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  • Page 1 AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual Version 9.2, June 2022 www.moxa.com/products © 2022 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual The sof tware described in this manual is f urnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice © 2022 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........................... 5 Overview ............................5 Package Checklist ..........................5 Product Features ..........................6 Functional Design..........................7 LED Indicators.......................... 7 Beeper ............................ 9 Reset Button ..........................9 Relay (Digital Output) ........................ 9 Getting Started ..........................10 First-time Installation and Conf iguration....................10 Communication Testing ........................
  • Page 4 Conf iguration Im port and Export....................79 Load Factory Def ault ........................ 80 Account Settings........................80 Change Password........................82 Misc. Settings.......................... 82 Troubleshooting........................83 Save Conf iguration .......................... 86 Restart ............................87 Logout ............................88 Software Insta llation and Conf iguration..................89 Overview ............................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    RJ45 protective caps • Cable holder with one screw • • Quick installation guide (printed) Warranty card • NOTE The above items come with the standard AWK-3131A model, but the package contents may vary f or customized versions. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 6: Product Features

    The AWK-3131A is NOT a portable mobile device and should be located at least 20 cm away f rom the human body. The AWK-3131A is NOT designed f or the general public. A well-trained technician should be enlisted to ensure saf e deployment of AWK-3131A units, and to establish a wireless network. Patent http://www.moxa.com/doc/operations/Moxa_Patent_Marking.pdf AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 7: Functional Design

    The FAULT LED indicates system f ailures and user-conf igured events. If the AWK-3131A cannot retrieve the IP address f rom a DHCP server, the FAULT LED will blink at half second intervals. The SIGNAL LEDs indicate signal strength, and only operate in Client mode. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 8 This may be due to improper operation or uncontrollable issues, such as an unexpected shutdown while updating the f irmware. To recover the f irmware, ref er to the “Firmware Recovery” section in Appendix B. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 9: Beeper

    If a user-conf igured event does not occur, the relay circuit will remain closed. For saf ety reasons, the relay circuit is kept open when the AWK-3131A is not powered up. Summary of the AWK-3131A’s Relay Status Power Status Event Relay Of f – Open Open Short AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    2. Getting Started This chapter explains how to install Moxa’s AirWorks AWK-3131A f or the f irst 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 f unctions you need to use.
  • Page 11 To activate the changes click Restart and then Save and Restart af ter you change the settings. About 30 seconds are needed f or the AWK-3131A to complete the reboot procedure. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 12: Communication Testing

    Ethernet port. Use the def ault settings f or the f irst AWK-3131A connected to notebook A and change the second or third AWK-3131A connected to notebook B to Client mode, and then conf igure the notebooks and AWK-3131A units properly. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 13: Function Map

    General Setup f or administering the AWK-3131A Essential settings related to establishing a wireless network Advanced f eatures to support additional network management and secure wired and wireless communication NOTE: These advanced f unctions are all optional. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 14 Current status inf ormation f or monitoring wired/wireless network perf ormance, advanced services, and device management f unctions. Functions f or maintaining the AWK-3131A, and f or diagnosing the network. On-demand f unctions to support the web-based console management operation. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 15 The management f unctions are categorized in a tree and shown in the lef t f ield of the web-based management console. You can ef f iciently locate the f unction you need with this guide. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 16: 3. Web Console Configuration

    Open your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer) and type the AWK-3131A’s IP address in the address f ield. Press Enter to establish the connection. The Web Console Login page will open. Enter the password (def ault Username = admin; def ault Password = moxa) and then click Login to continue. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 17 Use the Quick Setup f unction on the homepage to quickly set up the AWK or click on the Overview button to see the basic device settings. The Import/Export f unction helps you back up the system or to perf orm a system recovery f rom an existing backup. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 18: Overview

    (The country code and model name that appears on your computer screen may be dif f erent than the one shown here.) Overview The Overview page summarizes the AWK-3131A’s current status. The inf ormation is categorized into several groups: System Information, Device Information and 802.11 Information. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 19 NOTE The 802.11 Information that is displayed may be dif f erent f or dif f erent operation modes. For example, Current BSSID, Signal strength, and SNR are only available under Client/Client-Router/Slave operation modes. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 20: Quick Setup

    In the Wi-Fi Settings step, you can either use Manual to manually conf igure the basic Wi-Fi settings or click AeroMag to opt f or AeroMag to automatically set up your Wi-Fi network. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 21 If you use the Manual option to conf igure basic Wi-Fi settings, use the channel survey provided in the Channel Usage section to f ind out if a channel is clear or congested. This f unction can help you deploy a clear channel without requiring the use of a channel analysis tool. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 22: General Setup

    The System Information items, especially Device name and Device description, are displayed and included on the Overview page, in SNMP inf ormation, and in alarm emails. Setting System Information items makes it easier to identif y the dif f erent AWK-3131A units connected to your network. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 23: Interface On/Off

    The Network Settings conf iguration panel allows you to modif y the usual TCP/IP network parameters. However, due to the addition of the Client-Router operation mode, this panel provides two dif f erent sets of network parameters. Explanations f or both types of conf iguration are given below. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 24 3131A’s URL (e.g., http://ap11.abc.com) in your browser’s Primary/Secondary None address f ield instead of entering the IP address. The DNS server Secondary DNS server will be used if the Primary DNS server f ails to connect. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 25 Secondary DNS server will be used if the Primary DNS server f ails to connect. LAN IP address Setting Description Factory Default AWK-3131A LAN Identif ies the AWK-3131A LAN interf ace’s IP address on a 192.168.127.254 interf ace’s IP address TCP/IP network. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 26: System Time

    GMT (Greenwich zone Mean Time) to local time. Mean Time) ATTENTION Changing the time zone will automatically adjust the Current local time. You should conf igure the Time zone bef ore setting the Current local time. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 27: Wireless Lan Setup

    Moxa's AeroMag tool enables f ast, automatic, and error-f ree conf iguration 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 or client-router and either an AWK-3131A or an AWK-4131A can be used as AeroMag APs. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 28 AeroMag decides the optimized RF type, channels, WPA2 password, and SSID f or you. AeroMag APs will generate an optimal conf iguration and assign it to AeroMag Clients. AeroMag Clients search AeroMag APs to achieve the optimal conf iguration. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 29 AeroMag (each consecutive press should be af f ected within 2 seconds of the previous one). You can activate either the AP f irst or the Client f irst as the order does not af f ect the behavior of the AeroMag tool. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 30 All AeroMag APs align conf iguration which is distributed by Master AeroMag AP Ready for new Ready f or of f ering conf iguration to new coming APs/Clients APs/Clients deploying Refresh Channel Whether Ref resh Channel Function is ready AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 31 Block. You should unlock the existing AeroMag topology in order to add new units. Channel-ref reshing is recommended in order to optimize the channel arrangement whenever there are some new units added to the topology. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 32: Operation Mode

    The AWK-3131A supports six operation modes—AP, Client, Client-Router, Master, Slave, and Snif f er—each of which plays a distinct role on the wireless network. Wireless enable Setting Description Factory Default The RF (Radio Frequency) module can be manually turned on Enable/Disable Disable or of f . AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 33: Basic Wlan Setup

    SSIDs. You can conf igure your AWK to use up to 9 SSIDs. All of the SSIDs are active at the same time; that is, client devices can use any of the SSIDs to associate with the access point. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 34 Click on Edit to conf igure the settings. The RF type, channel, and channel width settings will apply to all SSIDs, all other settings can be conf igured individually f or each SSID. The panel appears as f ollows: AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 35 SSID f ield of the Basic WLAN Setup page. Click the Refresh button to re-scan and update the table. Indoor/outdoor Setting Description Factory Default Select the usage environment, available channels vary Indoor/Outdoor Indoor depending on the selection AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 36 Select your channel width, If you are not sure which option to 20 MHz 20/40 MHz use, select 20/ 40 MHz (Auto) Channel bonding Channel bonding shows the channel used by the AP if Channel width is set to 20/40 MHz AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 37 The subnet is def ined by the gateway address and same subnet subnet mask. NOTE If Client Isolation is enabled, it will be impossible to ping or conf igure clients directly f rom the management PC. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 38: Wlan Security Settings

    * This option is not supported when using WDS Open For security reasons, you should NOT set security mode to Open System, since authentication and data encryption are NOT perf ormed in Open System mode. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 39 64 bits Uses 40-bit secret keys with 24-bit initialization vector 64 bits 128 bits Uses 104-bit secret key with 24-bit initialization vector Key index Setting Description Factory Default Specif ies which WEP key is used Open AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 40 Check Show Password to display the password in clear text. Key renewal (for AP/Master mode only) Setting Description Factory Default 60 to 86400 seconds Specif ies the time period of group key renewal 3600 (seconds) (1 minute to 1 day) AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 41 * This option is available for legacy mode in AP/Master only, and does not support AES-enabled clients. Primary/Secondary RADIUS server IP Setting Description Factory Default The IP address of Specif ies the delegated RADIUS server f or EAP None RADIUS server AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 42 Bef ore choosing the EAP protocol f or your WPA/WPA2-Enterpise settings on the client end, please contact the network administrator to make sure the system supports the protocol on the AP end. Detailed inf ormation on these three popular EAP protocols is presented in the f ollowing sections. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 43 You can check the current certif icate status in Current Status if it is available. Certificate issued to: Shows the certif icate user • Certificate issued by: Shows the certif icate issuer • Certificate expiration date: Indicates when the certif icate has expired • AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 44 A distinct name used f or outer authentication None User name & Password Setting Description Factory Default User name and password used in inner authentication which – cannot contain the f ollowing the special characters: ` ' " | ; & None AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 45 A distinct name used f or outer authentication None User name & Password Setting Description Factory Default User name and password used f or authentication which cannot – None contain the f ollowing the special characters: ` ' " | ; & $ AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 46: Advanced Wlan Settings

    For 802.11bg, the available setting is f rom 0 to 20 Beacon interval (for AP/Master mode only) Setting Description Factory Default Beacon Interval Indicates the f requency interval of the beacon 100 (ms) (40 to 1000 ms) AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 47 NOTE: WMM will always be enabled under 802.11n mode. Turbo Roaming (for Client/Client-router/Slave Mode only) Setting Description Factory Default Moxa’s Turbo Roaming can enable rapid handover when the Enable/ Disable Disable AWK-3131A, as a client, roams among a group of APs. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 48 AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 49 LAN network to automatically negotiate with each other Enable/Disable Disable and f orm a redundant wireless communication. , f or more details, see Status  AeroLink Protection Status When AeroLink Protection is enabled, the f ollowing parameters will be shown: AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 50 Remote connection check (for Client/Client-router/Sla ve mode only) Setting Description Factory Default Enable remote connection check to automatically check the Enable/Disable status of the connection and re-establish the connection when Disable a connection f ailure occurs AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 51: Wlan Certificate Settings (For Eap-Tls In Client/Client- Router/Slave Mode Only)

    Enterprise. The AWK-3131A can support the PKCS #12, also known as Personal Inf ormation Exchange Syntax Standard, certif icate f ormats that def ine f ile f ormats commonly used to store private keys with accompanying public key certif icates, protected with a password-based symmetric key. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 52: Advanced Setup

    Setting up Virtual LANs (VLANs) on your AWK series increases the ef f iciency of your network by dividing the LAN into logical segments, as opposed to physical segments. In general, VLANs are easier to manage. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 53 Internet. A member of the human resource department could send and receive e-mail and access the Internet, but would be prevented f rom accessing servers or hosts on the local corporate network. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 54: Configuring Virtual Lan

    You can also assign a static IP address to a specif ic client by entering its MAC address. The AWK-3131A provides a Static DHCP mapping list with up to 16 entities. Be reminded to check the Active check box f or each entity to activate the setting. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 55 Factory Default IP address Indicates the IP address which AWK-3131A can start assigning None Maximum number of users Setting Description Factory Default 1 to 128 Specif ies how many IP address can be assigned continuously None AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 56: Packet Filters

    Be caref ul when you enable the f ilter f unction: Drop + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are allowed Accept + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are denied AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 57 Be caref ul when you enable the f ilter f unction: Drop + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are allowed Accept + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are denied AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 58 Be caref ul when you enable the f ilter f unction: Drop + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are allowed Accept + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are denied AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 59: Rstp Settings (Master Or Slave Mode Only)

    Once two or more devices on 20 (seconds) (6 to 40 seconds) the network are recognized as roots, the devices will renegotiate to set up a new Spanning Tree topology. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 60: Static Route (For Client-Router Mode Only)

    Port Status indicates the current Spanning Tree status of this port. Use Forwarding f or normal transmission, or Blocking to block transmission. Static Route (for Client-router mode only) The Static Route page is used to conf igure the AWK-3131A’s static routing table. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 61: Nat Settings/Port Forwarding (For Client-Router Mode Only)

    IPs (WAN IP). Setting Description Factory Default NAT mode Enable (N-1 NAT or 1-1 NAT) or disable the NAT mode. Disable Port Forwarding Enable or disable the port f orwarding f unction Disable N-1 NAT AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 62 1-1 NAT Setting Description Active Click the checkbox to enable 1-1 NAT WAN IP Specif ies the “f orward to” WAN IP LAN IP Specif ies the “f orward to” LAN IP AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 63 In order to allow external devices to initiate the communication, Port Forwarding is used to specif y a static map between external ports (WAN Port) and internal IP/port combos (LAN IP/LAN Port), so as to allow external devices to initiate connection with this device. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 64: Snmp Agent

    SNMP agent Setting Description Factory Default Enable Enables SNMP agent Disable Disable Disables SNMP agent Remote management Setting Description Factory Default Enable Allow remote management via SNMP agent Disable Disable Disallow remote management via SNMP agent AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

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

    Once the wireless connection is recovered, AWK will try to recover the Ethernet link. System log will indicate the link f ault pass through events in addition to the original link up/down events. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 66: Logs And Notifications

    (f or Client/Slave mode) WLAN disconnected The AWK-3131A is disassociated f rom an AP (f or Client/Slave mode) RSTP changed The RSTP topology has changed RSTP new root bridge ID The RSTP changes its root bridge ID AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 67 PoE transition (On -> Of f ) The AWK-3131A is powered down in PoE Power 1/2 transition (Of f -> On) The AWK-3131A is powered via PWR1/2 PoE transition (Of f -> On) The AWK-3131A is powered via PoE AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 68: Syslog

    The RSSI report events (Only for Client mode) event type is usef ul during the site survey stage and uses a special utility to draw RSSI table values. However, this f unction increases the traf f ic load; we recommend setting this f unction to disable during normal usage. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 69: E-Mail Notifications

    Mail server (SMTP) Setting Description Factory Default IP address The IP Address of your email server. None User name & Password Setting Description Factory Default – User name and password used in the SMTP server None AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 70: Relay

    It would be better if the managed device agent could notif y the management station by sending a message known as a trap f or the event. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 71 Enter the IP address or name of the trap server used by your None name network. 1st / 2nd trap community Setting Description Factory Default Use a community string match with a maximum of 31 Max. of 31 characters Alert characters f or authentication. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 72: Status

    Current BSSID, Signal strength, and SNR are not available in AP mode. It is helpf ul to use the continuously updated inf ormation on this page, such as Signal strength, Noise floor, and SNR, to monitor the signal strength of the AWK-3131A in Client mode. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 73: Associated Client List (For Ap/Master Mode Only)

    The DHCP Client List shows all the clients that require and have successf ully received IP assignments. You can click the Refresh button to ref resh the list. You can press Select all button to select all content in the list f or f urther editing. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 74: System Logs

    The status of user-conf igurable events can be f ound under Relay Status. The status will ref resh every 5 seconds if the Auto refresh box is checked. If an event is triggered, it will be noted on this list. System administrators can click Acknowledge Event when he has acknowledged the event and addressed it. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 75: Di And Power Status

    AeroLink Protection f unction can adopt one of the f ollowing detection methods: SNR: Checks the Signal-Noise Ratio (SNR) of the associated client • Signal Strength: Checks the Signal Strength of the associated client • Disconnection: Checks f or disconnection • AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 76: System Status

    Bridge Status Bridge Status indicates the current status of the network bridge on the device. The interf aces and the corresponding MAC addresses in this section are the entry points f or ingress traf f ic. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 77 The LLDP f unction in AWK-3131A does not support IEEE 802.3. Routing Table The Routing Table displays the routing inf ormation f or the current device. RSTP Status Displays the Spanning Tree Protocol parameters conf igured. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 78: Maintenance

    If the node and access path are available, you will see that all packets were successf ully transmitted with no loss. Otherwise, some, or even all, packets may get lost, as shown in the f ollowing f igure. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 79: Firmware Upgrade

    The conf iguration f ile is a text f ile and you can view and edit it with a general text-editing tool. You can also back up or restore the ABC-01 conf iguration with Config Import Export. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 80: Load Factory Default

    AWK-3131A. Account Settings To ensure that devices located at remote sites are secure f rom hackers, we recommend setting up a high- strength password the f irst time you conf igure the device. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 81 The password used to log in to the device. moxa Retype the password. If the Conf irm Password and New Confirm Password f ields do not match, you will be asked to reenter the Password password. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 82: Change Password

    The AWK-3131A’s Reset button works normally. Disable the Factory The AWK-3131A’s reset to def ault f unction will be inactive 60 Always enable Reset Function af ter 60 seconds af ter the AWK-3131A f inishes booting up. Seconds AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    Enter the duration in the Capture Wi-Fi Frames box. You can enter a value between 1 to 180 seconds. Click Capture Wait f or a timeout on the web console You will be able to download a report f rom the web browser. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 84 In the Input tab of the Wireshark tool, click Manage Interfaces. Click Remote Interfaces and add a new interf ace Enter the inf ormation f or your AWK device Port: 2002  Auth: Null authentication  Host: <AWK IP>  Click OK AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 85 The limit on the log f ile size is 1 MB. When the size of the log f ile reaches 1MB another f ile is created. A maximum of 5 f iles (5MB) will be kept f or downloading. When the number of f iles exceeds f ive, the oldest f ile is deleted. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 86: Save Configuration

    Because the AWK-3131A starts up and initializes with the settings stored in f lash memory, all new changes must be saved to f lash memory bef ore restarting the AWK-3131A. This also means the new changes will not work unless you run either the Save Configuration f unction or the Restart f unction. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 87: Restart

    If you made changes recently but did not save, you will be given two options. Clicking the Restart button here will reboot the AWK-3131A directly, and all setting changes will be ignored. Clicking the Save and Restart button will apply all setting changes and then reboot the AWK-3131A. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 88: Logout

    You will not be able to run any of the AWK-3131A’s f unctions while the system is rebooting. Logout Logout helps users disconnect the current HTTP or HTTPS session and go to the Login page. For security reasons, we recommend you logout bef ore quitting the console manager. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 89: Software Installation And Configuration

    The Wireless Search Utility can be downloaded f rom 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. Click Next when the Welcome screen opens to proceed with the installation. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 90 Click Next to install program f iles to the def ault directory, or click Browse to select an alternate location. Click Next to create the program’s shortcut f iles to the def ault directory, or click Browse to select an alternate location. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 91 Click Next to proceed with the installation. The installer then displays a summary of the installation options. 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. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 92: Configuring Wireless Search Utility

    Start the Wireless Search Utility program. When the Login page appears, select the “Device Search only” option to search f or devices and to view the conf iguration of each device. Select the “Device management” option to assign IPs, upgrade f irmware, and locate devices. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 93 Open the Wireless Search Utility and then click the Search icon. 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. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 94 Make sure your AWK is unlocked bef ore using the search utility’s icons setting. The AWK will unlock automatically if the password is set to the def ault. Otherwise you must enter the new password manually. Go to Tools > Login Options to manage and unlock additional AWKs. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 95 This will take you to the web console, where you can make all conf iguration changes. Ref er to Chapter 3, “Using the Web Console,” f or inf ormation on how to use the web console. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 96 Click on Telnet if you would like to use telnet to conf igure your AWKs. Click Assign IP to change the IP setting. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 97 Use this option to set the waiting time f or the Firmware to write to f lash. Misc. Search on start: Checkmark this box if you would like the search f unction to start searching f or devices af ter you log in to the Wireless Search Utility. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 98: Using Other Consoles

    Console Connection, 115200 f or Baud Rate, 8 f or Data Bits, None f or Parity, and 1 f or Stop Bits. Click on the Terminal tab, and select VT100 (or ANSI) f or Terminal Type. Click on OK to continue. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 99 ATTENTION If you unplug the RS-232 cable or trigger DTR, a disconnection event will be evoked to enf orce logout f or network security. You will need to log in again to resume operation. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 100: Configuration By Telnet And Ssh Consoles

    When using SSH client (ex. PuTTY), please run the client program (ex. putty.exe) and then input the AWK-3131A’s IP address, specif ying 22 f or the SSH connection port. The Console login screen will appear. Please ref er to the previous paragraph “RS-232 Console Conf iguration” and f or login and administration. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 101: Configuration By Web Browser With Https/Ssl

    HTTPS/SSL. (You can see the protocol in URL is https.) Then you can use the menu tree on the lef t side of the window to open the f unction pages to access each of AWK-3131A’s f unctions. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 102: Disabling Telnet And Browser Access

    If you are connecting the AWK-3131A to a public network but do not intend to use its management f unctions over the network, then we suggest disabling both Telnet Console and Web Conf iguration. Please run Maintenance > Console Settings to disable them, as shown in the f ollowing f igure. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 103: References

    Frequency-Interference Failover: This concept is similar to the previous model. If the communication f requency experiences interf erence and data can no longer be transmitted over the Active f requency, it will resume the connection via another Backup f requency. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...
  • Page 104 The AeroLink Protection f unction can adopt one of the f ollowing three detection methods: • SNR: States the Signal-Noise Ratio (SNR) of the associated client. Signal Strength: States the Signal Strength of the associated client • Disconnection • AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 105: Wireless Distribution System (Wds)

    3131A is connected to other peer APs or wireless bridges by WDS, and how bridges are connected to other peer bridges by WDS. See the f ollowing f igure f or an example of a network-planning diagram. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 106: Beacon

    RTS Threshold (256-2346) – This setting determines how large a packet can be bef ore the Access Point coordinates transmission and reception to ensure ef f icient communication. This value should remain at its def ault setting of 2,346. When you encounter inconsistent data f low, only minor modif ications are recommended. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 107: Stp And Rstp

    The main benef it of RSTP is that the conf iguration decision is made locally rather than network-wide, allowing RSTP to carry out automatic conf iguration and restore a link f aster than STP. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 108: Supporting Information

    If the setting is correct, you will see the f ollowing message shown on the terminal emulator, and the AWK- 3131A will reboot when the f irmware recovery process has f inished. Trying eth0 Using eth0 device TFTP from server 192.168.127.1; our IP address is 192.168.127.253 Filename 'awk3131a.rom'. Load address: 0x80060000 Loading: *################################################################# ################################################################# ################################################################# AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

  • Page 109: Declaration Of Conformity

    All guidelines of this and of the computer manuf acturer must theref ore be allowed at all times to ensure the saf e use of the equipment. EU Countries Not Intended for Use None. AirWorks AWK-3131A User Manual...

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