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Moxa AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual The Moxa 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 © 2009 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Trademarks MOXA is a registered trademark of Moxa Inc. All other trademarks or registered marks in this manual belong to their respective manufacturers.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................1-1 Overview.................................................................................................................................. 1-2 Package Checklist .................................................................................................................... 1-2 Product Features .....................................................................
Relay Status ................................................................................................................ 3-51 DI and Power Status ................................................................................................... 3-51 Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 3-52 Console Settings ...................................................................................................
1 Chapter 1 Introduction Moxa AirWorks AWK-5222 with dual-RF wireless capability allows wireless users to access network resources more reliably. The AWK-5222 is rated to operate at temperatures ranging from 0 to 60°C for standard models and -40 to 75°C for extended temperature models, and is rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Introduction Overview The AWK-5222 Access Point/Bridge and AP Client is ideal for applications that need a more reliable solution, and are hard to wire, too expensive to wire, or use mobile equipment that connects to a TCP/IP network. The AWK-5222 can operate at temperatures ranging from 0 to 60°C for standard models and -40 to 75°C for extended temperature models, and is rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Introduction y Operating temperature ranges from -40 to 75°C (-T model) y Power input by redundant 24 VDC power inputs or IEEE802.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Antenna Connector Connection Alarm Contact Digital Input Console LAN Port LED Indicators Introduction RP-SMA (male) 10-pin Removable Terminal Block 1 relay output (capacity: 1A @24VDC) 2 electrically-isolated inputs ‧ +3 to -30V for state “0” (OFF) ‧ 13 to 30V for state “1” (ON) ‧ Max.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Introduction ATTENTION The AWK-5222 is NOT a portable mobile device and should be located at least 20cm away from the human body. The AWK-5222 is NOT designed for the general public. To deploy AWK-5222s and establish a wireless network safely, a well-trained technician is required for installation. Functional Design LED Indicators The LEDs on the front panel of AWK-5222 allow you to identity the status and wireless settings quickly.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Introduction ATTENTION When the LEDs for STATE (Green), FAULT, WLAN1 and WLAN2 all light up simultaneously and blink at one-second intervals, it means the system failed to boot. This may be due to improper operation or uncontrollable issues, such as an unexpected shutdown during firmware update. To recover the firmware, refer to “Firmware Recovery” in Chapter 6. Beeper The beeper signals that the system is ready with two short beeps.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Introduction Relay (Digital Output) The AWK-5222 has one relay output, which consists of the 2 terminal block contacts on the top panel, as shown below. These relay contacts are used to forward system failure and user-configured events. The two wires attached to the relay contacts form an open circuit when a user-configured event is triggered. If a user-configured event does not occur, the relay circuit will remain closed.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Introduction Antenna Position A Position B Main1 Main2 If you need to improve the performance of the Main1 and Main2 antennas, you can connect additional antennas to the side panel of the AWK-5222 using an antenna cable (Position A: AUX1 and Position B: AUX2). The default antenna for the AWK-5222 is a 2 dBi, dual-band omni-directional antenna, RP-SMA (male).
2 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter explains how to install Moxa’s AirWorks AWK-5222 for the first time, and quickly set up your wireless network and test whether the connection is running well. With the function guide, you can find out the functions you need easily.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Getting Started First-time Installation and Configuration Before installing the AWK-5222, make sure that all items in the Package Checklist are in the box. In addition, you will need access to a notebook computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port. The AWK-5222 has a default IP address that you must use when connecting to the device for the first time. Step 1: Select the power source. The AWK-5222 can be powered by DC power input or PoE (Power over Ethernet).
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Getting Started Step 4: Use the web-based manager to configure AWK-5222 Open your computer’s web browser and type http://192.168.127.253 in the address field to access the homepage of the web-based Network Manager. Before the homepage opens, you will need to enter the user name and password as shown in the following figure.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Getting Started Step 5: Select the operation mode for the AWK-5222. By default, the AWK-5222’s operation mode is set to Wireless redundancy. You can change the setting in Wireless Settings Æ Operation mode if you would like to use the Wireless bridge or AP-Client mode instead. Detailed information about configuring the AWK-5222’s operation can be found in Chapter 3. Step 6: Test communications. We will describe 2 test methods to make sure the network connection has been established.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Getting Started Testing Method for two or more AWK-5222s If you have two or more AWK-5222s, you will need a second notebook computer (B) equipped with an Ethernet port. Use the default settings for the first AWK-5222 connected to notebook A and change the second or third AWK-5222 connected to notebook B to Client mode. Then, configure the notebooks and AWK-5222s properly. After setting up the testing environment, open a DOS window on notebook B.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Getting Started A quick overview of the AWK-5222’s status Basic settings for administering the AWK-5222 Essential settings related to establishing a wireless network Advanced features to support additional network management and secure wired and wireless communication * These advanced functions are all optional.
3 Chapter 3 Web Console Configuration In this chapter, we will explain each web management page of the web-based console configuration. Moxa’s easy-to-use management functions will help you set up your AWK-5222, as well as establish and maintain your wireless network easily.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Configuration by Web Browser Moxa AWK-5222’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 5.5 or 6.0 with JVM (Java Virtual Machine) installed.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations You can use the menu tree on the left side of the window to open the function pages to access each of AWK-5222’s functions. In the following paragraphs, we will go through each of the AWK-5222’s management functions in detail. You can also get a quick overview of these functions in the “Function Guiding Map” section of Chapter 2. NOTE The model name of the AWK-5222 is shown as AWK-5222-XX where XX indicates the country code.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Overview The Overview page summarizes the AWK-5222’s current status. The information is categorized into several groups: System info, Device info and 802.11 info. Basic Settings The Basic Settings group includes the most commonly used settings required by administrators to maintain and control the AWK-5222.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Device description Setting Max. 31 Characters Device name Setting Max. 31 Characters Other Console Configurations Description Factory Default Use this space to record more detailed None description of AWK-5222 Description To provide information about whom to contact in order to resolve problems. Use this space to record contact information of the person responsible for maintaining this AWK-5222.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Setting AWK-5222’s default gateway Other Console Configurations Description Factory Default The IP address of the router that connects the None LAN to an outside network. Primary/ Secondary DNS server Setting Description Factory Default IP address of Primary/ The IP address of the DNS Server used by None Secondary DNS server your network. After entering the DNS Server’s IP address, you can input the AWK-5222’s URL (e.g., http://ap11.abc.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Setting User adjustable time Time zone Setting User selectable time zone Other Console Configurations Description The date and time parameters allow configuration of the local time with immediate activation. Factory Default None (yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss format; 24-hour format.) Description The time zone setting allows conversion from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to local time.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Wireless Settings The essential settings for wireless networks are presented in this function group. Settings must be properly set before establishing your wireless network. Operation Mode The AWK-5222 supports three operation modes that are used for different wireless network applications: Wireless Redundancy In traditional architectures, most vendors only provide a single RF AP and Client, in which the AP connects one or more Clients to the network.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations With the new wireless redundancy technology, you can set up a redundant wireless connection between a redundant client device and a redundant AP device. The redundant structure involves using the AWK-5222’s two RF modules to set up two independent wireless connections between the redundant client and redundant AP devices.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations The following figure shows the Wireless Redundancy operation mode: WLAN Operation mode Setting Redundant AP Redundant Client Description Factory Default AP with Dual RF redundancy capable Redundant AP of serving dual RF clients. Dual RF redundant clients can join dual RF redundant APs.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Wireless Bridge A bridge is a network component that connects two networks. AWK-5222’s bridge operation is based on the AP (master) and Client (Slave) concept. Both sides of the connection must have the same RF type, SSID, and security settings. For single RF mesh networks, we can use WDS to establish a static bridge link. In this case, the APs at both ends of the WDS link must be configured manually with each other’s MAC addresses.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations AP-Client AP-Client mode provides a more flexible topology to allow the user to configure the 2 RF module for an AP or Client. Matching Table for AP-Client’s WLANs: WLAN 1 AP AP Client Client WLAN 2 AP Client Client AP Allowable Setting Allow Allow Not Allow Allow WLAN1/WLAN2 Some applications already have existing Clients in the environment. The AWK-5222 not only can carry dual RF clients, but also single RF or existing Clients to the Ethernet LAN.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Enabling Non-Redundant (Single RF) AP Wireless Redundancy mode’s Redundant AP This AP functionality can be set to Enable or Disable on the basic wireless settings page. If AP functionality is set to Enable, the Status will appear as Active, which means that the WLAN is ready to operate in the operation mode you are setting. For AP functionality settings, click on Edit for the AP operation mode, as described on the following page.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Wireless Bridge Mode’s Master You are allowed to edit this AP functionality to Enable or Disable on the basic wireless settings page. If AP functionality is set to Enable, the Status will appear as Active, which means that the WLAN is ready to operate in the operation mode you are setting. For AP functionality settings, click on Edit, as described below. After Edit is selected, you can select Enable or Disable in AP functionality.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Basic Wireless Setting The following figure shows the Basic Wireless Settings page. The parameters and options are described as follows: NOTE Please note that WLAN 1’s RF type supports 802.11b/g mode only; 802.11a mode is not available. WLAN 2’s RF type does support 802.11a/b/g. RF type Setting A B G B/G Mixed Description Factory Default Supports IEEE802.11a standard only B/G Mixed Supports IEEE802.11b standard only Supports IEEE802.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations NOTE If your device uses redundant Client, Client, or Slave mode, you can find an additional Site Survey button on basic wireless settings page. The button supports site survey and pops up a dialog box listing the information for available APs, as shown in the following figure. You can click on the SSID of an entity and bring the value of its SSID onto the SSID field of the Basic Wireless Settings page.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations The AWK-5222 provides four standardized wireless security modes: Open, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2. Several types of security models are available in AWK-5222 by selecting Security mode and WPA type: y Open: No authentication, no data encryption. y WEP: Static WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) keys must be manually configured. y WPA/WPA2-Personal: also known as WPA/WPA2-PSK.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations specified as 64/128 bits, which is actually a 40/104-bit secret key with a 24-bit initialization vector. The AWK-5222 provides 4 entities of WEP key settings that can be selected to use with Key index. The selected key setting specifies the key to be used as a send-key for encrypting traffic from the AP side to the wireless client side. All 4 WEP keys are used as receive-keys to decrypt traffic from the wireless client side to the AP side.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual WEP key 1-4 Setting ASCII type: 64 bits: 5 chars 128 bits: 13chars HEX type: 64 bits: 10 hex chars 128 bits: 26 hex chars Other Console Configurations Description A string that can be used as a WEP seed for RC4 encryption engine. Factory Default None WPA/WPA2-Personal WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2 are significantly improved encryption methods of WEP. WPA is a security standard based on 802.11i draft 3, while WPA2 is based on the fully ratified version of 802.11i.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations legacy AP clients. This option is rarely used. *This option is available in Redundant AP, AP, or Master mode only, and cannot support AES-enabled clients.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual WPA Type Setting Personal Enterprise Encryption method Setting TKIP AES Mixed* Other Console Configurations Description Provides Pre-Shared Key-enabled WPA and WPA2 Provides enterprise-level security for WPA and WPA2 Factory Default Personal Description Temporal Key Integrity Protocol is enabled Advance Encryption System is enabled Provides TKIP broadcast key and TKIP+AES unicast key for some legacy AP clients. This option is rarely used.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Primary/ Secondary RADIUS shared key Setting Description Max.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual AES EAP Protocol Setting TLS TTLS PEAP Other Console Configurations Advance Encryption System is enabled Description Specifies Transport Layer Security protocol Specifies Tunneled Transport Layer Security Specifies Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol, or Protected EAP Factory Default TLS Before choosing the EAP protocol for 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 en
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations 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 gets invalid.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations TTL Inner Authentication Setting Description Factory Default PAP Password Authentication Protocol is MS-CHAP-V2 used CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol is used MS-CHAP Microsoft CHAP is used MS-CHAP-V2 Microsoft CHAP version 2 is used Anonymous Setting Max.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations MS-CHAP-V2 merely as an EAP method for inner authentication. Inner EAP protocol Setting MS-CHAP-V2 Anonymous Setting Max.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Transmission Rate Setting Auto Available rates Transmission Power Setting Auto Other Console Configurations Description AWK-5222 will sense and adjust the data rate automatically User can manually select a target transmission data rate Factory Default Auto Description Specifies wireless signal coverage by automatically selecting the strength of Tx power Full Equivalent to 100% of maximum Tx power High Equivalent to 75% of maximum Tx power Medium Equivalent to 50% of maximum
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Fragment threshold Setting Fragment Length (256-2346) RTS threshold Setting RTS/CTS Threshold (256-2346) Other Console Configurations Description Factory Default This parameter specifies the maximum size 2346 a data packet before splitting and creating another new packet Description Factory Default This setting determines how large a packet 2346 can be before the Access Point coordinates transmission and reception to ensure efficient communication NOTE You can refer to the related
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations enabled to support long-distance transmission. Transmission enhancement is also recommended to enable communication at both ends when long-distance transmission is required. A high-gain antenna installed at a fixed antenna connector can also improve performance. (Select Antenna at MAIN or AUX.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations When EAP-TLS is used, a WLAN Certificate will be required at the client end to support WPA/WPA2-Enterprise. The AWK-5222 can support the PKCS #12, also known as Personal Information Exchange Syntax Standard, certificate formats that define file formats commonly used to store private keys with accompanying public key certificates, protected with a password-based symmetric key.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations NOTE The WLAN certificate will remain after the AWK-5222 reboots. Even though it is expired, it can still be seen on Current Certificate. Advanced Settings Several advanced functions are available to increase the functionality of your AWK-5222 and wireless network system. The DHCP server helps you deploy wireless clients efficiently. Packet filters provide security mechanisms, such as firewalls, in different network layers.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Setting Other Console Configurations Enable Disable Description Enables AWK-5222 as a DHCP server Disable DHCP server function Factory Default Disable Default gateway Setting IP address of a default gateway Description Factory Default The IP address of the router that connects None to an outside network Subnet mask Setting subnet mask Description Identifies the type of sub-network (e.g., Factory Default None 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network, or 255.255.255.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Packet Filters The AWK-5222 includes various filters for IP-based packets going through LAN and WLAN interfaces. You can set these filters as a firewall to help enhance network security. MAC Filter The AWK-5222’s MAC filter is a policy-based filter that can allow or filter out IP-based packets with specified MAC addresses. The AWK-5222 provides 8 entities for setting MAC addresses in your filtering policy.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations IP Protocol Filter The AWK-5222’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-5222 provides 8 entities for setting IP protocol and source/destination IP addresses in your filtering policy. Four IP protocols are available: All, ICMP, TCP, and UDP. You must specify either the Source IP or the Destination IP.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations TCP/UDP Port Filter The AWK-5222’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-5222 provides 8 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. The end port can be left empty if only a single port is specified.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations RSTP Settings (for Master or Slave mode only) AWK-5222 supports IEEE802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol and IEEE802.1w Rapid STP standards. In addition to eliminating unexpected path looping, STP/RSTP can provide a backup path recovery if a wired/ wireless path fails accidentally. The reliability and availability can increase because this fail-over function. AWK-5222’s STP/RSTP feature is disabled by default.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Forwarding delay Setting Numerical value input by user (4 – 30 seconds) Other Console Configurations Description Factory Default The amount of time this device waits before 15 (seconds) checking to see if it should change to a different topology. Max.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations SNMP Agent The AWK-5222 supports SNMP V1/V2c/V3. SNMP V1 and SNMP V2c use a community string match for authentication, which means that SNMP servers access all objects with read-only or read/write permissions using the community string public/private (default value). SNMP V3, which requires you to select an authentication level of MD5 or SHA, is the most secure protocol. You can also enable data encryption to enhance data security.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations The following parameters can be configured on the SNMP Agent page. A more detailed explanation of each parameter is given below the following figure. Enable Setting Enable Disable Description Enables SNMP Agent Disables SNMP Agent Factory Default Disable Read community (for V1, V2c, V3 or V1, V2c) Setting Description Factory Default Read Community Use a community string match with a maximum of 31 characters for authentication.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Admin auth type (for V1, V2c, V3, and V3 only) Setting Description No Auth Use admin account to access objects. No authentication MD5 Provide authentication based on the HMAC-MD5 algorithms. 8-character passwords are the minimum requirement for authentication. SHA Provides authentication based on HMAC-SHA algorithms. 8-character passwords are the minimum requirement for authentication.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Auto Warning Settings 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.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual System-related events System restart (warm start) Network-related events LAN 1 or LAN 2 link on LAN 1 or LAN 2 link off Other Console Configurations Event is triggered when… The AWK-5222 is rebooted, such as when its settings are changed (IP address, subnet mask, etc.). Event is triggered when… The LAN port is connected to a device or network. The port is disconnected (e.g., the cable is pulled out, or the opposing device shuts down).
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Syslog This function provides the event logs for the Syslog server. The function supports up to three configurable Syslog servers and Syslog server UDP port numbers. When an event occurs, the event will be sent as a Syslog UDP packet to the specified Syslog servers. Syslog Event Types Detail information for the grouped events is shown in the following table. You can check the box for Enable log to enable the grouped events.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations E-mail E-mail Event Types Check the box for Active to enable the event items. All default values are deactivated (unchecked). Details for each event item can be found on the “System log Event Types” table on page 3-31.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations E-mail Server Settings You can set up to 4 e-mail addresses to receive alarm emails from the AWK-5222. The following parameters can be configured on the E-mail Server Settings page. In addition, a Send Test Mail button can be used to test whether the Mail server and e-mail addresses work well. More detailed explanations about these parameters are given after the following figure.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Relay The AWK-5222 has one relay output, which consists of 2 terminal block contacts on the AWK-5222’s top panel. These relay contacts are used to indicate user-configured events and system failure. The two wires attached to the relay contacts form an open circuit when a user-configured event is triggered. If a user-configured event does not occur, the relay circuit will remain closed.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Trap Traps can be used to signal abnormal conditions (notifications) to a management station. This trap-driven notification can make your network more efficient. Because a management station usually takes care of a large number of devices that have a large number of objects, it will be overloading for the management station to poll or send requests to query every object on every device.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations SNMP Trap Receiver Settings SNMP traps are defined in SMIv1 MIBs (SNMPv1) and SMIv2 MIBs (SNMPv2c). The two styles are basically equivalent, and it is possible to convert between the two. You can set the parameters for SNMP trap receivers through the web page.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Status Wireless Status The status for 802.11 info parameters, such as Operation mode and Channel, are shown on the Wireless Status page. The status will refresh every 5 seconds if the Auto refresh box is checked. Certain values for 802.11 info may not appear with different operation modes. For example, Current BSSID and RSSI are not available in Redundant AP, AP, or Master modes.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations DHCP Client List (for AP mode only) When you enable the DHCP server, the DHCP Client List shows all the clients that require and have successfully received IP assignments. You 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 export the log contents to an available viewer by clicking Export Log.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Relay Status The status of user-configurable events can be found under Relay Status. The status will refresh 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. DI and Power Status The status of power inputs and digital inputs is shown on this web page.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Maintenance Maintenance functions provide the administrator with tools to manage the AWK-5222 and wired/wireless networks. Console Settings You can enable or disable access permission for the following consoles: HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet and SSH connections. For more security, we recommend you only allow access to the two secured consoles, HTTPS and SSH. Ping Ping helps to diagnose the integrity of wired or wireless networks.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Firmware Upgrade The AWK-5222 can be enhanced with more value-added functions by installing firmware upgrades. The latest firmware is available at Moxa’s download center. Before running a firmware upgrade, make sure the AWK-5222 is off-line. Click the Browse button to specify the firmware image file and click Firmware Upgrade and Restart to start the firmware upgrade. After the progress bar reaches 100%, the AWK-5222 will reboot itself.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Load Factory Default Use this function to reset the AWK-5222 and roll all settings back to the factory default values. You can also reset the hardware by pressing the reset button on the top panel of the AWK-5222. Password You can change the administration password for each of the AWK-5222’s console managers by using the Password function.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations Save Configuration The following figure shows how the AWK-5222 stores the setting changes into volatile and non-volatile memory. All data stored in volatile memory will disappear when the AWK-5222 is shutdown or rebooted unless they are y. Because the AWK-5222 starts up and initializes with the settings stored in flash memory, all new changes must be saved to flash memory before restarting the AWK-5222.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations 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-5222’s functions 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 before quitting the console manager.
4 Chapter 4 Software Installation/Configuration In this chapter, we cover the following topics: Overview AWK Search Utility ¾ Installing AWK Search Utility ¾ Configuring AWK Search Utility
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Software Installation/Configuration Overview The Documentation & Software CD included with your AWK-5222 is designed to make the installation and configuration procedure easy and straightforward. This auto-run CD includes AWK Search Utility (to broadcast search for all AWK’s accessible over the network), the AWK-5222 User’s Manual, and Quick Installation Guide. AWK Search Utility Installing AWK Search Utility 1.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Software Installation/Configuration 3. Click Next to install program files to the default directory, or click Browse to select an alternate location. 4. Click Next to create the program’s shortcut files to the default directory, or click Browse to select an alternate location.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Software Installation/Configuration 5. Click Next to select additional tasks. 6. Click Next to proceed with the installation. The installer then displays a summary of the installation options.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Software Installation/Configuration 7. 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. 8. Click Finish to complete the installation of AWK Search Utility. Configuring AWK Search Utility The Broadcast Search function is used to locate all AWK-5222 APs that are connected to the same LAN as your computer.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Software Installation/Configuration 2. Open the AWK Search Utility and then click the Search icon. The “Searching” window indicates the progress of the search. 3. When the search is complete, all AWKs that were located will be displayed in the AWK Search Utility window. Click Locate to cause the selected device to beep.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Software Installation/Configuration Make sure your AWK is unlocked before using the search utility’s icons setting. The AWK will unlock automatically if the password is set to the default. Otherwise you must enter the new password manually. Go to Tools Æ AWK login Options to manage and unlock additional AWKs.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Software Installation/Configuration Use the scroll down list to select the MAC addresses of those AWKs you would like to manage, and then click Add. Key in the password for the AWK device and then click OK to save. If you return to the search page and search for the AWK again, you will find that the AWK will unlock automatically. ATTENTION For security purposes, we suggest you can change the AWK search utility login password instead of using default.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Software Installation/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,” for information on how to use the web console. Click on Telnet if you would like to use telnet to configure your AWKs.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Software Installation/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 lapsed between retries.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Software Installation/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. Use this option to set the waiting time for the Firmware to write to flash. Misc.
5 Chapter 5 Other Console Configurations This chapter explains how to access the AWK-5222 for the first time. In addition to HTTP access, there are four ways to access AWK-5222: serial console, Telnet console, SSH console, and HTTPS console. The serial console connection method, which requires using a short serial cable to connect the AWK-5222 to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the AWK-5222’s IP address.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Software Installation/Configuration ATTENTION 1. You CANNOT connect to the AWK-5222 by two ore more of these console configurations simultaneously. 2. You can connect to the AWK-5222 simultaneously by web browser and serial/ Telnet /SSH console. However, we strongly suggest that you do NOT use more than one connection method at the same time. Following this advice will allow you to maintain better control over the configuration of your AWK-5222.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Software Installation/Configuration 2. Select Open under Port Manager to open a new connection. 3. The Communication Parameter page of the Property window opens. Select the appropriate COM port for Console Connection, 115200 for Baud Rate, 8 for Data Bits, None for Parity, and 1 for Stop Bits. 4. Click on the Terminal tab, and select VT100 (or ANSI) for Terminal Type. Click on OK to continue. 5. The Console login screen will appear.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Software Installation/Configuration 6. The AWK-5222’s device information and 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 Edit Æ Font and then choose the desired formatting options. ATTENTION If you unplug the RS-232 cable or trigger DTR, a disconnection event will be evoked to enforce logout for network security.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Software Installation/Configuration Follow the steps below to access the console utility via Telnet or SSH client. 1. From Windows Desktop, run Start > Run, and then use Telnet to access the AWK-5222’s IP address from the Windows Run window. (You may also issue the telnet command from the MS-DOS prompt.) When using SSH client (ex. PuTTY), please run the client program (ex. putty.exe) and then input the AWK-5222’s IP address, specifying 22 for the SSH connection port. 2.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Software Installation/Configuration 2. Warning messages will pop out to warn users that the security certificate was issued by a company they have not chosen to trust. 3. Select Yes to accept the certificate issued by Moxa IW and then enter the AWK-5222’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-5222’s functions.
6 Chapter 6 References This chapter provides more detailed information about wireless-related technologies. The information in this chapter can help you administer your AWK-5222s and plan your industrial wireless network better.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual 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, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps (DTIM), and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM). Beacon Interval indicates the frequency interval of AP. DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Map (DTIM) is contained in beacon frames.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual References Differences between RSTP and STP RSTP is similar to STP, but includes additional information in the BPDUs that allow each bridge to confirm that it has taken action to prevent loops from forming 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 network have had time to react to the change.
7 Chapter 7 Supporting Information This chapter presents additional information about this manual and product. You can also learn how to contact Moxa for technical support.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Supporting Information About This User’s Manual This manual is mainly designed for, but no limited to, the following hardware and firmware for the AWK-5222: y Hardware Rev: 1.0 y Firmware Ver: 1.0 You are strongly recommended to visit Moxa’s website (http://www.moxa.com) and find the latest product datasheet, firmware, QIG (Quick Installation Guide), UM (User’s Manual) and related information. NOTE You can find out the hardware revision number of AWK-5222 on the side label.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Supporting Information DoC (Declaration of Conformity) Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Supporting Information R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) as of April 8, 2000.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Supporting Information Connect to the AWK-5222’s RS-232 console with 115200bps and N-8-1. You will see the following message shown on the terminal emulator every one second. Press Ctrl - C and the following message will appear. Enter 2 to change the network setting. Specify where the AWK-5222’s firmware file on the TFTP server and press y to write the settings into flash memory.
AWK-5222 User’s Manual Supporting Information AWK-5222 restarts, and the “Press Ctrl-C to enter Firmware Recovery Process…” message will reappear. Press Ctrl-C to enter the menu and select 1 to start the firmware upgrade process. Select 0 in the sub-menu to load the firmware image via LAN, and then enter the file name of the firmware to start the firmware recovery.
