Introduction The AWK-1131A 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-1131A 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-1131A Introduction Overview The AWK-1131A industrial wireless AP/client meets the growing need for faster data transmission speeds by supporting IEEE 802.11n technology with a net data rate of up to 300 Mbps. The AWK-1131A is compliant with the industrial standards and approvals, covering operating temperature, power input voltage, surge, ESD and vibration.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Introduction ATTENTION • The AWK-1131A is NOT a portable mobile device and should be located at least 20 cm away from the human body. • The AWK-1131A is NOT designed for the general public. A well-trained technician should be enlisted to ensure safe deployment of AWK-1131A units, and to establish a wireless network.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Introduction The following table summarizes how to read the device’s wireless settings from the LED displays. Color State Description Front Panel LED Indicators (System) Power is being supplied from power input 1&2. Green Power is not being supplied from power input 1&2.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Introduction Reset Button The RESET button is located on the rear panel of the AWK-1131A. You can reboot the AWK-1131A or reset it to factory default settings by pressing the RESET button with a pointed object such as an unfolded paper clip.
Getting Started This chapter explains how to install Moxa’s AirWorks AWK-1131A 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.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Getting Started First-Time Installation and Configuration Before installing the AWK-1131A, 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-1131A has a default IP address that must be used when connecting to the device for the first time.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Getting Started NOTE After you click Submit to apply changes the web page is refreshed (indicated by an “(Updated)” status appearing next to the title) and a blinking reminder to restart the device of the new settings to take effect, 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.
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AirWorks AWK-1131A Getting Started How to Test Two or More AWK-1131A Units If you have two or more AWK-1131A units, you will need a second notebook computer (Notebook B) equipped with an Ethernet port. Use the default settings for the first AWK-1131A connected to notebook A and change the second or third AWK-1131A connected to notebook B to Client mode, and then configure the notebooks and AWK-1131A units properly.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Getting Started Function Map Quick overview of the AWK-1131A’s status Basic settings for administering the AWK-1131A 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-1131A and make it easy to establish and maintain your wireless network. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ...
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Web Browser Configuration Moxa AWK-1131A’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-1131A Web Console Configuration 3. Use the menu tree on the left side of the window to open the function pages to access each of the AWK-1131A’s functions. In the following paragraphs, we describe each AWK-1131A management function in detail. A quick overview is available in this manual in the “Function Map”...
AirWorks AWK-1131A 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 might be different for different operation modes. For example, Current BSSID, Signal strength, and SNR are only available under Client operation modes.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Device name Setting Description Factory Default Max. 31 of characters This option is useful for specifying the role or application of AWK-1131A_<Serial different AWK-1131A units. No. of this AWK-1131A> Device location Setting Description Factory Default Max.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Subnet mask Setting Description Factory Default AWK-1131A’s subnet Identifies the type of network to which the AWK-1131A is 255.255.255.0 mask connected (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network, or 255.255.255.0 for a Class C network).
AirWorks AWK-1131A 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.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Operation Mode The AWK-1131A supports three operation modes—AP, Client, and Sniffer—each of which plays a distinct role on the wireless network. Wireless enable Setting Description Factory Default Enable/Disable The radio frequency (RF) module can be manually turned on or Enable off.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration 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. Multiple access points on a network or sub-network can use the same SSIDs.
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AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration NOTE When you switch to Client mode, a Site Survey button will be available on the Basic WLAN Setup panel. Click this 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 WLAN Setup page.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Setting Description Factory Default 5 GHz Only supports the IEEE 802.11a standard A/N Mixed Supports IEEE 802.11a/n standards, but 802.11n might operate at a slower speed when 802.11a clients are on the network N Only (5 GHz) Only supports the 5 GHz IEEE 802.11n standard...
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AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Security mode Setting Description Factory Default Open No authentication Open Static WEP is used WPA is used WPA2 Fully supports IEEE 802.11i with “TKIP/AES + 802.1X” Open For security reasons, you should NOT set security mode to Open System because authentication and data encryption are not performed in Open System mode.
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AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Key index Setting Description Factory Default Specifies which WEP key is used Open WEP key 1-4 Setting Description Factory Default ASCII type: A string that can be used as a WEP seed for the RC4 encryption...
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AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Passphrase Setting Description Factory Default 8 to 63 characters Master key to generate keys for encryption and decryption None Key renewal (for AP/Master mode only) Setting Description Factory Default 60 to 86400 seconds Specifies the time period of group key renewal...
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AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Primary/Secondary RADIUS server IP Setting Description Factory Default The IP address of Specifies the delegated RADIUS server for EAP None RADIUS server Primary/Secondary RADIUS port Setting Description Factory Default Port number Specifies the port number of the delegated RADIUS server...
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AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration EAP-TLS TLS is the standards-based successor to Secure Socket Layer (SSL). It can establish a trusted communication channel over a distrusted network. TLS provides mutual authentication through certificate exchange. EAP-TLS is also secure to use. You are required to submit a digital certificate to the authentication server for validation, but the authentication server must also supply a certificate.
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AirWorks AWK-1131A 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. Keep in mind that not all client software supports anonymous alteration.
AirWorks AWK-1131A 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.
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AirWorks AWK-1131A 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 rates would have their own max output power, please reference product datasheet.
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AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration When Turbo Roaming is enabled, the following parameters will be shown: • Roaming threshold: Determines when to start looking for new AP candidates. If the current connection quality (SNR or Signal Strength) is lower than the specified threshold, the AWK will start background scanning and look for next-hop candidates.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration WLAN Certificate Settings (for EAP-TLS in Client/Slave mode only) When EAP-TLS is used, a WLAN Certificate will be required at the client end to support WPA/WPA2-Enterprise. The AWK-1131A 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-1131A Web Console Configuration Advanced Setup Several advanced functions are available to increase the functionality of your AWK-1131A and wireless network system. The DHCP server helps you deploy wireless clients efficiently. Packet filters provide security mechanisms, such as firewalls, in different network layers. And, SNMP support can make network management easier.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Subnet mask Setting Description Factory Default subnet mask Identifies the type of sub-network (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a None Class B network, or 255.255.255.0 for a Class C network) Primary/ Secondary DNS server Setting Description Factory Default IP address of Primary/ The IP address of the DNS Server used by your network.
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AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Policy Setting Description Factory Default Accept Only the packets fitting the entities on list can be allowed. Drop Drop Any packet fitting the entities on list will be denied. ATTENTION Be careful when you enable the filter function: Drop + “no...
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration TCP/UDP Port Filters The AWK-1131A’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-1131A 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.
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AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Protocol Setting on Authentication Data Method Version UI web page Type Encryption SNMP V1, V2c Community string No Use a community string match for V1, V2c Read authentication Community V1, V2c Community string No Use a community string match for...
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Write community (for V1, V2c) Setting Description Factory Default V1, V2c Read /Write Use a community string match with a maximum of 31 private Community characters for authentication. This means that the SNMP agent can accesses all objects with read/write permissions using this community string.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Logs and Notifications Since industrial-grade devices are often located at the endpoints of a system, these devices will not always know what is happening elsewhere on the network. This means that these devices, including wireless APs or clients, must provide system maintainers with real-time alarm messages.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Link fault pass-through LAN/WLAN The WLAN/LAN link is down and the Link fault pass-through (LFPT) disconnected because of WLAN/LAN down disables the LAN/WLAN functionality. Channel availability check over DFS The channel availability check (CAC) is started on channel frequency (for AP/Master mode) [channel] at [frequency] GHz for 60 sec./...
AirWorks AWK-1131A 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-1131A Web Console Configuration E-mail Server Settings You can set up to 4 e-mail addresses to receive alarm emails from the AWK-1131A. The following parameters can be configured on the E-mail Server Settings page. In addition, a Send Test Mail button can be used to test whether the Mail server and e-mail addresses work well.
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AirWorks AWK-1131A 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.
AirWorks AWK-1131A 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 Update box is checked.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Associated Client List (for AP/Master mode only) The Associated Client List shows all the clients that are currently associated with a particular AWK-1131A. This page provides useful information for easier network diagnosis: MAC Address: Displays the associated client MAC address. If DHCP server is enabled on this AP/Master, the IP address will also be displayed.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration System Logs Triggered events are recorded in System Log. You can export the log contents to an available viewer by clicking Export Log. You can use the Clear Log button to clear the log contents and the Refresh button to refresh the log.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration System Status The system status section indicates the status of the device memory and CPU usage in the current device. NOTE A CPU overload can result in a watchdog-triggered reboot of the system. Factors such as a high number of firewall rules (IP/MAC/Protocol filters) and traffic PPS (packet per second) contribute to the rise in CPU usage.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration LLDP Status Displays information on neighboring devices collected via LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol). Routing Table Displays the routing information for the current device. Maintenance Maintenance functions provide the administrator with tools to manage the AWK-1131A and wired/wireless networks.
AirWorks AWK-1131A 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.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Configuration Import and Export You can back up and restore the AWK-1131A’s configuration using the Configuration Import & Export function. In the Configuration Import section, click Browse to specify the configuration file and click Import Configuration button to begin importing the configuration.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Load Factory Default Use this function to reset the AWK-1131A and rollback all settings to the factory default values. You can also reset the hardware by pressing the reset button on the top panel of the AWK-1131A.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Click Edit to create a new, or edit an existing, user account. The items shown below can be configured. Field Description Default Setting Active Select Enable to enable the user account. Disable User level Administrator: Allows the user to access the Web UI, change the Admin device’s configuration, and use the device’s import/export...
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Misc. Settings Additional settings to help you manage your AWK-1131A are available on this page. Reset button Setting Description Factory Default Always Enable The AWK-1131A’s Reset button works normally. Always enable Disable the Factory The AWK-1131A’s reset to default function will be inactive 60 Reset Function after 60 seconds after the AWK-1131A finishes booting up.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Last end time Displays the end time of the last script execution Diagnostic status Displays the progress of the system diagnostics Diagnostic result Displays the result of the system diagnostics. If you have selected the export to a file option, the system log is encrypted and packed into a file.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Web Console Configuration Restart You must restart the device for any changes in the configuration setting to take effect. If you have submitted configuration changes, you will find a blinking string in the upper right corner of the configuration screen. After making all your configuration changes, click the Restart function in the left menu box.
Software Installation and Configuration The following topics are covered in this chapter: Overview MXstudio Wireless Search Utility Installing Wireless Search Utility Configuring Wireless Search Utility...
AirWorks AWK-1131A Software Installation and Configuration Overview AWK can be managed using the MXstudio tool and Wireless Search Utility. Both the Wireless Search Utility and MXstudio can be downloaded from the Moxa website at www.moxa.com. MXstudio Please refer the MXstudio User's Guide for detailed instructions.
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AirWorks AWK-1131A Software Installation and Configuration 2. Click Next to install program files to the default directory, or click Browse to select an alternate location. 3. Click Next to create the program’s shortcut files to the default directory, or click Browse to select an...
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AirWorks AWK-1131A Software Installation and Configuration 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-1131A 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 Wireless Search Utility.
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AirWorks AWK-1131A Software Installation and Configuration 2. Open the Wireless 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 Wireless Search Utility window.
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AirWorks AWK-1131A Software Installation and Configuration 4. Click Locate to cause the selected device to beep. 5. Make sure your AWK is unlocked before using the search utility’s icons setting. The AWK will unlock automatically if the password is set to the default. Otherwise you must enter the new password manually.
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AirWorks AWK-1131A Software Installation and Configuration 7. Use the scroll down list to select the MAC addresses of those AWKs you would like to manage, and then click Add. Key in the password for the AWK device and then click OK to save. If you return to the search page and search for the AWK again, you will find that the AWK will unlock automatically.
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AirWorks AWK-1131A Software Installation and Configuration Click on Telnet if you would like to use telnet to configure your AWKs. Click Assign IP to change the IP setting.
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AirWorks AWK-1131A 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 elapsed between retries. • Connection •...
Additional Consoles The following topics are covered in this chapter: RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) Configuration by Telnet and SSH Consoles Configuration by Web Browser with HTTPS/SSL Disabling Telnet and Browser Access...
AirWorks AWK-1131A Additional Consoles Overview In addition to HTTP access, there are four ways to access AWK-1131A: 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-1131A to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the AWK-1131A’s IP address. The other consoles can be used to access the AWK-1131A over an Ethernet LAN, or over the Internet.
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AirWorks AWK-1131A Additional Consoles 3. In the Communication Parameter tab of the Property window that opens, select the appropriate COM port for console connection using 115200 for Baud Rate, 8 for Data Bits, None for Parity, and 1 for Stop Bits.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Additional Consoles Configuration by Telnet and SSH Consoles You can use Telnet or SSH client to access the AWK-1131A and manage the console over a network. To access the AWK-1131A’s functions over the network from a PC host that is connected to the same LAN as the AWK-1131A, you need to make sure that the PC host and the AWK-1131A are on the same logical subnet.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Additional Consoles 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-1131A’s web browser interface secured via HTTPS/SSL.
References This chapter provides more detailed information about wireless-related technologies. The information in this chapter can help you administer your AWK-1131As and plan your industrial wireless network better. The following topics are covered in this appendix: Beacon DTIM ...
AirWorks AWK-1131A 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).
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 ...
AirWorks AWK-1131A Supporting Information Firmware Recovery When the LEDs that indicate FAULT, Signal Strength and WLAN all light up simultaneously and blink at one-second intervals, it means that the system boot up process has failed. This might result from some wrong operation or issues such as an unexpected shutdown during firmware update.
AirWorks AWK-1131A 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.
AirWorks AWK-1131A Supporting Information RED Compliance Statement Moxa declares that the apparatus AWK-1131A complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/Eu. The 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range is restricted to indoor use only. Outdoor operation in this range is strictly prohibited.
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