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  • Page 1 AirWorks AWK-3131A User’s Manual First Edition, June 2015 www.moxa.com/product © 2015 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Technical Support Contact Information

    AirWorks AWK-3131A User’s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice Copyright © 2015 Moxa Inc. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............................1-1 Overview ............................1-2 Package Checklist ..........................1-2 Product Features ..........................1-2 Product Specifications ......................... 1-3 Functional Design ..........................1-6 LED Indicators ..........................1-6 Beeper ............................1-8 Reset Button ..........................1-8 Relay (Digital Output) ........................1-8 Getting Started..........................
  • Page 4 Other Console Considerations ......................5-1 RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) ..............5-2 Configuration by Telnet and SSH Consoles ..................... 5-3 Configuration by Web Browser with HTTPS/SSL ..................5-4 Disabling Telnet and Browser Access ..................... 5-5 References ............................A-1 Beacon ..............................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The AWK-3131A 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-3131A is rated to operate at temperatures ranging from -25 to 60°C for standard models and -40 to 75°C for wide temperature models, and is rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment.

  • Page 6: Overview

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Introduction Overview The AWK-3131A is 802.11n compliant to deliver speed, range, and reliability to support even the most bandwidth-intensive applications. The 802.11n standard incorporates multiple technologies, including Spatial Multiplexing MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out), 20 and 40 MHz channels, and dual bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) to provide high speed wireless communication, while still being able to communicate with legacy 802.11a/b/g...

  • Page 7: Product Specifications

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Introduction 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 IEEE 802.3af for Power-over-Ethernet IEEE 802.1D for Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1w for Rapid STP...
  • Page 8 AirWorks AWK-3131A Introduction TX Transmit Power: 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.

  • Page 9: Physical Characteristics

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Introduction Physical Characteristics Housing: Metal, IP30 protection Weight: 1060 g Dimensions: 52.7 x 135 x 105 mm (2.08 x 5.32 x 4.13 in) Installation: DIN-Rail mounting (standard), wall mounting (optional) Environmental Limits Operating Temperature: Standard Models: -25 to 60°C (-13 to 140°F) Wide Temp.

  • Page 10: Functional Design

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Introduction Functional Design LED Indicators The LEDs on the front panel of the AWK-3131A 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-3131A cannot retrieve the IP address from a DHCP server, the FAULT LED will blink at half second intervals.
  • Page 11 AirWorks AWK-3131A Introduction The following table summarizes how to read the device’s wireless settings from the LED displays. More information is available in Chapter 3 in the “Basic WLAN Setup” section. Color State Description Front Panel LED Indicators (System) Power is being supplied from power input 1.

  • Page 12: Beeper

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Introduction Beeper The beeper emits two short beeps when the system is ready. Reset Button The RESET button is located on the top panel of the AWK-3131A. You can reboot the AWK-3131A or reset it to factory default settings by pressing the RESET button with a pointed object such as an unfolded paper clip.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains how to install Moxa’s AirWorks AWK-3131A 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.

  • Page 14: First-Time Installation And Configuration

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Getting Started First-time Installation and Configuration Before installing the AWK-3131A, 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-3131A has a default IP address that must be used when connecting to the device for the first time.

  • Page 15: Communication Testing

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Getting Started NOTE After you click Submit to apply changes the web page will refresh (Updated) will appear on the page and a blinking reminder 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-3131A to complete the reboot procedure.
  • Page 16 AirWorks AWK-3131A Getting Started How to Test Two or More AWK-3131A Units If you have two or more AWK-3131A units, you will need a second notebook computer (Notebook B) equipped with an Ethernet port. Use the default settings for the first AWK-3131A connected to notebook A and change the second or third AWK-3131A connected to notebook B to Client mode, and then configure the notebooks and AWK-3131A units properly.

  • Page 17: Function Map

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Getting Started Function Map Quick overview of the AWK-3131A’s status General Setup for administering the AWK-3131A Essential settings related to establishing a wireless network Advanced features to support additional network management and secure wired and wireless communication Note: These advanced functions are all optional.

  • Page 18: Web Console Configuration

    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-3131A and make it easy to establish and maintain your wireless network. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ...

  • Page 19: Web Browser Configuration

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Web Browser Configuration Moxa AWK-3131A’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.

  • Page 20: Overview

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration 4. Use the menu tree on the left side of the window to open the function pages to access each of the AWK-3131A’s functions. In the following paragraphs, we describe each AWK-3131A management function in detail. A quick overview is available in this manual in the “Function Map”...

  • Page 21: General Setup

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Click on SSID for more detailed 802.11 Information, as shown in the following figure. NOTE The 802.11 Information that is displayed may be different for different operation modes. For example, Current BSSID, Signal strength, and SNR are only available under Client/Client-Router/Slave operation modes.

  • Page 22: Network Settings

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Device description Setting Description Factory Default Max. of 31 characters Use this space to record a more detailed description of the None AWK-3131A Device contact information Setting Description Factory Default Max. of 31 characters Provides information about whom to contact in order to resolve None problems.
  • Page 23 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Primary/ Secondary DNS server Setting Description Factory Default IP address of the The IP address of the DNS Server used by your network. After None Primary/Secondary entering the DNS Server’s IP address, you can input the DNS server AWK-3131A’s URL (e.g., http://ap11.abc.com) in your...

  • Page 24: System Time

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Primary/Secondary DNS server Setting Description Factory Default IP address of the The IP address of the DNS Server used by your network. After None Primary/Secondary entering the DNS Server’s IP address, you can input the DNS server AWK-3131A’s URL (e.g., http://ap11.abc.com) in your...

  • Page 25: Wireless Lan Setup

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Time zone Setting Description Factory Default User selectable time The time zone setting allows conversion from GMT (Greenwich GMT (Greenwich zone Mean Time) to local time. 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.

  • Page 26: Operation Mode

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration 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.

  • Page 27: Basic Wlan Setup

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Detailed Wireshark instructions can be found at the following link: https://www.wireshark.org/docs/wsug_html_chunked/ChCapInterfaceRemoteSection.html 4. Start capturing 802.11 wireless packets with Wireshark. Basic WLAN Setup The “Basic WLAN Setup” panel is used to add and edit SSIDs. An SSID is a unique identifier that wireless networking devices use to establish and maintain wireless connectivity.
  • Page 28 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration NOTE When you switch to Client, Client-Router, or Slave modes, a Site Survey button will be available on the Basic WLAN Setup panel. Click the “Site Survey” button to view information about available APs, as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 29: Wlan Security Settings

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration RF type Setting Description Factory Default 2.4 GHz Only supports the IEEE 802.11b standard B/G/N Mixed Only supports the IEEE 802.11g standard B/G Mixed Supports IEEE 802.11b/g standards, but 802.11g may operate at a slower speed if when 802.11b clients are on the network G/N Mixed Supports IEEE 802.11g/n standards, but 802.11n may operate...
  • Page 30 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration The AWK-3131A can support three EAP methods: EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and EAP-PEAP. Security mode Setting Description Factory Default Open No authentication Open Static WEP is used WPA is used WPA2 Fully supports IEEE802.11i with “TKIP/AES + 802.1X”...
  • Page 31 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Key type Setting Description Factory Default Specifies WEP keys in hex-decimal number form ASCII Specifies WEP keys in ASCII form Key length Setting Description Factory Default 64 bits Uses 40-bit secret keys with 24-bit initialization vector...
  • Page 32 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Encryption method Setting Description Factory Default TKIP** Temporal Key Integrity Protocol is enabled Advance Encryption System is enabled Mixed* Provides TKIP broadcast key and TKIP+AES unicast key for some legacy AP clients. This option is rarely used.
  • Page 33 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Encryption method Setting Description Factory Default TKIP** Temporal Key Integrity Protocol is enabled Advance Encryption System is enabled Mixed* Provides TKIP broadcast key and TKIP+AES unicast key for some legacy AP clients. This option is rarely used.
  • Page 34 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration EAP protocol Setting Description Factory Default Specifies Transport Layer Security protocol TTLS Specifies Tunneled Transport Layer Security PEAP Specifies Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol, or Protected EAP Before choosing the EAP protocol for your WPA/WPA2-Enterpise settings on the client end, please contact the network administrator to make sure the system supports the protocol on the AP end.
  • Page 35 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Because the inner and outer authentications can use distinct user names in TTLS and PEAP, you can use an anonymous user name for the outer authentication, with the true user name only shown through the encrypted channel.
  • Page 36 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Anonymous Setting Description Factory Default Max. of 31 characters A distinct name used for outer authentication None User name & Password Setting Description Factory Default User name and password used in inner authentication None Advanced WLAN Settings Additional wireless-related parameters are presented in this section to help you set up your wireless network in detail.
  • Page 37 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Transmission power Setting Description Factory Default Available power Users can manually select a target power to mask max output 10 dBm power. Because different transmission rate would have it own max output power, please reference product datasheet.
  • Page 38 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Setting Description Factory Default Enable/Disable WMM is a QoS standard for WLAN traffic. Voice and video data Enable will be given priority bandwidth when enabled with WMM supported wireless clients. Note: WMM will always be enabled under 802.11n mode.
  • Page 39 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration AeroLink Protection (for Client mode only) Setting Description Factory Default Enable/Disable Enable AeroLink Protection to allow wireless clients on the Disable same LAN network to automatically negotiate with each other and form a redundant wireless communication, for more details, see Status ...

  • Page 40: Advanced Setup

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration 3. Click Upload Certificate File to import the certificate file. If the import succeeds, you can see the information uploaded in Current Certificate. If it fails, you may need to return to step 1 to set the password correctly and then import the certificate file again.

  • Page 41: Configuring Virtual Lan

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration VLAN Workgroups and Traffic Management The AP assigns clients to a VLAN based on a Network Name (SSID). The AP can support up to 9 SSIDs per radio interface, with a unique VLAN configurable per SSID.
  • Page 42 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Port Type Description Trunk Port This port is the LAN port on the AWK. WLAN This is a wireless port for the specific SSID. This field will refer to the SSID that you have created. If more SSIDs have been created, new rows will be added.

  • Page 43: Dhcp Server (For Ap/Client-Router Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration DHCP Server (for AP/Client-Router mode only) DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by “leasing” an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.

  • Page 44: Packet Filters

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Start IP address Setting Description Factory Default IP address Indicates the IP address which AWK-3131A can start assigning None Maximum number of users Setting Description Factory Default 1 to 999 Specifies how many IP address can be assigned continuously...

  • Page 45: Ip Protocol Filters

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration IP Protocol Filters The AWK-3131A’s IP protocol filter is a policy-based filter that can allow or filter out IP-based packets with specified IP protocol and source/destination IP addresses. The AWK-3131A provides 8 entities for setting IP protocol and source/destination IP addresses in your filtering policy.
  • Page 46 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration TCP/UDP Port Filters The AWK-3131A’s TCP/UDP port filter is a policy-based filter that can allow or filter out TCP/UDP-based packets with a specified source or destination port. The AWK-3131A provides 8 entities for setting the range of source/destination ports of a specific protocol. In addition to selecting TCP or UDP protocol, you can set either the source port, destination port, or both.

  • Page 47: Rstp Settings (For Master Or Slave Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration RSTP Settings (for Master or Slave mode only) AWK-3131A supports IEEE802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol and IEEE802.1w Rapid STP standards. In addition to eliminating unexpected path looping, STP/RSTP can provide a backup path recovery if a wired/ wireless path fails accidentally.

  • Page 48: Static Route (For Client-Router Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Enable RSTP Setting Description Factory Default Enable/Disable Enables or disables the port as a node on the Spanning Tree Disable topology. (unchecked) Port priority Setting Description Factory Default Numerical value Increase this port’s priority as a node on the Spanning Tree selected by user topology by inputting a lower number.

  • Page 49: Nat Settings/Port Forwarding (For Client-Router Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration NAT Settings/Port Forwarding (For Client-Router mode only) Network Address Translation (NAT)—or to be more specific, one-to-many NAT, NAPT, or PAT—is supported to facilitate the Client-Router operation mode. This features translates the out-going communication from multiple private IPs to a single external IP (WLAN IP) with a randomly assigned port for return traffic.

  • Page 50: Snmp Agent

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Setting Description Factory Default Enable/Disable Enables or disables the NAT translation Disable Port Forwarding Active: Click the checkbox to enable Port Forwarding rule(s). Protocol: Specifies the communication protocol. WAN Port: Specifies the external port to be forwarded to.
  • Page 51 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration SNMP agent Setting Description Factory Default Enable Enables SNMP agent Disable Disable Disables SNMP agent Remote management Setting Description Factory Default Enable Allow remote management via SNMP agent Disable Disable Disallow remote management via SNMP agent...

  • Page 52: Link Fault Pass-Through (For Client/Slave Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Admin private key (for V1, V2c, V3, and V3 only) Setting Description Factory Default Disable No data encryption Disable DES-based data encryption AES-based data encryption Private key A data encryption key is the minimum requirement for data encryption (maximum of 63 characters) Private MIB Information Device Object ID Also know as OID.

  • Page 53: System Logs

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration System Logs System Log Event Types Detailed information for grouped events is shown in the following table. Check the box for Enable logging to enable the grouped events. All default values are enabled (checked). The log for system events can be seen in Status ...

  • Page 54: Syslog

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Syslog This function provides the event logs for the Syslog server. The function supports up to three configurable Syslog servers and Syslog server UDP port numbers. When an event occurs, the event will be sent as a Syslog UDP packet to the specified Syslog servers.

  • Page 55: E-Mail Notifications

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration E-mail Notifications Notification Event Types Check the box for Active to enable the event items. All default values are deactivated (unchecked). Details for each event item can be found on the “System log Event Types” table on page 3-31.

  • Page 56: Relay

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration From e-mail address Setting Description Factory Default Max. 63 characters Enter the administrator’s e-mail address which will be shown in None the “From” field of a warning e-mail. To E-mail address 1/ 2/ 3/ 4...
  • Page 57 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Trap Event Types SNMP Trap Receiver Settings SNMP traps are defined in SMIv1 MIBs (SNMPv1) and SMIv2 MIBs (SNMPv2c). The two styles are basically equivalent, and it is possible to convert between the two. You can set the parameters for SNMP trap receivers through the web page.

  • Page 58: Status

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Status Wireless LAN Status The status for 802.11 Information parameters, such as Operation mode and Channel, are shown on the Wireless Status page. The status will refresh every 5 seconds if the Auto refresh box is checked.

  • Page 59: Dhcp Client List (For Ap Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration DHCP Client List (for AP mode only) The DHCP Client List shows all the clients that require and have successfully received IP assignments. You can click the Refresh button to refresh the list. You can press Select all button to select all content in the list for further editing.

  • Page 60: Relay Status

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Relay Status The status of user-configurable events can be found under Relay Status. The status will refresh every 5 seconds if the Auto refresh box is checked. If an event is triggered, it will be noted on this list. System administrators can click Acknowledge Event when he has acknowledged the event and addressed it.

  • Page 61: Aerolink Protection Status (For Client/Slave Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration AeroLink Protection Status (For Client/Slave mode only) Introduction to AeroLink Protection In industrial applications, such as communication between off-shore oil platforms, or train-to-ground communications, a reliable wireless bridge is essential to minimize system downtime and maximize system availability.

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration 4. Scalable: AeroLink Protection is designed to allow scalable backup paths so that users can realize complete wireless redundancy from all of the above failure types by increasing the number of backup nodes. 5. Fast Recovery: In addition to maintaining a redundant wireless network, another key is providing uninterrupted communication even when a failure occurs.

  • Page 63: Ping

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Ping Ping helps to diagnose the integrity of wired or wireless networks. By inputting a node’s IP address in the Destination field, you can use the ping command to make sure it exists and whether or not the access path is available.

  • Page 64: Configuration Import & Export

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Configuration Import & Export First way you can back up or restore the AWK-3131A’s configuration with Configuration Import & Export. In the Configuration Import section, click Browse to specify the configuration file and click Import Configuration button to begin importing the configuration.

  • Page 65: Load Factory Default

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Load Factory Default Use this function to reset the AWK-3131A and roll all settings back to the factory default values. You can also reset the hardware by pressing the reset button on the top panel of the AWK-3131A.

  • Page 66: Save Configuration

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Save Configuration The following figure shows how the AWK-3131A stores the setting changes into volatile and non-volatile memory. All data stored in volatile memory will disappear when the AWK-3131A is shutdown or rebooted unless they are y. Because the AWK-3131A starts up and initializes with the settings stored in flash memory, all new changes must be saved to flash memory before restarting the AWK-3131A.

  • Page 67: Restart

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Restart If you submitted configuration changes, you will find a blinking string in the upper right corner of the screen. After making all your changes, click the Restart function in the left menu box. One of two different screens will appear.

  • Page 68: Software Installation And Configuration

    Software Installation and Configuration The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview  AWK Search Utility  Installing AWK Search Utility  Configuring AWK Search Utility...

  • Page 69: Overview

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Software Installation and Configuration Overview The Documentation & Software CD included with your AWK-3131A is designed to make the installation and configuration procedure easy and straightforward. This auto-run CD includes AWK Search Utility (to broadcast search for all AWK’s accessible over the network), the AWK-3131A User’s Manual, and Quick Installation Guide.
  • Page 70 AirWorks AWK-3131A Software Installation and Configuration 3. Click Next to create the program’s shortcut files to the default directory, or click Browse to select an alternate location. 4. Click Next to select additional tasks. 5. Click Next to proceed with the installation. The installer then displays a summary of the installation options.

  • Page 71: Configuring Awk Search Utility

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Software Installation and Configuration 6. Click Install to begin the installation. The setup window will report the progress of the installation. To change the installation settings, click Back and navigate to the previous screen. 7. Click Finish to complete the installation of AWK Search Utility.
  • Page 72 AirWorks AWK-3131A Software Installation and Configuration 3. The “Searching” window indicates the progress of the search. When the search is complete, all AWKs that were located will be displayed in the AWK Search Utility window. 4. Click Locate to cause the selected device to beep.
  • Page 73 AirWorks AWK-3131A Software Installation and Configuration ATTENTION For security purposes, we suggest you can change the AWK search utility login password instead of using the default. To modify the configuration of the highlighted AWK, click on the Web icon to open the web console. This will take you to the web console, where you can make all configuration changes.
  • Page 74 AirWorks AWK-3131A Software Installation and Configuration The three advanced options—Search, Connection, and Miscellaneous—are explained below: Search • Retry count (default=5): Indicates how many times the search will be retried automatically. • Retry interval (ms): The time lapsed between retries. Connection •...

  • Page 75: Other Console Considerations

    Other Console Considerations This chapter explains how to access the AWK-3131A for the first time. In addition to HTTP access, there are four ways to access AWK-3131A: serial console, Telnet console, SSH console, and HTTPS console. The serial console connection method, which requires using a short serial cable to connect the AWK-3131A to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the AWK-3131A’s IP address.

  • Page 76: Rs-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, Vt100)

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Other Console Considerations RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) The serial console connection method, which requires using a short serial cable to connect the AWK-3131A to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the AWK-3131A’s IP address. It is also convenient to use serial console configurations when you cannot access the AWK-3131A over Ethernet LAN, such as in the case of LAN cable disconnections or broadcast storming over the LAN.

  • Page 77: Configuration By Telnet And Ssh Consoles

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Other Console Considerations 4. The Console login screen will appear. Log into the RS-232 console with the login name (default: admin) and password (default: root, if no new password is set). 5. The AWK-3131A’s device information and Main Menu will be displayed. Please follow the description on screen and select the administration option you wish to perform.

  • Page 78: Configuration By Web Browser With Https/Ssl

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Other Console Considerations Follow the steps below to access the console utility via Telnet or SSH client. 1. From Windows Desktop, run Start  Run, and then use Telnet to access the AWK-3131A’s IP address from the Windows Run window (you may also issue the telnet command from the MS-DOS prompt).

  • Page 79: Disabling Telnet And Browser Access

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Other Console Considerations Select Yes to accept the certificate issued by Moxa IW and then enter the AWK-3131A’s web browser interface secured via HTTPS/SSL. (You can see the protocol in URL is https.) Then you can use the menu tree on the left side of the window to open the function pages to access each of AWK-3131A’s functions.

  • Page 80: References

    References This chapter provides more detailed information about wireless-related technologies. The information in this chapter can help you administer your AWK-3131As and plan your industrial wireless network better. The following topics are covered in this appendix:  Beacon  DTIM ...

  • Page 81: Beacon

    AirWorks AWK-3131A References Beacon A beacon is a packet broadcast by the AP to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless LAN service area, the AP address, the Broadcast destination address, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps (DTIM), and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM).

  • Page 82: Differences Between Rstp And Stp

    AirWorks AWK-3131A References Differences between RSTP and STP RSTP is similar to STP, but includes additional information in the BPDUs that allow each bridge to confirm that it has taken action to prevent loops from forming when it decides to enable a link to a neighboring bridge.

  • Page 83: Supporting Information

    Supporting Information This chapter presents additional information about this product. You can also learn how to contact Moxa for technical support. The following topics are covered in this appendix:  Firmware Recovery  DoC (Declaration of Conformity)  Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ...

  • Page 84: Firmware Recovery

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Supporting Information Firmware Recovery When the LEDs of FAULT, Signal Strength and WLAN all light up simultaneously and blink at one-second interval, it means the system booting has failed. It may result from some wrong operation or uncontrollable issues, such as an unexpected shutdown during firmware update.

  • Page 85: Doc (Declaration Of Conformity

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Supporting Information DoC (Declaration of Conformity) Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 86: R&Tte Compliance Statement

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Supporting Information R&TTE Compliance Statement Moxa declares that the apparatus AWK-3131A complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).

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