Getting Started; Sequence - Siemens SIMATIC NET SCALANCE WLC711 Getting Started

Getting started

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Sequence

Below you will find an overview of the best way to configure access points.
Step 1 - Prior to configuration
Decide which WLAN service you want to use. The following are available:
● Data
This WLAN service is recommended if your WLAN is used mainly for normal data traffic,
for example intranet. This WLAN service can be suitable for PROFINET IO if WLAN
clients move within the range of one access point (no roaming of WLAN clients between
several access points). Possible topologies for the WLAN service are as follows:
– Bridge at AP (requirement for PNIO)
– Bridge at WLC
– Routed
● Voice
This WLAN service is recommended if your WLAN is used mainly for voice and video
communication, for example VoIP.
Possible topologies for this WLAN type are as follows:
– Bridged at WLC
– Routed
● Captive portal
With this WLAN service, you can set up a WLAN specifically for guests.
Step 2 - Setting up the network
Make sure that the external servers such as DHCP and RADIUS are available and
adequately configured. Make sure that the data port between the Industrial Ethernet switch
(IE Switch) and WLC and the IE switch and APs have the identical subnet configuration.
SCALANCE WLC711
Getting Started, 04/2016, C79000-G8976-C269-07
Note
PNIO
For complex plants requiring PROFINET IO communication, stand-alone access
points with iPCF support are recommended.
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