Industrial Wireless Access Point/Bridge/Client User Manual IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL 2616180000/01/03.
User Manual IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-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 ..........................................................................................................................................1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 2 Package Checklist .................................................................................................................................. 2 Product Features ...............
Logout................................................................................................................................................ 72 4. Software Installation and Configuration .............................................................................................73 WLAN Administration Tool ..................................................................................................................... 74 Installing WLAN Administration Tool ....................................
1 1. Introduction The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-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 IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is rated to operate at temperatures ranging from -25 to 60°C for standard models and -40 to 75°C for wide temperature models, and is rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Introduction Overview The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is 802.11n compliant to deliver speed, range, and reliability to support even the most bandwidth-intensive applications. The 802.11n standard incorporates multiple technologies, including Spatial Multiplexing MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out), 20 and 40 MHz channels, and dual bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) to provide high speed wireless communication, while still being able to communicate with legacy 802.11a/b/g devices.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Introduction Product Specifications WLAN Interface Standards: • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n for Wireless LAN • IEEE 802.11i for Wireless Security • IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT • IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X) • IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BaseT • IEEE 802.3af for Power-over-Ethernet • IEEE 802.1D for Spanning Tree Protocol • IEEE 802.1w for Rapid STP • IEEE 802.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Introduction Transmitter Power: 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. 22±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps Typ. 20±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps, Typ. 19±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps 802.11n (2.4 GHz): Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 20 MHz, Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 20 MHz Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 40 MHz, Typ. 17±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 40 MHz 802.11a: Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps, Typ. 21±1.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Introduction Console Port: RS-232 (RJ45-type) Reset: Present LED Indicators: PWR1, PWR2, PoE, FAULT, STATE, SIGNAL*, WLAN, LAN *signal strength indicator Alarm Contact (digital output): 1 relay output with current carrying capacity of 1 A @ 24 VDC Digital Inputs: 2 electrically isolated inputs • +13 to +30 V for state “1” • 3 to -30 V for state “0” • Max.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Introduction ATTENTION • For EXPLOSION-PROOF application, model IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL are designed and certified to meet ATEX shall be mounted in a suitable enclosure rate to at least IP54 and Pollution Degree 2 as defined in EN60529 and used within its rated electrical and environmental ratings. ATTENTION • The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is NOT a portable mobile device and should be located at least 20 cm away from the human body.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Introduction The following table summarizes how to read the device’s wireless settings from the LED displays. More information is available in Chapter 3 in the “Basic WLAN Setup” section. LED Color State Description Front Panel LED Indicators (System) PWR1 Green PWR2 Green PoE Amber On Power is being supplied from power input 1. Off Power is not being supplied from power input 1. On Power is being supplied from power input 2.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Introduction Beeper The beeper emits two short beeps when the system is ready. Reset Button The RESET button is located on the top panel of the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL. You can reboot the device or reset it to factory default settings by pressing the RESET button with a pointed object such as an unfolded paper clip. • System reboot: Hold the RESET button down for under 5 seconds and then release.
2 2. Getting Started This chapter explains how to install Weidmüller’s IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-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-VL-AP-BR-CL Getting Started First-time Installation and Configuration Before installing the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-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-VL-AP-BR-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.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Getting Started NOTE After you click Submit to apply changes the web page will refresh (Updated) will appear on the page and a blinking reminder 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-VL-AP-BR-CL to complete the reboot procedure. • Step 5: Select the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL operation mode.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Getting Started How to Test Two or More IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Units If you have two or more IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL units, you will need a second notebook computer (Notebook B) equipped with an Ethernet port. Use the default settings for the first IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL connected to notebook A and change the second or third IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL connected to notebook B to Client mode, and then configure the notebooks and IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL units properly. Client IP: 192.168.1.112 AP IP: 192.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Getting Started Function Map Quick status overview of IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL General Setup 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.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Getting Started Application-oriented device management functions to set up events, traps, and reactions via relay warning, e-mail, and SNMP notification Note: These functions are all optional. Current status information for monitoring wired/wireless network performance, advanced services, and device management functions. Functions for maintaining the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL, and for diagnosing the network.
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 device and make it easy to establish and maintain your wireless network.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Web Browser Configuration Weidmüller IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s web browser interface provides a convenient way to modify its configuration and access the built-in monitoring and network administration functions. The recommended web browser is Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7.0 or 8.0 with JVM (Java Virtual Machine) installed.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration 4. Use the Quick Setup function on the homepage to quickly set up the device or click on the Overview button to see the basic device settings. The Import/Export function helps you back up the system or to perform a system recovery from an existing backup. 5. Click on the Home link to go back to the main page. Use the menu tree on the left side of the browser to open the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL functions.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Overview The Overview page summarizes the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s current status. The information is categorized into several groups: System Information, Device Information and 802.11 Information. Click on the SSID link (Weidmueller) to see more detailed information on 802.11 settings, as shown in the following figure: NOTE The 802.11 Information that is displayed may be different for different operation modes.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Quick Setup The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL provides a quick setup wizard to help you configure the basic settings including device information and wireless settings. Once you enter the setup, links to each step in the process are displayed at the top of the page. You can either click Next to go to the next step or click directly on a link at the top of the page to go to a specific step.
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Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Setting Description Number of APs The number of APs which use this channel Load A measure of how congested a channel is, in percentage value. Both 802.11 and non-802.11 signals will affect the channel loading. Noise floor A summation of the noise level from all sources You can see a complete preview of the Wi-Fi parameters that you configured when you click on the final step in the setup process (Review Settings).
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Device name Setting Description Factory Default Max. 31 of characters This option is useful for specifying the role or application of IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL different IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL units. _ Device location Setting Description Factory Default Max. of 31 characters Specifies the location of different IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL units. None Setting Description Factory Default Max.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Network Settings for AP/Client/Master/Slave Operation Modes IP address assignment Setting Description Factory Default DHCP The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s IP address will be assigned Static automatically by the network’s DHCP server Static Set up the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s IP address manually. IP address Setting Description Factory Default IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s Identifies the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL on a TCP/IP network. 192.168.1.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Network Settings for Client-Router Operation Mode WLAN IP address assignment Setting Description Factory Default DHCP The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL WLAN interface’s IP address will be Static assigned automatically by the network’s DHCP server Static Set up the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL WLAN interface’s IP address manually. WLAN IP address Setting Description Device WLAN Identifies the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL WLAN interface’s IP address 192.168.2.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration LAN IP address Setting Description Factory Default Device LAN interface’s Identifies the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL LAN interface’s IP address 192.168.1.110 IP address on a TCP/IP network. LAN subnet mask Setting Description Factory Default Device LAN interface’s Identifies the type of network to which the device’s LAN 255.255.255.0 subnet mask interface is connected (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network, or 255.255.255.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration ATTENTION Changing the time zone will automatically adjust the Current local time. You should configure the Time zone before setting the Current local time. Daylight saving time Setting Description Enable/ Disable 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.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Operation Mode The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL supports six operation modes—AP, Client, Client-Router, Master, Slave, and Sniffer—each of which plays a distinct role on the wireless network. Wireless enable Setting Description Factory Default Enable/Disable The RF (Radio Frequency) module can be manually turned on or Enable off.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Detailed Wireshark instructions can be found at: https://www.wireshark.org/docs/wsug_html_chunked/ChCapInterfaceRemoteSection.html 4. Start capturing the 802.11 wireless packets with Wireshark. Basic WLAN Setup The “Basic WLAN Setup” panel is used to add and edit SSIDs. An SSID is a unique identifier that wireless networking devices use to establish and maintain wireless connectivity.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration NOTEWhen you switch to Client, Client-Router, or Slave modes, a Site Survey button will be available on the Basic WLAN Setup panel. Click the “Site Survey” 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. Click the Refresh button to re-scan and update the table.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Setting Web Console Configuration Description Factory Default at a slower speed if 802.11a clients are on the network N Only (5 GHz) Only supports the 5 GHz IEEE 802.11n standard Channel (for AP mode only) Setting Description Factory Default Available channels vary This option is only adjustable when the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL 6 (in B/G/N Mixed with RF type mode) plays the role of wireless AP.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL • Web Console Configuration WPA-WPA2 mixed: IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL supports WPA/WPA2 at the same time. IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is able to authenticate with both Wi-Fi clients that use WPA and WPA2. Security mode Setting Description Factory Default Open No authentication Open WEP Static WEP is used WPA WPA is used WPA2 Supports IEEE 802.11i with “TKIP/AES + 802.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration The WEP key can be presented in two Key types, HEX and ASCII. Each ASCII character has 8 bits, so a 40-bit (or 64-bit) WEP key contains 5 characters, and a 104-bit (or 128-bit) key has 13 characters. In hex, each character uses 4 bits, so a 40-bit key has 10 hex characters, and a 128-bit key has 26 characters.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration WPA type Setting Description Factory Default Personal Provides Pre-Shared Key-enabled WPA and WPA2 Personal Enterprise Provides enterprise-level security for WPA and WPA2 Encryption method Setting Description Factory Default TKIP** Temporal Key Integrity Protocol is enabled AES AES Advance Encryption System is enabled Mixed* Provides TKIP broadcast key and TKIP+AES unicast key for some legacy AP clients. This option is rarely used.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration WPA type Setting Description Factory Default Personal Provides Pre-Shared Key-enabled WPA and WPA2 Personal Enterprise Provides enterprise-level security for WPA and WPA2 Encryption method Setting Description Factory Default TKIP** Temporal Key Integrity Protocol is enabled AES AES Advance Encryption System is enabled Mixed* Provides TKIP broadcast key and TKIP+AES unicast key for some legacy AP clients. This option is rarely used.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (for Client/Client-Router/Slave mode) When used as a client, the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL can support three EAP methods (or EAP protocols): EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and EAP-PEAP, corresponding to WPA/WPA-Enterprise settings on the AP side. Encryption method Setting Description Factory Default TKIP** Temporal Key Integrity Protocol is enabled TKIP AES Advance Encryption System is enabled **This option is only available with 802.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration You can check the current certificate status in Current Status if it is available.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration PEAP There are a few differences in the TTLS and PEAP inner authentication procedures. TTLS uses the encrypted channel to exchange attribute-value pairs (AVPs), while PEAP uses the encrypted channel to start a second EAP exchange inside of the tunnel. The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL provides MS-CHAP-V2 merely as an EAP method for inner authentication.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Transmission rate Setting Description Factory Default Auto The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL senses and adjusts the data rate Auto automatically 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-VL-AP-BR-CL NOTE Web Console Configuration You can refer to the related glossaries in Appendix A for detailed information about the above-mentioned settings. By setting these parameters properly, you can better tune the performance of your wireless network. Transmission distance Setting Description Factory Default Distance or max. range Specifies the transmission distance or max. range between two 500 NOTE for transmission IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL devices.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL NOTE Web Console Configuration • Scan channels: Pre-define communication and roaming channels. • AP alive check: Allows Turbo Roaming to react faster to WLAN disconnections.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Setting Description Factory Default MAC clone Enabling this feature allows the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL client to Disable copy the MAC address of the equipment connected to the LAN. This overcomes the limitation of the IP-Bridged behavior in a MAC-sensitive network (MAC-based communication or MAC-authenticated network).
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL NOTE Web Console Configuration The WLAN certificate will remain after the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL reboots. Even though it is expired, it can still be seen on the Current Certificate. Advanced Setup Several advanced functions are available to increase the functionality of your IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL and wireless network system. A VLAN is a collection of clients and hosts grouped together as if they were connected to the broadcast domains in a Layer-2 network.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration In this scenario, the AP would assign every packet it accepted to a VLAN. Each packet would then be identified as marketing or human resource, depending on which wireless client received it. The AP would insert VLAN headers or “tags” with identifiers into the packets transmitted on the wired backbone to a network switch.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration DHCP Server (for AP/Client-Router mode only) DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by “leasing” an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Default gateway Setting Description Factory Default IP address of a default The IP address of the router that connects to an outside None gateway network Subnet mask Setting Description Factory Default Subnet mask Identifies the type of sub-network (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a None Class B network, or 255.255.255.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration 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-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration TCP/UDP Port Filters The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s TCP/UDP port filter is a policy-based filter that can allow or filter out TCP/UDP-based packets with a specified source or destination port. The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL provides 32 entities for setting the range of source/destination ports of a specific protocol. In addition to selecting TCP or UDP protocol, you can set either the source port, destination port, or both.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL NOTE Web Console Configuration The recovery time for STP/RSTP in firmware version 1.6 is around 25 to 35 seconds. RSTP status This field will appear only when selected to operate STP/RSTP. It indicates whether this IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is the Root of the Spanning Tree (the root is determined automatically) or not. Bridge priority Setting Description Factory Default Numerical value You can increase the bridge priority by selecting a lower 32768 selected by user number.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Edge port NOTE Setting Description Factory Default Checked/Unchecked Sets a port, which no BPDU expectedly goes through, as an Unchecked, except edge port AP port We recommend you set an edge port for the port, which is connected to a non-STP/RSTP sub-network or an end device (PLC, RTU, etc.) as opposed to network equipment. This can prevent unnecessary waiting and negotiation of STP/RSTP protocol, and accelerate system initialization.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration NAT Settings/Port Forwarding (For Client-Router mode only) Network Address Translation (NAT)—or to be more specific, one-to-many NAT, NAPT, or PAT—is supported to facilitate the Client-Router operation mode. This feature translates the out-going communication from multiple private IPs to a single external IP (WLAN IP) with a randomly assigned port for return traffic.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration NAT Setting Description Factory Default Enable/Disable Enables or disables the NAT translation Disable Port Forwarding Active: Click the checkbox to enable Port Forwarding rule(s). Protocol: Specifies the communication protocol. WAN Port: Specifies the external port to be forwarded to. LAN IP: Specifies the “forward to” LAN IP. LAN Port: Specifies the “forward to” LAN Port. SNMP Agent The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL supports SNMP V1/V2c/V3.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration SNMP agent Setting Description Factory Default Enable Enables SNMP agent Disable Disable Disables SNMP agent Remote management Setting Description Factory Default Enable Allow remote management via SNMP agent Disable Disable Disallow remote management via SNMP agent Read community (for V1, V2c) Setting Description Factory Default V1, V2c Read Use a community string match with a maximum of 31 public Community characters for aut
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Authentication username: Determines one account setting among 8 possible accounts as the SNMP authentication account setting when the authentication type is MD5/SHA.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration System-related events Event is triggered when… System warm start The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is rebooted, such as when its settings are changed (IP address, subnet mask, etc.). System cold start The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is rebooted by power down. Watchdog triggers reboot The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is rebooted by watchdog . Network-related events Event is triggered when… LAN link on The LAN port is connected to a device or network.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Saving configuration to EBR-MODULE The configuration is successfully saved/there is an error saving the RS232 configuration to EBR-MODULE RS232. EBR-MODULE RS232 failure IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL cannot detect an EBR-MODULE RS232 at the console port. Configuration reset to default The configuration is reset to factory default. Power events Event is triggered when… Power 1/2 transition (On -> Off) The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is powered down in PWR1/2.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL NOTE Web Console Configuration The RSSI report events (Only for Client mode) event type is useful during the site survey stage and uses a special utility to draw RSSI table values. However, this function increases the traffic load; we recommend setting this function to disable during normal usage. E-mail Notifications Notification Event Types Check the box for Active to enable the event items. All default values are deactivated (unchecked).
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Mail server (SMTP) Setting Description Factory Default IP address The IP Address of your email server. None 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.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Trap Event Types SNMP Trap Receiver Settings SNMP traps are defined in SMIv1 MIBs (SNMPv1) and SMIv2 MIBs (SNMPv2c). The two styles are basically equivalent, and it is possible to convert between the two. You can set the parameters for SNMP trap receivers through the web page.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Status Wireless LAN Status The status for 802.11 Information parameters, such as Operation mode and Channel, are shown on the Wireless Status page. The status will refresh every 5 seconds if the Auto refresh box is checked. Certain values for 802.11 Information may not show up due to different operation modes. As a result, Current BSSID, Signal strength, and SNR are not available in AP mode.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration SNR/Signal Strength: States the Signal-Noise Ratio/Signal Strength of the associated client. This is especially useful for identifying a weak signal client that is potentially reducing the overall wireless performance. Tx (Bytes/Pkts): Records the AP-to-client traffic after a client is associated. Rx (Bytes/Pkts): Records the client-to-AP traffic after a client is associated.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-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. Relay Status The status of user-configurable events can be found under Relay Status. The status will refresh every 5 seconds if the Auto refresh box is checked.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration DI and 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 refresh box is checked. AeroLink Protection Status (For Client/Slave Mode Only) After you have enabled AeroLink Protection in the Advanced WLAN Setup panel, the current state of the AeroLink Protection is displayed here for easy diagnosis.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration System Status The system status section indicates the status of the device memory and CPU usage in the current device. NOTE A CPU overload can result in a watchdog-triggered reboot of the system. Factors such as a high number of firewall rules (IP/MAC/Protocol filters) and traffic PPS (packet per second) contribute to the rise in CPU usage.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration LLDP Status Displays information on neighboring devices collected via LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol). NOTE The LLDP function in IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL does not support IEEE 802.3. Routing Table The Routing Table displays the routing information for the current device. RSTP Status Displays the Spanning Tree Protocol parameters configured.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Maintenance Maintenance functions provide the administrator with tools to manage the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL and wired/wireless networks. 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-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Firmware Upgrade The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL can be enhanced with more value-added functions by installing firmware upgrades. The latest firmware is available at Weidmüller’s download center. Before running a firmware upgrade, make sure the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is off-line. Click the Browse button to specify the firmware image file and click Firmware Upgrade and Restart to start the firmware upgrade.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration The SNMP MIB file is also available from SNMP MIB File EXPORT. To download the configuration to the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL: 1. Turn off the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL. 2. Plug in the EBR-MODULE RS232 to the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s RS-232 console. 3. Turn on IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL. 4. IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL will detect the EBR-MODULE RS232during the boot up process, and download the configuration from the EBR-MODULE RS232 to the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL automatically.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Field Description Default setting Minimum By default, passwords can be between 4 and 16 characters. For 4 password length improved security, we recommend changing the minimum password length to at least 8 characters the first time you configure the device. Password Enable the password strength check option to ensure that users strength check are required to select high-strength passwords.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Change Password Use the Change Password function to change the password of existing user accounts. First input the current password, and then type the new password in the New password and Confirm password input boxes. Note: To maintain a higher level of network security, do not use the default password (Detmold), and be sure to change all user account passwords regularly.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration For cases where advanced troubleshooting is required, contact a Weidmüller engineer who can provide you with an encrypted script file. The encrypted script file can capture additional details on the system.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration After you click on Save Configuration in the left menu box, the following screen will appear. Click Save if you wish to update the configuration settings in the flash memory at this time. Alternatively, you may 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-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration If you run the Restart function without changing any configurations or saving all your changes, you will see just one Restart button on your screen. You will not be able to run any of the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’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-VL-AP-BR-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-VL-AP-BR-CL)” 5.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-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-VL-AP-BR-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-VL-AP-BR-CL Software Installation and Configuration 2. When the Login page appears, select the “Search Device only” option to search for IE-WL-VL-AB-BR-CLs and to view each IE-WL-VL-AB-BR-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-VL-AP-BR-CL Software Installation and Configuration 5. Click Locate to cause the selected device to beep. 6. Make sure your IE-WL-VL-AB-BR-CL is unlocked before using the Administration Tool’s icons setting. The IE-WL-VL-AB-BR-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-VL-AB-BR-CLs. 8.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Software Installation and Configuration Click on Telnet if you would like to use telnet to configure your IE-WL-VL-AB-BR-CL. Click Assign IP to change the IP setting. The three advanced options—Search, Connection, and Miscellaneous—are explained below: Search • Retry count (default=5): Indicates how many times the search will be retried automatically. • Retry interval (ms): The time lapsed between retries.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-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-VL-AP-BR-CL for the first time. In addition to HTTP access, there are four ways to access IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-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-VL-AP-BR-CL to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s IP address.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-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-VL-AP-BR-CL to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s IP address.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-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-VL-AB-BR-CL´s Main Menu will be displayed 6.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Additional Consoles Configuration by Telnet and SSH Consoles You can use Telnet or SSH client to access the IE-WL-VL-AB-BR-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-VL-AB-BR-CL, you need to make sure that the PC host and the IE-WL-VL-AB-BR-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-VL-AP-BR-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-VL-AB-BR-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-VL-AP-BR-CLs and plan your industrial wireless network better.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL References AeroLink Protection In industrial applications, such as communication between off-shore oil platforms, or train-to-ground communications, a reliable wireless bridge is essential to minimize system downtime and maximize system availability. Weidmüller’s AeroLink Protection provides a reliable wireless bridge between two networks to form network-level redundancy. 1.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL References Fragment A lower setting means smaller packets, which will create more packets for each transmission. If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates, you can increase it again, but it will likely decrease overall network performance. Only minor modifications of this value are recommended.
Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL References STP and RSTP The STP/RSTP Concept Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) was designed to help reduce link failures in a network, and provide protection from loops. Networks that have a complicated architecture are prone to broadcast storms caused by unintended loops in the network. The STP protocol is part of the IEEE 802.1D standard, 1998 Edition bridge specification.
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-VL-AP-BR-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-VL-AP-BR-CL: • Hardware Rev: 1.0.0 • Firmware Ver: 1.7.8 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-VL-AP-BR-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.
