Moxa Technologies MOXA AirWorks, AWK-1100 Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client Computers

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MOXA AirWorks AWK-1100 User’s Manual

Getting Started

To establish a wireless link to an Access Point:

1.Launch the configuration/monitoring utility provided by the vendor of the installed WLAN NIC.

2.Use the utility to make appropriate Operating Mode, SSID, and WEP settings.

NOTE	A wireless client computer must be in infrastructure mode to associate with an AP.


NOTE	The SSID of the wireless client computer and the SSID of the AP must be identical. Or, if the
	SSID broadcast capability of the AP is enabled (default setting), the SSID of the wireless client
	computer could be set to “any.”


NOTE	Both the wireless client computer and the Access Point must have the same WEP settings for
	them to communicate with each other.


NOTE	For better wireless security, IEEE 802.1X capability of the Access Point must be enabled so that
	only authenticated wireless users can access the wireless network.

Configuring TCP/IP-related Settings

	Use the Windows Network Control Panel Applet to change the TCP/IP settings of the client
	computers so that the IP addresses of the client computers and the IP address of the Access Point
	are in the same IP subnetwork.
	If a client computer is originally setup with a static IP address, you can either change its IP address
	to match the IP address of the Access Point, or select the option
	“automatically-obtain-an-IP-address” if there is a DHCP server on the network.

NOTE	For some versions of Windows, the computer needs to be restarted for the new TCP/IP settings to
	take effect.

Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client Computers

After you have completed deploying the Access Point and setting up client computers, you must make sure the settings you have made are correct.

Checking if the IEEE 802.11g-related Settings Work

To check if a wireless client computer can associate with the AWK-1100:

1.Launch the configuration/monitoring utility provided by the vendor of the installed WLAN NIC.

2.Check if the client computer is associated to an AWK-1100. If the check fails, see Appendix B, “Wireless Settings Problems,” to troubleshoot the problem.

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Contents Moxa AirWorks AWK-1100 User’s Manual First Edition, JulyDisclaimer Copyright NoticeTrademarks Table of Contents Page Introduction Product Specifications Package ChecklistProduct Features OverviewMechanical Page ‰ Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client Computers Getting StartedFirst-Time Installation and Configuration AP Client Select the Operational Mode for AWK-1100AP/Bridge Configure AWK-1100’s Ieee 802.11 settings Review and Apply SettingsConfiguring Ieee 802.11g-related Settings Deploying the Access Point APSetting up Client Computers Checking if the Ieee 802.11g-related Settings Work Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client ComputersConfiguring TCP/IP-related Settings Checking if the TCP/IP-related Settings Work To check if a client computer can assess the InternetPage Web Console Configuration ‰ Viewing StatusMenu Structure Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel Buttons Home and Refresh ButtonsCurrent Dhcp Mappings Associated Wireless ClientsViewing Status System LogGeneral Operations Link Monitor AP Client mode onlySpecifying the Operational Mode STA-APUpgrading Firmware by Http Administrative PasswordManaging the Firmware AP/Bridge AP ClientBacking up and Restoring Configuration Settings by Http Upgrading Firmware by TftpChoose Tftp as the Firmware management protocol Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by Tftp Addressing Configuring TCP/IP-related SettingsResetting the Configuration to Factory Defaults Static Dhcp Mappings Dhcp Server AP/Bridge modes onlyBasic Link Integrity Configuring Ieee 802.11g-related SettingsCommunication AP Load Balancing Wireless Distribution SystemAssociation Control Sample wireless bridge network topology Security STA Shared Key , and Auto Set the Access control type to inclusive MAC-Address-Based Access ControlSet the Access control type to exclusive Ieee 802.1X/RADIUS AP mode only Click DownloadInternet Ethernet Type Filters Configuring Advanced SettingsPacket Filters IP Protocol FiltersUPnP ManagementTCP/UDP Port Filters System LogSnmp Page Default Settings Snmp read community LAN InterfaceManagement Snmp write communityWireless client computer cannot associate with an AWK-1100 TroubleshootingWireless Settings Problems TCP/IP Settings Problems AP does not respond to ping from the client computerUnknown Problems Moxa AirWorks AWK-1100 User’s Manual TTE Compliance Statement Regulatory StatementFederal Communication Commission Interference Statement Moxa AirWorks AWK-1100 User’s Manual Regulatory Statement Service Information Moxa Internet Services Following services are providedProblem Report Form Moxa Product † AWK-1100-US † AWK-1100-EU Serial NumberProduct Return Procedure