Moxa Technologies AWK-1100 user manual Deploying the Access Point AP, Setting up Client Computers

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	MOXA AirWorks AWK-1100 User’s Manual		Getting Started

	NOTE	About 10 seconds are needed for the AP to complete its restart process.

Deploying the Access Point (AP)

After the settings have been configured, deploy the AP to the field application environment. Connect the AP to an Ethernet LAN through an Ethernet switch or hub.

If you are configuring a pair of the AWK-1100s for AP mode for a dynamic or static bridging application and external high-gain directional antennas are used, it is difficult to adjust alignments of the antennas when the pair of devices are far away.

To adjust the alignments of a pair of bridges’ directional antennas:

1.Connect each bridge to a computer via Ethernet

2.Configure the date rate of each bridge to the lowest value, 1 Mbps.

3.Fix the alignment of the antenna on one side.

4.Adjust the alignment of the antenna on the other side by using response time information obtained by pinging (i.e., running PING.exe) the “fixed-side” computer.

5.Fine-tune the alignment of the antenna until you get a best response time.

6.Increase the data rate of each bridge simultaneously until a maximum workable data rate is reached. You may not be able to use the highest data rate, 54 Mbps, because of the distance and the gain of the antennas.

Adjust antenna alignment

WDS Link

Bridge 1

Bridge 2

Computer 1

PING (ICMP Echo Request)

ICMP Echo Reply

Computer 2

Setting up Client Computers

The TCP/IP and IEEE 802.11g-related settings of wireless client computers must match those of the Access Point.

Configuring IEEE 802.11g-related Settings

Open Internet Explorer and type AWK-1100’s IP address in the Address field. Press Enter to establish the connection.

Before the TCP/IP networking system of a wireless client computer can communicate with other hosts, the underlying wireless link must be established between this wireless computer and an Access Point.

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Contents First Edition, July Moxa AirWorks AWK-1100 User’s ManualTrademarks Copyright NoticeDisclaimer Table of Contents Page Introduction Product Features Package ChecklistProduct Specifications OverviewMechanical Page Getting Started ‰ Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client ComputersFirst-Time Installation and Configuration AP/Bridge Select the Operational Mode for AWK-1100AP Client Review and Apply Settings Configure AWK-1100’s Ieee 802.11 settingsSetting up Client Computers Deploying the Access Point APConfiguring Ieee 802.11g-related Settings Configuring TCP/IP-related Settings Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client ComputersChecking if the Ieee 802.11g-related Settings Work To check if a client computer can assess the Internet Checking if the TCP/IP-related Settings WorkPage ‰ Viewing Status Web Console ConfigurationMenu Structure Home and Refresh Buttons Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel ButtonsViewing Status Associated Wireless ClientsCurrent Dhcp Mappings System LogSpecifying the Operational Mode Link Monitor AP Client mode onlyGeneral Operations STA-APManaging the Firmware Administrative PasswordUpgrading Firmware by Http AP/Bridge AP ClientUpgrading Firmware by Tftp Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by HttpChoose Tftp as the Firmware management protocol Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by Tftp Resetting the Configuration to Factory Defaults Configuring TCP/IP-related SettingsAddressing Basic Dhcp Server AP/Bridge modes onlyStatic Dhcp Mappings Communication Configuring Ieee 802.11g-related SettingsLink Integrity Association Control Wireless Distribution SystemAP Load Balancing Sample wireless bridge network topology Security STA Shared Key , and Auto Set the Access control type to exclusive MAC-Address-Based Access ControlSet the Access control type to inclusive Click Download Ieee 802.1X/RADIUS AP mode onlyInternet Packet Filters Configuring Advanced SettingsEthernet Type Filters IP Protocol FiltersTCP/UDP Port Filters ManagementUPnP System LogSnmp Page Default Settings Management LAN InterfaceSnmp read community Snmp write communityWireless Settings Problems TroubleshootingWireless client computer cannot associate with an AWK-1100 AP does not respond to ping from the client computer TCP/IP Settings ProblemsUnknown Problems Moxa AirWorks AWK-1100 User’s Manual Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Regulatory StatementTTE Compliance Statement Moxa AirWorks AWK-1100 User’s Manual Regulatory Statement Service Information Following services are provided Moxa Internet ServicesMoxa Product † AWK-1100-US † AWK-1100-EU Serial Number Problem Report FormProduct Return Procedure