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Siemens SIMATIC NET SCALANCE WLC711 Getting Started

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SCALANCE WLC711
SIMATIC NET
Industrial Wireless LAN
SCALANCE WLC711
Getting Started
04/2016
C79000-G8976-C269-07
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Preface
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Security recommendations
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Description
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Getting started
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Basic configuration with the
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Managing access points
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Configuring specific use
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Optional configuration
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  • Page 1 ___________________ SCALANCE WLC711 Preface ___________________ Security recommendations ___________________ SIMATIC NET Description ___________________ Getting started Industrial Wireless LAN SCALANCE WLC711 ___________________ Basic configuration with the wizard ___________________ Managing access points Getting Started ___________________ Configuring specific use cases with the wizard ___________________ Optional configuration 04/2016 C79000-G8976-C269-07...
  • Page 2 Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.

  • Page 3: Preface

    Preface Introduction By using the Industrial Wireless LAN controller SCALANCE WLC711 along with controller- based access points, it is possible to set up a single wireless infrastructure for the entire company. This achieves a high degree of flexibility since mobile subscribers (for example a laptop) move both in the office and in the automation network and can change over seamlessly between these networks (roaming).
  • Page 4 Security messages Note Siemens offers IT security mechanisms for its automation and drive product portfolio in order to support the safe operation of the plant/machine. Our products are also continuously developed further with regard to IT security. We therefore recommend that you regularly check for updates of our products and that you only use the latest versions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Preface ..............................3 Security recommendations ........................7 General information ........................7 Security recommendations ....................... 8 Description ............................13 General ........................... 13 Requirement for configuration ....................15 LED display ..........................16 Getting started ............................17 Sequence ..........................17 Logon ............................
  • Page 6 Table of contents Index ..............................97 SCALANCE WLC711 Getting Started, 04/2016, C79000-G8976-C269-07...

  • Page 7: Security Recommendations

    Security recommendations General information Note Note the information in the SCALANCE WLC711 user guide and the compact operating instructions SCALANCE WLC711. Notes on secure network design To protect your network from attacks, note the following points: ● Use WPA2/ WPA2-PSK with AES To prevent misuse of a password, use only WPA2/AES.

  • Page 8: Security Recommendations

    ● Keep the software up to date. Check regularly for security updates of the product. You will find information on this on the Internet pages "Industrial Security (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity". ● Inform yourself regularly about security advisories and bulletins published by Siemens ProductCERT (http://www.siemens.com/cert/en/cert-security-advisories.htm). ● Only activate protocols that you really require to use the device.
  • Page 9 Security recommendations 1.2 Security recommendations ● Enable logging functions. Use the central logging function to log changes and access attempts centrally. Check the logging information regularly. ● Configure a Syslog server to forward all logs to a central location. ● Use WPA2/ WPA2-PSK with AES to protect the WLAN. Passwords ●...
  • Page 10 Security recommendations 1.2 Security recommendations Secure/non-secure protocols ● Avoid and disable non-secure protocols, for example Telnet and TFTP. For historical reasons, these protocols are still available, however not intended for secure applications. Use non-secure protocols on the device with caution. ●...
  • Page 11 Security recommendations 1.2 Security recommendations Port list The following table provides an overview of the ports through which the IWLAN controller/access point communicate. Ports may need to be opened for correct working in the network. Keep this in mind when configuring a firewall. Component Protocol Soruce...
  • Page 12 Security recommendations 1.2 Security recommendations Component Protocol Soruce Destina- Service Remark Require Port tion Port Firewall Source Destination (TCP/UDP) to open Core Back-End Communication Controller DNServer If using DNS Optional Controller Syslog Server UDP Syslog If Controller logs to external Optional syslog server Controller...

  • Page 13: Description

    Description General Information Siemens Customer Support If you have questions or problems, contact Siemens Customer Support at the following address: ● https://support.industry.siemens.com Related information can be found on the accompanying SIMATIC NET IWLAN CD: ● BAK W78xC ● BAK W786-2HPW ●...
  • Page 14 Description 2.1 General Where is the configuration data stored? Your configuration data is stored directly on the WLC. It is, however, possible to store this data as a backup and to transfer it to other WLCs. How to create backups is explained in the SCALANCE WLC711 User Guide.

  • Page 15: Requirement For Configuration

    Description 2.2 Requirement for configuration Requirement for configuration To be able to configure the SCALANCE Industrial Wireless LAN controller and the access points with the WBM, the following conditions must be met: ● Correct connection of the hardware. ● A correct connection between the management port of the SCALANCE WLC711 and a You will find information about setting up in the compact operating instructions SCALANCE WLC711.

  • Page 16: Led Display

    Description 2.3 LED display LED display Introduction This section contains information explaining how the LED displays work. This means you can make sure that the wireless LAN controller has started up completely. LED display Status displays Meaning Description Power supply Standby mode GREEN Supply voltage is applied.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting started Sequence Below you will find an overview of the best way to configure access points. Step 1 - Prior to configuration Decide which WLAN service you want to use. The following are available: ● Data This WLAN service is recommended if your WLAN is used mainly for normal data traffic, for example intranet.
  • Page 18 Getting started 3.1 Sequence Step 3 - Installing hardware Install the SCALANCE Industrial Wireless LAN controller and the access points. You will find further information in the compact operating instructions SCALANCE WLC711. SCALANCE WLC711 Getting Started, 04/2016, C79000-G8976-C269-07...

  • Page 19: Logon

    Getting started 3.2 Logon Logon Prerequisite To log on with the WBM, a connection must exist between the management port ("admin" interface) of the WLC and the configuration PC. Calling up the logon page To call up the logon page, open a Web browser and enter the default IP address in the address line.
  • Page 20 Getting started 3.2 Logon Initial logon Default user data is set in the factory. When you log on the first time, follow the steps below: 1. Enter the user name in the "User Name" input box. admin 2. Enter the password in the "Password"...

  • Page 21: Shutting Down And Turning Off

    Getting started 3.3 Shutting down and turning off Shutting down and turning off Introduction To avoid loss of data, it is advisable to shut down and turn off the SCALANCE WLC711 using the operator interfaces. Note Data loss Remember that data on the hard disk can be lost if you do not shut down the SCALANCE WLC711 correctly.
  • Page 22 Getting started 3.3 Shutting down and turning off Procedure To turn off the SCALANCE WLC711 correctly, follow the steps below: 1. Select from the following options in the "System Shutdown" section: – Halt system: reboot The system is shut down and restarted. –...

  • Page 23: Basic Configuration With The Wizard

    Basic configuration with the wizard Introduction After you log on the first time, the WBM provides you with a wizard for the basic configuration of the WLC. You can call up the wizard at any time using the "Wireless Controller > Installation Wizard" menu command.
  • Page 24 Basic configuration with the wizard Example The following graphic shows you a typical WLC-based configuration of a WLAN: Figure 4-1 Example: Typical WLC-based configuration of a WLAN SCALANCE WLC711 Getting Started, 04/2016, C79000-G8976-C269-07...

  • Page 25: Procedure - "Basic Installation Wizard" Page

    Basic configuration with the wizard 4.1 Procedure - "Basic Installation Wizard" page Procedure - "Basic Installation Wizard" page "Basic Installation Wizard" configuration page When you log on for the first time, the following window opens: Figure 4-2 "Basic Installation Wizard" configuration page To use the basic installation with the wizard correctly, follow the steps below: Time Settings In this section, you configure the time zone of the WLC.
  • Page 26 Basic configuration with the wizard 4.1 Procedure - "Basic Installation Wizard" page Meaning of the "Time Zone Region" options: ● Set time With this option, you set the year, the month, the day, the minutes and the seconds manually using drop-down lists. ●...
  • Page 27 Basic configuration with the wizard 4.1 Procedure - "Basic Installation Wizard" page Select the required option from the drop-down list: ● Tagged If you want to forward tagged packets, select this option. Make sure that your devices are capable of reading tagged packets. ●...

  • Page 28: Procedure - "Management" Page

    Basic configuration with the wizard 4.2 Procedure - "Management" page Procedure - "Management" page "Management" configuration page Figure 4-3 "Management" configuration page Management port In this section, you configure the management port of the WLC via which the configuration data is transferred. If necessary, adapt the factory setting to your network environment: IP Address Shows the IP address of the management port of the WLC.
  • Page 29 Basic configuration with the wizard 4.2 Procedure - "Management" page Gateway Shows the standard gateway of the network. Note Check that the contents are correct Check that your entries are correct before saving the settings. If there are errors in the configuration, it will not be possible to establish the connection to the SCALANCE Industrial Wireless LAN access point.
  • Page 30 Basic configuration with the wizard 4.2 Procedure - "Management" page Syslog server The syslog server is configured in this section. Syslog is a protocol used for the transfer of event notification messages via networks. To use the syslog protocol for the WLC, select the "Enable" check box. The "IP Address" input box appears in which you enter the IP address of the syslog server.
  • Page 31 Basic configuration with the wizard 4.2 Procedure - "Management" page "Services" configuration page Figure 4-4 "Services" configuration page RADIUS In this section, you enable the "Remote Authentication Dial In User Service" protocol (RADIUS). The authentication and authorization is managed by a RADIUS server that is configured in this section.
  • Page 32 Basic configuration with the wizard 4.2 Procedure - "Management" page Mobility In this section, you enable the "Mobility" feature. This feature allows WLAN devices, for example a laptop, to roam between different WLCs seamlessly within different wireless APs. Select the "Enable" check box. A message will inform you that the Network Time Protocol (NTP) is necessary for mobility.
  • Page 33 Basic configuration with the wizard 4.2 Procedure - "Management" page To complete the installation, click the "Finish" button. A warning message is displayed because you want to change settings of the management port. To confirm the changes, click the "OK" button. Figure 4-5 Warning: Management port "Success"...
  • Page 34 Basic configuration with the wizard 4.2 Procedure - "Management" page You have configured the WLC and it can be used. If you do not want to make any other changes, click the "Close" button. Note Changing the password We recommend that you change the password. For optimum security, a password should have following features: •...

  • Page 35: Managing Access Points

    Managing access points Commissioning access points Prerequisite To establish a connection between a SCALANCE Industrial Wireless LAN controller and an access point, the access point must be connected to the IE network. Procedure On the "Topology" configuration page, set the network topology of the SCALANCE Industrial Wireless LAN controller.
  • Page 36 Managing access points 5.1 Commissioning access points Example: Configuration of the network topology "physical 1" "Physical 1" is a topology based on the data port of the SCALANCE Industrial Wireless LAN controller. It is responsible for the layer 2 and layer 3 properties. In the "General" tab, you will see the sections "Core", "Layer 2"...
  • Page 37 Managing access points 5.1 Commissioning access points Layer 3 - IPv4 In this section, you configure the IP settings of the topology. ● "Interface IP" input box Here, you define the IP address of the topology. ● "Mask" input box Enter the IP address in the net mask.
  • Page 38 Managing access points 5.1 Commissioning access points ● "MTU" display box The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) defines the maximum transmission unit or maximum packet size of a protocol for this topology. The fixed value is 1500 bytes for physical topologies and is not changed. ●...

  • Page 39: Registering Access Points

    Managing access points 5.2 Registering access points Registering access points "AP Registration" configuration page This section explains how to register access points with the WLC. You configure the security properties and the type of registration of the APs. You can register access points in two different ways: ●...
  • Page 40 Managing access points 5.2 Registering access points Security Mode To configure the security mode for the WLC, enable one of the available radio buttons according to your requirements: ● Allow all Wireless APs to connect – If the serial number of the AP is not known to the WLC, a new registration entry is created automatically.
  • Page 41 Managing access points 5.2 Registering access points SSH Access SSH means "Secure Shell" and it is a network protocol with which encrypted network connections can be established. You require a password for this. Enter the password for access to SSH in the "Password" input box. Confirm the password by entering it again in the "Confirm password"...
  • Page 42 Managing access points 5.2 Registering access points Common Configuration In this area, you set the use of the WLAN. From the "Bulk Configuration > AP Default Settings" configuration page, select the "Common Configuration" tab. The following window opens: Figure 5-4 AP Default Settings - Common Configuration Where necessary, adapt the setting to your requirements: Static Configuration...
  • Page 43 Managing access points 5.2 Registering access points WLAN Assignment In this area, you have the option of assigning Radio 1 and/or Radio 2 (wireless interface) for each VNS in the list under "WLAN Name". Enable or disable the "Radio 1" and/or "Radio 2" check box. W78xC On this configuration page, you set the default values, for example the parameters of the individual WLAN networks.
  • Page 44 Managing access points 5.2 Registering access points Country Select the country where the AP is being operated. Radio Settings Select the options for Radio 1 or Radio 2. You will find information about setting the Radio in the section "Single configuration (Page 45)": SCALANCE WLC711 Getting Started, 04/2016, C79000-G8976-C269-07...

  • Page 45: Configuring Access Points

    Managing access points 5.3 Configuring access points Configuring access points 5.3.1 Single configuration "All APs" configuration page To open the "All APs" configuration page, select the "Wireless APs > APs > All" menu command. With this page, you configure the access points individually. Note that a configuration type can be used on more than one AP.
  • Page 46 Managing access points 5.3 Configuring access points AP Properties On the "APs > All" configuration page, select the "AP Properties" tab. The following window opens: Figure 5-6 Wireless APs > APs > All > AP Properties From the middle list, select the access point you want to configure. In the "AP Properties" tab, you can then view the settings of this AP and configure some of them.
  • Page 47 Managing access points 5.3 Configuring access points "Description" input box If required, enter a comment that describes the AP. "Topology" display box Shows the port of the topology of the AP selected during basic configuration. "AP Environment" drop-down list From the drop-down list, specify whether the AP is in the building (indoor) or outside (outdoor).
  • Page 48 Managing access points 5.3 Configuring access points Drop-down lists of the antenna types Select the type for each antenna from the drop-down list. If you select "No Antenna", the AP does not send any wireless signals. Note that this drop-down list is only available for APs with external antenna connectors.
  • Page 49 Managing access points 5.3 Configuring access points "Radio 1" column With Radio 1, select the frequency band that you wish to use for this WLAN service. "Radio 2" column With Radio 2, select the frequency band that you wish to use for this WLAN service. Note Selecting the IEEE standard 802.11 If you are not sure which WLAN standard your end devices (WLAN clients) support, select...
  • Page 50 Managing access points 5.3 Configuring access points Where necessary, adapt the settings to your requirements. Base Settings "BSS Info" display box BSS stands for "Basic Service Set". After configuring the WLAN services, the BSS displays the MAC address of the AP for each WLAN. It also indicates which SSID of the WLAN was assigned to which radio.
  • Page 51 Managing access points 5.3 Configuring access points Basic Radio Settings "RF Domain" input box To identify a group of APs, an RF domain can be configured as an option. Write a character string that uniquely identifies a group of APs. The maximum length of this character string must not exceed 16 characters.
  • Page 52 Managing access points 5.3 Configuring access points "Auto Tx Power Ctrl Adjust" drop-down list This drop-down list is only visible after enabling the "Auto Tx Power Ctrl (ATPC)" function. Using this drop-down list, you can define a static value that is always added or subtracted automatically to/from the negotiated transmit power.
  • Page 53 Managing access points 5.3 Configuring access points Antenna connector Designation WBM ① R1 A1 Radio 1 antenna 1 - left ② R1 A2 Radio 1 antenna 2 - middle ③ R1 A3 Radio 1 antenna 3 - right ④ R2 A3 Radio 2 antenna 3 - right ⑤...
  • Page 54 Managing access points 5.3 Configuring access points Radio 2 On the "APs > All" configuration page, select the "Radio 2" tab. The following window opens: Figure 5-10 Wireless APs > APs > All > Radio 2 settings The meaning of the settings is the same as on the "Radio 1" tab. SCALANCE WLC711 Getting Started, 04/2016, C79000-G8976-C269-07...
  • Page 55 Managing access points 5.3 Configuring access points Static Configuration On the "APs > All" configuration page, select the "Static Configuration" tab. The following window opens: Figure 5-11 Wireless APs > APs > All > Static Configuration From the middle list, select the access point you want to configure. In the "Static Configuration"...
  • Page 56 Managing access points 5.3 Configuring access points IP Address Assignment "Use DHCP" drop-down list To use DHCP, select the radio button. As a result, the selected AP obtains a dynamic IP address from the DHCP server. "Static Values" radio button If you enable this radio button, the AP is assigned a static IP address.
  • Page 57 Managing access points 5.3 Configuring access points Wireless Controller Search List If several WLCs are registered, they can be entered in the "Wireless Controller Search List" ranking list. Normally, the AP logs on at the WLC at which it was last logged on. If the AP cannot reach this WLC, it connects to the first WLC listed in the ranking list.

  • Page 58: Multiple Configuration

    Managing access points 5.3 Configuring access points 5.3.2 Multiple configuration "Multi-edit" configuration page This section explains how to apply a setting to multiple access points. This gives you the opportunity of configuring and managing several APs efficiently. To open the "Multi-edit" configuration page, select the "Wireless AP >...
  • Page 59 Managing access points 5.3 Configuring access points Configuring access points at the same time To configure common sub properties of APs at the same time, follow the steps below: 1. To configure similar APs, select one or more hardware types from the middle list "Hardware Types".
  • Page 60 Managing access points 5.3 Configuring access points SCALANCE WLC711 Getting Started, 04/2016, C79000-G8976-C269-07...

  • Page 61: Configuring Specific Use Cases With The Wizard

    Configuring specific use cases with the wizard Use case: Bridged at WLC Introduction The following graphic shows you the "Bridged at WLC" use case in a simplified form: Figure 6-1 Use case - Bridged at WLC Description The "Bridged at WLC" use case describes the following situation: 1.
  • Page 62 Configuring specific use cases with the wizard 6.1 Use case: Bridged at WLC 4. A server is connected to the switch. 5. The APs can be configured using the WLC. Properties This gives you the following options: ● There are no additional configurations, for example via WLAN settings on the switch. ●...
  • Page 63 Configuring specific use cases with the wizard 6.1 Use case: Bridged at WLC Follow these steps during configuration: 1. In the "Name" input box, enter a name for the VNS configuration, for example "WLC Data". 2. Select the value "Data" from the "Category" drop-down list. This influences topologies, policies and service settings.
  • Page 64 Configuring specific use cases with the wizard 6.1 Use case: Bridged at WLC 9. To be able to send packets untagged, enable the "Untagged" radio button. 10.To use the DHCP protocol for the access points, select the "Enable DHCP" check box. 11.To move to the next page of the wizard, click the "Next"...
  • Page 65 Configuring specific use cases with the wizard 6.1 Use case: Bridged at WLC The following window opens: Figure 6-5 Use case - Bridged at WLC - "Filtering" wizard Follow these steps during configuration: 1. Select the value "Authenticated" from the "Filter ID" drop-down list. 2.
  • Page 66 Configuring specific use cases with the wizard 6.1 Use case: Bridged at WLC Figure 6-6 Use case - Bridged at WLC - "Privacy" wizard On this configuration page, you configure WPA2-PSK. Follow these steps during configuration: 1. Enable the "WPA - PSK" radio button. 2.
  • Page 67 Configuring specific use cases with the wizard 6.1 Use case: Bridged at WLC The following window opens: Figure 6-7 Use case - Bridged at WLC - "Radio Assignment" wizard Follow these steps during configuration: 1. To assign the WLAN as default, select the "Radio 1" and "Radio 2" check boxes. 2.
  • Page 68 Configuring specific use cases with the wizard 6.1 Use case: Bridged at WLC The following window opens: Figure 6-8 Use case - Bridged at WLC - "Summary" wizard On this page, you can see and check all the settings. If incorrect information has been entered, you can change the entry by returning to the required configuration page with the "Back"...
  • Page 69 Configuring specific use cases with the wizard 6.1 Use case: Bridged at WLC The following window opens: Figure 6-9 Application - Bridged at WLC Wizard "Success" (wizard completed successfully) Your settings are confirmed on this page. To exit the wizard, click the "Close" button. You have now completed the wizard successfully.

  • Page 70: Use Case: Bridged At Ap

    Configuring specific use cases with the wizard 6.2 Use case: Bridged at AP Use case: Bridged at AP Appearance The following graphic shows you the "Bridged at AP" use case in a simplified form: Figure 6-10 Use case - Bridged at AP Description The "Bridged at AP"...
  • Page 71 Configuring specific use cases with the wizard 6.2 Use case: Bridged at AP Properties This gives you the following options: ● The APs also remain active even if the WLC fails. ● This WLAN service can be suitable for PROFINET IO if WLAN clients move within the range of one AP (no roaming of WLAN clients between several APs).
  • Page 72 Configuring specific use cases with the wizard 6.2 Use case: Bridged at AP Figure 6-11 Use case - Bridged at WLC - "VNS Creation Wizard" wizard Follow these steps during configuration: 1. In the "Name" input box, enter a name for the VNS configuration, for example "WLC Data".
  • Page 73 Configuring specific use cases with the wizard 6.2 Use case: Bridged at AP The following window opens: Figure 6-12 Use case - Bridged at AP - "Basic Settings" wizard Follow these steps during configuration: 1. Select the "Enabled" check box. This means that on completion of the wizard, the WLAN settings are activated immediately.
  • Page 74 Configuring specific use cases with the wizard 6.2 Use case: Bridged at AP Figure 6-13 Use case - Bridged at WLC - "Privacy" wizard On this configuration page, you configure WPA2-PSK. Follow these steps during configuration: 1. Enable the "WPA - PSK" radio button. 2.
  • Page 75 Configuring specific use cases with the wizard 6.2 Use case: Bridged at AP The following window opens: Figure 6-14 Use case - Bridged at WLC - "Radio Assignment" wizard Follow these steps during configuration: 1. To assign the WLAN as default, select the "Radio 1" and "Radio 2" check boxes. 2.
  • Page 76 Configuring specific use cases with the wizard 6.2 Use case: Bridged at AP The following window opens: Figure 6-15 Use case - Bridged at AP" - "Summary" wizard On this page, you can see and check all the settings. If incorrect information has been entered, you can change the entry by returning to the required configuration page with the "Back"...
  • Page 77 Configuring specific use cases with the wizard 6.2 Use case: Bridged at AP The following window opens: Figure 6-16 Application - Bridged at WLC Wizard "Success" (wizard completed successfully) Your settings are confirmed on this page. To exit the wizard, click the "Close" button. You have now completed the wizard successfully.
  • Page 78 Configuring specific use cases with the wizard 6.2 Use case: Bridged at AP SCALANCE WLC711 Getting Started, 04/2016, C79000-G8976-C269-07...

  • Page 79: Optional Configuration

    Optional configuration Expanding the number of manageable access points Introduction When the SCALANCE WLC711 ships, up to 16 controller-based access points can be operated. With the WLC-700 license, you can use a further 16 additional access points with the SCALANCE WLC711. The order number of the license key WLC-700 is 6GK5 907 1SB00.
  • Page 80 Optional configuration 7.1 Expanding the number of manageable access points Procedure Follow these steps during configuration: 1. Enter the activation key in the "Activation Key" input box. This activation key is entered in the certificate. Note Activation key The activation key is also stored in the certificate in a Data Matrix code. With code readers, the activation key can be entered directly in the "Activation Key"...
  • Page 81 Optional configuration 7.1 Expanding the number of manageable access points Figure 7-2 Installed activation key Result Following the capacity upgrade, you can operate up to 48 controller-based access points with the SCALANCE WLC711. SCALANCE WLC711 Getting Started, 04/2016, C79000-G8976-C269-07...

  • Page 82: Access Using The Command Line Interface (Cli)

    You can identify an IP address by entering its interface name or by entering the L3 command and displaying all layer 3 configured topologies (Physical, Admin, B@AP or Routed). Meaning of the parameters Example WLC.siemens.com# show topology l3 SCALANCE WLC711 Getting Started, 04/2016, C79000-G8976-C269-07...
  • Page 83 This is helpful if, for example, you want to change the IP address of the "Admin" topology or want to assign an IP address to a new topology. Example WLC.siemens.com# topology WLC.siemens.com:topology# Admin WLC.siemens.com:topology:Admin# l3 WLC.siemens.com:topology:Admin:l3# ip 192.168.2.180/24 WLC.siemens.com:topology:Admin:l3# apply Parameters Meaning 192.168.2.180 IP address...

  • Page 84: Data Backup

    Optional configuration 7.3 Data backup Data backup Introduction With the WBM you can save the following data as a backup and download it to a backup server: ● Configurations ● CDRs (Call Data Records) ● Logs ● Audits ● Rogue APs You can store the backup on a hard disk, FTP or SCP server.
  • Page 85 Optional configuration 7.3 Data backup Available Backups This display box shows the backups that have already been created as a ZIP file. To delete a backup, select the entry to be deleted and click the "Delete" button. Backup In this section, you create backups. "Select what to backup"...
  • Page 86 Optional configuration 7.3 Data backup "Password" input box Enter the password with which the WLC711 logs on with the server. "Confirm" input box To confirm the password, enter it again. "Directory" input box Enter the name of the directory in which the backup file will be saved. "Filename"...

  • Page 87: Using Reports

    Optional configuration 7.4 Using reports Using reports Introduction With reports and displays, you can check statuses or even past events, for example: ● Transmission rate ● Connection of the access points ● Active clients ● Various statistics ● System information The following sections describe the "All Active Clients"...
  • Page 88 Optional configuration 7.4 Using reports Figure 7-5 Example: Reports - Wireless AP Availability If "Availability Link is UP" is displayed above the list, there is an active fault-tolerant connection to a second WLC. If "Availability not configured" is displayed above the list, there is no fault-tolerant connection to a second WLC.

  • Page 89: Using Policies

    Optional configuration 7.5 Using policies Using policies Introduction A policy is a collection of rules (permissions and prohibitions) that decide how WLAN clients can act in the WLAN. A VNS always has two policies. By default, the policy for authenticated users corresponds to the policy for non-authenticated users.
  • Page 90 Optional configuration 7.5 Using policies Follow these steps during configuration: 1. To create a new policy, click the "New" button. 2. Link the policy to a topology by selecting the topology from the "Assigned Topology" drop- down list. If you are uncertain which topology the policy should be linked to, leave the entry set to "No Change".

  • Page 91: Authentication Via Radius Server

    Optional configuration 7.6 Authentication via RADIUS server Authentication via RADIUS server Introduction A RADIUS server is a central authentication server that checks client logons using certificates or user name and password. The advantage compared with WPA-/WPA2-PSK is that each WLAN client has its own unique identifier. "Privacy"...
  • Page 92 Optional configuration 7.6 Authentication via RADIUS server Procedure Follow these steps during configuration: 1. Select the "WPA" check box. 2. Select the "WPAv.2" check box. 3. Select the entry "Auto" from the "Encryption" drop-down list. 4. Select the "Broadcast re-key interval" check box and enter "3600" in the input box. 5.
  • Page 93 Optional configuration 7.6 Authentication via RADIUS server WPA2-PSK With the following setting, a static WPA key is created for each client: Figure 7-9 WLAN Services - Privacy Procedure Follow these steps during configuration: 1. Select the "WPA - PSK" check box. 2.

  • Page 94: User Configuration

    Optional configuration 7.7 User configuration User configuration "Local Authentication" configuration page This section contains information about changing user data, creating new users or deleting existing users. To open the "Local Authentication" configuration page, select the "Wireless Controller > Login Management" menu command. The following window opens: Figure 7-10 Login Management - Local Authentication Changing user data...
  • Page 95 Optional configuration 7.7 User configuration Adding users To create new user, first select an authorization level from the "Group" drop-down list in the "Add User" section. The following authorization levels are available: ● Full Administrator With this authorization, the user creates the entire configuration on the WLC and on the "GuestPortal"...
  • Page 96 Optional configuration 7.7 User configuration SCALANCE WLC711 Getting Started, 04/2016, C79000-G8976-C269-07...

  • Page 97: Index

    Index Bandwidth, 50, 71 Basic configuration, 20 Basic Settings, 63, 73 Bridged at AP, 14, 32, 70, 73 20MHz, 50 Bridged at WLC, 14, 17, 61, 63 Broadcast re-key interval, 66, 74 BSS info, 50 3rd Party, 36 Captive portal, 17 Category, 63, 72 40MHz, 50 Changing the password, 34...
  • Page 98 Index Filter ID, 65 MAC mode, 62, 71 Filtering, 65 Management port, 28, 33 Full duplex, 56 Management Traffic, 38 Man-in-the-middle attacks, 7 Mask, 37 Max Tx Power, 51 Min Tx Power, 51 Gateway, 29, 56 Mobility, 32 Glossary, 4 MTU, 38 Guard Interval, 51 Multi-edit, 58...
  • Page 99 Index Security Mode, 40 VNS, 89 Security properties, 39 Default VNS, 32 Serial #, 46 VNS Creation Wizard, 62, 72 Serial interface, 82 Voice, 17 Server Alias, 31 Service Location Protocol, 41 Set time, 26 Shared Secret, 31 W78xC, 41, 43 SIMATIC NET glossary, 4 Wi-Fi Multimedia, 67, 75 SNMP, 29...
  • Page 100 Index SCALANCE WLC711 Getting Started, 04/2016, C79000-G8976-C269-07...

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