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-A C ..............
Introduction C h a p t e r The following topics are covered in this chapter: q Overview q Package Checklist q Product Features q System Requirements q Inline Power Injector (PoE)
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC 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.
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Introduction Inline Power Injector (PoE) The AWK-1200-AC is equipped with an Inline Power Injector module. The Inline Power Injector (PoE) delivers both data and power to the AWK-1200-AC through a single Ethernet cable, and provides the following benefits to improve the performance vs. installation cost ratio.
Getting Started C h a p t e r This chapter describes the procedures for installing the AWK-1200-AC. The following topics are covered: q First Time Installation and Configuration q Locating the Data Input and PoE Ports q What to Check before You Install the AWK-1200-AC q Basic Configuration Ø...
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC 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-A C 2.
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MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Getting Started Device Figures POE picture1 POE picture2 Figure 2-1 Power and Data Interface location on the PoE denoted by numbers 1-5. Mounting the AWK-1200-AC on a Wall or Mast — The AWK-1200-AC can be mounted on the wall, and you can use the Wall Mount kit to mount the AWK-1200-AC as shown in Figure 2-2.
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Getting Started — You can also mount the AWK-1200-AC to the mast as shown in Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3 What to Check before You Install the AWK-1200-AC Before installing the AWK-1200-AC for outdoor applications or hard-to-reach locations, we recommend configuring and testing all devices first.
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Getting Started Figure 2-4 Basic Configuration Basic Configuration Steps This section describes a basic 2-step configuration procedure to set up the AWK-1200-AC. Step 1: Modify the factory-default parameters on the web page “/BASIC/LAN/”, click Save Settings to save the changes, and then click Continue.
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MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Getting Started Figure 2-5 Step 3: Enter “root” in the Password fields, and then click Log In to enter the web configuration user interface screen as shown below. Figure 2-6...
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Getting Started 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. — TOOLS Ø ADMIN Ø TIME Ø SYSTEM Ø...
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Getting Started IP Address The IP address of the AC on the local area network. Your local area network settings are based on the address assigned here. For example, 192.168.1.1. Subnet Mask The subnet mask of your AWK-1200-A C on the local area network.
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Getting Started Changing the Supervisor Account & Password Enter the TOOLS à ADMIN page, shown below in Figure 2-9. Figure 2-9 ADMIN PASSWORD Change the ADMIN PASSWORD’s user name and password in the ADMIN PASSWORD Account field, click Save Setting, and then Reboot the Device to activate the configuration changes.
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MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Getting Started Figure 2-10 ATTENTION The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency when using integrated antennas. Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by the Original Manufacture could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Web Console Configuration C h a p t e r In this chapter, we will explain each web management page of the Web-based Network Manager. The following topics are covered in this chapter: q BASIC Ø LAN Ø WIRELESS Ø ADVANCED q TOOLS Ø...
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Web Console Configuration BASIC These are the IP address settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) for the AWK-1200-AC. The AWK-1200-A C’s Local Area Network (LAN) settings are configured based on the IP Address and Subnet Mask assigned in this section.
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MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Wireless Mode Select Infrastructure to connect to a wireless (AP) Access Point. Select Ad-hoc to connect to another AC or wireless station. Wireless Network Name This is the name of the wireless access point with which this station will be associated. Leave this field blank to associate with any access point.
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Web Console Configuration — WPA-Personal This option selects Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), which uses security standards published by the Wi-Fi Alliance. This option uses Wi-Fi Protected Access with a Pre-Shared Key (PSK). The WPA Mode further refines the variant that the AWK-1200-A C should employ.
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Fragmentation Threshold This setting should remain at its default value of 2346. Setting the Fragmentation value too low may result in poor performance. RTS Threshold This setting should remain at its default value of 2346. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value are recommended.
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Admin Password Enter a password for the user admin. This user will have full access to the Web-based management interface. User Password Enter a password for the user user. This user will have read-only access to the Web-based management interface.
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Set the Date and Time Manually You can either set the time for your bridge manually here, or you can click the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings button to copy the time from the computer you are using. (Make sure that computer’s time is set correctly.)
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Web Console Configuration To upgrade the firmware, follow these steps: 1. Click the Browse button to locate the upgrade file on your computer. 2. Once you have found the file to be used, click the Upload button below to start the firmware upgrade process.
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Web Console Configuration WIRELESS The wireless page allows you to view all of the access points that can be heard by your AWK-1200-A C. MAC Address The Ethernet ID (MAC address) of the access point.
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Type A value of AP indicates the detected device is an access point in infrastructure mode; a value of AdHoc indicates that the detected device is operating in ad hoc mode. Signal This is a relative measure of signal quality.
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Save Log Select this option to save the AWK-1200-AC log to a file on your computer. Statistics The Statistics page displays packet transmit and receive statistics for both the LAN and Wireless connections.
Specifications A p p e n d i x A WLAN Standards IEEE802.11g/b for wireless LAN, IEEE802.3u 10/100BaseTX for Ethernet LAN, IEEE802.3af for Power over Ethernet Frequency Range 2.4-2.4835 GHz, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Data Rate & Modulation OFDM@54 Mbps, CCK@11/5.5 Mbps, DQPSK@2 Mbps and DBSK@1 Mbps Operating Channels USA: 1-11 (US)
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MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Specifications Mechanical Casing IP68 (AP/Bridge), IP67 (AP Client) Dimensions (W × L × D) AWK-1200-AP: 284.4 × 254.3 × 77.5 mm 11.20 × 10.01 × 3.05 in AWK-1200-AC: 165.8 × 195.8 × 60.3 mm 6.53 × 7.71 × 2.37 in...
Default Settings A p p e n d i x B BASIC Setting Name Default Value Get LAN IP from Static IP (Manual) IP Address 192.168.127.254 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 0.0.0.0 Local Domain Name NULL WIRELESS Setting Name Default Value ENABLE Enable Wireless Select...
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Default Settings TOOLS ADMIN Setting Name Default Value ADMIN PASSWORD Password admin Verify Password root USER PASSWORD Password admin Verify Password Administration Bridge Name AWK-1200 Web Idle Timeout TIME Setting Name Default Value TIME CONFIGURATION...
Regulatory Compliance Information A p p e n d i x C 15.21 CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Prohibition of co-location This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’s Manual Regulatory Compliance Information Regulatory information / Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AC User’ s Manual Regulatory Compliance Information Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Protection requirements for health and safety - Article 3.1a The protection of the health and the safety of the user and any other person, including the objectives with respect to safety requirements contained in Directive 73/23/EEC, but with no voltage limit applying.
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