Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Moxa Technologies AirWorks AWK-1200-AP
Summary of Contents for Moxa Technologies AirWorks AWK-1200-AP
- Page 1 MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual www.moxa.com/product First Edition, July 2007 Moxa Networking Co., Ltd. Tel: +886-2-8919-1230 Fax: +886-2-8919-1231 Web: www.moxa.com MOXA Technical Support Worldwide: support@moxa.com The Americas support@usa.moxa.com...
- Page 2 MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP 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 Copyright © 2007 Moxa Networking Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ....................1-1 Overview ..........................1-2 Package Checklist......................... 1-2 Product Features ........................1-2 System Requirements ......................1-2 Inline Power Injector (PoE)....................1-3 Chapter 2 Getting Started ..................2-1 First Time Installation and Configuration................2-2 Locating the Data Input and PoE Ports................. 2-2 What to Check before You Install the AWK-1200-AP ............ - Page 4 TIME.........................B-4 SYSTEM ........................B-4 FIRMWARE ......................B-4 Appendix C Regulatory Compliance Information ............C-1...
-
Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction Chapter 1 The following topics are covered in this chapter: Overview Package Checklist Product Features System Requirements Inline Power Injector (PoE) -
Page 6: Overview
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Introduction Overview The AWK-1200 Access Point/Bridge and AP Client is ideal for applications that are hard to wire, too expensive to wire, or use mobile equipment that connects to a TCP/IP network. The AWK-1200 series is rated to operate at temperatures ranging from -20 to 70°C, and its weatherproof design allows you to set up a WLAN, or extend existing wired networks to outdoor locations. -
Page 7: Inline Power Injector (Poe)
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Introduction Inline Power Injector (PoE) The AWK-1200-AP is equipped with an Inline Power Injector module. The Inline Power Injector (PoE) delivers both data and power to the AWK-1200-AP unit through a single Ethernet cable, and provides the following benefits to improve the performance vs. installation cost ratio. -
Page 8: Chapter 2 Getting Started
Getting Started Chapter 2 This chapter describes the procedures for installing the AWK-1200-AP. The following topics are covered: First Time Installation and Configuration Locating the Data Input and PoE Ports What to Check before You Install the AWK-1200-AP Basic Configuration Basic Configuration Steps Logging into the Web Interface Configuring Operating Mode, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Route IP, DNS Server IP... -
Page 9: First Time Installation And Configuration
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Getting Started First Time Installation and Configuration After unpacking the system, make sure the following items are present and in good condition. Refer to pictures below to see what each item looks like. 1. AWK-1200-AP 2. - Page 10 MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Getting Started Device Figures POE picture1 POE picture2 Figure 2-1 Power and Data Interface location on the PoE denoted by numbers 1-4. Mounting the AWK-1200-AP on a Wall or Mast The AWK-1200-AP can be mounted on the wall, and you can use the Wall Mount kit to mount the AWK-1200-AP as shown in Figure 2-2.
-
Page 11: What To Check Before You Install The Awk-1200-Ap
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Getting Started What to Check before You Install the AWK-1200-AP Before installing the AWK-1200-AP for outdoor applications or hard-to-reach locations, we recommend configuring and testing all devices first. For configuring the AWK-1200-AP, please follow the steps below to power up the AWK-1200-AP (refer to Figure 2-4). -
Page 12: Basic Configuration
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Getting Started Basic Configuration Basic Configuration Steps This section describes a basic 2-step configuration procedure to set up the AWK-1200-AP. Step 1: Modify the factory-default parameters on the web page “/BASIC/LAN/”, click Save Settings to save the changes, and then click Continue. - Page 13 MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Getting Started Step 3: Enter “root” in the Password fields, and then click Log In to enter the web configuration user interface screen as shown below. Figure 2-6 Web Configuration Structure The web configuration user interface shown above in Figure 2-6 is grouped into a tree structure, and contains the following settings or information.
-
Page 14: Configuring Operating Mode, Ip Address, Subnet Mask, Default Route Ip, Dns Server Ip
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Getting Started STATUS DEVICE INFO WIRELESS LOGS STATISTICS HELP MENU BASIC ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS GLOSSARY Move through the tree by clicking on an icon to expand or collapse the tree. The nodes on the tree represent web pages that allow viewing and modifying the parameters. -
Page 15: Configuring The Wireless Ssid
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Getting Started Get LAN IP From Choose DHCP (Dynamic) if your router supports DHCP and you want the router to assign an IP address to the AP. In this case, you do not need to fill in the fields shown below. Choose Static IP (Manual) if your router does not support DHCP or if for any other reason you need to assign a fixed address to the AP. -
Page 16: Configuring Wireless Encryption
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Getting Started Figure 2-8 Configuring Wireless Encryption The AWK-1200-AP supports 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption. For 64-bit WEP encryption, an encryption key consists 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9 and A-F) or 5 ASCII characters. For 128-bit WEP encryption, an encryption key consists of 26 hexadecimal characters (0-9 and A-F) or 13 ASCII characters. -
Page 17: Changing The Supervisor Account & Password
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Getting Started Changing the Supervisor Account & Password Enter the TOOLS ADMIN page, shown below in Figure 2-9. Figure 2-9 2-10... -
Page 18: Upgrading The Firmware
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Getting Started ADMIN PASSWORD Change the ADMIN PASSWORD’s user name and password in the ADMIN PASSWORD Account field, click Save Setting, and then Reboot the Device to take activate the configuration changes. Upgrading the Firmware... - Page 19 MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Getting Started ATTENTION To meet regulatory restrictions and the safety of the installation, we strongly recommend this product is professionally installed. 2-12...
-
Page 20: Web Console Configuration
Web Console Configuration Chapter 3 In this chapter, we will explain each web management page of the Web-based Network Manager. The following topics are covered in this chapter: Basic Wireless Advanced Tools Admin Time System Firmware Status Device Info Wireless Logs Statistics... -
Page 21: Basic
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Basic Wireless The section is where you configure the wireless settings for your Access Point. Please note that changes made in this section may also need to be duplicated on your Wireless Client. - Page 22 MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Web Console Configuration 802.11 Mode If all of your devices can connect in 802.11g Mode, you can change the mode to 802.11g only. If you have some devices that are 802.11b, leave the setting at Mixed.
- Page 23 MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Web Console Configuration WPA Mode: WPA is the older standard; select this option if the clients that will be used with the Access Point only support the older standard. WPA2 is the newer implementation of the stronger IEEE 802.11i security standard.
-
Page 24: Advanced
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Web Console Configuration This option enables configuration of an optional second RADIUS server. A second RADIUS server can be used as backup for the primary RADIUS server. The second RADIUS server is consulted only when the primary server is not available or not responding. The fields Second... - Page 25 MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Filter Settings Mode When “only allow listed machines” is selected, only computers with MAC addresses listed in the MAC Address List are granted network access. When “only deny listed machines” is selected, any computer with a MAC address listed in the MAC Address List is refused access to the network.
- Page 26 MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Fragmentation Threshold This setting should remain at its default value of 2346. Setting the Fragmentation value too low may result in poor performance. RTS Threshold This setting should remain at its default value of 2346. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value are recommended.
-
Page 27: Tools
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Tools Admin The Admin option is used to set a password for access to the Web-based management. By default, no password configured. We highly recommend that you create a password to keep your new Access Point secure. -
Page 28: Time
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Restore Configuration from File Use this option to load previously saved Access Point configuration settings. Save Configuration To Wireless Network Setup Wizard If your PC’s operating system is Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later and you are using Windows Internet Explorer (IE) as your browser, you can use this option to save key parts of the Access Point’s current wireless security settings to your PC with Windows Connect Now (WCN) -
Page 29: Firmware
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Reboot the Device This restarts the Access Point. Useful for restarting when you are not near the device. Restore all Settings to the Factory Defaults This option restores all configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time the Access Point was shipped from the factory. -
Page 30: Status
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Web Console Configuration To upgrade the firmware, follow these steps: 1. Click the Browse button to locate the upgrade file on your computer. 2. Once you have found the file to be used, click the Upload button below to start the firmware upgrade process. -
Page 31: Wireless
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Web Console Configuration LAN Computers This area of the screen continually updates to show all DHCP enabled computers and devices connected to the LAN side of your Access Point. The detection “range” is limited to the address range as configured in DHCP Server. -
Page 32: Logs
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Logs The Access Point automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there is not enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained. -
Page 33: Statistics
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Click this button after changing Log Options to make them effective and permanent. Refresh Clicking this button refreshes the display of log entries. There may be new events since the last time you accessed the log. - Page 34 MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Errors The number of transmission failures that cause loss of a packet. A noisy radio-frequency environment can cause a high error rate on the wireless LAN. 3-15...
-
Page 35: Appendix A Specifications
Specifications Appendix A WLAN Standards IEEE802.11g/b for wireless LAN, IEEE802.3u 10/100BaseTX for Ethernet LAN, IEEE802.3af for Power over Ethernet Frequency Range 2.4-2.4835 GHz, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Data Rate & Modulation OFDM@54 Mbps, CCK@11/5.5 Mbps, DQPSK@2 Mbps and DBSK@1 Mbps Operating Channels USA: 1-11 (US) Europe: 1-13 (EU) - Page 36 MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Specifications Mechanical Casing IP68 (AP/Bridge), IP67 (AP Client) Dimensions (W × L × D) AWK-1200-AP: 284.4 × 254.3 × 77.5 mm 11.20 × 10.01 × 3.05 in AWK-1200-AC: 165.8 × 195.8 × 60.3 mm 6.53 × 7.71 × 2.37 in...
-
Page 37: Appendix B Default Settings
Default Settings Appendix B BASIC WIZARD CONNECTION SETUP WIZARD Parameter Description Default Value Password Web Login password Admin Verify Password root Time Time Zone GTM-08:00, Tijuana MICROSOFT WINDOWS CONNECT WIZARD WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP WIZARD Parameter Description Default Value Wireless Network Name (SSID) A name that can be easily MOXA recognized by wireless clients. -
Page 38: Dhcp
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Default Settings DHCP ENABLE Parameter Description Default Value Enable DHCP Server Select DHCP SETTING Parameter Description Default Value DHCP IP Address Range 192.168.127.100 ~ 192.168.127.199 Primary DNS 0.0.0.0 Secondary DNS 0.0.0.0 DHCP Lease Time 1440... -
Page 39: Advanced
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Default Settings Transmission Rate BEST (Automatic) 802.11 Mode MIX 802.11g AND 802.11b Super G™ Mode Super G without Turbo WIRELESS SECURITY MODE Parameter Description Default Value Security Mode None ADVANCED MAC Address Filter Parameter Description... - Page 40 MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Default Settings SAVE AND RESTORE CONFIGURATION SAVE CONFIGURATION TO WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP WIZARD TIME TIME CONFIGURATION Parameter Description Default Value Time Zone GTM-08:00, Tijuana SET THE DATE AND TIME MANUALLY Parameter Description Default Value Year...
-
Page 41: Regulatory Compliance Information
Regulatory Compliance Information Appendix C 15.21 CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Prohibition of co-location This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. -
Page 42: Safety Information
MOXA AirWorks AWK-1200-AP User’s Manual Service Information Regulatory information / Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the AirWorks AWK-1200-AP and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers