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  • Page 1 AirWorks AWK-1137C User’s Manual Version 4.1, June 2019 www.moxa.com/product © 2019 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 AirWorks AWK-1137C 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. All other trademarks or registered marks in this manual belong to their respective manufacturers.

  • 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 ............................1-4 Reset Button ..........................1-4 Getting Started..........................2-1 First-time Installation and Configuration ....................2-2 Testing the Communication ........................
  • Page 4 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 Configuration by Telnet and SSH Consoles ..................... 5-2 Configuration by Web Browser with HTTPS/SSL ..................5-2 Disabling Telnet and Browser Access .....................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The AWK-1137C industrial a/b/g/n high-speed Wi-Fi clients are ideal wireless solutions for hard-to-wire applications that use mobile equipment connected over a TCP/IP network. The AWK-1137C’s standard models can operate at temperatures ranging from 0 to 60°C and wide temperature models can operate in the range-40 to 75°C.

  • Page 6: Overview

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Introduction Overview The AWK-1137C 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-1137C UM Introduction ATTENTION • The AWK-1137C is NOT a portable mobile device and should be located at least 20 cm away from the human body. • The AWK-1137C is NOT designed for the general public. A well-trained technician should be enlisted to ensure safe deployment of AWK-1137C units, and to establish a wireless network.

  • Page 8: Beeper

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Introduction LAN 1 Green Ethernet LAN 1 interface has connected Data communication via Ethernet LAN 1 LAN 2 Green Ethernet LAN 2 interface has connected Data communication via Ethernet LAN 2 Serial Amber Blinking Data Transmission via serial data port ATTENTION When firmware upgrade fails, the LEDs for SYS (Red), WLAN (Amber), LAN1 (Amber) and LAN2 •...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains how to install Moxa’s AirWorks AWK-1137C 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. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ...

  • Page 10: First-Time Installation And Configuration

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Getting Started First-time Installation and Configuration Before installing the AWK-1137C, 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-1137C has a default IP address that must be used when connecting to the device for the first time.

  • Page 11: Testing The Communication

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Getting Started NOTE Default user name and password: User Name: admin Password: moxa We strongly recommend changing the default password to ensure higher level of security. To do so, select Maintenance  Password, and then follow the on-screen instructions to change the password. NOTE After you click Submit to apply changes, the web page will refresh and a (Updated) status with a blinking reminder on the upper-right corner of the web page is displayed.
  • Page 12 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Getting Started Testing Network Connectivity on AWK-1137C Connect an AWK-3131A (or another access point) in AP mode to Notebook A. Connect an AWK-1137C to Notebook B. Configure the AWK-1137C and AWK-1137C with the same SSID and set their IP addresses as shown in the following figure: After configuring the WLAN card, establish a wireless connection with the AWK-1137C and open a DOS window on Notebook B.

  • Page 13: Function Map

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Getting Started Function Map Quick overview of the AWK-1137C’s status General Setup for administering the AWK-1137C 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 14 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM 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 15: 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-1137C and make it easy to establish and maintain your wireless network. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ...

  • Page 16: Web Browser Configuration

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Web Browser Configuration Moxa AWK-1137C’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. NOTE To use the AWK-1137C’s management and monitoring functions from a PC host connected to the same LAN as the AWK-1137C, you must make sure that the PC host and the AWK-1137C are on the same logical subnet.
  • Page 17 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration For additional details, see Account Settings under Maintenance. 4. Use the Quick Setup function on the homepage to quickly set up the AWK or click on Overview to see the basic device status. The Import/Export function helps you back up the system or to perform a system recovery from an existing backup.

  • Page 18: Overview

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration To go back to the main page, click on the Home link. An overview of the menu is available at Chapter 2, Function Map. The AWK-1137C management functions are described in detail in the following sections. NOTE The model name of the AWK-1137C is shown as AWK-1137C-XX, where XX indicates the country code.

  • Page 19: Quick Setup

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Click on the SSID link for detailed 802.11 Information as shown in the following figure: 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.
  • Page 20 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM 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 the links at the top of the page to go to a specific step. NOTE You can move your cursor on the question mark symbol to view a tooltip for additional details regarding the corresponding field.

  • Page 21: General Setup

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration You can either use Manual to configure the basic Wi-Fi settings manually or click AeroMag to opt for AeroMag to automatically set up your Wi-Fi network. For additional details on the AeroMag function, refer to the Wireless LAN Setup section. General Setup The General Setup group includes the most commonly used settings required by administrators to maintain and control the AWK-1137C.

  • Page 22: Interface On/Off

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Device contact information Setting Description Factory Default Max. of 31 characters Provides information about whom to contact in order to resolve None problems. Use this space to record contact information of the person responsible for maintaining this AWK-1137C. Login Message Setting Description...
  • Page 23 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration IP address Setting Description Factory Default AWK-1137C’s IP Identifies the AWK-1137C on a TCP/IP network. 192.168.127.253 address Subnet mask Setting Description Factory Default AWK-1137C’s subnet Identifies the type of network to which the AWK-1137C is 255.255.255.0 mask connected (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network or...
  • Page 24 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration WLAN IP address Setting Description Factory Default AWK-1137C WLAN Identifies the AWK-1137C WLAN interface’s IP address on a 192.168.128.253 interface’s IP address TCP/IP network. WLAN subnet mask Setting Description Factory Default AWK-1137C WLAN Identifies the type of network to which the AWK-1137C’s WLAN 255.255.255.0 interface’s subnet mask interface is connected (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network,...

  • Page 25: System Time

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration System Time The AWK-1137C has a time calibration function based on information from an NTP server or user specified Date and Time information. Functions such as Logs and Notifications can add real-time information to the message.

  • Page 26: Wireless Lan Setup

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Time server 1/2 Setting Description Factory Default IP/Name of Time IP or Domain name of the NTP time server. The 2nd NTP server time.nist.gov Server 1/2 will be used if the 1st NTP server fails to connect. Time sync interval Setting Description...

  • Page 27: Aeromag

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM 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. In an AeroMag topology, AWK-1137C is used as the AeroMag client with AWK-3131A or AWK-4131A as the AeroMag AP.
  • Page 28 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration The AeroMag function is inactive by default. In AWK-1137C, only the Client mode is available under the AeroMag functionality. To activate AeroMag, set the AeroMag operation mode to Client. NOTE You can also activate AeroMag through MXconfig, SNMP, or by using the Reset button. Press the Reset button on the AWK-1137C five times to activate AeroMag client.

  • Page 29: Operation Mode

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration For a higher level of security, the password parameter can only be viewed over HTTPS by a user with an Admin account. No user can read the password over HTTP, not even an Admin account. The Channel value displays the current channels that the AeroMag APs are operating in.

  • Page 30: Basic Wlan Setup

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Operation mode Setting Description Factory Default Client The AWK-1137C plays the role of wireless Client Client Client-Router The AWK-1137C plays the role of wireless Client, but includes the router function to divide the WLAN and LAN interfaces into two subnets.
  • Page 31 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM 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 32: Wlan Security Settings

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM 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 may operate at a slower speed if 802.11a clients are on the network N Only (5 GHz) Only supports the 5 GHz IEEE 802.11n standard Channel width (for any 11N RF type only) Setting...
  • Page 33 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration 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. 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.
  • Page 34 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration HEX type: 64 bits: 10 hex chars 128 bits: 26 hex chars 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 35 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration WPA/WPA2-Enterprise When used as a client, the AWK-1137C can support three EAP methods (or EAP protocols): EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and EAP-PEAP, corresponding to WPA/WPA-Enterprise settings on the AP side. Encryption method Setting Description Factory Default TKIP** Temporal Key Integrity Protocol is enabled TKIP...
  • Page 36 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration You can check the current certificate status in Current Status if it is available. • Certificate issued to: Shows the certificate user • Certificate issued by: Shows the certificate issuer • Certificate expiration date: Indicates when the certificate has expired EAP-TTLS It is usually much easier to re-use existing authentication systems, such as a Windows domain or Active Directory, LDAP directory, or Kerberos realm, rather than creating a parallel authentication system.

  • Page 37: Advanced Wlan Settings

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM 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.
  • Page 38 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Transmission rate Setting Description Factory Default Auto The AWK-1137C senses and adjusts the data rate Auto automatically Available rates Users can manually select a target transmission data rate but does not support when RF type are G/N mixed, B/G/N mixed and A/N mixed.
  • Page 39 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM 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.

  • Page 40: Wlan Certificate Settings (For Eap-Tls In Client/Client-Router/Slave Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration MAC clone Setting Description Factory Default Enable/Disable Enabling this feature allows the AWK client to copy the MAC Disable address of LAN connected equipment as its own. This overcomes the limitation of the IP-Bridged behavior in a MAC-sensitive network (MAC-based communication or MAC-authenticated network).

  • Page 41: Serial Port Settings

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM 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 42 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Mode Along with the Application field, this field specifies the serial port’s operation mode, or how it will interact with network devices. Depending on how the Application field is configured, different options are available for each Mode.
  • Page 43 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration When Mode is set to Real COM on a serial port’s Operation Modes page, you will be able to configure additional settings such as TCP alive check time, Max. no. of connections, and Ignore jammed IP. TCP Alive Check Time Setting Description...
  • Page 44 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration ATTENTION When Max no. of connections is 2, the serial port’s communication settings (i.e., baudrate, parity, data bits, etc.) will be determined by the AWK-1137C. Any host that opens the COM port connection must use identical serial communication settings.
  • Page 45 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration carriage return character could be used as a delimiter in order to transmit each sentence or paragraph in a separate packet. Data will be packed according to Delimiter process. Delimiters must be incorporated into the data stream at the software or device level.
  • Page 46 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration RFC2217 Mode RFC2217 mode is similar to Real COM mode, since it relies on a driver to transparently map a virtual COM port on a host computer to a serial port on the AWK-1137C. The RFC2217 standard defines general COM port control options based on the Telnet protocol and supports one connection at a time.
  • Page 47 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Packet Length Setting Description Factory Default 0 to 1024 This field specifies the maximum amount of data that is allowed to accumulate in the serial port buffer before sending. 0: Packet length is disregarded and data in the buffer will be sent as specified by the delimiter settings or when the buffer is full.
  • Page 48 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Force Transmit Setting Description Factory Default 0 to 65535 This field controls data packing by the amount of time that 0 ms elapses between bits of data. When using this field, make sure that Inactivity time is disabled or set to a larger value. Otherwise the connection may be closed before the data in the buffer can be transmitted.
  • Page 49 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration When Mode is set to TCP Server on a serial port’s Operation Modes page, you will be able to configure additional settings such as TCP alive check time, Inactivity time, and Max connection. TCP Alive Check Time Setting Description Factory Default...
  • Page 50 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Max No. of connection Setting Description Factory Default 1 to 2 This field specifies the maximum number of connections that will be accepted by the serial port. 1: Only a single host may open the TCP connection to the serial port.
  • Page 51 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Packet Length Setting Description Factory Default 0 to 1024 This field specifies the maximum amount of data that is allowed to accumulate in the serial port buffer before sending. 0: Packet length is disregarded and data in the buffer will be sent as specified by the delimiter settings or when the buffer is full.
  • Page 52 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Force Transmit Setting Description Factory Default 0 to 65535 This field controls data packing by the amount of time that 0 ms elapses between bits of data. When using this field, make sure that Inactivity time is disabled or set to a larger value. Otherwise the connection may be closed before the data in the buffer can be transmitted.
  • Page 53 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration When Mode is set to TCP Client on a serial port’s Operation Modes page, you will be able to configure additional settings such as TCP alive check time, Inactivity time, and Ignore jammed IP. TCP Alive Check Time Setting Description...
  • Page 54 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Ignore Jammed IP Setting Description Factory Default Disable All transmission will be suspended if one IP address becomes Disable unresponsive. Transmission will only resume when all hosts have responded. Enable Data transmission to the other hosts will not be suspended if one IP address becomes unresponsive.
  • Page 55 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Delimiter 1 and 2 Setting Description Factory Default Enable These fields are used to define special delimiter character(s) for Unchecked data packing. Enable Delimiter 1 to control data packing with a single character; enable both Delimiter 1 and 2 to control data packing with two characters received in sequence.
  • Page 56 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration UDP Mode UDP is similar to TCP but is faster and more efficient. Data can be broadcast to or received from multiple network hosts. However, UDP does not support verification of data and would not be suitable for applications where data integrity is critical.
  • Page 57 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Packet Length Setting Description Factory Default 0 to 1024 This field specifies the maximum amount of data that is allowed to accumulate in the serial port buffer before sending. 0: Packet length is disregarded and data in the buffer will be sent as specified by the delimiter settings or when the buffer is full.

  • Page 58: Communication Parameters

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Setting Description Factory Default than one character interval within the specified baudrate. For example, assume that the serial port is set to 1200 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. In this case, the total number of bits needed to send a character is 10 bits, and the time required to transfer one character is 8.3 ms, so the force transmit time to be larger than 8.3 ms.

  • Page 59: Data Buffering/Log

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Data Bits Setting Description Factory Default 5, 6, 7, 8 This field specifies the number of data bits used to encode each character of data. Stop Bits Setting Description Factory Default 1, 1.5, 2 This field specifies the number of stop bits used for each character frame.

  • Page 60: Advanced Setup

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Port Buffering Setting Description Factory Default Enable, Disable This field specifies whether the serial port will use port buffering Disable when the network connection (Ethernet or WLAN) is down. Port buffering can be used in Real COM mode, TCP Server mode, and TCP Client mode.

  • Page 61: Configuring Virtual Lan

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration VLAN Workgroups and Traffic Management The AP assigns clients to a VLAN based on a Network Name (SSID). The AP can support up to 9 SSIDs per radio interface, with a unique VLAN configurable per SSID. The AP matches packets transmitted or received to a network name with the associated VLAN.

  • Page 62: Dhcp Server (For Client-Router Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Port PVID Setting Description Factory Default VLAN ID ranging from 1 Set the port’s VLAN ID for devices that connect to the port. The to 4094 port can be a LAN port or WLAN ports. VLAN Tagged Setting Description...
  • Page 63 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration DHCP server Setting Description Factory Default Enable Enables AWK-1137C as a DHCP server Disable Disable Disable DHCP server function Default gateway Setting Description Factory Default IP address of a default The IP address of the router that connects to an outside None gateway network...

  • Page 64: Packet Filters

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration 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. (10 days) Packet Filters The AWK-1137C includes various filters for IP-based packets going through LAN and WLAN interfaces.
  • Page 65 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration IP Protocol Filters The AWK-1137C’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-1137C provides 32 entities for setting IP protocol and source/destination IP addresses in your filtering policy.
  • Page 66 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration TCP/UDP Port Filters The AWK-1137C’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-1137C provides 32 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.

  • Page 67: Static Route (For Client-Router Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Static Route (for Client-router mode only) The Static Route page is used to configure the AWK-1137C’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 68: Nat Settings/Port Forwarding (For Client-Router Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration NAT Settings/Port Forwarding (for Client-router mode only) Network Address Translation (NAT)—or to be more specific, one-to-many NAT, NAPT, or PAT—is supported to facilitate the Client-Router operation mode. This feature translates the out-going communication from multiple private IPs to a single external IP (WLAN IP) with a randomly assigned port for return traffic.

  • Page 69: Snmp Agent

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Setting Description Factory Default Enable/Disable Enables or disables the NAT translation Disable Port Forwarding 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”...
  • Page 70 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Protocol Setting on Authentication Data Method Version UI web page Type Encryption SNMP V3 No-Auth Use account with admin or user to access objects MD5 or SHA Authentication Provides authentication based on HMAC-MD5, or based on MD5 or HMAC-SHA algorithms.

  • Page 71: Link Fault Pass-Through (For Client/Slave Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration SNMP agent version Setting Description Factory Default V1, V2c, V3, or Select the SNMP protocol version used to manage the switch. V1, V2c V1, V2c, or V3 only Admin auth type (for V1, V2c, V3, and V3 only) Setting Description Factory Default...

  • Page 72: Logs And Notifications

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM 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.

  • Page 73: Syslog

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Configuration-related events Event is triggered when… Configuration Changed A configuration item has been changed. Configuration file import via Web Console The configuration file is imported to the AWK-1137C. Console authentication failure An incorrect password is entered. Firmware upgraded The AWK-1137C’s firmware is updated.

  • Page 74: E-Mail Notifications

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration NOTE The event type, RSSI report events is useful during the site survey stage and uses a special utility • to draw values from the device RSSI tables. However, this function increases the network traffic load. Hence, we recommend setting this function to disable during normal operations.

  • Page 75: Trap

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration To E-mail address 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 Setting Description Factory Default Max. 63 characters Enter the receivers’ e-mail addresses. None Trap Traps can be used to signal abnormal conditions (notifications) to a management station. This trap-driven notification can make your network more efficient.

  • Page 76: Status

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration 1st / 2nd trap community Setting Description Factory Default Max. of 31 characters Use a community string match with a maximum of 31 Alert characters for authentication. Status Wireless LAN Status The status for 802.11 Information parameters, such as Operation mode and Channel, are shown on the Wireless Status page.

  • Page 77: Serial Status

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Serial Status Serial to Network Connections Go to Serial to Network Connections under Serial Status to view the operation mode and status of each connection for each serial port. All monitor functions will refresh automatically every 15 seconds. The Real COM mode, Reverse Real COM mode and TCP server mode support up to 2 devices connection, TCP Client mode support up to 4 devices connection.

  • Page 78: Dhcp Client List (For Client-Router Mode Only)

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Serial Data Log Data logs for the serial port can be viewed in ASCII or HEX format. After selecting the serial port and format, you may click Select all to select the entire log if you wish to copy and paste the contents into a text file. R - Receiver / T - Transmission to the serial device.

  • Page 79: System Logs

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM 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 80: Network Status

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Network Status The network status section indicates the network status of the device with respect to ARP, bridge status, LLDP, RSTP, and the routing table. ARP Table Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Table - indicates the current IP to MAC address mapping for the device. Bridge Status Indicates the current status of the network bridge on the device.

  • Page 81: Maintenance

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Routing Table Displays the routing information for the current device. Maintenance Maintenance functions provide the administrator with tools to manage the AWK-1137C and wired/wireless networks. Console Settings You can enable or disable access permissions to the device and Moxa Service such as MXstudio and Wireless Search Utility.

  • Page 82: Firmware Upgrade

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM 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-1137C can be enhanced with more value-added functions by installing firmware upgrades.

  • Page 83: Load Factory Default

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration In the Configuration Export section, click the Export Configuration button and save the configuration file onto your local storage media. The configuration file is a text file and you can view and edit it with a general text-editing tool.

  • Page 84: Account Settings

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Account Settings To ensure that devices located at remote sites are secure from hackers, we recommend setting up a high-strength password the first time you configure the device. 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...

  • Page 85: Change Password

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration 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 capability.

  • Page 86: Miscellaneous Settings

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration NOTE If the Password-strength test option is enabled, you will be prompted to use passwords that adhere to the following password policy: The password must contain at least one digit: 0, 1, 2, …, 9. •...

  • Page 87: Save Configuration

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Web Console Configuration Setting Description Diagnostic script Use the Browse button to select the Moxa diagnosis script file. Export diagnostic results Select if you want to export: • to a file to a TFTP server • TFTP server IP If you have selected the TFTP option, specify the IP address of the TFTP server.

  • Page 88: Restart

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM 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 89: Logout

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM 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-1137C’s functions while the system is rebooting. Logout Logout helps users disconnect the current HTTP or HTTPS session and go to the Login page.

  • Page 90: 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 91: Overview

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM 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. 1.
  • Page 92 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM 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 93 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Software Installation and Configuration 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 change the installation settings, click Back and navigate to the previous screen.

  • Page 94: Configuring Wireless Search Utility

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Software Installation and Configuration Configuring Wireless Search Utility The Broadcast Search function is used to locate all AWK-1137C APs that are connected to the same LAN as your computer. After locating an AWK-1137C, 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-1137C is configured as an AP or Client.
  • Page 95 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Software Installation and Configuration 3. The “Searching” window indicates the progress of the search. When the search is complete, all AWKs that were located will be displayed in the Wireless Search Utility window. 4. Click Locate to cause the selected device to beep. 5.
  • Page 96 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Software Installation and Configuration 6. Go to Tools  Login Options to manage and unlock additional AWKs. 7. Use the scroll down list to select the MAC addresses of those AWKs you would like to manage, and then click Add.
  • Page 97 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Software Installation and Configuration To modify the configuration of the highlighted AWK, click on the Web icon to open the web console. This will take you to the web console, where you can make all configuration changes. Refer to Chapter 3, “Using the Web Console,”...
  • Page 98 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Software Installation and Configuration Click Assign IP to change the IP setting. The three advanced options—Search, Connection, and Miscellaneous—are explained below: Search • Retry count (default=5): Indicates how many times the search will be retried automatically. • Retry interval (ms): The time elapsed between retries.
  • Page 99 AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Software Installation and Configuration Connection • Connection timeout (secs): Use this option to set the waiting time for the Default Login, Locate, Assign IP, Upload Firmware, and Unlock to complete. • Upgrade timeout (secs): Use this option to set the waiting time for the connection to disconnect while the firmware is upgrading.

  • Page 100: Using Other Consoles

    Using Other Consoles This chapter explains how to access the AWK-1137C for the first time. In addition to HTTP access, there are four ways to access AWK-1137C: Telnet console, SSH console, HTTPS console, and serial console. Telnet console, SSH console and HTTPS console can be used to access the AWK-1137C over an Ethernet LAN, or over the Internet.

  • Page 101: Configuration By Telnet And Ssh Consoles

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Using Other Consoles Configuration by Telnet and SSH Consoles You may use Telnet or SSH client to access the AWK-1137C and manage the console over a network. To access the AWK-1137C’s functions over the network from a PC host that is connected to the same LAN as the AWK-1137C, you need to make sure that the PC host and the AWK-1137C are on the same logical subnet.

  • Page 102: Disabling Telnet And Browser Access

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Using Other Consoles Select Yes to accept the certificate issued by Moxa and then enter the AWK-1137C’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-1137C’s functions.

  • Page 103: References

    References This chapter provides more detailed information about wireless-related technologies. The information in this chapter can help you administer your AWK-1137Cs and plan your industrial wireless network better. The following topics are covered in this appendix:  Beacon  DTIM ...

  • Page 104: Beacon

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM 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, the time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps (DTIM), and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM).

  • Page 105: 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  Declaration of Conformity  Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ...

  • Page 106: Firmware Recovery

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM 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 107: Declaration Of Conformity

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Supporting Information 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 108: Red Compliance Statement

    AirWorks AWK-1137C UM Supporting Information RED Compliance Statement Hereby, MOXA declares that this AWK-1137C is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. 5150 – 5350 MHz frequency range is restricted to indoor use only. Outdoor operation in this range is prohibited. Moxa declares that the apparatus AWK-1137C complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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