I. Introduction

This document provides an example using the Moxa AWK-1131A series. For other models, such as the AWK-3131A series and AWK-4131A series, the configuration methods are similar. For more information, please refer to this document.

For more information on testing the wireless deployment plan and network environment, please refer to the following two documents:

1. The Wireless Network Deployment Plan can be copied, linked, and opened using the Graphite Document App or a small program.

2. Method for Testing On-Site Network Environment

Typically, to achieve Wi-Fi signal coverage, multiple access points (APs) must be connected to an environment. It is recommended to connect multiple APs to a router, allowing for centralized management of IP addresses for both APs and other clients. The network topology is illustrated below:

To achieve seamless Wi-Fi roaming, a wireless client that supports Wi-Fi roaming (shown as "Client" in the above figure) is typically utilized to connect to the robot.

For more information on configuring the MOXA client, please refer to the Moxa AWK-1137C User Manual.

Two, Configure and Test the Computer

Specify the IP address of the debugger's local connection as 192.168.127.150.

3. Configure AP End Parameters

Connect the network cable from the test computer to the AWK-1131A series products:

There is a RESET hole located near the power terminal of the product. Use a pin to press it, hold down the RESET button inside for 10 seconds, and then release it. This will restore the product to its factory settings. To access the AWK-1131A Web interface, enter 192.168.127.253 (the default IP address of MOXA AP) in the browser and press Enter. On the login interface that appears, enter the user name: admin and password: moxa (some older models of MOXA may have root passwords). Once logged in, you will be directed to the parameter setting interface of the product, as shown in the figure below:

First, click on "General Setup" and configure the AP's IP address assignment mode to DHCP. Typically, when connecting multiple APs to a router, the router's DHCP function is necessary to ensure that each AP is assigned an IP address in a unified manner.

Configure the AWK-1131A to operate in AP mode.

Open Basic WLAN Configuration:

Specify the radio frequency band and SSID of the access point. It is recommended to use the 5G frequency band, specifically RF type A:

** Please do not select a channel that is marked with an underscore.

Set the login password for your AP Wi-Fi:

Disable the DHCP server on the access point (AP). Typically, multiple APs are connected to a router, so use the router's DHCP function and disable the DHCP function on each AP.

Select "Save" and "Restart" to save the settings and restart the access point:

4. Enter the background settings of the router

After restarting the AP, disconnect the network cable from the computer and connect the AP to the router using the network cable. Then, log in to the router's background (the background may vary depending on the brand of the router; this paper uses the UBNT router as an example).

The MAC address of the access point (AP) is displayed on the AP nameplate, as shown in the figure 00:90:E8:66:AA:02. To locate the AP and its assigned IP address by MAC address, access the router background and search for the online client.

In the figure, you can observe that the AP's IP address is 192.168.4.120. You have the option to associate this MAC address with the IP address, as depicted in the subsequent figure:

The methods for binding IP and MAC addresses may differ depending on the router.

Connect to the Wi-Fi network set on the access point (AP) using the test computer. In this example, the Wi-Fi SSID is Seer_AMB_01. This will allow you to access the network.

Currently, the testing computer is connected to the network via the AP, and its IP address is assigned by the router connected to the AP. Additionally, you can access the IP address of the testing computer through the router's background settings:

The IP address is 192.168.4.6, or you can set it to a static address.

By replacing the test computer with a robot, the robot's IP address can be set and fixed in the router. For robots that are no longer in use, you can also remove the fixed IP settings from the router's background.