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AirWorks AWK-1121/1127 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 ©2012 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks The MOXA logo is a registered trademark of Moxa Inc. All other trademarks or registered marks in this manual belong to their respective manufacturers.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2 Package Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 1-2 Product Features ..................
Installing the UNIX Driver........................................................................................................... 4-16 Configuring the UNIX Driver ....................................................................................................... 4-17 5. Other Console Considerations ........................................................................................................... 5-1 RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) ..................................
1 1. Introduction The AirWorks AWK-1121/1127 enables wireless users to access network resources wirelessly. The AWK-1121/1127 is rated to operate at temperatures ranging from 0 to 60°C for standard models and -40 to 75°C for wide temperature models, and is rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment.
AWK-1121/1127 Introduction Overview The AWK-1121/1127 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-1121/1127 can operate at temperatures ranging from 0 to 60°C for standard models and -40 to 75°C for wide temperature models, and is rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment. Installation is easy, with either DIN-Rail mounting or wall mounting in distribution boxes.
AWK-1121/1127 Introduction Product Specifications WLAN Interface Standards: IEEE 802.11a/b/g for Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11i for Wireless Security IEEE 802.3u for 10/100BaseT(X) IEEE 802.3af for Power-over-Ethernet (PoE model) Spread Spectrum and Modulation (typical): • DSSS with DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK • OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM • 802.11b: CCK @ 11/5.5 Mbps, DQPSK @ 2 Mbps, DBPSK @ 11 Mbps • 802.
AWK-1121/1127 Introduction Serial Port: 1, RS-232/422/485, DB9 male connector (AWK-1127 only) Console: RS-232 (RJ45-type) LED Indicators: PWR, FAULT, STATE, signal strength, WLAN, LAN Weight: 400 g (AWK-1121), 410 g (AWK-1127) Dimensions: AWK-1121: 50 x 115 x 70 mm (2.0 x 4.5 x 2.8 in) AWK-1127: 50 x 127 x 70 mm (2.0 x 5.0 x 2.8 in) Installation: DIN-Rail mounting, wall mounting (with optional kit) Serial Communication Parameters (AWK-1127 Only) Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8 Stop Bits: 1, 1.
AWK-1121/1127 Introduction Functional Design LED Indicators The LEDs on the front panel of the AWK-1121/1127 provide a quick and easy means of determining the current operational status and wireless settings. The FAULT LED indicates system failures and user-configured events. If the AWK-1121/1127 cannot retrieve the IP address from a DHCP server or if there is an IP conflict, the FAULT LED will blink at one second intervals. The SIGNAL LEDs indicate signal strength.
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2 2. Getting Started This chapter explains how to install Moxa’s AirWorks AWK-1121/1127 for the first time, and quickly set up your wireless network and test whether the connection is running well. The function guide provides a convenient means of determining which functions you need to use.
AWK-1121/1127 Getting Started First-time Installation and Configuration Before installing the AWK-1121/1127, make sure that all items in the Package Checklist are in the box. You will need access to a notebook computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port. The AWK-1121/1127 has a default IP address that must be used when connecting to the device for the first time. • Step 1: Select the power source. The AWK-1121/1127 may be powered by a DC power input or PoE (Power over Ethernet, PoE model only).
AWK-1121/1127 NOTE Getting Started After you click Submit to apply changes the web page will refresh (Updated) will appear on the page and a blinking reminder will be shown on the upper-right corner of the web page: To activate the changes click Restart and then Save and Restart after you change the settings. About 30 seconds are needed for the AWK-1121/1127 to complete the reboot procedure. • Step 5: Test communications.
AWK-1121/1127 Getting Started Function Map Quick overview of the AWK-1121/1127’s information Basic settings for administering the AWK-1121/1127 Essential settings related to establishing a wireless network Advanced features to support additional network management and secure wired and wireless communication Note: These advanced functions are all optional.
3 3. Web Console Configuration In this chapter, we explain all aspects of web-based console configuration. Moxa’s easy-to-use management functions help you set up your AWK-1121/1127 and make it easy to establish and maintain your wireless network.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Web Browser Configuration Moxa AWK-1121/1127’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 with JVM (Java Virtual Machine) installed.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration In the following paragraphs, we describe each AWK-1121/1127 management function in detail. A quick overview is available in this manual in the “Function Map” section of Chapter 2. NOTE The model name of the AWK-1121/1127 is shown as AWK-1121/1127-XX, where XX indicates the country code. The country code indicates the AWK-1121/1127 version and which bandwidth it uses. We use AWK-1121/1127-EU as an example in the following figures.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Basic Settings The Basic Settings group includes the most commonly used settings required by administrators to maintain and control the AWK-1121/1127. System Info Settings System Info labels (especially Device name) are displayed and included on the Overview page, in SNMP information, and in alarm emails. Giving descriptive, unique labels to items under System Info makes it easier to identify the different AWK-1121/1127 units connected to your network.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration IP configuration Setting Description Factory Default DHCP The AWK-1121/1127’s IP address will be assigned Static automatically by the network’s DHCP server Static Set up the AWK-1121/1127’s IP address manually. IP address Setting Description Factory Default AWK-1121/1127’s IP Identifies the AWK-1121/1127 on a TCP/IP network. 192.168.127.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Current local time Setting Description Factory Default User adjustable time The date and time parameters allow configuration of the local None time, with immediate activation. Use 24-hour format: yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss Time zone Setting Description User selectable time The time zone setting allows conversion from GMT (Greenwich GMT (Greenwich Factory Default zone Mean Time) to local time.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Operation Mode The AWK-1121/1127 is a dedicated WLAN client, so its only operation mode is client. Other client-based operation modes may be added in the future firmware releases. Wireless Enable Setting Description Factory Default Enable/Disable The RF (Radio Frequency) module can be manually turned on or Enable off. Note: This function is only available for firmware version 1.2 and above.
AWK-1121/1127 NOTE Web Console Configuration Click the “Site Survey” button to view information about 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. Click the Refresh button to re-scan and update the table. RF type Setting Description Factory Default A Supports IEEE802.11a standard only B/G Mixed B Supports IEEE802.11b standard only G Supports IEEE802.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration WLAN Security Settings The AWK-1121/1127 provides four standardized wireless security modes: Open, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), and WPA2. Several security modes are available in the AWK-1121/1127 by selecting Security mode and WPA type: • Open: No authentication, no data encryption. • WEP: Static WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) keys must be configured manually. • WPA/WPA2-Personal: Also known as WPA/WPA2-PSK.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Authentication type Setting Description Factory Default Open Data encryption is enabled, but without authentication Open Shared Data encryption and authentication are both enabled.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration WPA type Setting Description Factory Default Personal Provides Pre-Shared Key-enabled WPA and WPA2 Personal Enterprise Provides enterprise-level security for WPA and WPA2 Encryption method Setting Description Factory Default TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol is enabled TKIP AES Advance Encryption System is enabled EAPOL Version Setting Description Factory Default 1 EAPOL version 1 was standardized in the 2001 version of 1 802.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration EAP-TLS TLS is the standards-based successor to Secure Socket Layer (SSL). It can establish a trusted communication channel over a distrusted network. TLS provides mutual authentication through certificate exchange. EAP-TLS is also secure to use. You are required to submit a digital certificate to the authentication server for validation, but the authentication server must also supply a certificate.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration TTLS Inner Authentication Setting Description Factory Default PAP Password Authentication Protocol is used MS-CHAP-V2 CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol is used MS-CHAP Microsoft CHAP is used MS-CHAP-V2 Microsoft CHAP version 2 is used Anonymous Setting Description Factory Default Max.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration User name & Password Setting Description Factory Default User name and password used in inner authentication None Advanced Wireless Settings Additional wireless-related parameters are presented in this section to help you set up your wireless network in detail.
AWK-1121/1127 NOTE Web Console Configuration Tx power at “Full” • US model: 14 dB • EU model: 16 dB • JP model: 14 dB Fragmentation threshold Setting Description Factory Default Fragment Length Specifies the maximum size a data packet before splitting and 2346 (256 to 2346) creating another new packet RTS threshold Setting Description RTS/CTS Threshold Determines how large a packet can be before the Access Point 2346 Factory Default (256 to 2346) coordinates transmission and reception
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration WLAN Certification Settings When EAP-TLS is used, a WLAN Certificate will be required at the client end to support WPA/WPA2-Enterprise. The AWK-1121/1127 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-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Advanced Settings Several advanced functions are available to increase the functionality of your AWK-1121/1127 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. Moreover, the AWK-1121/1127 supports SNMP, making network management easier.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Enable Setting Description Factory Default Enable Enables IP protocol filter Disable Disable Disables IP protocol filter Policy Setting Description Factory Default Accept Only the packets fitting the entities on the list can be allowed Drop Drop Any packet fitting the entities on the list will be denied ATTENTION Be careful when you enable the filter function: Drop + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are allowed.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration ATTENTION Be careful when you enable the filter function: Drop + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are allowed Accept + “no entity on list is activated” = all packets are denied SNMP Agent The AWK-1121/1127 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).
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Enable 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 Read community (for V1, V2c) Setting Description Factory Default V1, V2c Read Use a community string match with a maximum of 31 public Community characters for authentication.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Link Fault Pass-Through This function means if Ethernet port is link down, wireless connection will be forced to disconnect. Once Ethernet link is recovered, AWK-1121/1127 will try to connect to AP. If wireless is disconnected, AWK-1121/1127 restarts auto-negotiation on Ethernet port but always stays in the link failure state. Once the wireless connection is recovered, AWK-1121/1127 will try to recover the Ethernet link.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Mode Along with Application, this field specifies the serial port’s operation mode, or how it will interact with network devices. Depending on how Application is configured, different options are available for Mode. Depending on how Mode is configured, additional settings will be available for configuration. Setting Description Factory Default RealCOM This serial port will operate in RealCOM mode.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration When Mode is set to RealCOM on a serial port’s Operation Modes page, you will be able to configure additional settings such as TCP alive check time, Max connection, and Ignore jammed IP. TCP Alive Check Time Setting Description Factory Default 0 to 99 min. This field specifies how long the AWK-1127 will wait for a 7 min. response to “keep alive” packets before closing the TCP connection.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration ATTENTION When Max connection is 2, the serial port’s communication settings (i.e., baudrate, parity, data bits, etc.) will be determined by the AWK-1127. Any host that opens the COM port connection must use identical serial communication settings. Ignore Jammed IP This field specifies how an unresponsive IP address is handled when there are simultaneous connections to the serial port.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Setting Description Factory Default Enable When these fields are enabled, serial data will accumulate in Unchecked the serial port’s buffer until the buffer is full or until the specified delimiter character(s) are received. For example, the carriage return character could be used as a delimiter in order to transmit each sentence or paragraph in a separate packet. Data will be packed according to Delimiter process.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration options based on the Telnet protocol and supports one connection at a time. Third party drivers supporting RFC2217 are widely available on the Internet and can be used to implement virtual COM mapping. When Mode is set to RFC2217 on a serial port’s Operation Modes page, you will be able to configure additional settings such as TCP alive check time, TCP port, and Packet length. TCP Alive Check Time Setting Description 0 to 99 min.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration carriage return character could be used as a delimiter in order to transmit each sentence or paragraph in a separate packet. Data will be packed according to Delimiter process. Delimiters must be incorporated into the data stream at the software or device level. The Delimiter value can be set ranging from 00 to FF. ATTENTION When Delimiter 1 is enabled, Packet length must be set to 0.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration TCP Server Mode In TCP Server mode, the AWK-1127 serial port is assigned an IP:port address that is unique on your TCP/IP network. It waits for the host computer to establish a connection to the attached serial device. This operation mode also supports up to four simultaneous connections, so multiple hosts can collect data from the attached device at the same time. Data transmission proceeds as follows: 1. A host requests a connection to the 2.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Inactivity Time Setting Description Factory Default 0 to 65535 ms This field specifies the time limit for keeping the connection 0 ms open if no data flows to or from the serial device. 0: The connection will remain open even if data is never received. For many applications, the serial device may be idle for long periods of time, so 0 is an appropriate setting. 1 to 65535: If there is no activity for the specified time, the connection will be closed.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Cmd Port Setting Description Factory Default 0 to 9999 This field specifies the TCP port number for listening to SSDK 966 commands from the host. Connection Goes Down This field specifies what happens to the RTS and DTR signals when the Ethernet connection goes down. For some applications, serial devices need to know the Ethernet link status through RTS or DTR signals sent through the serial port.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Delimiter Process This field specifies how data is packed when delimiter characters are received. This field has no effect if Delimiter 1 is not enabled. Setting Do Nothing Description Factory Default Data accumulated in the serial port’s buffer will be packed, Do Nothing including delimiters. Delimiter + 1 One additional character must be received before the data in the serial port’s buffer is packed.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration When Mode is set to TCP Client on a serial port’s Operation Modes page, you will be able to configure additional settings such as TCP alive check time, Inactivity time, and Ignore jammed IP. TCP Alive Check Time Setting Description Factory Default 0 to 99 min. This field specifies how long the AWK-1127 will wait for a 7 min. response to “keep alive” packets before closing the TCP connection.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Ignore Jammed IP Setting Description Factory Default Disable All transmission will be suspended if one IP address becomes Disable unresponsive. Transmission will only resume when all hosts have responded. Enable Data transmission to the other hosts will not be suspended if one IP address becomes unresponsive. This field specifies how an unresponsive IP address is handled when there are simultaneous connections to the serial port.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Packet Length Setting Description 0 to 1024 This field specifies the maximum amount of data that is allowed 0 Factory Default to accumulate in the serial port buffer before sending. 0: Packet length is disregarded and data in the buffer will be sent as specified by the delimiter settings or when the buffer is full. 1 to 1024: Data in the buffer will be sent as soon it reaches the specified length.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration 0: If serial data is received, setting this value to 0 means no data will be buffered and all data will be transmitted immediately as received. 1 to 65535: If serial data is not received for the specified amount of time, the data that is currently in the buffer will be packed for network transmission. The optimal force transmit time depends on your application, but it must be at least larger than one character interval within the specified baudrate.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Destination Address 1 to 4 Setting Description IP address range and In UDP mode, you may specify up to 4 ranges of IP addresses Begin: Empty Factory Default port (e.g., for the serial port to connect to. At least one destination range End: Empty “192.168.1.1” to must be provided. Port: 4001 “192.168.1.64” and “4001”) The maximum selectable IP address range is 64 addresses. However, you can enter multicast addresses in the Begin field, in the form xxx.xxx.
AWK-1121/1127 Delimiter + 1 Web Console Configuration One additional character must be received before the data in the serial port’s buffer is packed. Delimiter + 2 Two additional characters must be received before the data in the serial port’s buffer is packed. Strip Delimiter Data accumulated in the serial port’s buffer will be packed, but the delimiter character(s) will be stripped from the data.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Port Alias Setting Description free text (e.g., This is an optional free text field to help you differentiate one Factory Default “Secondary console serial port from another. It does not affect operation of the connection”) AWK-1127. ATTENTION Serial communication settings should match the attached serial device. Check the communication settings in the user’s manual for your serial device.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Data Buffering/Log On the serial port’s Data Buffering/Log page, you can enable or disable Port buffering and Serial data logging. Port Buffering Setting Description Factory Default Enable, Disable This field specifies whether the serial port will use port buffering Disable when the network connection (Ethernet or WLAN) is down. Port buffering can be used in RealCOM mode, TCP Server mode, and TCP Client mode.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration System-related events Event is triggered when… System restart (warm start) The AWK-1121/1127 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 off The port is disconnected (e.g., the cable is pulled out, or the opposing device shuts down). WLAN connected to AP The AWK-1121/1127 is associated with an AP.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Syslog server 1/ 2/ 3 Setting Description Factory Default IP address Enter the IP address of the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Syslog Server None Syslog port Setting Description Factory Default Port destination Enter the UDP port of the corresponding Syslog server 514 (1 to 65535) E-mail E-mail Event Types Check the box for Active to enable the event items. All default values are deactivated (unchecked).
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Mail server (SMTP) Setting Description Factory Default IP address The IP Address of your email server. None User name & Password Setting Description Factory Default Max. 63 chars User name and password used in the SMTP server None Setting Description Factory Default Max. 63 characters Enter the administrator’s e-mail address which will be shown in None From e-mail address the “From” field of a warning e-mail.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration 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-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration System Log Triggered events are recorded in System Log. You can export the log contents to an available viewer by clicking Export Log. You can use the Clear Log button to clear the log contents and the Refresh button to refresh the log. Serial Data Log Data logs for the serial port can be viewed in ASCII or HEX format.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Maintenance Maintenance functions provide the administrator with tools to manage the AWK-1121/1127 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-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration ATTENTION Please make sure the power source is stable when you upgrade your firmware. An unexpected power breakup may damage your AWK-1121/1127. Config Import/Export You can back up or restore the AWK-1121/1127’s configuration with Config Import/Export. In the Config Import section, click Browse to specify the configuration file and click Config Import button to begin importing the configuration.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Loading Factory Defaults Use this function to reset the AWK-1121/1127 and roll all settings back to the factory default values. You can also reset the hardware by pressing the reset button on the rear panel of the AWK-1121/1127. Password You can change the administration password for each of the AWK-1121/1127’s console managers by using the Password function.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration Save Configuration The following figure shows how the AWK-1121/1127 stores the setting changes into volatile and non-volatile memory. All data stored in volatile memory will disappear when the AWK-1121/1127 is shutdown or rebooted unless they are saved in non-volatile memory. Because the AWK-1121/1127 starts up and initializes with the settings stored in flash memory, all new changes must be saved to flash memory before restarting the AWK-1121/1127.
AWK-1121/1127 Web Console Configuration You will not be able to run any of the AWK-1121/1127’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.
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AWK-1121/1127 Software Installation and Configuration Overview The Documentation & Software CD included with your AWK-1121/1127 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-1121/1127 User’s Manual, and Quick Installation Guide.
AWK-1121/1127 Software Installation and Configuration 1. Click Next to create the program’s shortcut files to the default directory, or click Browse to select an alternate location. 2. Click Next to select additional tasks. 3. The installer then displays a summary of the installation options. 4. 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. 5.
AWK-1121/1127 Software Installation and Configuration Configuring the AWK Search Utility The Broadcast Search function is used to locate all AWK-1121/1127 APs that are connected to the same LAN as your computer. After locating an AWK-1121/1127, you will be able to change its IP address. Since the Broadcast Search function searches by TCP packet and not IP address, it doesn’t matter if the AWK-1121/1127 is configured as an AP or Client.
AWK-1121/1127 Software Installation and Configuration 3. The “Searching” window indicates the progress of the search. When the search is complete, all AWKs that were located will be displayed in the AWK Search Utility window. 4. Click Locate to cause the selected 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 the new password manually. 6.
AWK-1121/1127 Software Installation and Configuration ATTENTION For security purposes, we suggest you can change the AWK search utility login password instead of using the default. 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.
AWK-1121/1127 Software Installation and Configuration Connection • Connection timeout (secs): Use this option to set the waiting time for the Default Login, Locate, Assign IP, Upload Firmware, and Unlock to complete. • Upgrade timeout (secs): Use this option to set the waiting time for the connection to disconnect while the firmware is upgrading. Use this option to set the waiting time for the Firmware to write to flash. Misc.
AWK-1121/1127 Software Installation and Configuration 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 shortcuts in the appropriate Start Menu folder. 4. Click Next to proceed with the installation. The installer then displays a summary of the installation options. 5. Click Install to begin the installation. The setup window will report the progress of the installation.
AWK-1121/1127 Software Installation and Configuration Click Continue Anyway to finish the installation. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation of the OnCell Windows Driver Manager. Using OnCell Windows Driver Manager After you install OnCell Windows Driver Manager, you can set up the AWK-1127 ’s serial ports as remote COM ports for your PC host. Make sure that the serial port(s) on your AWK-1127 are set to RealCOM mode when mapping COM ports with OnCell Windows Driver Manager. 1.
AWK-1121/1127 Software Installation and Configuration Alternatively, for RealCOM mode, you can select Input Manually and then manually enter the AWK-1127 ’s IP Type. To do this, select LAN type, followed by 1st Data Port, and 1st Command Port for the COM ports that will be mapped to. Click OK to proceed to the next step. Note that the Add OnCell page supports FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name), in which case the IP address will be filled in automatically. 4.
AWK-1121/1127 Software Installation and Configuration 5. When using Windows XP, a message is displayed during the activation of each port, indicating that the software has not passed Windows Logo certification. Click Continue Anyway to proceed. 6. Ports that have been activated will appear in black. 7. Click on the created COM port to select it. Then right click to select Basic Setting tab.
AWK-1121/1127 Software Installation and Configuration 8. Click the Advanced Setting tab to modify Tx Mode, FIFO, Fast Flush, and other parameters. Tx Mode Hi-Performance is the default for Tx mode. After the driver sends data to the AWK-1127 , the driver immediately issues a “Tx Empty” response to the program. Under Classical mode, the driver will not send the “Tx Empty” response until after confirmation is received from the AWK-1127 ’s serial port. This causes lower throughput.
AWK-1121/1127 Software Installation and Configuration However, if you can reach other network devices, it may be that the AWK-1127 is not powered on or is disconnected. Note that Auto Network Re-Connection must be enabled in order to use this function. Fast Flush (only flushes the local buffer) For some applications, the user’s program will use the Win32 “PurgeComm()” function before it reads or writes data.
AWK-1121/1127 Software Installation and Configuration 11. To save the configuration to a text file, select Export from the COM Mapping menu. You will then be able to import this configuration file to another host and use the same COM Mapping settings in the other host. Moxa OnCell Linux Real TTY Driver The AWK-1127 uses the same Real TTY serial driver as Moxa’s OnCell cellular gateways. The below section describes how to use the OnCell Linux Real TTY Driver to map a virtual tty port for the AWK-1127.
AWK-1121/1127 Software Installation and Configuration Hardware Setup Before proceeding with the software installation, make sure you have completed the hardware installation. Note that the default IP address for the LAN interface of AWK-1127 is 192.168.127.253. NOTE After installing the hardware, you must configure the operation mode of the serial port on your AWK-1127 to RealCOM mode. Installing Linux Real TTY Driver Files 1.
AWK-1121/1127 Software Installation and Configuration Mapping tty ports manually To map tty ports manually, you may execute mxaddsvr and manually specify the data and command ports, as in the following example: # cd /usr/lib/oncell_realtty/driver # ./mxaddsvr 192.168.3.4 1 4001 966 In this example, one tty port will be added, with IP 192.168.3.4, with data port 4001 and command port 966.
AWK-1121/1127 Software Installation and Configuration The following files will be extracted: README.TXT oncellttyd.c --- source code oncellttyd.cf --- an empty configuration file Makefile --- makefile VERSION.TXT --- fixed tty driver version FAQ.TXT 4. Compile and Link For SCO UNIX: # make sco For UnixWare 7: # make svr5 For UnixWare 2.1.x, SVR4.
AWK-1121/1127 Software Installation and Configuration 2. Find the process ID (PID) of the program oncellttyd. # ps -ef | grep oncellttyd 3. Update configuration of oncellttyd program. # kill -USR1 [PID] (e.g., if oncellttyd PID = 404, kill -USR1 404) This completes the process of adding an additional server.
5 5. Other Console Considerations This chapter explains how to access the AWK-1121/1127 for the first time. In addition to HTTP access, there are four ways to access AWK-1121/1127: 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-1121/1127 to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the AWK-1121/1127’s IP address.
AWK-1121/1127 Other Console Considerations RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) The serial console connection method, which requires using a short serial cable to connect the AWK-1121/1127 to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the AWK-1121/1127’s IP address. It is also convenient to use serial console configurations when you cannot access the AWK-1121/1127 over Ethernet LAN, such as in the case of LAN cable disconnections or broadcast storming over the LAN.
AWK-1121/1127 Other Console Considerations 4. The Console login screen will appear. Log into the RS-232 console with the login name (default: admin) and password (default: root, if no new password is set). 5. The AWK-1121/1127’s device information and Main Menu will be displayed. Please follow the description on screen and select the administration option you wish to perform.
AWK-1121/1127 Other Console Considerations 1. From Windows Desktop, run Start Run, and then use Telnet to access the AWK-1121/1127’s IP address from the Windows Run window (you may also issue the telnet command from the MS-DOS prompt). 2. When using SSH client (ex. PuTTY), please run the client program (ex. putty.exe) and then input the AWK-1121/1127’s IP address, specifying 22 for the SSH connection port. 3. The Console login screen will appear.
AWK-1121/1127 Other Console Considerations 3. Select Yes to accept the certificate issued by Moxa IW and then enter the AWK-1121/1127’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-1121/1127’s functions.
A A. References This chapter provides more detailed information about wireless-related technologies. The information in this chapter can help you administer your AWK-1121/1127s and plan your industrial wireless network better.
AWK-1121/1127 References Fragment A lower setting means smaller packets, which will create more packets for each transmission. If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates, you can increase it again, but it will likely decrease overall network performance. Only minor modifications of this value are recommended.
B B. Supporting Information This chapter presents additional information about this manual and product. You can also learn how to contact Moxa for technical support.
AWK-1121/1127 Supporting Information About This User’s Manual This manual is mainly designed for, but nto limited to, the following hardware and firmware for the AWK-1121/1127: • Hardware Rev: 1.0 • 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-1121/1127 on the side label.
AWK-1121/1127 Supporting Information • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example – use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices).
AWK-1121/1127 Supporting Information Firmware Recovery When the LEDs of FAULT, Signal Strength, CLIENT, BRIDGE and WLAN all light up simultaneously and blink at one-second interval, it means the system booting has failed. It may result from some wrong operation or uncontrollable issues, such as an unexpected shutdown during firmware update. The AWK-1121/1127 is designed to help administrators recover such damage and resume system operation rapidly.
