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Getting Started

This chapter explains how to install Moxa’s AirWorks AWK-3131A-RTG for the first time to quickly set up your
wireless network and how to test whether the connection is working well. The function map provided in Chapter
3 is a convenient reference to the various functions available on the AWK-3131A-RTG and to determine the
functions that you need to use.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

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First-Time Installation and Configuration

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Communication Testing

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Function Map

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Summary of Contents for AWK-3131A-RTG Series

Page 1: ...Moxa AWK 3131A RTG User s Manual Edition 1 0 December 2018 www moxa com product 2018 Moxa Inc All rights reserved...

Page 2: ...to this manual or to the products and or the programs described in this manual at any time Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable However Moxa assumes no responsi...

Page 3: ...d Settings 3 27 Using Virtual LAN 3 27 Configuring Virtual LAN 3 28 DHCP Server 3 29 Packet Filters 3 31 Static Route For Client Router Mode Only 3 33 NAT Settings Port Forwarding For Client Router Mo...

Page 4: ...L 5 5 Disabling Telnet and Browser Access 5 6 A References A 1 Beacon A 2 DTIM A 2 Fragment A 2 RTS Threshold A 2 STP and RSTP A 2 The STP RSTP Concept A 2 Differences Between RSTP and STP A 3 B Suppo...

Page 5: ...75 C for extended temperature models and is rugged enough for rolling stock environments Installation is easy with either DIN rail mounting or distribution boxes and the DIN rail mounting capability...

Page 6: ...ail kit 2 plastic RJ45 protective cap One for the console port and the other for use as a backup 1 plastic protective cap for fiber port AWK 3131A SSC RTG only Cable holder with one screw Quick instal...

Page 7: ...1A RTG is NOT a portable mobile device and should be located at least 20 cm away from the human body The AWK 3131A RTG is NOT designed for the general public To establish a wireless network safely usi...

Page 8: ...te Description PWR1 Green On Power is being supplied from power input 1 Off Power is not being supplied from power input 1 PWR2 Green On Power is being supplied from power input 2 Off Power is not bei...

Page 9: ...pdating the firmware To recover the firmware refer to the Firmware Recovery section in Appendix B Supporting Information Beeper The beeper emits two short beeps when the system is ready Reset Button T...

Page 10: ...how to test whether the connection is working well The function map provided in Chapter 3 is a convenient reference to the various functions available on the AWK 3131A RTG and to determine the functio...

Page 11: ...RTG Since the AWK 3131A RTG s default IP address is 192 168 127 253 and the subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 set the IP address of the computer in the 192 168 127 xxx IP range and subnet mask to 255 255 2...

Page 12: ...ly one AWK 3131A RTG device and the second method if you are using two or more AWK 3131A RTG units How to Test One AWK 3131A RTG If you are only using one AWK 3131A RTG you will need one additional no...

Page 13: ...the second or third AWK 3131A RTG connected to notebook B to Client mode and then configure the notebooks and AWK 3131A RTG units properly After setting up the testing environment open a DOS window on...

Page 14: ...network On demand functions to support the web based console management operation Quick overview of the AWK 3131A M12 RTG s status Essential settings related to establishing a wireless network Advanc...

Page 15: ...less Settings Operation Mode Basic Wireless Settings Multiple SSID WLAN Security Settings Advanced Wireless Settings WLAN Certification Settings Only For EAP TLS in Client Mode WAC Settings AP Mode On...

Page 16: ...AeroLink Protection Status For Client Mode Only Routing Table LAN Status Maintenance Console Settings Ping Firmware Upgrade Config Import Export Load Factory Default Username Password Locate Device M...

Page 17: ...ed on a different VLAN than the PC you must make sure your PC host is on the management VLAN so that it can access the AWK 3131A RTG The default IP address of the AWK is 192 168 127 253 To access the...

Page 18: ...tion of this manual NOTE The model name of the AWK 3131A RTG is shown as AWK 3131A RTG XX where XX indicates the country code The model name indicates the AWK 3131A RTG version and the bandwidth it us...

Page 19: ...RTG System Info Settings The System Info related settings that you configure here especially the Device name and Device description are displayed on the Overview page They are also included in the SNM...

Page 20: ...eters Explanations for both types of configuration are given below Network Settings for AP Client Operation Mode IP address assignment Setting Description Factory Default DHCP The AWK 3131A RTG s IP a...

Page 21: ...G WLAN interface s IP address will be assigned automatically by the network s DHCP server Static Static Set up the AWK 3131A RTG WLAN interface s IP address manually WLAN IP address Setting Descriptio...

Page 22: ...e date and time information based on an NTP server or the date and time information specified by the user The Current local time shows the AWK 3131A RTG s system time when you open this web page After...

Page 23: ...Default IP address of the name of the Time Server 1 2 IP address or domain name of the NTP time server The second NTP server will be used if the first NTP server fails to connect time nist gov Query...

Page 24: ...wireless AP AP Client In this mode the AWK 3131A RTG can connect to wireless AP devices Client Router The AWK 3131A RTG plays the role of a wireless client and a router Sniffer Turns the device into a...

Page 25: ...ng devices use to establish and maintain wireless connectivity Multiple access points on a network or sub network can use the same SSIDs All of the SSIDs that you configure for an AP are active at the...

Page 26: ...Default 2 4 GHz B Only supports the IEEE 802 11b standard B G N Mixed G Only supports the IEEE 802 11g standard B G Mixed Supports IEEE 802 11b g standards but 802 11g might operate at a slower speed...

Page 27: ...encryption to protect your wireless network from DoS attacks This function only works with Moxa s TAP and AWK RTG series Disable 50ms Turbo Roaming controller based Setting Description Factory Default...

Page 28: ...ion type is used when WEP data encryption is run with authentication When WEP is enabled as a security mode the length of a key so called WEP seed can be specified as 64 128 bits which is actually a 4...

Page 29: ...rsion of 802 11i The initial vector is transmitted encrypted and enhanced with its 48 bits twice as long as WEP The key is regularly changed so that true session is secured Even though AES encryption...

Page 30: ...on keys should be changed The security level is generally higher if you set the key renewal value to a shorter number which forces the encryption keys to be changed more frequently The default value i...

Page 31: ...rt Setting Description Factory Default Port number Specifies the port number of the delegated RADIUS server 1812 Primary Secondary RADIUS shared key Setting Description Factory Default Max of 31 chara...

Page 32: ...rrent 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...

Page 33: ...able identity hiding in TTLS and PEAP TTL inner authentication Setting Description Factory Default PAP Password Authentication Protocol is used MS CHAP V2 CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Proto...

Page 34: ...help you set up your wireless network in detail Transmission Rate for A B G B G mixed and N modes only Setting Description Factory Default Auto The AWK 3131A RTG senses and adjusts the data rate autom...

Page 35: ...er plans However the real transmitted power depends on the radio module and some facts such as country regulatory limitations and data rate Please check the Transmission power in Status Wireless Statu...

Page 36: ...allow unlicensed wireless devices to share spectrum with existing radar systems by detecting radar systems and avoid causing interference with them Roaming Priority Only for AP mode Setting Descriptio...

Page 37: ...ommunication Failover AeroLink Protection members can negotiate with each other to automatically elect an Active node for data communication If the Active node is no longer capable of sending data acr...

Page 38: ...of the access point and the WAC 1001 and WAC 2004 and 150ms client based that supports all brands of AP Dual link reduces the packet loss rate when roaming between difference APs this function only w...

Page 39: ...w AP once it loses contact with the AP it is currently connected to 82 Roaming Threshold Concept T1 Probing for new AP candidate to connect background scan T2 At this point is when the roaming differe...

Page 40: ...in the Certificate private password field Click on the Browse button in Select certificate key file and select the certificate file 3 Click Upload Certificate File to import the certificate file If t...

Page 41: ...Virtual LANs VLANs on your AWK series increases the efficiency of your network by dividing the LAN into logical segments as opposed to physical segments In general VLANs are easier to manage The Virtu...

Page 42: ...tified as marketing or human resource depending on which wireless client received it The AP would insert VLAN headers or tags with identifiers into the packets transmitted on the wired backbone to a n...

Page 43: ...N IDs on the AP all members of that User VLAN will have management access to the AP Be careful to restrict VLAN membership to those with legitimate access to the AP DHCP Server DHCP Dynamic Host Confi...

Page 44: ...ype of sub network e g 255 255 0 0 for a Class B network or 255 255 255 0 for a Class C network None Primary Secondary DNS server Setting Description Factory Default IP address of Primary Secondary DN...

Page 45: ...ntities on list can be allowed Drop Drop Any packet fitting the entities on list will be denied ATTENTION Be careful when you enable the filter function Drop no entity on list is activated all packets...

Page 46: ...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 RTG provides 8 entities for setting the range of source de...

Page 47: ...ivated all packets are denied Static Route For Client Router Mode Only The Static Routing page is used to configure AWK 3131A RTG s static routing table Active Click the checkbox to enable Static Rout...

Page 48: ...traffic Port Forwarding is needed to allow external devices to initiate communication Port Forwarding specifies a static map between external ports WAN Port and internal IP port combos LAN IP LAN Port...

Page 49: ...ware CD and supports reading the attributes via SNMP Only get method is supported SNMP security modes and security levels supported by the AWK 3131A RTG are shown in the following table Select the sec...

Page 50: ...using this community string public Write community for V1 V2c Setting Description Factory Default V1 V2c Read Write Community Use a community string match with a maximum of 31 characters for authenti...

Page 51: ...is able to roam across different subnets without changing its IP address Mobile IP Topology Example Terminology Description Mobile Node MN A host or router that changes its location from one network t...

Page 52: ...ith 50 ms roaming enabled to ensure correct operation of the L3 roaming network Link Fault Pass Through For Client Mode Only This function means if Ethernet port is link down wireless connection will...

Page 53: ...1A RTG is rebooted such as when its settings are changed IP address subnet mask etc Network related events Event is triggered when LAN link on The LAN port is connected to a device or network LAN link...

Page 54: ...n check the box for Enable log to enable the grouped events All default values are enabled checked Details for each event group can be found on the System log Event Types table on page 3 31 NOTE The R...

Page 55: ...Settings You can set up to 4 e mail addresses to receive alarm emails from the AWK 3131A RTG The following parameters can be configured on the E mail Server Settings page In addition a Send Test Mail...

Page 56: ...Max 63 characters Enter the receivers e mail addresses None Traps Traps can be used to signal abnormal conditions notifications to a management station This trap driven notification can make your netw...

Page 57: ...vers through the web page 1st 2nd Trap version Setting Description Factory Default V1 SNMP trap defined in SNMPv1 V1 V2 SNMP trap defined in SNMPv2 1st 2nd Trap server IP name Setting Description Fact...

Page 58: ...strength parameters are not available in the AP mode It is helpful to use the continuously updated information on this page such as Signal strength to monitor the signal strength of the AWK 3131A RTG...

Page 59: ...can click the Refresh button to refresh the list You can press Select all button to select all content in the list for further editing System Log Triggered events are recorded in System Log You can e...

Page 60: ...lowing table shows the current state of the AeroLink Protection for easier diagnosis An AeroLink Protection member could be in 1 or 7 different states Initiation State Init Initiates the AeroLink Prot...

Page 61: ...le The Routing Table page shows all routing entries LAN Status The LAN Status page shows the LAN information which includes speed duplex link status and packet status Maintenance Maintenance functions...

Page 62: ...e Firmware Upgrade The AWK 3131A RTG 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 firmwar...

Page 63: ...31A RTG configuration file to a folder on the TFTP server 3 On the AWK 3131A RTG Config Import page input your TFTP server IP and Configuration path NOTE The configuration path is the path of the conf...

Page 64: ...n default values You can also reset the hardware by pressing the reset button on the bottom panel of the AWK 3131A RTG Username Password You can change the administration username and password for eac...

Page 65: ...olatile memory All data stored in volatile memory will disappear when the AWK 3131A RTG is shutdown or rebooted unless they are y Because the AWK 3131A RTG starts up and initializes with the settings...

Page 66: ...ll reboot the AWK 3131A RTG 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 RTG If you run the Restar...

Page 67: ...4 4 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 68: ...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 s...

Page 69: ...uration 4 3 2 Click Next to install program files to the default directory or click Browse to select an alternate location 3 Click Next to install the program s shortcut files in the default directory...

Page 70: ...5 Click Install 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 o...

Page 71: ...IP address Since the Broadcast Search function searches by UDP packets and not IP address it doesn t matter if the AWK 3131A RTG is configured as an AP or Client In either case APs and Clients connect...

Page 72: ...uration 4 6 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...

Page 73: ...lected 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...

Page 74: ...search for the AWK again you will find that the AWK will unlock automatically ATTENTION For security purposes we suggest you can change the wireless search utility login password instead of using the...

Page 75: ...AWK 3131A RTG UM Software Installation and Configuration 4 9 Click on Telnet if you would like to use telnet to configure your AWKs Click Assign IP to change the IP setting...

Page 76: ...ied 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 Assign IP Upload Firmware a...

Page 77: ...RTG UM Software Installation and Configuration 4 11 Misc Search on start Checkmark this box if you would like the search function to start searching for devices after you log in to the Wireless Searc...

Page 78: ...ich requires using a short USB cable to connect the AWK 3131A RTG to a PC s COM port can be used if you do not know the AWK 3131A RTG s IP address The other consoles can be used to access the AWK 3131...

Page 79: ...solution NOTE We recommend using the Moxa PComm Lite Terminal Emulator which is available for download at http www moxa com product download_pcommlite_info htm Before running PComm Terminal Emulator u...

Page 80: ...Main Menu will be displayed Please follow the description on screen and select the administration option you wish to perform NOTE To modify the appearance of the PComm Terminal Emulator window select...

Page 81: ...settings of your PC host and then change the IP address to 192 168 127 xxx and subnet mask to 255 255 255 0 Follow the steps below to access the console utility via Telnet or SSH client 1 From Windows...

Page 82: ...fic Perform the following steps to access the AWK 3131A RTG s web browser interface via HTTPS SSL 1 Open your web browser and type https AWK 3131A RTG s IP address in the address field Press Enter to...

Page 83: ...you are connecting the AWK 3131A RTG to a public network but do not intend to use its management functions over the network then we suggest disabling both Telnet Console and Web Configuration Please r...

Page 84: ...technologies The information in this chapter can help you manage your AWK 3131A RTGs and plan your industrial wireless network better The following topics are covered in this appendix Beacon DTIM Frag...

Page 85: ...6 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 settin...

Page 86: ...when it decides to enable a link to a neighboring bridge Adjacent bridges connected via point to point links will be able to enable a link without waiting to ensure that all other bridges in the netwo...

Page 87: ...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 RED Com...

Page 88: ...for firmware recovery please set up TFTP server 192 168 127 1 contains awk3131a rtg rom for firmware recovery please set up TFTP server 192 168 127 1 contains awk3131a rtg rom for firmware recovery pl...

Page 89: ...void the user s authority to operate this equipment This transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equip...

Page 90: ...se exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may ca...

Page 91: ...galement t valu et d montr conforme aux limites d exposition aux RF d IC dans des conditions d exposition des appareils mobiles antennes sont sup rieures 20 cm partir du corps d une personne Antenna G...

Page 92: ...oor 23 200 6 29 800 UNII 3 5 725 5 825 149 153 157 161 165 Outdoor 26 398 9 35 3162 FCC 5 GHz BAND RULES Point to Point Max EIRP special rules For UNII 1 Fixed point to point transmitters that employ...

Page 93: ...ipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it However special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with...

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