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  • Page 1 AirWorks AWK-3131A-M12-RCC User’s Manual Edition 1.0, August 2018 www.moxa.com/product © 2018 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 AirWorks AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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 © 2018 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks The MOXA logo is a registered trademark of Moxa Inc.

  • 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 ..........................1-8 LAN Port ............................ 1-8 LED Indicators ..........................1-9 Beeper ............................. 1-10 Reset Button ..........................1-10 Relay (Digital Output) ........................
  • Page 4 AWK Search Utility ..........................4-2 Installing AWK Search Utility ......................4-2 Configuring AWK Search Utility ..................... 4-5 Other Console Considerations ......................5-1 RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100)..............5-2 Configuring Through Telnet and SSH Consoles ..................5-4 Configuring HTTPS/SSL Secure Access Through a Web Browser ..............5-5 Disabling Telnet and Browser Access .....................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Series consists of 3-in-1 industrial AP/bridge/client devices designed specifically for rail carriage-to-carriage communication and can provide up to 300 Mbps with IEEE 802.11n technology. The new operation mode in the AWK-3131A-M12-RCC, Auto Carriage Connection (ACC), enables automatic wireless connections between two adjacent train carriages.

  • Page 6: Overview

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Introduction Overview The AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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 generate enough speeds, while still being able to communicate with legacy 802.11a/b/g devices.

  • Page 7: Functional Design

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Introduction Functional Design LAN Port The AWK-3131A-M12-RCC comes standard with 1 M12 Gigabit port. The LAN LED will light up when the LAN cable is inserted. ATTENTION Do not use the PoE Injector. Instead, use an IEEE 802.3af or IEEE 802.3at compliant PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment) for the PoE (Power over Ethernet) device.

  • Page 8: Led Indicators

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Introduction LED Indicators The LEDs on the front panel of the AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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-M12-RCC cannot retrieve the IP address from a DHCP server, the FAULT LED will blink at one second intervals.

  • Page 9: Beeper

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Introduction Color State Description WLAN is in AP/Master mode Amber On WLAN is in Client/Slave/ACC Master/ACC Slave mode with connection established Amber/Blinking Traffic in AP/Client/Master/Slave/ACC mode. WLAN Amber WLAN is in Sniffer mode. WLAN is in Client/Slave/ACC Master/ACC Slave mode without a connection being established or WLAN is not working properly.

  • Page 10: Relay (Digital Output)

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Introduction Relay (Digital Output) The AWK-3131A-M12-RCC has one relay output consisting of the 2 terminal block contacts on the top panel, as shown below. These relay contacts are used to forward system failures and user-configured events. The two wires attached to the relay contacts form an open circuit when a user-configured event is triggered. If a user-configured event does not occur, the relay circuit will remain closed.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains how to install Moxa’s AirWorks AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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 12: First-Time Installation And Configuration

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Getting Started First-Time Installation and Configuration Before installing the AWK-3131A-M12-RCC, 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-M12-RCC has a default IP address that must be used when connecting to the device for the first time.

  • Page 13: Communication Testing

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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-M12-RCC to complete the reboot procedure.
  • Page 14 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Getting Started How to Test Two or More AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Units If you have two or more AWK-3131A-M12-RCC units, you will need a second notebook computer (Notebook B) equipped with an Ethernet port. Use the default settings for the first AWK-3131A-M12-RCC connected to notebook A and change the second or third AWK-3131A-M12-RCC connected to notebook B to Client mode, and then configure the notebooks and AWK-3131A-M12-RCC units properly.

  • Page 15: Function Map

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Getting Started Function Map...

  • Page 16: 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-M12-RCC and make it easy to establish and maintain your wireless network. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ...
  • Page 17 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration  DI and Power Status  RSTP Status  LAN Status  Maintenance  Console Settings  Ping  Firmware Upgrade  Config Import Export  Load Factory Default  Username/Password  Locate Device  Misc. Settings ...

  • Page 18: Web Browser Configuration

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration Web Browser Configuration Moxa AWK-3131A-M12-RCC’s web browser interface provides a convenient way to modify its configuration and access the built-in monitoring and network administration functions. NOTE To use the AWK-3131A-M12-RCC’s management and monitoring functions from a PC host connected to the same LAN as the AWK-3131A-M12-RCC, you must make sure that the PC host and the AWK-3131A-M12-RCC are on the same logical subnet.

  • Page 19: Overview

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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-M12-RCC’s functions. In the following paragraphs, we describe each AWK-3131A-M12-RCC management function in detail. A quick overview is available in this manual in the “Function Map”...

  • Page 20: Basic Settings

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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. Basic Settings The Basic Settings group includes the most commonly used settings required by administrators to maintain and control the AWK-3131A-M12-RCC.

  • Page 21: Network Settings

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration Device location Setting Description Factory Default Max. of 31 characters Specifies the location of different AWK-3131A-M12-RCC units. None Device description Setting Description Factory Default Max. of 31 characters Use this space to record a more detailed description of the None AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Device contact information...

  • Page 22: Time Settings

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration Gateway Setting Description Factory Default AWK-3131A-M12-RCC’s The IP address of the router that connects the LAN to an None default gateway outside network. 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...

  • Page 23: Wireless Settings

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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 24: Operation Mode

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration Operation Mode The AWK-3131A-M12-RCC supports five main operation modes—AP, Client, Master, Slave, and ACC—each of which plays a distinct role on the wireless network. Wireless Enable Setting Description Factory Default Enable/Disable The RF (Radio Frequency) module can be manually turned on or Enable off.
  • Page 25 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration Click on Edit to assign different configuration settings to each SSID. The configuration panel appears as follows: NOTE When you switch to Client mode, a Site Survey button will be available on the Basic Wireless Settings panel. Click the “Site Survey”...
  • Page 26 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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 at a slower speed if 802.11g clients are on the network...
  • Page 27 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration isolation used, you can specify exceptions (for clients) within the isolation network. This function can be, for example, used in the case of an enterprise server service. Client Isolation Setting Description Factory Default No isolation No isolation is applied. No isolation Isolated within the All clients associated to this AP will be isolated from each other.

  • Page 28: Wlan Security Settings

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration Netmask Setting Description Factory Default Netmask for client This setting can be used when the Isolated within the same None isolation function subnet option is selected. If the Subnet Type is set to Static, this setting must be applied.
  • Page 29 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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” Open For security reasons, you should NOT set security mode to Open System, since authentication and data encryption are NOT performed in Open System mode.
  • Page 30 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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 64 bits 128 bits Uses 104-bit secret key with 24-bit initialization vector...
  • Page 31 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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. *This option is only available with 802.11a/b/g standard **This option is only available for legacy mode in APs and does not support AES-enabled clients.
  • Page 32 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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. *This option is only available with 802.11a/b/g standard **This option is available only for legacy mode in APs and does not support AES-enabled clients.
  • Page 33 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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 34 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration The AWK-3131A-M12-RCC provides some non-cryptographic EAP methods, including PAP, CHAP, MS-CHAP, and MS-CHAP-V2. These EAP methods are not recommended for direct use on wireless networks. However, they may be useful as inner authentication methods with TTLS and PEAP. 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 35 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration PEAP There are a few differences in the TTLS and PEAP inner authentication procedures. TTLS uses the encrypted channel to exchange attribute-value pairs (AVPs), while PEAP uses the encrypted channel to start a second EAP exchange inside of the tunnel. The AWK-3131A-M12-RCC provides MS-CHAP-V2 merely as an EAP method for inner authentication.

  • Page 36: Advanced Wireless Settings

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration Advanced Wireless Settings Additional wireless-related parameters are presented in this section to help you set up your wireless network in detail. Transmission Rate Setting Description Factory Default Auto The AWK-3131A-M12-RCC senses and adjusts the data rate Auto automatically Available rates...
  • Page 37 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration Beacon Interval (for AP/Master/ACC mode only) Setting Description Factory Default Beacon Interval Indicates the frequency interval of the beacon 100 (ms) (40 to 1000 ms) DTIM Interval (for AP/Master/ACC mode only) Setting Description Factory Default Data Beacon Rate Indicates how often the AWK-3131A-M12-RCC sends out a (1 to 15) Delivery Traffic Indication Message...

  • Page 38: Wlan Certification Settings (For Eap-Tls In Client/Slave Mode Only)

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration ACC Disconnection Threshold Setting Description Factory Default ACC Disconnection If the signal strength of the AWK-3131A-M12-RCC is below this -60dBm Threshold threshold value for the period of time specified in the “ACC Disconnection Time” field, the ACC link will be brought down. ACC Connection Time Setting Description...

  • Page 39: Extended Control Settings (Ap Mode Only)

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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 40: Advanced Settings

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration Favorite Profile Setting Description Factory Default Profile 1/ Choose your favorite profile to quickly switch RF type, channel, No Extended Control Profile 2 transmission power, beacon interval, and beacon broadcast status. Advanced Settings Several advanced functions are available to increase the functionality of your AWK-3131A-M12-RCC and wireless network system.

  • Page 41: Using Virtual Lan

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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. The Virtual LAN (VLAN) Concept What is a VLAN? A virtual LAN, commonly known as a VLAN, is a group of hosts with a common set of requirements that...

  • Page 42: Configuring Virtual Lan

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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. ranges from 1 to 4094 Port Type...

  • Page 43: Dhcp Server (For Ap Mode Only)

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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.

  • Page 44: Packet Filters

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration Start IP address Setting Description Factory Default IP address Indicates the IP address which AWK-3131A-M12-RCC can start None assigning Maximum number of users Setting Description Factory Default 1 – 253 Specifies how many IP address can be assigned continuously None Client lease time Setting...
  • Page 45 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration IP Protocol Filter The AWK-3131A-M12-RCC’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-M12-RCC provides 8 entities for setting IP protocol and source/destination IP addresses in your filtering policy.

  • Page 46: Rstp Settings (For Ap/Master/Acc Mode Only)

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration Policy Setting Description Factory Default Accept Only the packets fitting the entities on list can be allowed. Accept Drop Any packet fitting the entities on list will be denied. ATTENTION Be careful when you enable the filter function: Drop + “no entity on list is activated”...
  • Page 47 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration Forwarding delay Setting Description Factory Default Numerical value input The amount of time this device waits before checking to see if it 15 (seconds) by user should change to a different topology. (4 – 30 seconds) Max.

  • Page 48: Snmp Agent

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration SNMP Agent The AWK-3131A-M12-RCC supports SNMP V1/V2c/V3. SNMP V1 and SNMP V2c use a community string match for authentication, which means that SNMP servers access all objects with read-only or read/write permissions using the community string public/private (default value). SNMP V3, which requires you to select an authentication level of MD5 or SHA, is the most secure protocol.
  • Page 49 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration Enable 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 Read community (for V1, V2c) Setting Description Factory Default...

  • Page 50: Link Fault Pass-Through (For Client/Slave Mode Only)

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration Link Fault Pass-Through (for Client/Slave mode only) This function means if Ethernet port is link down, wireless connection will be forced to disconnect. Once Ethernet link is recovered, AWK will try to connect to AP. If wireless is disconnected, AWK restarts auto-negotiation on Ethernet port but always stays in the link failure state.

  • Page 51: System Log

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration System Log System Log Event Types Detail information for grouped events is shown in the following table. You can check the box for Enable log to enable the grouped events. All default values are enabled (checked). The log for system events can be seen in Status ...

  • Page 52: Syslog

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration Syslog This function provide event logs for the Syslog server. Up to three configurable Syslog servers and Syslog server UDP port numbers are supported. When an event occurs, the event will be sent as a Syslog UDP packet to the specified Syslog server.

  • Page 53: E-Mail

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration E-mail E-mail 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. E-mail Server Settings You can set up to 4 e-mail addresses to receive alarm emails from the AWK-3131A-M12-RCC.

  • Page 54: Relay

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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 Setting Description Factory Default Max.

  • Page 55: Trap

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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.

  • Page 56: Status

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration 1st / 2nd Trap server IP/name Setting Description Factory Default IP address or host Enter the IP address or name of the trap server used by your None name network. 1st / 2nd Trap community Setting Description Factory Default Max.

  • Page 57: Associated Client List (For Ap/Master/Acc Mode Only)

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration Associated Client List (For AP/Master/ACC Mode Only) Associated Client List shows all the clients that are currently associated to a particular AWK-3131A-M12-RCC. You can click Select all to select all the content in the list for further editing. You can click Refresh to refresh the list.

  • Page 58: System Log

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration You can press Select all button to select all content in the list for further editing. System Log Triggered events are recorded in System Log. You can export the log contents to an available viewer by clicking Export Log.

  • Page 59: Relay Status

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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 60: Lan Status

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration LAN Status This page shows the LAN information, which includes speed, duplex, link status, and packet status. Maintenance Maintenance functions provide the administrator with tools to manage the AWK-3131A-M12-RCC and wired/wireless networks. Console Settings You can enable or disable access permission for the following consoles: HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet and SSH connections.

  • Page 61: Firmware Upgrade

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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. Firmware Upgrade The AWK-3131A-M12-RCC can be enhanced with more value-added functions by installing firmware upgrades.

  • Page 62: Load Factory Default

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration To download the configuration to the AWK: 1. Turn off the AWK. 2. Plug in the ABC-01 to the AWK’s RS-232 console. 3. Turn on AWK. 4. AWK will detect ABC-01 during boot-up, and download the configuration from the ABC-01 to the AWK automatically.

  • Page 63: Locate Device

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration Locate Device When you click on the Start to Locate button, the AP will beep and the AP’s LED will flash making it easy to identify the AP. To stop the beeping, click on the Stop locating button. Misc.

  • Page 64: Restart

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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.

  • Page 65: Logout

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Web Console Configuration You will not be able to run any of the AWK-3131A-M12-RCC’s functions while the system is rebooting. 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.

  • Page 66: 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 67: Overview

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Software Installation and Configuration Overview The Documentation & Software CD included with your AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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-M12-RCC User’s Manual, and Quick Installation Guide.
  • Page 68 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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.
  • Page 69 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Software Installation and Configuration 5. Click Next to proceed with the installation. The installer displays a summary of the installation options selected. 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.

  • Page 70: Configuring Awk Search Utility

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Software Installation and Configuration Configuring AWK Search Utility The Broadcast Search function is used to locate all AWK-3131A-M12-RCC APs that are connected to the same LAN as your computer (host). After locating an AWK-3131A-M12-RCC, you will be able to change its IP address. Since the Broadcast Search function searches by TCP packet and not IP address, it doesn’t matter if the AWK-3131A-M12-RCC is configured as an AP or Client.
  • Page 71 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Software Installation and Configuration 2. Open the AWK Search Utility and then click the Search icon. 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.
  • Page 72 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Software Installation and Configuration 4. To access the advanced configuration, close the AWK Search Utility and start it again. Select the Device Management option and click OK. 5. Make sure your AWK is unlocked. To unlock the device, right click on the device and select Unlock. Specify the Username and Password for the device to unlock the device.
  • Page 73 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Software Installation and Configuration 6. Click Locate to cause the selected device to beep. Click on the OK button for the utility to stop locating the device.
  • Page 74 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Software Installation and Configuration To unlock a specific product without requiring to enter the Username/password each time, go to Tools  Login Options to manage and unlock multiple products. Use the scroll down list to select the MAC addresses of the AWKs that you would like to manage, and then click Add.
  • Page 75 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Software Installation and Configuration ATTENTION For security purposes, we suggest that you can change the AWK search utility login password instead of using the default. 7. To modify the configuration of the selected product, click on the Web icon to open the web UI. For additional details, refer to Chapter 3, “Web Console Configuration”...
  • Page 76 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Software Installation and Configuration 9. 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 lapse between retries. •...
  • Page 77 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Software Installation and Configuration Connection • Connection timeout (sec): Use this option to set the waiting time for the Default Login, Locate, Assign IP, Upload Firmware, and Unlock to complete. • Upgrade timeout (sec): Use this option to set the waiting time for the connection to disconnect while the firmware is upgrading.

  • Page 78: Other Console Considerations

    Other Console Considerations This chapter explains how to access the AWK-3131A-M12-RCC for the first time. In addition to HTTP access, there are four ways to access AWK-3131A-M12-RCC: 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-M12-RCC to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the AWK-3131A-M12-RCC’s IP address.

  • Page 79: Rs-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, Vt100)

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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-M12-RCC to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the AWK-3131A-M12-RCC’s IP address.
  • Page 80 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Other Console Considerations 3. Configure the following settings:  In the Communication Parameter page, select the appropriate COM port for Console Connection and set 115200 for Baud Rate, 8 for Data Bits, None for Parity, and 1 for Stop Bits.

  • Page 81: Configuring Through Telnet And Ssh Consoles

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Other Console Considerations The AWK-3131A-M12-RCC’s device information and Main Menu options are displayed 5. Key in the number corresponding to the menu option that you would like to select. To modify the appearance of the PComm Terminal Emulator window, select Edit  Font and then choose the NOTE desired formatting options.

  • Page 82: Configuring Https/Ssl Secure Access Through A Web Browser

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Other Console Considerations NOTE The AWK-3131A-M12-RCC’s default IP address is 192.168.127.253 and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 (for a Class C network). If you do not set these values properly, please check the network settings of your PC host and then change the IP address to 192.168.127.xxx and subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 83: Disabling Telnet And Browser Access

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Other Console Considerations 2. Warning messages will pop out to warn users that the security certificate was issued by a company they have not chosen to trust. 3. Select Yes to accept the certificate issued by Moxa IW and then enter the AWK-3131A-M12-RCC’s web browser interface secured via HTTPS/SSL.

  • Page 84: References

    References This chapter provides more detailed information about wireless-related technologies. The information in this chapter can help you administer your AWK-3131A-M12-RCCs and plan your industrial wireless network better. The following topics are covered in this appendix:  Beacon  DTIM ...

  • Page 85: Beacon

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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). Beacon Interval indicates the frequency interval of AP. DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Map (DTIM) is contained in beacon frames.

  • Page 86: Differences Between Rstp And Stp

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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. Adjacent bridges connected via point-to-point links will be able to enable a link without waiting to ensure that all other bridges in the network have had time to react to the change.

  • Page 87: 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 88: Firmware Recovery

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Supporting Information Firmware Recovery If the FAULT, Signal Strength, CLIENT, BRIDGE and WLAN LEDs light up simultaneously and blink at one-second intervals, this indicates that the system boot up has failed. Boot-up failure may result from some wrong operation or other issues, such as an unexpected shutdown during firmware update. The AWK-3131A-M12-RCC is designed to help administrators recover such damage and quickly resume system operation.
  • Page 89 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Supporting Information Press Ctrl - C and the following message will appear. In the console terminal, select 2 and press Enter Specify the IP addresses of the AWK and the TFTP Server, and the firmware filename. NOTE You should have the address of a TFTP server, where the correct firmware file is stored, handy before performing this step.
  • Page 90 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Supporting Information NOTE The firmware file downloaded from Moxa’s website has a complex filename, which may not be convenient for use during a firmware recovery operation. It is recommended that you rename the file to give it a short file name, e.g.:18041016.rom, to ease the recovery process.
  • Page 91 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Supporting Information The following message is displayed on the console terminal. After the firmware recovering process is successfully completed, you will hear two short beeps and the STATE led on the device will turn green.

  • Page 92: Doc (Declaration Of Conformity

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC 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 93 AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Supporting Information NCC (National Communication Commission) 本產品符合低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法第十二條、第十四條等條文規定: 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機, 非經許可,公司, 商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率,加大功率或變更 原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航影響安全及干擾合法通信, 經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改 善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信,指一電信法規定作業之無線電通信低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業,科學及醫療用 電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。...

  • Page 94: R&Tte Compliance Statement

    AWK-3131A-M12-RCC Supporting Information R&TTE Compliance Statement Moxa declares that the apparatus AWK-3131A-RTG 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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