Table of Contents Introduction............................1-1 Overview ............................1-2 Package Checklist ..........................1-2 Product Features ..........................1-2 Product Specifications .........................1-3 Functional Design ..........................1-5 LED Indicators ..........................1-5 Beeper ............................1-6 Reset Button..........................1-6 Relay (Digital Output) ........................1-6 Getting Started ..........................2-1 First-time Installation and Configuration ....................2-2 Communication Testing ........................2-3 Function Map .............................2-5 Web Console Configuration .......................
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Disabling Telnet and Browser Access .....................5-5 References ............................A-1 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) .....................A-2 Beacon ..............................A-3 DTIM..............................A-3 Fragment............................A-3 RTS Threshold............................A-3 STP and RSTP ............................A-4 The STP/RSTP Concept ........................A-4 Differences between RSTP and STP....................A-4 Supporting Information ........................B-1 About This User’s Manual........................B-2 DoC (Declaration of Conformity) ......................B-2 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ............B-2 R&TTE Compliance Statement .......................B-3...
Introduction The AirWorks AWK-3121 enables wireless users to access network resources wirelessly. The AWK-3121 is rated to operate at temperatures ranging from 0 to 60°C for standard models and -40 to 75°C for wide temperature models, and is rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Introduction Overview The AWK-3121 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-3121 can operate at temperatures ranging from 0 to 60°C for standard models and -40 to 75°C for extended temperature models, and is rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Introduction EMC: EN301 489-1/-17, FCC Part 15, EN55022/55024, IEC61000-6-2/-4 Transportation: EN50155 (Environmental), EN50121-1/-4 (Environmental), Directive 72/245/EEC (for e/E-mark) Hazardous Location: UL/cUL Class I, Div. 2; ATEX Class I, Zone 2 Note: Please check Moxa’s website for the most up-to-date certification status.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Introduction ATTENTION The FAULT, SIGNAL, CLIENT, BRIDGE, and WLAN LEDs lighting up simultaneously and blinking at one-second intervals indicates that the system has failed to boot. This may be due to improper operation or an uncontrollable factor, such as an unexpected shutdown during firmware update. Instructions on how to recover the firmware can be found in Chapter 6 in the “Firmware Recovery”...
Getting Started This chapter explains how to install Moxa’s AirWorks AWK-3121 for the first time, and quickly set up your wireless network and test whether the connection is running well. The function guide provides a convenient means of determining which functions you need to use.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Getting Started First-time Installation and Configuration Before installing the AWK-3121, 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-3121 has a default IP address that must be used when connecting to the device for the first time.
AirWorks AWK-3121 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-3121 to complete the reboot procedure.
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AirWorks AWK-3121 Getting Started How to Test Two or More AWK-3121 Units If you have two or more AWK-3121 units, you will need a second notebook computer (Notebook B) equipped with an Ethernet port. Use the default settings for the first AWK-3121 connected to notebook A and change the second or third AWK-3121 connected to notebook B to Client mode, and then configure the notebooks and AWK-3121 units properly.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Getting Started Function Map Quick overview of the AWK-3121’s status Basic settings for administering the AWK-3121 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.
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-3121 and make it easy to establish and maintain your wireless network. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ...
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Web Browser Configuration Moxa AWK-3121’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.
AirWorks AWK-3121 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-3121’s functions. In the following paragraphs, we describe each AWK-3121 management function in detail. A quick overview is available in this manual in the “Function Map”...
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Click on SSID for more detailed 802.11 information, as shown in the following figure. NOTE The 802.11 info that is displayed may be different for different operation modes. For example, “Current BSSID” is not available in Client mode, and “Signal strength” is not available in AP mode.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Device contact information Setting Description Factory Default Max. of 31 characters Provides information about whom to contact in order to resolve None problems. Use this space to record contact information of the person responsible for maintaining this AWK-3121.
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AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration The Current local time shows the AWK-3121’s system time when you open this web page. You can click on the Set Time button to activate the updated date and time parameters. An “(Updated)” string will appear to indicate that the change is complete.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Query period Setting Description Factory Default Query period time This parameter determines how often the time is updated from 600 (seconds) (1 to 9999 seconds) the NTP server. Wireless Settings The essential settings for wireless networks are presented in this function group. Settings must be properly set before establishing your wireless network.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Wireless Enable Setting Description Factory Default Enable/Disable The RF (Radio Frequency) module can be manually turned on or Enable off. This function is available in AP operation mode only. Operation Mode Setting Description Factory Default...
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AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration NOTE When you switch to Client mode, a Site Survey button will be available on the Basic Wireless Settings panel. Click the “Site Survey” button to view information about available APs, as shown in the following figure. You can click on the SSID of an entity and bring the value of its SSID onto the SSID field of the Basic Wireless Settings page.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration SSID broadcast (for AP mode only) Setting Description Factory Default Enable/ Disable SSID can be broadcast or not Enable NOTE The AWK-3121-JP (for Japanese frequency bands) only connects SSID-hidden APs in all IEEE802.11a channels and IEEE802.11g channels 1 to 11. The AWK-3121-EU (for European frequency bands) only connects SSID-hidden APs in all IEEE802.11b/g channels.
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AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Security mode Setting Description Factory Default Open No authentication Open Static WEP is used WPA* WPA is used WPA2* Fully supports IEEE802.11i with “TKIP/AES + 802.1X” *WPA and WPA2 are not supported in WDS (Bridge) mode.
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AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration WEP key 1-4 Setting Description Factory Default ASCII type: A string that can be used as a WEP seed for the RC4 encryption None 64 bits: 5 chars engine. 128 bits: 13chars HEX type: 64 bits: 10 hex chars...
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AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration NOTE The key renewal value dictates how often the wireless AP encryption keys should be changed. The security level is generally higher if you set the key renewal value to a shorter number, which forces the encryption keys to be changed more frequently.
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AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (for Client mode) When used as a client, the AWK-3121 can support three EAP methods (or EAP protocols): EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and EAP-PEAP, corresponding to WPA/WPA-Enterprise settings on the AP side. Encryption method Setting Description...
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AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration a tunnel that protects the next step (or “inner” authentication), and consequently is sometimes referred to as “outer” authentication. The TLS tunnel is then used to encrypt an older authentication protocol that authenticates the user for the network.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Inner EAP protocol Setting Description Factory Default MS-CHAP-V2 Microsoft CHAP version 2 is used MS-CHAP-V2 Anonymous Setting Description Factory Default Max. of 31 characters A distinct name used for outer authentication None User name & Password...
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AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Fragmentation threshold Setting Description Factory Default Fragment Length Specifies the maximum size a data packet before splitting and 2346 (256 to 2346) creating another new packet RTS threshold Setting Description Factory Default RTS/CTS Threshold Determines how large a packet can be before the Access Point...
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AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Antenna Setting Description Factory Default Auto The AWK-3121 uses two antennas (MAIN and AUX) and Auto enables the diversity function for reducing multipath effect. MAIN Diversity function is disabled. Only MAIN antenna is in use.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration WLAN Certification Settings (for EAP-TLS in Client mode only) When EAP-TLS is used, a WLAN Certificate will be required at the client end to support WPA/WPA2-Enterprise. The AWK-3121 can support the PKCS #12, also known as Personal Information Exchange Syntax Standard, certificate formats that define file formats commonly used to store private keys with accompanying public key certificates, protected with a password-based symmetric key.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Using Virtual LAN Setting up Virtual LANs (VLANs) on your AWK series increases the efficiency of your network by dividing the LAN into logical segments, as opposed to physical segments. In general, VLANs are easier to manage.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Configuring Virtual LAN VLAN Settings To configure the AWK’s VLAN, use the VLAN Setting page to configure the ports. Management VLAN ID Setting Description Factory Default VLAN ID Set the management VLAN of this AWK.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration DHCP Server (for AP 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.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Maximum number of users Setting Description Factory Default 1 – 999 Specifies how many IP address can be assigned continuously None Client lease time Setting Description Factory Default 1 – 10 days The lease time for which an IP address is assigned. The IP 10 (days) address may go expired after the lease time is reached.
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AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Enable Setting Description Factory Default Enable Enables IP protocol filter Disable Disable Disables IP protocol filter Policy Setting Description Factory Default Accept Only the packets fitting the entities on the list can be allowed Drop...
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration ATTENTION Be careful when you enable the filter function: Drop + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are allowed Accept + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are denied RSTP Settings (for AP mode only) AWK-3121 supports IEEE802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol and IEEE802.1w Rapid STP standards.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Max. age Setting Description Factory Default Numerical value input As a non-root role, if the device has not received a hello 20 (seconds) by user message from the root longer than Max. age, it will reconfigure (6 –...
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AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Protocol Setting on Authentication Data Method Version UI web page Type Encryption SNMP V1, V2c Community Use a community string match for V1, V2c Read string authentication Community V1, V2c Community Use a community string match for...
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration SNMP agent version Setting Description Factory Default V1, V2c, V3, or Select the SNMP protocol version used to manage the switch. V1, V2c V1, V2c, or V3 only Admin auth type (for V1, V2c, V3, and V3 only)
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration System-related events Event is triggered when… System restart (warm start) The AWK-3121 is rebooted, such as when its settings are changed (IP address, subnet mask, etc.). Network-related events Event is triggered when… LAN link on The LAN port is connected to a device or network.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Syslog Server Settings You can configure the parameters for your Syslog servers in this page. Syslog server 1/ 2/ 3 Setting Description Factory Default IP address Enter the IP address of the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Syslog Server...
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Mail server (SMTP) Setting Description Factory Default IP address The IP Address of your email server. None User name & Password Setting Description Factory Default User name and password used in the SMTP server None...
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Trap Traps can be used to signal abnormal conditions (notifications) to a management station. This trap-driven notification can make your network more efficient. Because a management station usually takes care of a large number of devices that have a large number of objects, it will be overloading for the management station to poll or send requests to query every object on every device.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Status Associated Client List (for AP mode only) Associated Client List shows all the clients that are currently associated to a particular AWK-3121. You can click Select all to select all the content in the list for further editing. You can click Refresh to refresh the list.
AirWorks AWK-3121 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.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Wireless Status The status for 802.11 info 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.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration If the node and access path are available, you will see that all packets were successfully transmitted with no loss. Otherwise, some, or even all, packets may get lost, as shown in the following figure.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Load Factory Default Use this function to reset the AWK-3121 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-3121.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration After you click on Save Configuration in the left menu box, the following screen will appear. Click Save if you wish to update the configuration settings in the flash memory at this time. Alternatively, you may choose to run other functions and put off saving the configuration until later.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Web Console Configuration Logout Logout helps users disconnect the current HTTP or HTTPS session and go to the Login page. For security reasons, we recommend you logout before quitting the console manager. 3-39...
Software Installation and Configuration The following topics are covered in this chapter: Overview AWK Search Utility Installing AWK Search Utility Configuring AWK Search Utility...
AirWorks AWK-3121 Software Installation and Configuration Overview The Documentation & Software CD included with your AWK-3121 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-3121 User’s Manual, and Quick Installation Guide.
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AirWorks AWK-3121 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.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Software Installation and Configuration 7. Click Finish to complete the installation of AWK Search Utility. Configuring AWK Search Utility The Broadcast Search function is used to locate all AWK-3121 APs that are connected to the same LAN as your computer.
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AirWorks AWK-3121 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.
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AirWorks AWK-3121 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.
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AirWorks AWK-3121 Software Installation and Configuration Click Assign IP to change the IP setting. 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.
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AirWorks AWK-3121 Software Installation and Configuration Misc. Search on start: Checkmark this box if you would like the search function to start searching for devices after you log in to the AWK search Utility.
Other Console Considerations This chapter explains how to access the AWK-3121 for the first time. In addition to HTTP access, there are four ways to access AWK-3121: 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-3121 to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the AWK-3121’s IP address.
AirWorks AWK-3121 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-3121 to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the AWK-3121’s IP address. It is also convenient to use serial console configurations when you cannot access the AWK-3121 over Ethernet LAN, such as in the case of LAN cable disconnections or broadcast storming over the LAN.
AirWorks AWK-3121 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-3121’s device information and Main Menu will be displayed. Please follow the description on screen and select the administration option you wish to perform.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Other Console Considerations 1. From Windows Desktop, run Start Run, and then use Telnet to access the AWK-3121’s IP address from the Windows Run window (you may also issue the telnet command from the MS-DOS prompt). 2. When using SSH client (ex. PuTTY), please run the client program (ex. putty.exe) and then input the AWK-3121’s IP address, specifying 22 for the SSH connection port.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Other Console Considerations 3. Select Yes to accept the certificate issued by Moxa IW and then enter the AWK-3121’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-3121’s functions.
References This chapter provides more detailed information about wireless-related technologies. The information in this chapter can help you administer your AWK-3121s and plan your industrial wireless network better. The following topics are covered in this appendix: Wireless Distribution System (WDS) ...
AirWorks AWK-3121 References Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Traditionally, APs are connected via Ethernet LAN ports. By using a Wireless Distribution System (WDS), APs can communicate with one another wirelessly. For example, AP 2 acts as an access point for the notebook computers or other IEEE802.11-enabled clients, and forwards packets sent from the notebook computers to AP...
AirWorks AWK-3121 References ATTENTION Be sure to eliminate loops from networks that consist of wireless bridges, Ethernet switches, Ethernet links, and WDS links. If any loops exist, packets will circle around the loops and network performance will be seriously degraded. The following figure shows a network topology containing a loop.
AirWorks AWK-3121 References STP and RSTP The STP/RSTP Concept Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) was designed to help reduce link failures in a network, and provide protection from loops. Networks that have a complicated architecture are prone to broadcast storms caused by unintended loops in the network.
Supporting Information This chapter presents additional information about this manual and product. You can also learn how to contact Moxa for technical support. The following topics are covered in this appendix: About This User’s Manual DoC (Declaration of Conformity) ...
AirWorks AWK-3121 Supporting Information About This User’s Manual This manual is mainly designed for, but nto limited to, the following hardware and firmware for the AWK-3121: • Hardware Rev: • Firmware Ver: 1.1 You are strongly recommended to visit Moxa’s website (http://www.moxa.com) and find the latest product datasheet, firmware, QIG (Quick Installation Guide), UM (User’s Manual) and related information.
AirWorks AWK-3121 Supporting Information • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example – use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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AirWorks AWK-3121 Supporting Information Connect to the AWK-3121’s ES-232 console with 115200bps and N-8-1. You will see the following message shown on the terminal emulator every one second. Press Ctrl - C and the following message will appear. Enter 2 to change the network setting. Specify where the AWK-3121’s firmware file on the TFTP server and press y to write the settings into flash memory.
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