Industrial Wireless Access Point/Client User Manual IE-WL-BL-AP-CL 2616170000/01/03.
User Manual IE-WL-BL-AP-CL The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice Copyright ©2020 Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Disclaimer Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Weidmüller.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................5 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 6 Package Checklist .................................................................................................................................. 6 Product Features ...............
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1 1. Introduction The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL industrial a/b/g/n high speed wireless products are ideal wireless solutions for hard-to-wire applications that use mobile equipment connected over a TCP/IP network. The device is rated to operate at temperatures ranging from 0 to 60°C for standard models (IE-WL-BL-AP-CL) and -40 to 75°C for wide temperature models (IE-WLT-BL-AP-CL), and is rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Getting Started Overview The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL industrial wireless AP/Client meets the growing need for faster data transmission speeds by supporting IEEE 802.11n technology with a net data rate of up to 300 Mbps. The device is compliant with the industrial standards and approvals, covering operating temperature, power input voltage, surge, ESD and vibration. The two redundant DC power inputs increase the reliability of the power supply. The device can operate on either the 2.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Getting Started Product Specifications WLAN Interface Standards: • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n for Wireless LAN • IEEE 802.11i for Wireess Security • IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT • IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X) • IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BaseT Spread Spectrum and Modulation (typical): • DSSS with DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK • OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM • 802.11b: CCK @ 11/5.5 Mbps, DQPSK @ 2 Mbps, DBPSK @ 1 Mbps • 802.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL • Getting Started 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, WPA /WPA2-Personal and Enterprise (IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS, TKIP, and AES) Transmission Rates: • 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps • 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps • 802.11n: 6.5 to 300 Mbps (multiple rates supported) TX Transmit Power (per antenna port): 802.11b: Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 1 Mbps, Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 2 Mbps, Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps, Typ. 25±1.5 dBm @ 11 Mbps 802.11g: Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps, Typ.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Getting Started Protocol Support General Protocols: Proxy ARP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, IP, ICMP, SNTP, TCP, UDP, RADIUS, SNMP, DHCP, LLDP Interface Default Antennas: 2 dual-band omni-directional antennas, 2 dBi, RP-SMA (male) Connector for External Antennas: RP-SMA (female) LAN Ports: 1, RJ45, 10/100/1000BaseT(X) auto negotiation speed, F/H duplex mode, and auto MDI/MDI-X connection Console Port: RS-232 (RJ45-type) Reset: Present LED Indicators: PWR, FAULT, STATE, SIGNAL*, WLAN, 10/
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Getting Started Functional Design Device Ports The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL comes standard with 1 Gigabit port (Ethernet RJ45). The LAN LED will light up when the LAN cable is inserted. Serial (RS232) configuration console port RJ45 Ethernet port (10/100/1000 BaseTX) LED Indicators The LEDs on the front panel of the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL provide a quick and easy means of determining the current operational status and wireless settings.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL LED Getting Started Color State Description Front Panel LED Indicators (System) PWR Green On Power is being supplied from power input 1&2. Off Power is not being supplied from power input 1&2. Blinking (fast at 0.5-sec intervals) Cannot get an IP address from the DHCP server FAULT Red Blinking (slow at 1-sec intervals) IP address conflict Off STATE SIGNAL (5 LEDs) Green/ Red Error condition does not exist.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Getting Started 2 2. Getting Started This chapter explains how to install Weidmüller’s IE-WL-BL-AP-CL for the first time, and quickly set up your wireless network and test whether the connection is running well. The Function Map discussed in the third section provides a convenient means of determining which functions you need to use.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Getting Started First-time Installation and Configuration Before installing the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL, make sure that all items in the Package Checklist are in the box. You will need access to a notebook computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port. The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL has a default IP address that must be used when connecting to the device for the first time. • Step 1: Select the power source. The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL can be powered by a DC power input.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL NOTE Getting Started After you click Submit to apply changes the web page is refreshed (indicated by an “(Updated)” status appearing next to the title) and a blinking reminder to restart the device of the new settings to take effect, will be shown on the upper-right corner of the web page: To activate the changes click Restart and then Save and Restart after you change the settings. About 30 seconds are needed for the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL to complete the reboot procedure.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Getting Started How to Test Two or More IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Units If you have two or more IE-WL-BL-AP-CL units, you will need a second notebook computer (Notebook B) equipped with an Ethernet port. Use the default settings for the first Wi-Fi device connected to notebook A and change the second or third IE-WL-BL-AP-CL connected to notebook B to Client mode, and then configure the notebooks and IE-WL-BL-AP-CL units properly.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Getting Started Function Map Quick status overview of IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Basic settings for administering the device Essential settings related to establishing a wireless network Advanced features to support additional network management and secure wired and wireless communication Note: These advanced functions are all optional.
3 3. Web Console Configuration In this chapter, we explain all aspects of web-based console configuration. Weidmüller’s easy-to-use management functions help you set up your IE-WL-BL-AP-CL and make it easy to establish and maintain your wireless network.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration Web Browser Configuration The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL’s web interface provides a convenient way to modify its configuration and access the built-in monitoring and network administration functions. Any web browser supporting Java Virtual Machine can be used for configuration.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration 3. Use the menu tree on the left side of the window to open the function pages to access each of the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL’s functions. In the following paragraphs, we describe each IE-WL-BL-AP-CL management function in detail. A quick overview is available in this manual in the “Function Map” section of Chapter 3. NOTE The model name of the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL is shown as IE-WL-BL-AP-CL-XX, where XX indicates the country code.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL NOTE Web Console Configuration The 802.11 Information that is displayed might be different for different operation modes. For example, Current BSSID, Signal strength, and SNR are only available under Client operation modes. General Setup The General Setup group includes the most commonly used settings required by administrators to maintain and control the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration Device location Setting Description Factory Default Max. of 31 characters Specifies the location of different IE-WL-BL-AP-CL units. None Setting Description Factory Default Max. of 31 characters Use this space to record a more detailed description of the None Device description IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Device contact information Setting Description Max.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration Primary/ Secondary DNS server Setting Description IP address of the The IP address of the DNS Server used by your network. After None Factory Default Primary/Secondary entering the DNS Server’s IP address, you can input the DNS server device’s URL (e.g., http://ap1.weidmueller.com) in your browser’s address field instead of entering the IP address. The Secondary DNS server will be used if the Primary DNS server fails to connect.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration Daylight saving time Setting Description Enable/ Disble Daylight saving time (DST or summer time) involves advancing Disable Factory Default clocks (usually 1 hour) during the summer time to provide an extra hour of daylight in the afternoon. When Daylight saving time is enabled, the following parameters will be shown: • Starts at: The date that daylight saving time begins. • Stops at: The date that daylight saving time ends.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration Wireless enable Setting Description Enable/Disable The radio frequency (RF) module can be manually turned on or Enable Factory Default off. Operation mode Setting Description Factory Default AP The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL plays the role of a wireless access point AP Client The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL plays the role of wireless Client Sniffer Turns the device into a remote Wireshark interface to capture 802.11 packets for analysis.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration Click on Edit to assign different configuration settings to each SSID. The configuration panel appears as follows: NOTEWhen you switch to Client mode, a Site Survey button will be available on the Basic WLAN Setup panel. Click this button to view information about available APs, as shown in the following figure. You can click on the SSID of an entity and bring the value of its SSID onto the SSID field of the Basic WLAN Setup page.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Setting Web Console Configuration Description Factory Default operate at a slower speed when 802.11b clients are on the network G/N Mixed Supports IEEE 802.11g/n standards, but 802.11n might operate at a slower speed when 802.11g clients are on the network B/G/N Mixed Supports IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards, but 802.11g/n might operate at a slower speed when 802.11b clients are on the network N Only (2.4 GHz) Only supports the 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration Security mode Setting Description Factory Default Open No authentication Open WEP Static WEP is used WPA WPA is used WPA2 Fully supports IEEE 802.11i with “TKIP/AES + 802.1X” Open For security reasons, you should NOT set security mode to Open System because authentication and data encryption are not performed in Open System mode. WEP (only for legacy mode) NOTE Weidmüller includes WEP security mode only for legacy purposes.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL ASCII Web Console Configuration Specifies WEP keys in ASCII form Key length Setting Description Factory Default 64 bits Uses 40-bit secret keys with 24-bit initialization vector 64 bits 128 bits Uses 104-bit secret key with 24-bit initialization vector Key index Setting Description Factory Default 1-4 Specifies which WEP key is used 1 Setting Description Factory Default ASCII type: A string that can be used as a WEP seed for the RC4 encryption None 64 bits:
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration some legacy AP clients. This option is rarely used. ** This option is only available with 802.11a/b/g standard * This option is available for legacy mode in AP/Master only, and does not support AES-enabled clients.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration * This option is available for legacy mode in AP/Master only, and does not support AES-enabled clients.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration is also secure to use. You are required to submit a digital certificate to the authentication server for validation, but the authentication server must also supply a certificate. You can use Basic WLAN Setup → WLAN Certificate Settings to import your WLAN certificate and enable EAP-TLS on the client end. You can check the current certificate status in Current Status if it is available.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol is used MS-CHAP Microsoft CHAP is used MS-CHAP-V2 Microsoft CHAP version 2 is used Anonymous Setting Description Factory Default Max.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration Advanced WLAN Settings Additional wireless-related parameters are presented in this section to help you set up your wireless network in detail. Transmission rate Setting Description Factory Default Auto The device senses and adjusts the data rate automatically Auto Available rates Users can manually select a target transmission data rate but does not support when RF type are G/N mixed, B/G/N mixed and A/N mixed.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration Beacon interval (for AP/Master mode only) Setting Description Factory Default Beacon Interval Indicates the frequency interval of the beacon 100 (ms) (40 to 1000 ms) Inactive timeout (for AP mode only) Setting Description 1 to 240 seconds Specifies how long before access point starts sending out client 60 seconds Factory Default alive packets DTIM interval (for AP/Master mode only) Setting Description Factory Default Data Beacon Rate Ind
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL NOTE Web Console Configuration While the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL is background scanning, the wireless performance will be reduced by 1/3 of its normal performance. • Roaming difference: Determines if roaming should be executed. After background scan has been triggered, the roaming will only occur if the AP candidate(s) provide a better (Roaming difference) connection quality than the current connection.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration Current status displays information for the current WLAN certificate, which has been imported into the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL. Nothing will be shown if a certificate is not available. Certificate issued to: Shows the certificate user Certificate issued by: Shows the certificate issuer Certificate expiration date: Indicates when the certificate has expired You can import a new WLAN certificate in Import WLAN Certificate by following these steps, in order: 1.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL can act as a simplified DHCP server and easily assign IP addresses to your DHCP clients by responding to the DHCP requests from the client ends. The IP-related parameters you set on this page will also be sent to the client. You can also assign a static IP address to a specific client by entering its MAC address. The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL provides a Static DHCP mapping list with up to 16 entities.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration Maximum number of users Setting Description Factory Default 1 to 999 Specifies how many IP address can be assigned continuously None Setting Description Factory Default 2 to 14400 minutes The lease time for which an IP address is assigned. The IP 14400 minutes address expires after the lease time is completed.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL provides 8 entities for setting IP protocol and source/destination IP addresses in your filtering policy. Four IP protocols are available: All, ICMP, TCP, and UDP. You must specify either the Source IP or the Destination IP. By combining IP addresses and netmasks, you can specify a single IP address or a range of IP addresses to accept or drop. For example, “IP address 192.168.1.1 and netmask 255.255.255.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration TCP/UDP port filters Setting Description Factory Default Enable Enables TCP/UDP port filters Disable Disable Disables TCP/UDP port filters Policy Setting Description Factory Default Accept Only the packets fitting the entities on list can be allowed. Drop Drop Any packet fitting the entities on list will be denied.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL MD5 or SHA Web Console Configuration Authentication No Provides authentication based on HMAC-MD5, based on MD5 or or HMAC-SHA algorithms. 8-character SHA passwords are the minimum requirement for authentication. MD5 or SHA Authentication Data Provides authentication based on HMAC-MD5 based on MD5 or encryption or HMAC-SHA algorithms, and data encryption SHA key key.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration SNMP agent version Setting Description Factory Default V1, V2c, V3, or Select the SNMP protocol version used to manage the switch. V1, V2c V1, V2c, or V3 only Admin auth type (for V1, V2c, V3, and V3 only) Setting Description Factory Default No Auth Use admin account to access objects. No authentication No Auth MD5 Provide authentication based on the HMAC-MD5 algorithms. 8-character passwords are the minimum requirement for authentication.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration are out of the control room for an extended period, they can still be informed of the status of devices almost instantaneously when exceptions occur. In addition to logging these events, the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL supports different approaches to warn engineers automatically, such as SNMP trap and e-mail. System Logs System Log Event Types All the event group types are shown on this page.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL AeroLink protection state Web Console Configuration The AeroLink protection state changes. AeroLink states: Initialize (init)/ Discovery/ Idle/ Negotiation (nego)/ Back up/ Active/ Changed/ Undefined (undef) Configuration-related events Event is triggered when… Configuration Changed A configuration item has been changed. Configuration file import via Web Console The configuration file is imported to the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration Syslog server 1/ 2/ 3 Setting Description Factory Default IP address Enter the IP address of the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Syslog Server None Setting Description Factory Default Port destination Enter the UDP port of the corresponding Syslog server 514 Syslog port (1 to 65535) NOTE RSSI report events (Only for Client mode) event type is useful for the site survey stage.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration User name & Password Setting Description Factory Default User name and password used in the SMTP server None Setting Description Factory Default Max. 63 characters Enter the administrator’s e-mail address which will be shown in None From e-mail address the “From” field of a warning e-mail. To E-mail address 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 Setting Description Factory Default Max. 63 characters Enter the receivers’ e-mail addresses.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration 1st / 2nd trap version Setting Description Factory Default V1 SNMP trap defined in SNMPv1 V1 V2 SNMP trap defined in SNMPv2 1st / 2nd trap server IP/name Setting Description Factory Default IP address or host Enter the IP address or name of the trap server used by your None name network. 1st / 2nd trap community Setting Description Factory Default Max.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration Associated Client List (for AP/Master mode only) The Associated Client List shows all the clients that are currently associated with a particular IE-WL-BL-AP-CL. This page provides useful information for easier network diagnosis: MAC Address: Displays the associated client MAC address. If DHCP server is enabled on this AP/Master, the IP address will also be displayed.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration System Logs Triggered events are recorded in System Log. You can export the log contents to an available viewer by clicking Export Log. You can use the Clear Log button to clear the log contents and the Refresh button to refresh the log. Power Status The status of power inputs and digital inputs is shown on this web page. The status will refresh every 5 seconds if the Auto Update box is checked.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration Network Status The network status section indicates the network status of the device with respect to ARP, bridge status, LLDP, and the routing table. ARP Table Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Table - indicates the current IP to MAC address mapping for the device. Bridge Status Indicates the current status of the network bridge on the device. The interfaces and the corresponding MAC addresses in this section are the entry points for ingress traffic.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration Console Settings You can enable or disable access permission for the following consoles: HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, and SSH connections. For more security, we recommend you only allow access to the two secured consoles, HTTPS and SSH. Ping Ping helps to diagnose the integrity of wired or wireless networks.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration ATTENTION Please make sure the power source is stable when you upgrade your firmware. An unexpected power breakup might damage your IE-WL-BL-AP-CL. Configuration Import and Export You can back up and restore the device’s configuration using the Configuration Import & Export function. In the Configuration Import section, click Browse to specify the configuration file and click Import Configuration button to begin importing the configuration.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration 4. IE-WL-BL-AP-CL will detect the EBR-MODULE RS232 during the boot up process, and download the configuration from the EBR-MODULE RS232 to the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL automatically. Once the configuration downloads and if configuration format is correct, the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL will emit three short beeps and continue with the boot-up process. 5.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration Field Description Default setting Password retry The number of consecutive times a user can enter an incorrect 5 count password while logging in before the device’s login function is locked. Lockout time The number of seconds the device’s login function will be locked 600 seconds after n consecutive unsuccessful login attempts, where n = the password retry count. Click Edit to create a new, or edit an existing, user account.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL NOTE Web Console Configuration If the Password-strength test option is enabled, you will be prompted to use passwords that adhere to the following password policy: • The password must contain at least one digit: 0, 1, 2, …, 9. • The password must contain both upper and lower case letters: • A, B, …, Z, a, b, …, z. • The password must contain at least one of the following special characters: • ~!@#$%^&-_|;:,.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration Setting Description Diagnostic script Use the Browse button to select the Weidmüller diagnosis script file. Export diagnostic results Select if you want to export: TFTP server IP • to a file • to a TFTP server If you have selected the TFTP option, specify the IP address of the TFTP server.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration After you lick on Save Configuration in the left menu box, the following screen is displayed. Click Save if you want to update the configuration settings in the flash memory at this time. Alternatively, you can choose to run other functions and put off saving the configuration until later. However, the new setting changes will remain in the non-volatile memory until you save the configurations.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Web Console Configuration You will not be able to run any of the device’s functions while the system is rebooting. Logout Logout helps users disconnect the current HTTP or HTTPS session and go to the Login page. For security reasons, we recommend you logout before quitting the console manager.
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Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Software Installation and Configuration WLAN Administration Tool NOTE You may download the WLAN Administration Tool from the Weidmüller website using the following path: 1. Open www.weidmueller.com/Downloads 2. Select page “Software” 3. Select page “Industrial Ethernet” 4. Select category “Industrial Wireless (Firmware and Software for IE-WL-BL-AP-CL)” 5.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Software Installation and Configuration 3. Click Next to create the program’s shortcut files to the default directory, or click Browse to select an alternate location. 4. Click Next to select additional tasks.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Software Installation and Configuration 5. Click Next to proceed with the installation. The installer then displays a summary of the installation options. 6. Click Install to begin the installation. The setup window will report the progress of the installation. To change the installation settings, click Back and navigate to the previous screen. 7. Click Finish to complete the installation of WLAN Administration Tool.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Software Installation and Configuration 2. When the Login page appears, select the “Search Device only” option to search for IE-WL-BL-AP-CLs and to view each IE-WL-BL-AP-CL’s configuration. Select the “Device management” option to assign IPs, upgrade firmware, and locate devices. 3. The WLAN Administration Tool will start automatically. Then click the Search icon. 4. The “Searching” window indicates the progress of the search.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Software Installation and Configuration 5. Click Locate to cause the selected device to beep. 6. Make sure your IE-WL-BL-AP-CL is unlocked before using the Administration Tool’s icons setting. The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL will unlock automatically if the password is set to the default. Otherwise you must enter the new password manually. 7. Go to Tools → Device Login Options to manage and unlock additional IE-WL-BL-AP-CLs. 8.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Software Installation and Configuration To modify the configuration of the highlighted IE-WL-BL-AP-CL, click on the Web icon to open the web console. This will take you to the web console, where you can make all configuration changes. Refer to Chapter 3, “Using the Web Console,” for information on how to use the web console. Click on Telnet if you would like to use telnet to configure your IE-WL-BL-AP-CL. Click Assign IP to change the IP setting.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Software Installation and Configuration Connection • Connection timeout (secs): Use this option to set the waiting time for the Default Login, Locate, Assign IP, Upload Firmware, and Unlock to complete. • Upgrade timeout (secs): Use this option to set the waiting time for the connection to disconnect while the firmware is upgrading. Use this option to set the waiting time for the Firmware to write to flash. Misc.
5 5. Additional Consoles This chapter explains how to access the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL for the first time. In addition to HTTP access, there are four ways to access IE-WL-BL-AP-CL: serial console, Telnet console, SSH console, and HTTPS console. The serial console connection method, which requires using a short serial cable to connect the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the device’s IP address.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Additional Consoles RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) The serial console connection method, which requires using a short serial cable to connect the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the device’s IP address. It is also convenient to use serial console configurations when you cannot access the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL over Ethernet LAN, such as in the case of LAN cable disconnections or broadcast storming over the LAN.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Additional Consoles 3. Select following Communication Parameter for the console connection: 115200 for Baud Rate, 8 for Data Bits, None for Parity, and 1 for Stop Bits and None for Flow control. Click on OK to continue. 4. The Console login screen will appear. Enter the default login “admin” and then enter the default Console Password “Detmold” (this is the same as the Web Browser password) and then press Enter. 5. The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL´s Main Menu will be displayed 6.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Additional Consoles Configuration by Telnet and SSH Consoles You can use Telnet or SSH client to access the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL and manage the console over a network. To access the device’s functions over the network from a PC host that is connected to the same LAN as the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL, you need to make sure that the PC host and the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL are on the same logical subnet. To do this, check your PC host’s IP address and subnet mask.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Additional Consoles 2. Warning messages will pop out to warn users that the security certificate was issued by a company they have not chosen to trust. Select Yes to accept the certificate and then enter the device’s web browser interface secured via HTTPS/SSL. (You can see the protocol in URL is https.) Then you can use the menu tree on the left side of the window to open the function pages to access each of IE-WL-BL-AP-CL’s functions.
A A. References This chapter provides more detailed information about wireless-related technologies. The information in this chapter can help you administer your IE-WL-BL-AP-CLs and plan your industrial wireless network better.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL References Beacon A beacon is a packet broadcast by the AP to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless LAN service area, the AP address, the Broadcast destination address, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps (DTIM), and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM). Beacon Interval indicates the frequency interval of AP. DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Map (DTIM) is contained in beacon frames.
B B. Supporting Information This chapter presents additional information about this product. You can also learn how to contact Weidmüller for technical support.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Supporting Information About This User’s Manual This manual is mainly designed for, but not limited to, the following hardware and firmware for the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL: • Hardware Rev: 2.1.0 • Firmware Ver: 1.16.16 You are strongly recommended to visit Weidmüller’s website (http://www.Weidmueller.com/Downloads) and find the latest product datasheet, firmware, HIG (Hardware Installation Guide), User’s Manual and related information.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Supporting Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC 15.407(e): Within the 5.15-5.25 GHz band, U-NII devices will be restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co-channel MSS operations.
