3-8

Time.......................................................................................................................... 3-9

System....................................................................................................................... 3-9

Firmware................................................................................................................. 3-10

Status...................................................................................................................................3-11

Device Info.............................................................................................................. 3-11

Wireless................................................................................................................... 3-12

Logs......................................................................................................................... 3-13

Statistics .................................................................................................................. 3-14

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

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

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

WIZARD...................................................................................................................B-1

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

DHCP........................................................................................................................B-2

WIRELESS...............................................................................................................B-2

ADVANCED........................................................................................................................B-3

MAC Address Filter..................................................................................................B-3

Advanced Wireless....................................................................................................B-3

TOOLS.................................................................................................................................B-3

ADMIN.....................................................................................................................B-3

TIME.........................................................................................................................B-4

SYSTEM...................................................................................................................B-4

FIRMWARE.............................................................................................................B-4

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

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Overview

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Package Checklist

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Product Features

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System Requirements

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Inline Power Injector (PoE)

Chapter 1 Introduction

MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Introduction

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 networks to outdoor locations. In addition, you do not need to worry about setting up a power supply fo r 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.

y AWK-1200-AP y Power cord y 48 VDC, 0.38A Inline Power Injector (PoE) y 30 m RJ45 CAT-5 Ethernet cable y 1.8 m RJ45 CAT-5 cross-over cable y 3 m grounding wire y Document and Software CD y Wall/mast mounting kit y Band clamp y Two 5dBi Omni-type antennas (N-type connector)

Product Features

y Outdoor enclosure in compliance with versatile industrial IP (Ingress Protection) level covering

IP68

y RF transmit power: 802.11b mode @ 11 Mbps data rate y RF transmit power: 802.11g mode @ 54 Mbps data rate y Supports 48 VDC 0.38A Power-over-Ethern et (PoE) y MIB-I support y MAC address based access control

System Requirements

Installing the AWK-1200-AP requires the following: y 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.

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

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MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Introduction

Inline Power Injector (PoE)

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

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

reduce signal loss over antenna cabling.

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

antenna cabling.

y 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-AP. The following topics are covered:

First Time Installation and Configuration

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Locating the Data Input and PoE Ports

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

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Basic Configuration

Basic Configuration Steps

Logging into the Web Interface

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

Configuring the Wireless SSID

Configuring Wireless Encryption

Changing the Supervisor Account & Password

Upgrading the Firmware

MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Getting Started

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-AP

2. Power cord

3. 48 VDC, 0.38A Inline Power Injector (PoE)

4. 30 m RJ45 CAT-5 Ethernet cable

5. 1.8 m RJ45 CAT-5 cross-over cable

6. 3 m grounding wire

7. Document and Software CD

8. Wall/mast mounting kit

9. Screws

10. Two 5 dBi Omni-type antennas (N-type connector)

1. AWK-1200-AP 2. Power cord 3. PSE Injector 4. 30 m cable

5. 1.8 m cable 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 -12 00 -AP uni t. T he numbers next to each item refer to the pictures in Figure 2-1.

Interface on the AWK-1200-AP Unit

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

Interface on the Inline Power Injector

y 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.

y DC Input Port 3: power adaptor; 48V, 0.38A DC input. y Power & Data Output Port 4: for connecting the 30 m RJ45 CAT-5 Ethernet cable.

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Device Figures

POE picture1 POE picture2

Power and Data Interface location on the PoE denoted by numbers 1-4.

Figure 2-1

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

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

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

Figure 2-2

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

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

For configuring the AWK-1200-AP, please follow the steps below to power up the AWK-1200-AP (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-AP. Hand tighten the connector.

Step 4:

Connect the other end of the 30 m CAT 5 cable to the PoE labeled POWER & DATA OUT. This is the power side of the PoE that will power up the AWK-1200-AP.

When the AWK-1200-AP receives power over the Ethernet cable, the AWK-1200-AP will start the 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.

Figure 2-4

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Basic Configuration

Basic Configuration Steps

This section describes a basic 2-step configuration procedure to set up the AWK-1200-AP.

Step 1:

Modify the factory-default parameters on the web page “/BASIC/LAN/”, click Save Settings to save the changes, an d then click Continue.

Step 2:

Modify the factory-default parameters on the web page “/BASIC/Wireless/”, click Save Settings to save the changes, and then click Reboot the Device to take activate the configuration changes.

Logging into the Web Interface

Users can access and configure the AWK-1200-AP through a web browser interface.

Web Configuration

Before configuring the AWK-1200-AP, you need to know the IP Address assigned to the unit. The factory default IP Address is 192.168.127.253. To establish a connection, type http://192.168.127.253 in the browser’s address field.

Web Access Procedures

Once you identify the IP Address assigned to the AWK-1200-AP, use the web browser to configure the AWK-1200-AP through the browser Interface. The following procedure explains how to configure each item.

Step 1: Open your browser and enter the IP address. Step 2: Press <ENTER>. The AWK-1200-AP Login screen should appear as shown in Figure

2-5.

Figure 2-5

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MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Getting Started

Step 3: Enter “root” in the Password fields, and then click Log In to enter the web configuration user interface screen as shown below.

Web Configuration Structure

The web configuration user interface shown above in Figure 2-6 is grouped into a tree structure, and contains the following settings or information.

y BASIC

¾ WIZARD ¾ LAN ¾ DHCP ¾ WIRELESS

y ADVANCED

¾ MAC ADDRESS FILTER ¾ ADVANCED WIRELESS

y TOOLS

¾ ADMIN ¾ TIME ¾ SYSTEM ¾ FIRMWARE

Figure 2-6

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+ 29 hidden pages