Preface

The Moxa AWK-1137C is an industrial wireless client that enables robots to have wireless functionality and stable access to wireless Wi-Fi networks (please refer to the Moxa official website for more details). Some of our company's models, such as the AMB, come standard with this client. Before reading this document, please ensure that this client has been installed on the models in use.

Generally, our robot offers two Ethernet ports for debugging purposes. Let's take AMB as an example. Its network port serves as the debugging network port of MoxaAWK-1137C, which is used to configure the MoxaAWK-1137C client. The lower network port, on the other hand, serves as the debugging network port of the SRC core controller (i.e., the robot debugging network port), which is used to connect the robot with wires, as illustrated in the following figure:

For other types of robots, both Ethernet ports are labeled. Use the labels as indicated.

Connect the SRC debugging network port of the robot (i.e. the lower rear network port of the AMB) to the Ethernet port of the PC using the network cable. Refer to Section 1 to establish the wired connection between the PC and the robot.

Connect the Moxa debugging network port of the robot (i.e. the tail network port of AMB) to the Ethernet port of the PC using a network cable. Refer to the second section for MoxaAWK-1137C configuration, then the robot can access the wireless network through MoxaAWK-1137C and connect to the same wireless LAN as the upper computer. The robot can be connected via a wireless network.

Note: The terms "client", "device", and "Moxa" used in the following sections refer specifically to the "Moxa AWK-1137C".

First, wired connection robot

a. Connect the SRC debugging network port of the robot (located at the lower rear network port of the AMB) to the Ethernet port of the PC using a network cable.

b. Set the IP address for your PC's Ethernet connection: choose Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties, as illustrated in the image below:

c. Modify the Ethernet IP address of your computer to 192.168.192.xxx (xxx must be greater than or equal to 200), set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, and set the default gateway to 192.168.192.1, as shown in the following figure:

d. To connect the robot, open Roboshop and click on [Enter IP]. Enter the default wired IP address of the robot, which is 192.168.192.5, and then click OK. Wait a few seconds for the connection to be established.

Note: If the robot cannot be connected successfully through the above operations, please check if the network cable is functioning properly and if the IP address is set correctly. If the robot still cannot be connected after confirmation, please contact our after-sales service.

II. Wireless Connection Robot (via MoxaAWK-1137C)

Once the robot is turned on, the Moxa AWK-1137C built-in device will automatically initiate, taking approximately tens of seconds to start up. Upon hearing two beeps, it signifies that the Moxa AWK-1137C is ready for use.

2.1 Logging In to the Moxa AWK-1137C Configuration Page

a. Connect the Moxa debugging network port on the robot (located at the rear of the AMB) to the Ethernet port on the PC using a network cable.

b. Set the IP address for your PC's Ethernet connection: choose Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties, as illustrated in the image below:

c. Modify the PC Ethernet IP address to 192.168.127.xxx (xxx cannot be 253), subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, and default gateway to 255.255.255.0, as illustrated in the following figure:

d. To access the Moxa AWK-1137C configuration page, open Chrome and type http://192.168.127.253 into the address bar. The default login credentials are admin for both the username and password. However, for some older Moxa AWK-1137C products, the initial password may be root.

Note: Please take note.

1. If you need to modify the default password, please remember the new password. Otherwise, you will need to reset the device to restore it (insert a paper clip into the reset hole on the side of the device for 5 seconds). Operating the assembled robot can be challenging.

2. Please do not modify the default IP address of MoxaAWK-1137C. Also, avoid changing the IP obtaining mode of MoxaAWK-1137C to DHCP.

3. If multiple MoxaAWK-1137C clients are connected to the same network simultaneously, the following situations may arise: Connect to one of the MoxaAWK-1137C clients using a network cable and log in to http://192.168.127.253. If the MAC address displayed on the webpage is different from the MAC address on the client's nameplate, it indicates that the login background page belongs to another MoxaAWK-1137C. The default background IP address for all clients is 192.168.127.253. After connecting to the same LAN, you can log in to any device using this IP address. Therefore, it is recommended that you record the MAC address of the device during installation for convenience in subsequent debugging. The solution to this phenomenon is to use the Wireless Search Utility software, as described below.

4. In case there are multiple Moxa AWK-1137C clients configured on the network, utilize the Wireless Search Utility to locate all Moxa AWK-1137C devices on the network and proceed to the client configuration page of the corresponding MAC address. The procedure is as follows:

① Modify the IP address of the Ethernet card on your PC to match the 192.168.127.XXX network segment. Refer to Steps a to c in section 2.1 for detailed instructions. Then, connect your PC to the Moxa AWK-1137C using a network cable.

② Install the Wireless Search Utility on your PC, double-click the icon for the Wireless Search Utility, and then click [OK] directly in the dialog box that appears, as shown in the following image:

③ Click the "Search" button on the interface, and the software will automatically scan all Moxa AWK-1137C devices on the network, as shown in the figure below:

④ Once the software scanning is complete, select the client's Mac address that you wish to log in to and right-click - [Web] - [HTTP] to access the configuration page of the corresponding device. This is illustrated in the following image (access Moxa AWK-1137C with the Mac address 00:90:E8:7E:3A:D1):

Note: The Wireless Search Utility software can be downloaded in Appendix III.

2.2 Setting the Working Mode

a. Click on AeroMag in the Wireless LAN Setup and set the AeroMag operation mode to Inactive, as shown below:

b. On the Wireless LAN Setup screen, select Operation Mode and set Wireless to Enable and Operation Mode to Client, as shown in the figure below:

2.3 Selecting the Network to be Connected

a. Navigate to the [Wireless Lan Setup] section on the main interface, then click on [WLAN] to access the [Basic WLAN Setup] interface. From there, click on the [Site Survey] button, as illustrated below:

b. Choose the network you wish to connect to from the list of available networks, as illustrated in the following image:

Note: Please take note.

a. If the network is not available, check if the antenna is properly installed. If it is, turn off and restart the device or press and hold the Reset button on the side of the device with a paper clip for 5 seconds to reset the antenna.

b. If the network you want to connect to is hidden, enter the network name in the SSID field.

2.4 Setting RFtype and Channel width

a. Once connected to the network, ensure to accurately adjust the [RF type] and [Channel width] on the current interface based on the router properties of the network to be connected, as illustrated in the image below:

b. B/G/N Mixed is utilized for 2.4GHz networks, while A/N Mixed is utilized for 5Ghz networks.

Channel width: 20 MHz

d. Once you have finished making the necessary changes, click the [Submit] button to confirm.

2.5 Setting the Network Security Mode and Password

a. Click on WLAN on the Wireless Lan Setup screen to display the WLAN Security Settings page.

【Security Mode】: Indicates the security mode. WPA2 is typically selected.

【WPA类型】：表示加密类型。通常取值为个人（Personal）。

[Passphrase]: Wi-Fi Password (Please enter the correct Wi-Fi password, otherwise the wireless network cannot be connected successfully)

b. Once you have finished making the necessary changes, click the [Submit] button to confirm.

c. If you are using an Enterprise Certificate to access the network, select "Enterprise" in the Security mode and import the corresponding certificate file to the WLAN Certificate Settings. Please refer to the following figure:

If the Certificate file requires a password, please enter the correct password in the Certificate private password field.

2.6 Restarting the Device: Check the Connection Status

After the modification is finished, the text that prompts you to restart the device will be displayed in the top right corner of the page, as shown in the following image:

b. Click on the text to exit the option box and select the [Save and Restart] button to save the changes and restart the device, as shown in the image below:

c. Once the restart is complete, log in to the device's homepage and navigate to the [Status] tab to access the [Wireless LAN Status] interface. Check whether the connection information is correct, as shown in the following image:

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d. If the [Channel] is displayed as [Not Connected], the connection status is also [Not Connected]. As illustrated in the image below:

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Note: If the status shows [disconnected] after restarting, please check if the configuration is correct or if the MAC address of the device you logged in with matches the one on the nameplate of the device you want to configure. If the issue persists, please contact our after-sales support.

2.7 Confirming the IP address of the Robot

2.7.1 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

Once MoxaAWK-1137C is connected to the field network, and if DHCP is enabled on the router, the robot will be assigned an IP address. In such a scenario, you need to verify that the IP address assigned to the robot is utilized for wireless connection. The following steps need to be followed:

a. To connect the robot to the wired IP address 192.168.192.5, repeat Section 1 (replace the network port as needed).

b. Click the Advanced Configuration button, as illustrated below:

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c. To view the wireless network IP assigned to the robot, go to the "Wifi Client Configuration" tab in the pop-up "Advanced Configuration" interface, as shown in the image below:

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d. Once you have memorized the IP address, you can disconnect the network cable and ensure that your PC is connected to the same wireless LAN as the robot. Click the "Enter IP" button on the Roboshop homepage to connect to the robot's wireless IP, as shown in the image below:

e. Additionally, locate the MAC address of the robot in the Roboshop [Running Status] interface, as depicted in the image below:

By using this MAC address, you can easily locate the IP address assigned to the robot on the router's MAC/IP address mapping page.

2.7.2 Static IP Address

a. Connect the robot to the network using the cable (see Section 1). The robot's IP address is 192.168.192.5. Click on the "Advanced Configuration" button, as illustrated below:

b. Once you have accessed the "Advanced Configuration" interface, choose the "Wifi Client Configuration" tab, as illustrated in the image below:

c. Deselect "Use DHCP", enter the static IP address, subnet mask, and gateway information, then click the "Write" button. Wait for the message "Ethernet IP address configuration successful", and click "Disable wireless network card" below to turn off the robot's built-in wireless network card and prevent any potential conflicts.

d. Close the [Advanced Configuration] interface, disconnect the network cable connection, and make sure that the PC is connected to the same wireless LAN as the robot. On the Roboshop homepage, click the "Enter IP" button and enter the static IP address set in the previous step.

Note: If the robot cannot be connected via the wireless IP address, please check if the PC is properly connected to the wireless network, if the wireless router is correctly configured, and if there is an IP conflict. If the connection still fails, please contact our after-sales service.

2.8 Restoring Factory Settings

If an exception occurs with the Moxa AWK-1137C (for example, if the network cannot be connected despite correct configuration or if the configuration page cannot be accessed due to incorrect settings), you can restore factory settings and reconfigure the Moxa AWK-1137C.

2.8.1 Software Reset

Select [Load Factory Default] option from [Maintenance] menu on the main interface, and then click the [System Reset] button, as illustrated below:

Once confirmed, the device will immediately enter reset mode. After a few seconds, the reset will be complete when you hear two "Didi" sounds. At this point, you can access the device configuration page using the default IP address 192.168.127.253. The software reset method is only applicable if the device is still accessible through an Ethernet interface. If you are unable to access the device configuration page for any reason, you will need to reset the device hardware. For more information, please refer to the following instructions.

2.8.2 Hardware Reset

The hardware reset procedure may necessitate removing the robot's outer casing.

Insert a paper clip into the Reset hole located on the side of the Moxa AWK-1137C for 5 seconds. This will cause the device to enter reset mode. Wait for several seconds and the reset will be complete when you hear two beeps. At this point, you can log in to the device configuration page using the default IP address 192.168.127.253.

Note: After restoring factory settings, the [Wireless] option in [Operation Mode] will become disabled. Please reset it to enable.

2.9 Device Firmware Upgrade

If the device's firmware is outdated, you can download the firmware attached below to upgrade the device.

To upgrade the firmware, go to the main interface and select "Firmware Upgrade" under "Maintenance". Then, click on the "Select File" button located on the right. Once the upgrade package is uploaded, click on "Upgrade Firmware and Restart" as shown below:

Three, Roaming Settings

If you require quick onsite roaming, activate the fast roaming feature on the client.

a. To enter the Advanced WLAN Settings window, click on [WLAN] in the Wireless Lan Setup window. Then, enable the [Turbo Roaming] option. If you need to roam between different channels, select the [Scan channels] option for the channel name, keep the default parameters, and click the [Submit] button to confirm.

b. Once the configuration is complete, restart the MoxaAWK-1137C.

4. Clone MAC addresses

Some wireless routers have security settings that prevent the Moxa AWK-1137C from bridging the robot to the wireless network. In this case, the MAC address of the Moxa AWK-1137C clone robot may be needed. To set this up, follow these steps:

a. Access the Advanced WLAN Settings screen by tapping on WLAN in the Wireless Lan Setup screen. Enable MAC cloning and choose the client LAN port (LAN1 or LAN2) that is connected to the SRC core controller (the robot's internal controller).

b. Once the configuration is complete, restart the MoxaAWK-1137C.

Note: Do not use the MAC address cloning function. After using MAC address cloning, you will only be able to access the MoxaAWK-1137C configuration page through the selected LAN port. The other LAN port of MoxaAWK-1137C cannot be used. If the client is installed inside the robot and is not easily accessible for maintenance (such as AMB), the user will not be able to restore or change the client's settings. It is recommended to use the solution described in Section 5 to resolve any problems caused by router security settings.

5. Client-Router mode

    Perform this step with SRC2000 and SRC800

Enabling this mode allows the router to assign an IP address to the Moxa AWK-1137C. All devices accessing the two LAN ports of the Moxa AWK-1137C will form a separate internal LAN, which will then expose the robot's ports to the outside through port forwarding.

If your wireless router has strict security settings and does not support client bridging mode, it is recommended that you enable this mode.

This mode can also be utilized if the robot is integrated with other network-enabled devices (such as UR arm, camera, etc.) and you desire the robot to possess a single external IP address as a unified entity.

5.1 Setting the Client-Router Mode

Other WLAN configurations are identical to those of the client. For more information, refer to Section 2.

5.2 Setting an IP Address

On the [Network Settings] screen, configure the following parameters:

The IP address configured on the WLAN is the external IP address of the Moxa AWK-1137C. The WLAN can be set to Static or DHCP. You can configure the IP address based on the actual network situation.

The Intranet segment utilizes 192.168.1.xxx and 192.168.1.1 as the IP address of the Moxa AWK-1137C on the Intranet and as the gateway of the Intranet. Once the configuration is complete, 192.168.1.1 is used to access the Moxa AWK-1137C configuration page.

5.3 Configuring NAT or Port Forwarding

Please refer to the figure below:

The above figure displays a list of general ports and settings that require configuration.

The following are common internal IP address assignments:

The standard ports and corresponding mapping for each device are as follows:

Note: a. When using moxa for port forwarding on SRC2000 and SRC800, the port is forwarded to 192.168.1.x.
b. If SRC3000 uses moxa for port forwarding, all ports are forwarded to 192.168.192.5. For more information, refer to Step 6, Best Practices.

6. Configure the client time zone

Set the local time based on the device's actual working area and click [Set Time] button.

6.2 Establish the local time zone based on the device's actual working area.
6.3 It is recommended to use Aliyun's ntp.aliyun.com as the time-synchronization server.
6.4 Click "Submit" to submit; Repeat Step 2.6a and b to save the settings and apply them.

7. Best Practices

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7. Optimal Practices

7.1 Networking through Moxa in SRC3000

7.1.1 The SRC3000 only supports the moxa client-router mode.
7.1.2 On the Network Settings page, configure the following parameters:

The IP address configured on the WLAN will be used as the external IP address of the Moxa AWK-1137C. The WLAN can be set to Static or DHCP. You can configure the IP address based on the actual network situation.

The LAN settings are displayed in the above figure. The Intranet segment utilizes 192.168.192.1 and 192.168.192.1 as the IP addresses for the Moxa AWK-1137C on the Intranet, and also functions as the gateway for the Intranet. To access the Moxa AWK-1137C configuration page, you must use 192.168.192.1.

7.1.3 Repeat Step 5.3 to forward all necessary ports to 192.168.192.5. Please note that the figure below is for illustration purposes only. For a complete list of ports, refer to the port list in Step 5.3.

7.1.4 Check the IP addresses assigned by the network. The following figure shows how to access it: [Home] - [Main Menu] - [Overview].

7.1.5 To enable the networking function of SRC3000 through moxa, the SRC3000 robod version must be Robod-3.5.28 or higher, and the wireless network adapter of SRC3000 must be disabled when moxa is enabled, as shown in the following figure.

Enter the IP address from Step 7.1.4 into Roboshop to establish a connection with the SRC3000 controller.

Appendix

Appendix I: Comprehensive List of 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi Channels by Region

Currently, Moxa AWK-1137C equipment products purchased in China are typically either EU (European) or US (American) versions. Therefore, it is important to verify which channels are supported by each version. Please refer to the table below for further details:

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Instruction Manual for MoxaAWK-1137C - Appendix II

For detailed instructions on the MoxaAWK-1137C, please refer to the MoxaAWK-1137C Manual translated by our company.

You can also consult the official Moxa manual: Manual for AWK-1137C series.

Appendix 3: Moxa AWK-1137C Firmware

On June 30th, 2020, Moxa released the newest firmware version 1.5 for AWK-1137C. You can download it from the official download link.

v1.5 Firmware Release Note: Link to Official Release Notes

Wireless Search Utility for version 1.5 firmware, v2.7.1:1Wireless Search Utility.zip