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___________________ SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE Introduction 802.11n Web Based Management ___________________ Description ___________________ SIMATIC NET Technical basics ___________________ Assignment of an IP address Industrial Wireless LAN SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE ___________________ Configuring with Web Based Management 802.11n Web Based Management...
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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.
Initial assignment of an IP address ..................55 Address assignment with DHCP ..................... 56 Address assignment with the Primary Setup Tool ..............57 Address assignment with STEP 7 ..................58 SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Errors ........................... 123 5.4.12.2 Management Sent ........................ 125 5.4.12.3 Management Received ......................127 5.4.12.4 Data Sent ..........................129 5.4.12.5 Data Received ........................131 5.4.13 WLAN iFeatures ........................132 SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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5.5.16 PNIO ............................. 201 5.5.17 PLUG ............................ 203 5.5.17.1 Configuration ......................... 203 5.5.17.2 License ..........................206 5.5.18 Ping ............................209 "Interfaces" menu ........................210 5.6.1 Ethernet ..........................210 SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Basic ............................ 284 5.9.4.2 Allowed addresses ....................... 285 5.10 "iFeatures" menu ........................287 5.10.1 iPCF ............................. 287 5.10.2 iPCF-MC ..........................290 5.10.3 iREF ............................. 292 5.10.4 AeroScout ..........................294 SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Appendix C ............................307 Underlying standards ......................307 Appendix D ............................309 Messages in the event log ....................309 Messages in the WLAN authentication log ................314 Index ..............................315 SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
It explains how to configure the devices and how to integrate them in a WLAN network. How you install and connect up the device correctly is described in the operating instructions of the device. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Apart from the Configuration Manual you are currently reading, the following documentation is also available from SIMATIC NET on the topic of Industrial Wireless LANs: ● Configuration Manual: SCALANCE W780/W740 Command Line Interface This document contains the CLI commands that are supported by SCALANCE W700 devices.
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The system manual also covers connecting cables as well as a variety of plug-in connectors, lightning protectors, a power splitter and an attenuator. SIMATIC NET manuals You will find SIMATIC NET manuals on the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support: ● Using the search function: support.automation.siemens.com...
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Siemens recommends strongly that you regularly check for product updates. For the secure operation of Siemens products and solutions, it is necessary to take suitable preventive action (e.g. cell protection concept) and integrate each component into a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial security concept.
You will find the SIMATIC NET glossary here: ● SIMATIC NET Manual Collection or product DVD The DVD ships with certain SIMATIC NET products. ● On the Internet under the following entry ID: 50305045 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/50305045) SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
The wireless network has a unique name. All the devices exchanging data within this network must be configured with this name. Figure 2-1 Standalone configuration of an access point. The gray area symbolizes the wireless range of the access point. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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If a mobile station moves from the area covered by one access point to the area covered by another access point, the wireless link is maintained (roaming). Figure 2-2 Wireless connection of a mobile station over two cells (roaming) SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Two alternative configurations are possible. The WDS partner can be configured using the WDS ID or using its MAC address. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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The device can be used to integrate wired Ethernet devices (for example SIMATIC S7 PLC) in a wireless network. Figure 2-5 Connecting a SIMATIC S7 PLC to a wireless LAN. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
With a SCALANCE W786 with more than one WLAN interface, you can also implement a redundant wireless connection to a SCALANCE W78x with a maximum of two WLAN interfaces. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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● The SCALANCE W748 can be used as a wireless bridge between two networks. The device can also connect up to 8 stations with IP communication on the Ethernet port to a wireless cell. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
● Suitable for inclusion of a RADIUS server for authentication. ● Device-related and application-related monitoring of the wireless connection. ● The interoperability of the devices with Wi-Fi devices of other vendors was tested thoroughly. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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IEEE 802.15.4 11 - 16 15 - 20 16 - 21 20 - 25 21 - 25 Note All SCALANCE W700 access points can be reconfigured for client mode. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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SCALANCE W788-1 RJ-45 external 1 x gigabit IP30 6GK5788-1FC00-0AA0 Ethernet (cop- 6GK5788-1FC00-0AB0 per) SCALANCE W788-2 RJ-45 external 1 x gigabit IP30 6GK5788-2FC00-0AA0 Ethernet (cop- 6GK5788-2FC00-0AB0 per) (1) US variant SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
● Frame aggregation ● Accelerated guard interval ● Modulation and coding scheme ● Data throughput rates up to 450 Mbps (gross) This is not possible on all devices. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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1/n of the data stream. The division of the data stream is restricted by the number of antennas. At the receiver end, the signal is reconstructed. Due to the spatial multiplexing, there is a higher signal-to-noise ratio and a higher data throughput. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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The guard interval of IEEE 802.11a /b/g is 800 ns. IEEE 802.11n can use the reduced guard interval of 400 ns. You specify the guard interval on the "AP 802.11n" WBM page. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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The IEEE 802.11n standard supports different data rates. The data rates are based on the number of spatial streams, the modulation method and the channel coding. The various combinations are described in modulation and coding schemes. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Setup Tool (PST) is installed is necessary for the initial assignment of an IP address to the SCALANCE W700 devices. For the other configuration settings, a computer with Telnet or a Web browser is necessary. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
If the original configuration on the PLUG is no longer required, the PLUG can be deleted or rewritten manually using "System > PLUG". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Description 2.6 C-PLUG and KEY-PLUG License information on the KEY-PLUG In addition to the configuration, the KEY-PLUG also contains a license that allows the use of the iFeatures. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
● values of the MIB variable – 1: Digital output is open (DO and 1L are interrupted). – 2: Digital output is closed (DO and 1L are jumpered). SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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The MIB variables can be found in the file "SN-MSPS-DIGITAL-IO-MIB" that is part of the private MIB file "snMspsWlan.mib". You will find more detailed information in "Private MIB variables of the SCALANCE W700 (Page 305)". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
With endspan, the power is supplied via a switch that can reach a device over an Ethernet cable. The switch must be capable of PoE, for example a SCALANCE X108PoE, SCALANCE X308-2M POE, SCALANCE XR552-12M. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Mbps can be achieved because the power is supplied on redundant wires. A Siemens power insert can also be used as the interface for the power input. Since a power insert supports a power supply of 24 VDC, it does not conform with 802.3af or IEEE 802.3at.
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10/100 Mbps LEDs for PoE on the SCALANCE W700 device When the device is supplied by PoE, the green "PoE" LED is lit on the SCALANCE W700 device. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Description 2.8 Power over Ethernet (PoE) SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
> VLAN (Page 248)". ● Protocol-based VLAN Each port of a device is assigned a protocol group. ● Subnet-based VLAN The IP address of the device is assigned a VLAN ID. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
In much the same way as with WDS, a separate port is created for the L2T client over which the Ethernet frames are sent without changing the destination MAC address. Maximum possible number of Ethernet nodes downstream from the client: 8 SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
This does not mean that the client needs to change when there is a signal strength < 60 % (< -65 dBm). Make sure that access points are available with adequate signal strength. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Wireless cell of access point 2 ③ Wireless cell of access point 3 ④ Wireless cell of access point 4 ⑤ Plant Figure 3-1 Configuration example of iPCF-MC SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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3.3 iPCF / iPCF-MC Restrictions ● iPCF and iPCF-MC are developments of Siemens AG and function only with nodes on which iPCF / iPCF-MC is implemented. ● With an access point with several WLAN interfaces, it is possible to use both iPCF as well as standard WLAN at the same time.
You configure iREF in "iFeatures > iREF (Page 292)" Requirement ● To be able to use iREF, the device must have at least 2 activated antennas. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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● The signal strength is improved because the active antenna always has the maximum permitted transmit power available. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
(RSSI) to a PC. The AeroScout Engine runs on the PC and evaluates the received information. Note It is not advisable to use PNIO communication and AeroScout together on one wireless interface. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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To achieve optimum precision in the localization of AeroScout Tags, ● we recommend the use of antennas with omnidirectional characteristics ● if the signals should be received by at least three access points. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
If a client from the global network wants to use a service in the internal network, the translation list for the static address assignment needs to be configured. You configure the translation list for NAPT in "Layer 3 > NAT > NAPT (Page 268)". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
The central station is also known as the management station. An SNMP agent is installed on the devices to be monitored with which the management station exchanges data. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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SNMPv3 supports: ● Fully encrypted user authentication ● Encryption of the entire data traffic ● Access control of the MIB objects at the user/group level SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
New configuration data is not used immediately by a bridge but only after the period specified in the "Forward Delay" parameter. This ensures that operation is started with the new topology only after all the bridges have the required information. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
In principle, therefore with rapid spanning tree, alternatives for many parameters are preconfigured and certain properties of the network structure taken into account to reduce the reconfiguration time. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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HTTP is enabled as default on the device. Common and internal Spanning Tree (CIST) CIST identifies the internal instance used by the switch that is comparable in principle with an internal RSTP instance. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Technical basics 3.8 Spanning Tree SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Depending on the bytes of the IP address used as the network ID and those used for the host ID, the IP address can be assigned to a specific address class. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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IP address. Note In the bit representation of the subnet mask, the "ones" must be set left-justified; in other words, there must be no "zeros" between the "ones". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
" Restore Memory Defaults and Restart" does not delete an IP address assigned either by DHCP or by the user. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
The device therefore remains accessible under the last assigned IP address even without a DHCP server. This is not the standard behavior of office devices but is necessary for problem-free operation of the plant. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Note For more detailed information, refer to the Primary Setup Tool configuration manual. You will find the PST at Siemens Industry Automation and Drives Service & Support on the Internet under entry ID 19440762. The URL for this entry is: http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/19440762...
STEP 7 as of V13 For further information on assigning the IP address using STEP 7 as of V13, refer to the online help "Information system", section "Addressing PROFINET devices". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
WBM also allows you to establish a secure connection via HTTPS. Use HTTPS for protected data transmission. If you want to access WBM only via a secure connection, under "System > Configuration" enable the option "HTTPS Server only". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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The display on the WBM pages and how you work with them on mobile devices may differ compared with the same pages on desktop devices. Some pages also have an optimized display for mobile devices. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
2. Click the "Go" button to change to the selected language. Note Available languages in this version, only English is available. Other languages will follow in a later version. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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You need to repeat the password as confirmation. The password entries must match. Click the "Set Values" to complete the action and activate the new password. Once you have logged in successfully, the start page appears. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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You need to repeat the password as confirmation. The password entries must match. Click the "Set Values" to complete the action and activate the new password. Once you have logged in successfully, the start page appears. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
The Basic Wizard is closed without adopting the settings. Saves the configuration and exits the Wizard. Navigation within the pages of the Basic Wizard is possible only with the "Previous" and "Next" buttons. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Log on again and start the Basic Wizard to continue the configuration of the device for the selected mode. Note Because only access points can work in client mode as well, the mode can only be selected for these devices. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Select the mode of the device. This selection is available only for access points. The following operating modes are possible: – AP: Access point mode – Client: Client mode SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
The system name is also displayed in the CLI input prompt. The number of characters in the CLI input prompt is limited. The system name is truncated after 16 characters. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
● "Default Gateway" input box Enter the IP address of the default gateway so that the device can communicate with devices in other subnets, for example diagnostics stations, e-mail server. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
DCP is disabled. Device parameters can neither be read nor modified. – Read/Write With DCP, device parameters can be both read and modified. – Read-Only With DCP, device parameters can be read but cannot be modified. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
If the SINEMA configuration interface is enabled, you can download configurations to the device via the TIA Portal. 5.3.1.5 Antenna Settings Introduction On this Basic Wizard page, you configure the settings for the external antenna. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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● Additional Attenuation [dB] Here, specify the additional attenuation caused, for example, by an additional splitter. Note If you use other WLAN interfaces, make sure that you have adequate channel spacing. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Specify the transmission standard for the 2.4 GHz frequency band. The selection depends on the country setting. – WLAN Mode 5 GHz Specify the transmission standard for the 5 GHz frequency band. The selection depends on the country setting. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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– Not Allowed (All Channels) No permitted operation is possible. The transmit power is too high. – Controlled automatically by iREF The transmit power is set by the "iREF" function. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Access Point Settings Introduction On this Basic Wizard page, you specify the configuration for the Access Point . Note This page is available only in access point mode. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Enter the SSID. The length of the character string for SSID it is 1 to 32 characters. The ASCII code 0x20 to 0x7e is used for the SSID. After completing the Basic Wizard, you can define further SSIDs with "Interfaces > WLAN > AP". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
On this Basic Wizard page, you specify the configuration for clients, for example the assignment of the MAC address. Note This page is only available in client mode. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Enter the SSID of the access point with which the client connects. In the Basic Wizard, you can only specify one SSID. After completing the Basic Wizard, you can define further SSIDs with "Interfaces > WLAN > Client". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
For communication, a specific channel within a frequency band is used. On this page, you can either set this channel specifically or configure so that the channel is selected automatically. Note This page is only available in client mode. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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The table displays the permitted channels of the country. Only the valid channels can be enabled. Invalid channels are grayed out and cannot be enabled. Note To specify the channels, the setting "Use Allowed Channels only" must be enabled. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
You will find further information on security in the configuration manual under "Instructions for secure network design". The security settings on both devices must match to allow a client to communicate with an access point. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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– AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) Strong symmetrical block encryption method based on the Rijndael algorithm that further improves the functions of TKIP. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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If a device is lost or if the key becomes known, change the key on all devices to maintain security. ● WPA(2) Pass Phrase Confirmation Confirm the entered WPA(2) key. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
RADIUS server using this combination. For password assignment, ASCII code 0x20 to 0x7e is used. ● Dot1x User Password Confirmation Enter the password again in this input box. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Enter the port of the RADIUS server. ● Shared Secret Enter the password of the RADIUS server. ● Shared Secret Confirmation Enter the password again in this input box. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
"Previous" button and change the settings to the required ones. Set Values Click the "Set Values" button to exit the Basic Wizard. The WLAN settings are adopted. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
The following areas are generally available on every WBM page: ● Selection area (1): Top area ● Display area (2): Top area ● Navigation area (3): Left-hand area ● Content area (4): Middle area SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Configuring with Web Based Management 5.4 "Information" menu SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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If you click this button, you open the window for the LED simulation. You can show this window during a change of menu and move it as necessary. To close the LED simulation, click the close button in the LED simulation window. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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● PLUG configuration: Status of the configuration data on the PLUG ● PLUG license: Status of license on the PLUG ● Fault Status: Error status SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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The number of data records that can be displayed on a page is limited. Click the "Prev" button to page up through the data records. Logout You can log out from any WBM page by clicking the "Logout" link. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Displays the hardware version of the device. For the wireless card, only one version is then displayed if the WLAN interface is enabled. ● Order ID Shows the order number of the device or module. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Identification and maintenance data This page contains information about device-specific vendor and maintenance data such as the order number, serial number, version number etc. You cannot configure anything on this page. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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● Location Tag Shows the location tag (location identifier) of the device. The location identifier (LID) is created during configuration of the device with HW Config of STEP 7. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Shows the IP address of the target device. ● Media Type Shows the type of connection. – Dynamic The device recognized the address data automatically. – Static The addresses were entered as static addresses. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
You can filter the entries in the table according to severity. To display all the entries, enable or disable all parameters. – 6 - Info Informative – 4 - Warning Warnings – 2 - Critical Critical SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Drop-down list for page change From the drop-down list, select the page you want to go to. This list only becomes active if there is more than one page. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Displays a brief description of the event that has occurred. You will find the list of possible messages in Appendix D of the configuration manual. If the system time is set, the time is also displayed at which the event occurred. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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"Prev" button Click this button to go to the previous page. Drop-down list for page change From the drop-down list, select the page you want to go to. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
● Fault Description Display of the fault status for the device. ● Clear Fault State To delete errors of the "Cold/Warm Start" event, click the Clear Fault State" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
If Spanning Tree is turned on, the information about the status of the instance selected in the "Instance ID" drop-down list is displayed and the information about the configured ports is shown in the table. The information shown depends on the Spanning Tree mode. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Shows the MAC address of the device. ● Regional Root Cost (only available with MSTP) Shows the path costs from the regional root bridge to the root bridge. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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A value between 0 and 240 can be entered for the priority in steps of 16. If you enter a value that cannot be divided by 16, the value is automatically adapted. The default is 128. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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W ith a full duplex connection, a point-to-point link is not assumed. Note Point-to-point link means a direct connection between two devices. A shared media connection is, for example, a connection to a hub. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Shows the number of sent frames that are not of the type unicast. ● In Errors Shows the number of all possible RX errors, refer to the "Packet Error" tab. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
– 1024 - max. Description of the button "Reset Counter" button Click "Reset Counter" to reset all counters. The counters are also reset by a restart on the device. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
"Unicast", "Multicast" and "Broadcast" Description of the button "Reset Counter" button Click "Reset Counter" to reset all counters. The counters are reset by a restart. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
D etected collisions. Description of the button "Reset Counter" button Click "Reset Counter" to reset all counters. The counters are also reset by a restart on the device. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Shows the VLAN ID of the node. Note This column appears in the table only if a VLAN is configured. ● MAC Address Shows the MAC address of the node. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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"Prev" button Click this button to go to the previous page. Drop-down list for page change From the drop-down list, select the page you want to go to. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Shows how long the assigned IPv4 address is still valid. Once this period has elapsed, the device must either request a new IPv4 address or extend the lease time of the existing IPv4 address. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Shows the available WLAN interfaces. ● WLAN mode Shows the transmission standard. If DFS is activated, the transmission standard "802.11h" is not shown additionally but only the configured transmission standard "802.11a". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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– iPCF – iPCF-MC – iREF ● Status Shows the status of the WLAN interface. – enabled The WLAN interface is enabled. – disabled The WLAN interface is disabled. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
The page the clients logged on with the access point as well as additional information, for example status, signal strength, MAC address. Note This tab is available only in access point mode. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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● State Shows the current status of the connection, for example Connected means that the client is connected to the AP and is ready to communicate with the AP. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
● Security Shows which authentication method is used. If the authentication method "Open System + Encryption" or "Shared Key" is used, "Encrypted (WEP/AES)" is displayed for both authentication methods. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
This page shows all access points that are visible on the set or adjacent channels (at 2.4 GHz). If entries exist here, the maximum data throughput of the access point and the availability of the communication link to the access point is potentially impaired. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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● WLAN Mode Shows the transmission standard. If DFS is activated, the transmission standard "802.11h" is not shown additionally but only the configured transmission standard "802.11a" or "802.11n". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Up to eight MAC addresses can be used. ● MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the WLAN interface. ● Operative Channel Shows the channel of the access point with which the client is connected. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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– iPCF – iPCF-MC ● Status Shows the status of the WLAN interface. – enabled The WLAN interface is enabled. – disabled The WLAN interface is disabled. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Shows the signal strength of the access point in dBm. ● Signal Strength [%] Shows the signal strength of the access point as a percentage. ● Type Shows the mode of the WLAN interface. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
IP frames to the correct MAC address. The "IP Mapping Table" menu command displays this table. Note IP mapping table If "Layer 2 Tunnel" is configured for a client, the IP mapping table is not displayed. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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"Own" can be retained. If MAC address-based frames are also to be sent by devices downstream from the client, you need to select the setting "Automatic", "Manual" or "Layer 2 Tunnel". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
The frame has not yet been sent and the recipient has logged off in the meantime. – Retry Count Shows the number of frames sent successfully that required one or more retries. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Shows the number of bad encrypted frames. – FCS Errors Shows the number of frames in which the checksum was incorrect. "Reset Counter" button Click this button to reset the counters. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
The WBM page shows how many frames in response to logging on or logging off were counted per VAP interface. Note This tab is available only in access point mode. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Shows the number of responding authentication frames relevant for a logon. – Deauthentication Request Shows the number of deauthentication frames relevant for a logoff. "Reset Counter" button Click this button to reset the counters. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
The WBM page shows how many frames in response to logging on or logging off were counted per VAP interface. Note This tab is available only in access point mode. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Shows the number of responding authentication frames relevant for a logon. – Deauthentication Request Shows the number of deauthentication frames relevant for a logoff. "Reset Counter" button Click this button to reset the counters. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Configuring with Web Based Management 5.4 "Information" menu 5.4.12.4 Data Sent The WBM page shows how many frames were sent per VAP interface. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Shows the number of sent unicast frames. – Average Rate Shows average data rate of the last data frames sent. "Reset Counter" button Click this button to reset the counters. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Configuring with Web Based Management 5.4 "Information" menu 5.4.12.5 Data Received The WBM page shows how many frames were received per VAP interface. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
• This tab is available only in access point mode. • This WBM page can only be configured with the following KEY-PLUG: – Access point: W780 iFeatures (MLFB 6GK5 907-8PA00) SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Shows the signal strength of the connected client in decibel milliwatts. ● Signal Strength [%] Shows the signal strength of the connected client as a percentage. ● Age [s] Shows the age of the listed client. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Shows the signal strength of the connected access point in decibel milliwatts. ● Signal Strength [%] Shows the signal strength of the connected access point as a percentage. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
AeroScout can only be used in the 2.4 GHz band according to IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n and IEEE 802.11n-only. For more detailed information, please refer to the documentation of the AeroScout company (www.aeroscout.com). SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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The number of frames not forwarded. If, for example, an AeroScout tag is configured so that it sends on channel 1, the IWLAN device does not forward a frame received on channel 6. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Shows the IP address of the device with which the client may communicate. ● Resolver IP Address Shows the IP address with which the permitted IP address is resolved. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
● "SSH Server" check box Enable or disable the "SSH Server" service for encrypted access to the CLI. ● "HTTPS Server only" check box Enable or disable access using HTTPS. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Access to device parameters is possible only with SNMP version 3. You can configure other settings in "System > SNMP > General". ● "SNMPv1/v2 Read-Only" check box Enable or disable write access to SNMP variables with SNMPv1/v2c. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Procedure 1. To use the required function, select the corresponding check box. 2. Select the options you require from the drop-down lists. 3. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
The system name is also displayed in the CLI input prompt. The number of characters in the CLI input prompt is limited. The system name is truncated after 16 characters. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
The geographic coordinates can also be obtained using a GPS receiver. The geographic coordinates of these devices are normally displayed directly and only need to be entered in the input boxes of this page. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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1. Enter the latitude in the "Latitude" input box. 2. Enter the longitude in the "Longitude" input box. 3. Enter the height in the "Height" input box. 4. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
● "Default Gateway" input box Enter the IP address of the default gateway to be able to communicate with devices in another subnet, for example diagnostics stations, e-mail server. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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"Base Bridge Mode" parameter is set to "802.1 Q VLAN Bridge". You can configure the parameter in "Layer 2 > VLAN > General". 3. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
The device uses only the manually configured DNS servers. The DNS servers must be connected to the Internet. A maximum of three DNS servers can be configured. – all The device uses all available DNS servers. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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2. Click the "Set Values" button. The table is filtered accordingly. Deleting a DNS server 1. Enable "Select" in the row to be deleted. 2. Click the "Delete" button. The entry is deleted. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Values" button on the relevant WBM page. If the device is in "Trial Mode", configuration modifications must be saved manually before a restart. In "Autosave mode", the last changes are saved automatically before a restart. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Following this, the device can only be accessed using the Primary Setup Tool or using DHCP. With the appropriate attachment, a previously correctly configured device can cause circulating frames and therefore the failure of the data traffic. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
When the changes take effect, the WLAN connections to all WLAN interfaces will be interrupted for a short time. The WLAN driver is started with the new settings. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
• tional graphic representation of the measured values. You will find information about the measured val- ues and their graphic representation in the section "Signal Recorder (Page 240)". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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• al graphic representation of the measured values. You will find information about the measured values and their graphic representation in the section "Signal Recorder (Page 240)". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
In Trial mode, although the changes are adopted, they are not saved in the configuration files (ConfigPack and Config). Use the "Write Startup Config" button on the "System > Configuration" WBM page to save changes in the configuration files. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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With this button, you can delete files from the device. The button can only be enabled if this function is supported by the file type and the file exists on the device. Note Following a firmware update, delete the cache of the Web browser. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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3. If individual settings are necessary for specific devices, these must be made online on the relevant device. Note that the configuration data is coded when it is saved. This means that you cannot edit the files with a text editor. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
In Trial mode, although the changes are adopted, they are not saved in the configuration files (ConfigPack and Config). Use the "Write Startup Config" button on the "System > Configuration" WBM page to save changes in the configuration files. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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– Save file With this selection, you save a file on the TFTP server. – Load file With this selection, you load a file from the TFTP server. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
If the user and the server certificate are located in the same file, load this file on the device as the user certificate and as the server certificate. Note In Access Point mode, only the HTTPS certificate is available. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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1. Enter the password in "Password". 2. To confirm the password, enter the password again in "Password Confirmation". 3. Select the "Enabled" option. 4. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Table 2 remain unchanged. ● Copy to Table If you click the button, the setting is adopted for all events of table 2. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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This event occurs if the PNIO data size is too large for transfer. ● E-Mail The device sends an e-mail. This is only possible if the SMTP server is set up and the "SMTP client" function is enabled. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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1. Select the check box in the row of the required event. Select the event in the column under the following actions: – E-mail – Trap – Log table – Syslog – Fault 2. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Follow the steps below to configure the required level: 1. Select the required values from the drop-down lists of the second table column after the client types. 2. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Enter the name of the sender to be included in the e-mail, for example the device name. This setting applies to all configured SMTP servers. ● Send Test Mail Send a test e-mail to check your configuration. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Depending on the properties and configuration of the SMTP server, it may be necessary to adapt the "Sender Email Address” box for the e-mails. Check with the administrator of the SMTP server. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Identification is based on the system name. If the system name is 255 characters long, the last character is not used for identification. – via PNIO Name of Station Identification is based on the PNIO name of the station. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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If a configuration file is downloaded, this triggers a system restart. Make sure that the option "Client Configuration Request (Opt.66, 67)" is no longer set in this configuration file. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
– The connected devices are configured so that they obtain the IPv4 address from a DHCP server. – NAT is enabled. You enable NAT in "Layer 3 > NAT". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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The requirement for the assignment is that the IPv4 address of the interface is located within the IPv4 address band. If this is not the case, the interface does not assign any IPv4 addresses. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
IPv4 address. 5.5.10.3 DHCP Options On this page you specify which DHCP options the DHCP server supports. The various DHCP options are defined in RFC 2132. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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DHCP option 3, you can specify several IPv4 addresses separated by commas. – All other DHCP options Enter the DHCP parameter in hexadecimal, e.g. the IPv4 address 192.168.100.2 corresponds to "C0A86402". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Shows the number of the IPv4 address band. Note Only Pool ID = 1 is supported. ● HW Type Shows that the IPv4 address depends on the MAC address. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
SNMP 5.5.11.1 General Configuration of SNMP On this page, you make the basic settings for SNMP. Enable the check boxes according to the function you want to use. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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3. Enter the required character string in the "SNMPv1/v2c Read Community String" input box. 4. Enter the required character string in the "SNMPv1/v2c Read/Write Community String" input box. 5. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
If necessary, change the IP addresses or the FQDN names of the stations. ● Trap Enable or disable the sending of traps. Stations that are entered but not selected do not receive SNMP traps. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
SNMP version 3 allows permissions to be assigned, authentication, and encryption at protocol level. The security levels and read/write permissions are assigned according to groups. The settings automatically apply to every member of a group. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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SNMPv3 user, no automatic saving is triggered and the configured group disappears again after restarting the device. – Yes The group is assigned to an SNMPV3 user. – No The group is not assigned to an SNMPV3 user. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Deleting a group 1. Enable "Select" in the row to be deleted. Repeat this for all groups you want to delete. 2. Click the "Delete" button. The entries are deleted. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
● Authentication Protocol Specify the authentication protocol. Can only be enabled, if this group supports the function. The following settings are available: – none – MD5 – SHA SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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5. If encryption was specified for the group, select the algorithm from the "Privacy Protocol" drop-down list. In the relevant input boxes, enter the encryption password and the confirmation. 6. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Manual setting of the system time On this page, you set the date and time of the system yourself. For this setting to be used, enable "Time Manually". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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The set time continues to be displayed in the "System Time" box. – inactive (offset +0 h) The current system time is not changed. Procedure 1. Enable the "Time Manually" option. 2. Click in the "System Time" input box. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Shows the month, day and time for the start of daylight saving time. ● End Date Shows the month, day and time for the end of daylight saving time. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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– Day (for start and end date) 7. Click the "Set Values" button. Deleting an entry 1. Enable "Select" in the row to be deleted. 2. Click the "Delete" button. The entry is deleted. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
This setting is suitable for regions in which the daylight saving time always begins or ends on a certain weekday. ● Name Enter a name for the entry. The name can be a maximum of 16 characters long. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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● End Date Enter the following values for the end of daylight saving time: – Day Specify the day. – Hour Specify the hour. – Month Specify the month. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Configuring with Web Based Management 5.5 "System" menu Settings with "Recurring" selected Figure 5-4 DST Configuration Recurring SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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– Month Specify the month. – Week Specify the week. You can select the first to fifth or the last week of the month. – Weekday Specify the weekday. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
This box displays how the last time-of-day synchronization was performed. The following methods are possible: – Not set The system time was not set. – Manual Manual time setting – SNTP Automatic time-of-day synchronization with SNTP SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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● Poll Interval[s] Here, enter the interval between two time queries. In this box, you enter the query interval in seconds. Possible values are 16 to 16284 seconds. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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6. In the "Poll Interval[s]" input box, enter the time in seconds after which a new time query is sent to the time server. 7. Click the "Set Values" button to transfer your changes to the device. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
This box displays how the last time-of-day synchronization was performed. The following methods are possible: – Not set The system time was not set. – Manual Manual time setting – SNTP Automatic time-of-day synchronization with SNTP SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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2. Enter the necessary values in the following boxes: – Time zone – IP address or FQDN name of the NTP server – NTP server port – Query interval 3. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Automatic time-of-day synchronization using the SIMATIC time frame Procedure 1. Click the "SIMATIC Time Client" check box to enable the SIMATIC Time Client. 2. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
2. Enter a value of 60-600 seconds in the "CLI (TELNET, SSH) (s)" input box. If you enter the value 0, the automatic logout is disabled. 3. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Select the row you want to delete. ● Server Address Shows the IP address or the FQDN name of the Syslog server. ● Server Port Enter the port of the Syslog server being used. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Deleting an entry 1. Select the check box in the row to be deleted. 2. Click the "Delete" button. All selected entries are deleted and the display is refreshed. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
1. Click the check box in front of the line name you want to monitor to enable or disable the monitoring function. 2. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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● SCALANCE W748-1 RJ-45 ● SCALANCE W774-1 (RJ-45 and M12 variant) ● SCALANCE W734-1 RJ-45 Procedure 1. Select the required entry from the drop-down list. 2. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Procedure 1. From the relevant drop-down list, select the options of the slots / ports whose connection status you want to monitor. 2. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
2 and are also not forwarded between the ports. This applies to the following devices: • SCALANCE W786-2 SFP • SCALANCE W774-1 RJ-45 • SCALANCE W774-1 M12 EEC • SCALANCE W734-1 RJ-45 SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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The client and the devices downstream from it can be used as PNIO devices. Note If "Automatic" or "Manual" is configured as the MAC mode for a client, this device cannot be used as a PNIO device. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
This allows you to return to the previous, more up-to-date firmware without any loss of configuration data. If the original configuration on the PLUG is no longer required, the PLUG can be deleted or rewritten manually using "System > PLUG". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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There is no PLUG inserted. Functions are configured on the device for which a license is required. ● Device Group Shows the SIMATIC NET product line that used the C-PLUG or KEY-PLUG previously. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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The configuration in the internal flash memory of the device is copied to the PLUG. – Erase PLUG to factory default Deletes all the data from the PLUG and runs a low-level formatting function. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
This allows you to return to the previous, more up-to-date firmware without any loss of configuration data. If the original configuration on the PLUG is no longer required, the PLUG can be deleted or rewritten manually using "System > PLUG". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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The content of the KEY-PLUG contains errors. ● Order ID Shows the order number of the KEY-PLUG. The KEY-PLUG is available for various functional enhancements and for various target systems. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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This configuration can then only work if a KEY-PLUG with the same order number / license is inserted. This applies regardless of whether or not iFeatures are configured. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Click this button to start the ping function. ● Ping Output This box shows the output of the ping function. ● "Clear" button Click this button to empty the "Ping Output" box. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
The link is down, for example because the connected device is turned off. ● Mode Shows the transfer parameters of the port. ● MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) Shows the packet size. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
The port is enabled. Data traffic is possible only over an enabled port. – disabled The port is disabled. ● Input box "Port Name" Here, enter a name for the port. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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The port has a valid link to the network, a link integrity signal is being received. – Down The link is down, for example because the connected device is turned off. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Procedure Follow the steps below to change the settings: 1. Change the settings according to your configuration. 2. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Note To configure the WLAN interface you must always specify the Country Code first. Some parameters are dependent on the country setting, for example the transmission standard. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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The WLAN interfaces are disabled when the device is supplied. The WLAN interfaces are can be enabled once the country and the antenna settings are configured. ● Radio Mode Shows the mode of the WLAN interface. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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The device is being operated in indoor mode. In indoor mode, the selection of country- dependent channels and the transmit power for operation in a building are restricted. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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2. Select the required frequency band from the "Frequency Band" drop-down list. 3. Select the required transmission standard for the configured frequency band from the "WLAN Mode" drop-down list. 4. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
(hidden node problem). To minimize the network load due to additional protocol traffic, this method is used only as of a specified packet size. You specify the packet size with the "RTS/CTS Threshold" parameter. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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You enable this feature by selecting the "Force Roaming on link down" check box. Procedure 1. Enter the values to be set in the input boxes as follows. 2. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Configuring with Web Based Management 5.6 "Interfaces" menu 5.6.2.3 Antennas Overview Overview of IWLAN antennas: The antenna name provides information about the properties of the antennas listed in the IWLAN antenna overview: SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Here, enter the antenna gain the antenna has in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. – Antenna Gain 5 GHz [dBi] Here, enter the antenna gain the antenna has in the 5 GHz frequency band. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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4. In the "Cable Length" input box, enter the length of the connecting cable you are using in meters. 5. Select the use of the antenna from the "Antenna Mode" drop-down list. 6. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
For communication, a specific channel within a frequency band is used. You can either set this channel specifically or configure so that the channel is selected automatically. On this page, you specify which channels may be used for communication. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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1. Enable the "Used Allowed Channels only" option for the required WLAN interface. 2. Deselect the "Select / Deselect all" check box. 3. Select the relevant check box for the required channel number. 4. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
The following settings are possible. The selection depends on the selected transmission standard. – 400 (short): The send pause is 400 ns – 800 (long): The send pause is 800 ns. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Configure 802.11n settings on the client 1. Enable the "A-MPDU" option. 2. Enter the required values in the "A-MPDU Limit [Frames]" and "A-MPDU Limit [Bytes]" input boxes. 3. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Configuring with Web Based Management 5.6 "Interfaces" menu 5.6.2.6 Configuration On this page, you specify the configuration for the access point. Note This tab is available only in access point mode. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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40 MHz to 20 MHz. If you set a "free" channel on the access point, the access point uses the channel bandwidth 40 MHz. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Enter the WDS ID. The WDS ID can be a maximum of 32 characters long. To establish a WDS connection, enter this WDS ID on the WDS Partner. ASCII code 0x20 to 0x7e is used for the WDS ID. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
This mode is possible with WDS (Wireless Distributed System). Note This tab is available only in access point mode. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Avoid the "Auto" setting in the "Security Settings" tab of the Basic Wizard, because with this setting, synchronization of the security settings between the access points is not possible. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
The access point will then use only the selected data transmission speeds for communication with the clients. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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If this option is disabled, the default values are used. As default, this option is disabled. Drop-down list "Radio" In this drop-down list, select the WLAN interfaces displayed in Table 3 (Data Rate). SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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3. Select the check box in the "Enabled" and in the "Basic" column for the required data transmission speed. 4. Click the "Set Values" button. To reset the selection: 1. Click the "Default Values" button. The selection is reset to the default setting. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Coding Schemes) for the WLAN mode 802.11n. You can select any combination of these data transmission speeds. The access point will then use only the selected data transmission speeds for communication with the clients. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Note You need to enable at least one MCS index. Button "Default Values" The "Default Values" button sets the selection of the values in compliance with the standard. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Connecting to a network With this menu command, you can specify how the device connects to a network as client. Note This tab is only available in the client mode. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Changes at a moderately higher field strength to the AP with the stronger signal. – Low Changes at a slightly higher field strength to the AP with the stronger signal. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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1. From the "MAC Mode" drop-down list, select the required assignment of the MAC address. 2. In table 2, enter an SSID for "SSID" and enable the required SSID. 3. Disable the "Any SSID" function. 4. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
● Status The status of the recording – stopped There is currently no recording of the signal strength. – started The signal strength is being recorded. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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2. Click the "Start" button, the display "started" appears in the "Status" column. 3. When "stopped" is displayed again in the "Status" column, recording of the signal strength has been completed. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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The range > -35 dBm (blue) is the overmodulation range, in other words the WLAN signal is too strong and is received overmodulated. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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● HT-40 The channel bandwidth 40 MHz ● Avg. TX-Rate The average data rate of the sent data packets ● AP System Name The name of the access point SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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The channel on which the client is currently scanning ● Avg. RX-Rate The average data rate of the received data packets Figure 5-5 Example of a generated CSV file SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
If an end node is connected to a port, outgoing frames should be sent without a tag (static access port). If, however, there is a further switch at this port, the frame should have a tag added (trunk port). SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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VLAN. Frames sent in this VLAN are forwarded without the VLAN tag. – F The port is not a member of the specified VLAN. You can configure other settings in "Layer 2 > VLAN > Port-based VLAN". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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VLAN. The frame sent in this VLAN is forwarded with the corresponding VLAN tag. 5. Specify the mode of the device. 6. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Configuring with Web Based Management 5.7 "Layer 2" menu 5.7.1.2 Port-based VLAN Processing received frames On this page, you specify the configuration of the port properties for receiving frames. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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If a received frame does not have a VLAN tag, it has a tag with the VLAN ID specified here added to it and is sent according to the rules at the port. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
(for example a programming device) is connected to a different port. If the check box is not enabled, a device does not delete learnt addresses automatically. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Using the configuration of priorities and path costs, make sure that a client device can never become the root node. If a client device becomes the root node the Rapid Spanning Tree function no longer works. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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If iPCF mode is enabled, only the compatibility modes STP and RSTP are supported. Procedure 1. Select the "MSTP" check box. 2. From the "Protocol Compatibility" drop-down list, select the type of compatibility. 3. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
● Bridge Adresse / Root Adresse The bridge address shows the MAC address of the device and the root address shows the MAC address of the root bridge. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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● "Layer-2 Tunnel Admin Edge Port" check box (available only in access point mode) Select this check box if there can be an end device on a layer 2 tunnel port. Otherwise a SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
2 remain unchanged. ● Copy to Table If you click the button, the settings are adopted for all ports of table 2. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Typical values for path costs with rapid spanning tree: – 1000 Mbps = 20,000 – 100 Mbps = 200,000 – 10 Mbps = 2,000,000 The values can, however, also be set individually. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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With an end device, a switch can change over the port faster without taking into account spanning tree frames. If a spanning tree frame is received despite this setting, the port automatically changes to the "Disabled" setting for switches. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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1. In the input cells of the table row, enter the values of the port you are configuring. 2. From the drop-down lists of the cells of the table row, select the values of the port you are configuring. 3. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Enter the VLAN ID. Here, you can also specify ranges with Start ID, "-", End ID. Several ranges or IDs are separated by ",". Permitted values: 1- 4094 SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
5.7.3.5 MST Port Configuration of the Multiple Spanning Tree port parameters On this page, you set the parameters for the ports of the configured multiple spanning tree instances. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Typical values for rapid spanning tree are as follows: – 1000 Mbps = 20,000 – 100 Mbps = 200,000 – 10 Mbps = 2,000,000 The values can, however, also be set individually. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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1. In the input cells of the table row, enter the values of the port you are configuring. 2. From the drop-down lists of the cells of the table row, select the values of the port you are configuring. 3. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
– Forward The DCP frames are forwarded via this port. Procedure 1. Specify whether the port blocks or forwards the DCP frames. 2. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
This port can only receive LLDP frames. – Rx & Tx This port can receive and send LLDP frames. – "-" (Disabled) This port can neither receive nor send LLDP frames. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Configuring with Web Based Management 5.7 "Layer 2" menu Procedure 1. Select the required LLDP functionality from the drop-down list. 2. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Enter the required time in seconds. If no data exchange takes place, the UDP connection is deleted from the translation table when this time has elapsed. The range of values is 1 to 4294967295. Default setting: 300 seconds SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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2. In the "Local Interface Subnet Mask" input box, enter the subnet mask for the local Ethernet 3. Enable NAT for the Ethernet interface. 4. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
(http/https: reachability of the client with the WBM) and UDP port 161 (SNMP) as global port. ● "Local IP Address" input box Enter the IP address of the node in the local network. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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4. Enter the number of the local port or a port range in "Local Port". 5. Click the "Create" button. A new entry is generated in the table. 6. Click the "Set Values" button. The device is restarted. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Note Changing the password in Trial mode Even if you change the password in Trial mode, this change is saved immediately. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
WPA2/ WPA2-PSK with AES in the security settings. iPCF or iPCF-MC mode activated If iPCF or iPCF-MC mode is enabled, only "Open System" with the encryption method AES is supported in the security settings. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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"WPA2-PSK" type of authentication. This is necessary when the access point communicates with different clients, some using "WPA-PSK" and others "WPA2-PSK". The same encryption method is set on the clients. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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● WPA(2) Pass Phrase Confirmation Confirm the entered WPA(2) key. ● Default key Specify the WEP key used to encrypt the data. You define the WEP key on the "Keys" page. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Auto/TKIP/AES WPA(2) pass phrase WPA/WPA2-AutoPSK Enabled Auto/TKIP/AES WPA(2) pass phrase WPA/WPA2-Auto Enabled Auto/TKIP/AES RADIUS Server (RADIUS) available only with iPCF or iPCF-MC 2. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
AP Communication Communications options On this page, you specify the type of communication allowed by the access point. Note This tab is available only in access point mode. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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VAPs to allow communication between clients logged on at different VAP interfaces of the access point. ● With ethernet – Enabled Clients can communicate via the Ethernet interface of the access point. – Disabled Option is disabled. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Enter the input port on the RADIUS server. ● Shared Secret Enter the password of the RADIUS server. For the password, ASCII code 0x20 to 0x7e is used. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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– Confirmation of the password – Maximum number of transmission retries – Primary server 2. Click the "Set Values" button. Repeat this procedure for every server whose entry you want to modify. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
The client logs on with the RADIUS server using the user name and password – PEAP The client logs on with the RADIUS server using the user name and password. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
The entries "ABCDE" (ASCII characters) and "4142434445" (hexadecimal characters) are therefore the same because the ASCII character "A" has hexadecimal code "0x41". ● Key 1 - 4 Confirmation Confirm the WEP key. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Select the check box in the row to be deleted. ● Rule Order Shows the number of the rule. If you click the "Create" button, a new row with a unique number is created SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Specify whether or not the station or the IP address accesses the device via the VAP interface. ● WDS X.Y (access point mode only) Specify whether or not the station or the IP address accesses the device via the WDS interface. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Note that a bad configuration may mean that you can no longer access the device. You can then only remedy this by resetting the device to the factory defaults and then reconfiguring. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Communication with other nodes in the network is therefore prevented. Description The page contains the following box: ● "Refresh interval [s]" input box Enter the refresh interval for the ARP table. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
• This WBM page can only be configured with the following KEY-PLUGs: – W780 iFeatures (MLFB 6GK5 907-8PA00) – W700 Security (MLFB 6GK5907-0PA00) On this page you specify which devices are accessible to the clients. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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3. Click the "Create" button. A new entry is created in the table. Deleting an entry 1. Enable "Select" in the row to be deleted. 2. Click the "Delete" button. The entry is deleted. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
• iPCF and iPCF-MC are not compatible with each other and cannot be used at the same time on a device. The possible settings differ for access point and client. Below, both will be described. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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By enabling iPCF, the data rates provided by the access point are adapted. We strongly recommend that you retain the default setting for the data rates (802.11 a/b/g = 12 Mbps and 802.11n = MCS 2). SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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2. Select the required cycle time for the access point from the "iPCF Cylce Time [ms]" drop- down list. 3. Select for example "All Channels" from the "Scanning Mode"drop-down list. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
• With 11n devices, remember that the assignment of the WLAN interfaces is fixed for iPCF-MC. – WLAN1: Data interface – WLAN2: Management interface SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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A lower value for the scan interval provides the basis for fast roaming, however this means that no high data throughput can be achieved. A higher value should be selected for a high data throughput. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Use of iREF with other iFeatures iREF and other iFeatures (e.g. iPCF, iPCF-MC) are not compatible with each other and cannot be used at the same time on a device. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Note To be able to use iREF, there must be at least two antennas. The antennas are automatically switched to Mode RX/TX as soon as iREF is enabled. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Specifies the WLAN interface to which the settings relate. ● Enable AeroScout Enable or disable AeroScout for the required WLAN interface. The result is shown in "Information > WLAN iFeatures" AeroScout. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Versions" there is also the entry "FirmwareRunning". FirmwareRunningshows the version of the current firmware. Firmware shows the firmware version stored after loading the firmware. To activate this firmware, restart the device with "System > Restart". SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
4. Now release the button and wait until the fault LED (F) goes off again. 5. The device then starts automatically with the default parameters. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Use of CLI and TFTP in Windows 7 If you want to access the CLI or TFTP in Windows 7, make sure that the relevant functions are enabled in Windows 7. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Please note that the transfer of the firmware can take several minutes. During the transmission, the red error LED (F) flashes. Once the firmware has been transferred completely to the device, the device is restarted automatically. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
● Increase the distance between the transmitter and receiver. ● Reduce the transmit power of the IWLAN partner with suitable settings in WBM or CLI. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Compatibility with predecessor products Mixed mode Mixed operation with predecessor products (6GK57xx-xAA60-xAx0) is possible. Further information about predecessor products can be found on the Internet at Siemens Industry Automation and Drives Service & Support, entry ID: 42784493 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/42784493) Note the following points if you want to make mixed operation possible: ●...
This change must be made directly on the device using WBM or CLI. Otherwise the default password is retained and any user could log in using the default password. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Troubleshooting/FAQ 7.4 Instructions for secure network design SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Vendor specific SN-MSPS-CONFIG-MIB (Siemens) .1.3.6.1.4.1.4329.20.1.1.1.1.1 Vendor specific SN-MSPS-CPLUG-MIB (Siemens) .1.3.6.1.4.1.4329.20.1.1.1.1.23 Vendor specific SN-MSPS-DHCP-CLIENT-MIB (Siemens) .1.3.6.1.4.1.4329.20.1.1.1.1.17.1 Vendor specific SN-MSPS-DIGITAL-IO-MIB (Siemens) .1.3.6.1.4.1.4329.20.1.1.1.1.39 Vendor specific 2)3) SN-MSPS-GENERAL-MIB (Siemens) .1.3.6.1.4.1.4329.20.1.1.1.1.2 Vendor specific SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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UDP-MIB .1.3.6.1.2.1.7 Part of the AUTOMATION.MIB You can download the AUTOMATION.MIB for SCALANCE W700 from Siemens Indus- try Automation and Drives Service & Support under the following entry ID 67637278 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/67637278?Datakey=37421371) Part of the private MIB file "Scalance_w_msps.mib". The file can be downloaded in WBM using "System >...
WLAN-specific MIB variables The WLAN-specific MIB variables can be found in " ". You will find further snMspsWlan information about the settings and values in the MIB file. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Appendix B B.1 Private MIB variables of the SCALANCE W700 SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Expansion of the spectrum and transmit power for use of the 5 GHz fre- quency range in Europe. IEEE 802.11i Encryption of WLANS IEEE 802.11n Standard for high transmission rates SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Appendix C C.1 Underlying standards SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
You enable or disable the "Link Change" event in "System > Events". Link up on P1. A connection exists on the Ethernet interface. Link down on P1. No connection exists on the Ethernet interface. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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"System -> Events" (authentication failure). Restart requested Restart due to a user request. The event can be enabled or disabled in "System -> Events" (cold/warm start). SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Incoming fault. <fault description>:"Link down on P1." "Link up on P1." The event was triggered due to a change in the configura- "Power down on line L1 (L2)" tion. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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IP communication is not possible. Remote logging is deactivated. ging deactivated. Please check IP configuration Check whether or not the device has an IP address. and network connectivity. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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The digital output is open or closed (device dependent). Value of digital input is 0 / 1. A low or a high signal is applied to the digital input. SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Disassociated from AP <MAC address> <'sys name'> The client was logged off from the access point. with reason (Disassociated because sending STA is leav- ing (or has left) BSS) SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
Data transmission speed, 232, 235 Maximum ratio combining, 25 802.11a/b/g, 232 MIMO, 25 802.11n, 235 Spatial multiplexing, 25 DCP server, 69, 139, 263 iFeatures DHCP iREF, 43 Client, 166 SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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PNIO, 201 via HTTP, 61 point-to-point, 50 via HTTPS, 61 Port Logout Port configuration, 210, 213 Automatic, 195 Port configuration, 213 Power supply Monitoring, 198 PROFINET IO, 201 SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...
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Syslog, 196 Received frames, 130 Client, 139 Sent frames, 131 System Configuration, 138 General information, 141 System event log Agent, 196 System events Configuration, 160 Severity filter, 163 SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08...