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  • Page 1 AirWorks AWK-3131A User’s Manual Version 7.0, May 2019 www.moxa.com/product © 2019 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 AirWorks AWK-3131A User’s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice © 2019 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 Functional Design ..........................1-3 LED Indicators ..........................1-3 Beeper ............................1-5 Reset Button ..........................1-5 Relay (Digital Output) ........................1-5 Getting Started..........................2-1 First-time Installation and Configuration ....................
  • Page 4 Software Installation and Configuration ................... 4-1 Overview ............................4-2 Wireless Search Utility ......................... 4-2 Installing Wireless Search Utility ....................4-2 Configuring Wireless Search Utility ....................4-5 Using Other Consoles ........................5-1 RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) ..............5-2 Configuration by Telnet and SSH Consoles .....................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The AWK-3131A industrial a/b/g/n high speed wireless Access Point products are ideal wireless solutions for hard-to-wire applications that use mobile equipment connected over a TCP/IP network. The AWK-3131A is rated to operate at temperatures ranging from -25 to 60°C for standard models and -40 to 75°C for wide temperature models, and is rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment.

  • Page 6: Overview

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

  • Page 7: Functional Design

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Introduction ATTENTION • The AWK-3131A is NOT a portable mobile device and should be located at least 20 cm away from the human body. • The AWK-3131A is NOT designed for the general public. A well-trained technician should be enlisted to ensure safe deployment of AWK-3131A units, and to establish a wireless network.
  • Page 8 AirWorks AWK-3131A Introduction The following table summarizes how to read the device’s wireless settings from the LED displays. More information is available in Chapter 3 in the “Basic WLAN Setup” section. Color State Description Front Panel LED Indicators (System) Power is being supplied from power input 1.

  • Page 9: Beeper

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

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains how to install Moxa’s AirWorks AWK-3131A for the first time, and quickly set up your wireless network and test whether the connection is running well. The Function Map discussed in the third section provides a convenient means of determining which functions you need to use.

  • Page 11: First-Time Installation And Configuration

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Getting Started First-time Installation and Configuration Before installing the AWK-3131A, make sure that all items in the Package Checklist are in the box. You will need access to a notebook computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port. The AWK-3131A has a default IP address that must be used when connecting to the device for the first time.

  • Page 12: Communication Testing

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Getting Started NOTE Default user name and password: User Name: admin Password: moxa (starting with firmware version 1.4) root (up to firmware version 1.3) For security reasons, we strongly recommend changing the default password. To do so, select Maintenance  Password, and then follow the on-screen instructions to change the password.
  • Page 13 AirWorks AWK-3131A Getting Started How to Test Two or More AWK-3131A Units If you have two or more AWK-3131A units, you will need a second notebook computer (Notebook B) equipped with an Ethernet port. Use the default settings for the first AWK-3131A connected to notebook A and change the second or third AWK-3131A connected to notebook B to Client mode, and then configure the notebooks and AWK-3131A units properly.

  • Page 14: Function Map

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Getting Started Function Map Quick overview of the AWK-3131A’s status General Setup for administering the AWK-3131A Essential settings related to establishing a wireless network Advanced features to support additional network management and secure wired and wireless communication NOTE: These advanced functions are all optional.
  • Page 15 AirWorks AWK-3131A Getting Started Application-oriented device management functions to set up events, traps, and reactions via relay warning, e-mail, and SNMP notification NOTE: These functions are all optional. Current status information for monitoring wired/wireless network performance, advanced services, and device management functions.

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

  • Page 17: Web Browser Configuration

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Web Browser Configuration Moxa AWK-3131A’s web browser interface provides a convenient way to modify its configuration and access the built-in monitoring and network administration functions. The recommended web browser is Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 7.0 or 8.0 with JVM (Java Virtual Machine) installed.
  • Page 18 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Once an account is locked, the user will have to wait out the duration of the lockout period before retrying. 4. Use the Quick Setup function on the homepage to quickly set up the AWK or click on the Overview button to see the basic device settings.

  • Page 19: Overview

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration 5. Click on the Home link to go back to the main page. Use the menu tree on the left side of the browser to open the AWK-3131A functions. In the following paragraphs, we describe each AWK-3131A management function in detail. A quick overview is available in this manual in the “Function Map”...

  • Page 20: Quick Setup

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration NOTE The 802.11 Information that is displayed may be different for different operation modes. For example, Current BSSID, Signal strength, and SNR are only available under Client/Client-Router/Slave operation modes. Quick Setup The AWK-3131A provides a quick setup wizard to help you configure the basic settings including device...
  • Page 21 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Once you enter the setup, links to each step in the process are displayed at the top of the page. You can either click Next to go to the next step or click directly on a link at the top of the page to go to a specific step.
  • Page 22 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration If you use the Manual option to configure basic Wi-Fi settings, use the channel survey provided in the Channel Usage section to find out if a channel is clear or congested. This function can help you deploy a...

  • Page 23: General Setup

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Setting Description Number of APs The number of APs which use this channel Load A measure of how congested a channel is, in percentage value. Both 802.11 and non-802.11 signals will affect the channel loading.

  • Page 24: Interface On/Off

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Device name Setting Description Factory Default Max. 31 of characters This option is useful for specifying the role or application of Model name_<Last different AWK-3131A units. 3 bytes of the device MAC> Device location Setting...

  • Page 25: Network Settings

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Network Settings The Network Settings configuration panel allows you to modify the usual TCP/IP network parameters. However, due to the addition of the Client-Router operation mode, this panel provides two different sets of network parameters. Explanations for both types of configuration are given below.
  • Page 26 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Network Settings for Client-Router Operation Mode WLAN IP address assignment Setting Description Factory Default DHCP The AWK-3131A WLAN interface’s IP address will be assigned Static automatically by the network’s DHCP server Static Set up the AWK-3131A WLAN interface’s IP address manually.

  • Page 27: System Time

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration LAN IP address Setting Description Factory Default AWK-3131A LAN Identifies the AWK-3131A LAN interface’s IP address on a 192.168.127.254 interface’s IP address TCP/IP network. LAN subnet mask Setting Description Factory Default AWK-3131A LAN Identifies the type of network to which the AWK-3131A’s LAN 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 28: Wireless Lan Setup

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration ATTENTION Changing the time zone will automatically adjust the Current local time. You should configure the Time zone before setting the Current local time. Daylight saving time Setting Description Factory Default Enable/ Disable Daylight saving time (DST or summer time) involves...

  • Page 29: Aeromag

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration AeroMag Moxa's AeroMag tool enables fast, automatic, and error-free configuration of basic Wi-Fi settings based on the current wireless environment and location of the APs. The AWK-3131A can be used as the AeroMag client and either an AWK-3131A or an AWK-4131A can be used as AeroMag APs.
  • Page 30 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Setting Up the Device as an AeroMag AP The AeroMag function is inactive by default. In the AWK-3131A, both the AP and the client modes are available under the AeroMag function. To activate AeroMag, set the AeroMag operation mode to AP.
  • Page 31 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration After the AeroMag function is activated, configure the following: Setting Description Factory Default Apply AeroMag • Use the current configuration: Use the current Generate a new configuration configuration generated by AeroMag. This option is only...
  • Page 32 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration AeroMag AP Operating Status Parameter Description Grouping The AeroMag APs find other which that are also connected to the same L2 subnet. They mark themselves as a group with same SSID. One AP among them would act as Master AeroMag AP.
  • Page 33 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration AeroMag Unit Logs Parameter Description Timestamp The timestamp when the event was last triggered. Source Device The AeroMag unit that provides the configuration of the unit joining the topology Joining Device The devices that are trying to join this topology...

  • Page 34: Operation Mode

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Operation Mode The AWK-3131A supports six operation modes—AP, Client, Client-Router, Master, Slave, and Sniffer—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 Enable or off.

  • Page 35: Basic Wlan Setup

    AirWorks AWK-3131A 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.
  • Page 36 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration NOTE When you switch to Client, Client-Router, or Slave modes, a Site Survey button will be available on the Basic WLAN Setup panel. Click the “Site Survey” button to view information about available APs, as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 37 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration RF type Setting Description Factory Default 2.4 GHz Only supports the IEEE 802.11b standard B/G/N Mixed Only supports the IEEE 802.11g standard B/G Mixed Supports IEEE 802.11b/g standards, but 802.11g may operate at a slower speed if when 802.11b clients are on the...

  • Page 38: Wlan Security Settings

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration AeroLink AP Setting Description Factory Default Enable/Disable Enable the AeroLink APs to monitor Ethernet communication Disable on the AP side in order to trigger AeroLink Protection on the client side under milliseconds recovery time. NOTE: AeroLink Protection should be also enabled on the client side at the same time.
  • Page 39 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration WEP (only for legacy mode) NOTE Moxa includes WEP security mode only for legacy purposes. WEP is highly insecure and is considered fully deprecated by the Wi-Fi alliance. We do not recommend the use of WEP security under any circumstances.
  • Page 40 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration WPA/WPA2-Personal WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2 represent significant improvements over the WEP encryption method. WPA is a security standard based on 802.11i draft 3, while WPA2 is based on the fully ratified version of 802.11i. The initial vector is transmitted, encrypted, and enhanced with its 48 bits, twice as long as WEP.
  • Page 41 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (for AP/Master mode) By setting WPA type to Enterprise, you can use EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol), a framework authentication protocol used by 802.1X to provide network authentication. In these Enterprise-level security modes, a back-end RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) server is needed if IEEE 802.1X functionality is enabled in WPA /WPA2.
  • Page 42 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Key renewal Setting Description Factory Default 60 to 86400 seconds Specifies the time period of group key renewal 3600 (seconds) (1 minute to 1 year) WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (for Client/Client-Router/Slave mode) When used as a client, the AWK-3131A 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.
  • Page 43 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration You can use Basic WLAN Setup  WLAN Certificate Settings to import your WLAN certificate and enable EAP-TLS on the client end. You can check the current certificate status in Current Status if it is available.
  • Page 44 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration The AWK-3131A 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.

  • Page 45: Advanced Wlan Settings

    AirWorks AWK-3131A 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...
  • Page 46 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Multicast rate Setting Description Factory Default Available rates You can set a fixed multicast rate for the transmission of broadcast and multicast packets on a per-radio basis. This parameter can be useful in an environment where multicast...
  • Page 47 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration NOTE Make sure the same Transmission distance parameters are set in both AP and Client. When this parameter is greater than 500, an optimal algorithm will be enabled (only in the 5 GHz channel) to support long-distance transmission.
  • Page 48 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration • AP candidate threshold: After the “AP alive check” declares the current access point is no longer available, the surrounding access points must have good enough connection qualities (SNR/Signal Strength) in order to qualify as AP candidates for client association.

  • Page 49: Wlan Certificate Settings (For Eap-Tls In Client/Slave Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration • AeroLink difference: Determines when clients should switch to another communication path. After looking for redundant wireless devices has been triggered, switching to redundant wireless devices will only occur if the candidate provides a better (AeroLink difference) connection quality than the current connection.

  • Page 50: Advanced Setup

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Certificate issued to: Shows the certificate user Certificate issued by: Shows the certificate issuer Certificate expiration date: Indicates when the certificate has expired You can import a new WLAN certificate in Import WLAN Certificate by following these steps, in order: 1.

  • Page 51: Configuring Virtual Lan

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Benefits of VLANs VLANs are used to conveniently, efficiently, and easily manage your network in the following ways: • Manage adds, moves, and changes from a single point of contact • Define and monitor groups •...

  • Page 52: Dhcp Server (For Ap/Client-Router Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Management VLAN ID Setting Description Factory Default VLAN ID Set the management VLAN of this AWK. ranges from 1 to 4094 Port Type Description Trunk Port This port is the LAN port on the AWK.
  • Page 53 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration You can check the IP assignment status under Status  DHCP Client List. DHCP server Setting Description Factory Default Enable Enables AWK-3131A as a DHCP server Disable Disable Disable DHCP server function Default gateway Setting...

  • Page 54: Packet Filters

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Maximum number of users Setting Description Factory Default 1 to 128 Specifies how many IP address can be assigned continuously None Client lease time Setting Description Factory Default 2 to 14400 minutes The lease time for which an IP address is assigned. The IP 14400 minutes address may go expired after the lease time is reached.
  • Page 55 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration ATTENTION Be careful when you enable the filter function: Drop + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are allowed Accept + entity on list is activated” = all packets are denied “no IP Protocol Filters The AWK-3131A’s IP protocol filter is a policy-based filter that can allow or filter out IP-based packets with...
  • Page 56 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration TCP/UDP Port Filters The AWK-3131A’s TCP/UDP port filter is a policy-based filter that can allow or filter out TCP/UDP-based packets with a specified source or destination port. The AWK-3131A provides 32 entities for setting the range of source/destination ports of a specific protocol.

  • Page 57: Rstp Settings (Master Or Slave Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration RSTP Settings (Master or Slave Mode Only) AWK-3131A supports IEEE 802.1D for Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and IEEE 802.1w for Rapid STP standards. In addition to eliminating unexpected path looping, STP/RSTP can provide a backup path recovery if a wired/ wireless path fails accidentally.
  • Page 58 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Max. age Setting Description Factory Default Numerical value input As a non-root role, if a device has not received a hello 20 (seconds) by user message from the root for a period longer than the Max. age, (6 to 40 seconds) it will reconfigure itself as a root.

  • Page 59: Static Route (For Client-Router Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Static Route (For Client-Router Mode Only) The Static Route page is used to configure the AWK-3131A’s static routing table. Active Click the checkbox to enable Static Routing. Destination Specifies the destination IP address. Netmask Specifies the subnet mask for this IP address.

  • Page 60: Nat Settings/Port Forwarding (For Client-Router Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration NAT Settings/Port Forwarding (For Client-Router Mode Only) Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Forwarding is supported in the AWK-3131A to facilitate the Client-Router operation mode. This feature translates the outgoing communication from private IPs to external IPs (WAN IP).
  • Page 61 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration 1-1 NAT Setting Description Active Click the checkbox to enable 1-1 NAT WAN IP Specifies the “forward to” WAN IP LAN IP Specifies the “forward to” LAN IP 3-46...
  • Page 62 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Port Forwarding Setting Description Active Click the checkbox to enable Port Forwarding rule(s). Protocol: Specifies the communication protocol. WAN Port Specifies the external port to be forwarded to LAN IP Specifies the “forward to” LAN IP LAN Port Specifies the “forward to”...

  • Page 63: Snmp Agent

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration SNMP Agent The AWK-3131A 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 64 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration 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 V1, V2c Read Use a community string match with a maximum of 31...

  • Page 65: Link Fault Pass-Through (For Client/Slave Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-3131A 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.
  • Page 66 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration System-related events Event is triggered when… System warm start The AWK-3131A is rebooted, such as when its settings are changed (IP address, subnet mask, etc.) System cold start The AWK-3131A is rebooted by power down...

  • Page 67: Syslog

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

  • Page 68: E-Mail Notifications

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration E-mail Notifications Notification Event Types Check the box for Active to enable the event items. All default values are deactivated (unchecked). Detailed descriptions of the event types are available in the System Logs section. E-mail Server Settings You can set up to 4 e-mail addresses to receive alarm emails from the AWK-3131A.

  • Page 69: Relay

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration User name & Password Setting Description Factory Default User name and password used in the SMTP server None From e-mail address Setting Description Factory Default Max. 63 characters Enter the administrator’s e-mail address which will be shown None in the “From”...
  • Page 70 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Trap Event Types SNMP Trap Receiver Settings SNMP traps are defined in SMIv1 MIBs (SNMPv1) and SMIv2 MIBs (SNMPv2c). The two styles are basically equivalent, and it is possible to convert between the two. You can set the parameters for SNMP trap receivers through the web page.

  • Page 71: Status

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

  • Page 72: Associated Client List (For Ap/Master Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-3131A 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-3131A. 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.

  • Page 73: System Logs

    AirWorks AWK-3131A 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.

  • Page 74: Di And Power Status

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration DI and Power Status The status of power inputs and digital inputs is shown on this web page. The status will refresh every 5 seconds if the Auto refresh box is checked. AeroLink Protection Status (For Client/Slave Mode Only) After you have enabled AeroLink Protection in the Advanced WLAN Setup panel, the current state of the AeroLink Protection is displayed here for easy diagnosis.

  • Page 75: System Status

    AirWorks AWK-3131A 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.
  • Page 76 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration LLDP Status Displays information on neighboring devices collected via LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol). NOTE The LLDP function in AWK-3131A does not support IEEE 802.3. Routing Table The Routing Table displays the routing information for the current device.

  • Page 77: Maintenance

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Maintenance Maintenance functions provide the administrator with tools to manage the AWK-3131A and wired/wireless networks. Console Settings You can enable or disable access permission for the following consoles: HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, and SSH connections. For more security, we recommend you only allow access to the two secured consoles, HTTPS and SSH.

  • Page 78: Firmware Upgrade

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Firmware Upgrade The AWK-3131A can be enhanced with more value-added functions by installing firmware upgrades. The latest firmware is available at Moxa’s download center. Before running a firmware upgrade, make sure the AWK-3131A is off-line. Click the Browse button to specify the firmware image file and click Firmware Upgrade and Restart to start the firmware upgrade.

  • Page 79: Load Factory Default

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration The SNMP MIB file is also available from SNMP MIB File EXPORT. 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.
  • Page 80 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Field Description Default setting Minimum By default, passwords can be between 4 and 16 characters. For password length improved security, we recommend changing the minimum password length to at least 8 characters the first time you configure the device.

  • Page 81: Change Password

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Change Password Use the Change Password function to change the password of existing user accounts. First input the current password, and then type the new password in the New password and Confirm password input boxes.

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration Troubleshooting This feature allows you to quickly obtain the current system status and provide diagnostics information to Moxa engineers. To export the current device information, click Export. Wi-Fi Mirror Port A Wi-Fi mirror port can help you obtain the current Wi-Fi communication behavior of your network over the current channel when it is not convenient to set up a Wi-Fi sniffer in the system operating environment.
  • Page 83 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration 4. Click Remote Interfaces and add a new interface 5. Enter the information for your AWK device • Port: 2002 • Auth: Null authentication • Host: <AWK IP> 6. Click OK 3-68...
  • Page 84 AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration 7. Select Input --> Interface --> rpcap://...:2002/mon0 For cases where advanced troubleshooting is required, contact a Moxa service engineer who can provide you with an encrypted script file. The encrypted script file can capture additional details on the system.

  • Page 85: Save Configuration

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

  • Page 86: Logout

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Web Console Configuration If you run the Restart function without changing any configurations or saving all your changes, you will see just one Restart button on your screen. You will not be able to run any of the AWK-3131A’s functions while the system is rebooting.

  • Page 87: Software Installation And Configuration

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

  • Page 88: Overview

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Software Installation and Configuration Overview The Wireless Search Utility can be downloaded from the Moxa website at www.moxa.com. Wireless Search Utility Installing Wireless Search Utility Once the Wireless Search Utility is downloaded, run the setup executable to start the installation.
  • Page 89 AirWorks AWK-3131A 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...
  • Page 90 AirWorks AWK-3131A 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. 6. Click Install to begin the installation. The setup window will report the progress of the installation. To...

  • Page 91: Configuring Wireless Search Utility

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Software Installation and Configuration 7. Click Finish to complete the installation of Wireless Search Utility. Configuring Wireless Search Utility The Broadcast Search function is used to locate all AWK-3131A APs that are connected to the same LAN as your computer.
  • Page 92 AirWorks AWK-3131A 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.
  • Page 93 AirWorks AWK-3131A 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.
  • Page 94 AirWorks AWK-3131A 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.
  • Page 95 AirWorks AWK-3131A Software Installation and Configuration 2. Click on Telnet if you would like to use telnet to configure your AWKs. 3. Click Assign IP to change the IP setting.
  • Page 96 AirWorks AWK-3131A Software Installation and Configuration The three advanced options—Search, Connection, and Miscellaneous—are explained below: Search • Retry count (default=5): Indicates how many times the search will be retried automatically. • Retry interval (ms): The time elapsed between retries. Connection Connection timeout (secs): Use this option to set the waiting time for the Default Login, Locate, •...

  • Page 97: Using Other Consoles

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

  • Page 98: Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, Vt100)

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

  • Page 99: Configuration By Telnet And Ssh Consoles

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Using Other Consoles 3. The Console login screen will appear. Log into the RS-232 console with the login name (default: admin) and password (default: moxa, if no new password is set). 4. The AWK-3131A’s device information and Main Menu will be displayed. Please follow the description on screen and select the administration option you wish to perform.

  • Page 100: Configuration By Web Browser With Https/Ssl

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

  • Page 101: Disabling Telnet And Browser Access

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Using Other Consoles 3. Select Yes to accept the certificate issued by Moxa IW and then enter the AWK-3131A’s web browser interface secured via HTTPS/SSL. (You can see the protocol in URL is https.) Then you can use the menu tree on the left side of the window to open the function pages to access each of AWK-3131A’s...

  • Page 102: References

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

  • Page 103: Aerolink Protection

    AirWorks AWK-3131A References AeroLink Protection In industrial applications, such as communication between off-shore oil platforms, or train-to-ground communications, a reliable wireless bridge is essential to minimize system downtime and maximize system availability. Moxa’s AeroLink Protection provides a reliable wireless bridge between two networks to form network-level redundancy.

  • Page 104: Beacon

    AirWorks AWK-3131A References 5. Fast Recovery: In addition to maintaining a redundant wireless network, another key is providing uninterrupted communication even when a failure occurs. AeroLink protection is designed to restore commutation from all failures with 300 ms. A member of the AeroLink Protection group can take one of the following seven states: •...

  • Page 105: Rts Threshold

    AirWorks AWK-3131A References RTS Threshold RTS Threshold (256-2346) – This setting determines how large a packet can be before the Access Point coordinates transmission and reception to ensure efficient communication. This value should remain at its default setting of 2,346. When you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended.

  • Page 106: 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 107: Firmware Recovery

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

  • Page 108: Doc (Declaration Of Conformity

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

  • Page 109: Red Compliance Statement

    AirWorks AWK-3131A Supporting Information RED Compliance Statement Moxa declares that the apparatus AWK-3131A 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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