Moxa Technologies AWK-1100 Association Control, AP Load Balancing, Wireless Distribution System

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MOXA AirWorks AWK-1100 User’s Manual

Web Console Configuration

Association Control

If the number of currently associated wireless clients exceeds the value specified in the Max number of clients setting, no more wireless clients can associate with the AWK-1100. If the traffic load of the AWK-1100 exceeds the load specified in the Block clients if traffic load exceeds setting, no more wireless clients can associate with the AWK-1100.

AP Load Balancing

Several APs can form a load-balancing group if they are set with the same Group ID. The load-balancing policy can be by Number of Users or by Traffic Load.

If the by-number-of-userspolicy is selected, a new wireless user can only associate with an AP that has the smallest number of associated wireless users in the group. On the other hand, if the by-traffic-load policy is selected, a new wireless user can only associate with an AP that has the least traffic load in the group.

Wireless Distribution System

Notebook

Computer

WDS

LAN

AP 2

AP 1

Traditionally, access points are connected by Ethernet. By using a Wireless Distribution System (WDS), APs can communicate with one another wirelessly. For example, AP 2 acts as an access point for the notebook computers and it forwards packets sent from the notebook computers to AP 1 through WDS. Then, AP 1 forwards the packets to the Ethernet LAN. Packets destined for the notebook computers follow a reverse path from the Ethernet LAN through the APs to the notebook computers. In this way, AP 2 plays a role of “AP repeater.”

LAN	WDS Link	LAN
LAN		LAN
Segment 1		Segment 2
Bridge 1		Bridge 2

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Contents First Edition, July Moxa AirWorks AWK-1100 User’s ManualDisclaimer Copyright NoticeTrademarks 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 Client Select the Operational Mode for AWK-1100AP/Bridge Review and Apply Settings Configure AWK-1100’s Ieee 802.11 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 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 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 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 client computer cannot associate with an AWK-1100 TroubleshootingWireless Settings Problems AP does not respond to ping from the client computer TCP/IP Settings ProblemsUnknown 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 Following services are provided Moxa Internet ServicesMoxa Product † AWK-1100-US † AWK-1100-EU Serial Number Problem Report FormProduct Return Procedure