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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................1-1 Overview.................................................................................................................................. 1-2 Package Checklist .................................................................................................................... 1-2 Product Features .....................................................................
DI and Power Status ................................................................................................... 3-47 Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 3-47 Console Settings ......................................................................................................... 3-47 Ping...................................................................................................................
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.
AirWorks 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.
AirWorks 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 IEEE802.3af Power over Ethernet y DIN-Rail or wall mounting ability y IP30 protected high-strength metal housing Product Specifications WLAN Standards Spread Spectrum and Modulation Operating Channels (Central Frequency) Security Protocol General Protocols: AP-only Protocols: Data Rates Transmit Power Receiver Sensitivity IEEE 802.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Interface Default Antenna Antenna Connector Connection Alarm Contact Digital Input Console LAN Port LED Indicators Introduction 2dBi dual-band, Omni-directional antenna 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Introduction Functional Design LED Indicators The LEDs on the front panel of AWK-5222 allow you to identity the status and wireless settings quickly. LED PWR1 PWR2 PoE FAULT STATE WLAN1 WLAN2 10M 100M Color State Description Front Panel LED Indicators (System) On Power is being supplied from power input 1. Green Power is not being supplied from power input Off 1. On Power is being supplied from power input 2.
AirWorks 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.
AirWorks 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Introduction Antenna Position A Position B Main1 Main2 You can fit additional antennas to the sides of the AWK-5222 with an antenna cable (positions A and B). If you install the AWK-5222 in a cabinet, you must unscrew on reason restricted communication the antennas. In this case, the connection takes place through cable remote antennas, that you must install outside the cabinet.
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.
AirWorks 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).
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Getting Started NOTE Default user name and password: User Name: admin Password: root For security reasons, we strongly recommend changing the default password. To do so, select Maintenance > Password, and then follow the on-screen instructions to change the password. NOTE After you click Submit to apply changes, you can see that the web page is refreshed, and the string “(Update)” and a blinking reminder will be shown on the upper-right corner of web page, as follow.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Getting Started After configuring the WLAN card, establish a wireless connection with the AWK-5222 and open a DOS window on Notebook B. At the prompt, type ping and then press Enter (see the figure below). A “Reply from IP address …” response means the communication was successful. A “Request timed out.” response means the communication failed. In this case, recheck the configuration to make sure the connections are correct.
AirWorks 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Device description Setting Max. 31 Characters Device name Setting Max. 31 Characters Web Console Configuration 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Gateway Setting AWK-5222’s default gateway Description The IP address of the router that connects the LAN to an outside network. Factory Default None 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration NOTE The AWK-5222 has a real time clock (RTC). Users are strongly recommended to update the Local time for the AWK-5222 after initial setup or long-term shutdown, especially when the network does not have an Internet connection for accessing the NTP server or there is no NTP server on the LAN.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Query period Setting Query period time (1- 9999 seconds) Web Console Configuration Description Factory Default This parameter determines how often 600 (seconds) the time is updated from the NTP server. Wireless Settings The essential settings for wireless networks are presented in this function group. Settings must be properly set before establishing your wireless network.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Wireless Bridge A bridge is a network component that connects two networks. A bridge’s operation is based on the AP (master) and Client (Slave) concept. Both side connections must have the same RF type, SSID, and security settings. AP-Client AP mode is used for static LAN-to-LAN Bridging. Client mode is used for dynamic LAN-to-LAN Bridging or Device-to-LAN applications. The Client automatically establishes bridge links with other APs.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration NOTE Although it is more convenient to use dynamic bridging, there is a limitation — the Client or Slave can only transmit IP-based packets between its wireless interface (WLAN) and Ethernet interface (LAN); other types of traffic (such as IPX and AppleTalk) are not forwarded. WLAN1/WLAN2 The following figure shows the Basic Wireless Settings page.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration NOTE When you switch to Redundant Client, Client, or Slave mode, you can find an additional Site Survey button on this page. It can support site survey and pop up a dialog box listing the information of 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. Clicking on the Refresh button will re-scan and update the table.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Channel (for Redundant AP, AP, or Master mode only) Setting Description Available channels vary AWK-5222 plays a role of wireless with RF type AP. Factory Default 6 (in B/G Mixed mode) SSID Setting Max. 31 Characters Description Factory Default The SSID of a client and the SSID of MOXA the AP must be identical for them to communicate with each other.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Authentication type Setting Open Shared Web Console Configuration Description Data encryption is enabled, but no authentication Data encryption and authentication are both enabled.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration 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. 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Key renewal (for Redundant AP, AP, or Master mode only) Setting Description 60 – 86400 seconds Specifies the time period of group (1 minute to 1 year) key renewal Factory Default 3600 (seconds) NOTE The value for key renewal instructs the wireless AP how often it should change the encryption keys. Usually the security level will be higher if you set this value shorter so that the encryption keys are changed more often.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual WPA Type Setting Personal Enterprise Encryption method Setting TKIP AES Mixed* Web Console Configuration 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (for Redundant Client, Client, or Slave mode) In a client role, the AWK-5222 can support three EAP methods (or EAP protocols): EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and EAP-PEAP, corresponding to WPA/WPA-Enterprise settings on the AP side.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration You can check the current certificate status in Current Status if it is available.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration PEAP There are a few differences in the inner authentication procedures for TTLS and PEAP. TTLS uses the encrypted channel to exchange attribute-value pairs (AVPs), while PEAP uses the encrypted channel to start a second EAP exchange inside of the tunnel. The AWK-5222 provides MS-CHAP-V2 merely as an EAP method for inner authentication. Inner EAP protocol Setting MS-CHAP-V2 Anonymous Setting Max.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Advanced Wireless Settings Additional wireless-related parameters are presented in this section to help you set up your wireless network in detail.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration DTIM Interval (for Redundant AP, AP, Master mode only) Setting Description Data Beacon Rate This value indicates how often the (1-16384) AWK-5222 sends out a Delivery Traffic Indication Message Fragment threshold Setting Fragment Length (256-2346) RTS threshold Setting RTS/CTS Threshold (256-2346) Factory Default 1 Description Factory Default This parameter specifies the maximum size 2346 a data packet before splitting and creating another new pa
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration NOTE Make sure the same Transmission distance parameters are set in both AP and Client sides, and both Master and Slave. When this parameter is more than 500, an optimal algorithm will be 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration WLAN Certification Settings (for EAP-TLS in Redundant Client, Client or Slave mode only) When EAP-TLS is used, a WLAN Certificate will be required at the client end to support WPA/WPA2-Enterprise.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration DHCP server (AP only) Setting Enable Disable Description Factory Default Enables AWK-5222 as a DHCP server Disable Disable DHCP server function Default gateway Setting IP address of a default gateway Description The IP address of the router that connects to an outside network Subnet mask Setting subnet mask Description Identifies the type of sub-network Factory Default None Factory Default None (e.g., 255.255.0.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration RSTP Settings (for Redundant AP or AP 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Forwarding delay Setting Numerical value input by user (4 – 30 seconds) Web Console Configuration Description Factory Default The amount of time this device waits 15 (seconds) before checking to see if it should change to a different topology. Max. age Setting Numerical value input by user (6 – 40 seconds) Description Factory Default As a non-root role, if the device has 20 (seconds) not received a hello message from the root longer than Max.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Port Status Port Status indicates the current Spanning Tree status of this port. Use Forwarding for normal transmission, or Blocking to block transmission. 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).
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Admin auth type (for V1, V2c, V3, and V3 only) Setting Description Factory Default 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 No Auth requirement for authentication. SHA Provides authentication based on HMAC-SHA algorithms. 8-character passwords are the minimum requirement for authentication.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual System-related events System restart (warm start) Network-related events LAN link on LAN link off Client joined/ left (for Redundant AP, AP, or Master mode) WLAN connected to AP (for Redundant Client, Client, or Slave mode) WLAN disconnected (for Redundant Client, Client, or Slave mode) Config-related events Web Console Configuration Event is triggered when… The AWK-5222 is rebooted, such as when its settings are changed (IP address, subnet mask, etc.).
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Associated Client List (for Redundant AP, AP, or Master mode only) Associated Client List shows all the clients that are currently associated to a particular AWK-5222. You can click Select all to select all the content in the list for further editing. You can click Refresh to refresh the list.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual 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. 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration DI and Power Status The status of power inputs and digital inputs is shown on this web page. The status will refresh every 5 seconds if the Auto refresh box is checked. 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration If the node and access path are available, you will see that all packets were successfully transmitted with no loss. Otherwise, some, or even all, packets may get lost, as shown in the following figure. 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Config Import Export You can back up or restore the AWK-5222’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. In the Config Export section, click the Config Export button and save the configuration file onto your local storage media.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Misc. Settings Additional settings to help you manage your AWK-5222, are available on this page. Reset button Setting Always enable Disable after 60 sec Description The AWK-5222’s Reset button works normally. The AWK-5222’s Reset button will become invalid 60 seconds after the AWK-5222 completes booting.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Restart If you submitted configuration changes, you will find a blinking string in the upper right corner of the screen. After making all your changes, click the Restart function in the left menu box. One of two different screens will appear. If you made changes recently but did not save, you will be given two options. Clicking the Restart button here will reboot the AWK-5222 directly, and all setting changes will be ignored.
4 Chapter 4 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations 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.
AirWorks AWK-5222 User’s Manual Other Console Configurations 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.
5 Chapter 5 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.
AirWorks 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.
AirWorks 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.
6 Chapter 6 Supporting Information This chapter presents additional information about this manual and product. You can also learn how to contact Moxa for technical support.
AirWorks 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.
AirWorks 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.
AirWorks 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.
AirWorks 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.
AirWorks 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.
