Contents Safety instructions Legend Installation Package content System requirements 1.2.1 Configuring the devices Status displays and interfaces 1.3.1 Status displays 1.3.2 Device connectors Hardware installation Software installation Configuration Searching for and configuring the device 2.1.1 Configuration with LANconfig 2.1.2 Configuration with WEBconfig 2.1.3 Configuration via the serial interface The Setup Wizards 2.2.1 Setup wizards under LANconfig...
Safety instructions This documentation contains instructions which must be observed to ensure your own personal safety and to avoid damage to devices and machinery. Correct usage Only use the device for those purposes specified in the catalog and in the technical description.
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Housing Only technicians authorized by the manufacturer are permitted to open the housing. The device is grounded via the voltage supply socket. Verify that the electrical installation meets locally or nationally applicable safety regulations. Reduced air flow: Install the device in the switch cabinet in such a way that ensures sufficient air flow for operating the device safely.
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Qualification requirements for personnel Only allow qualified personnel to work on the device. Qualified personnel have the following characteristics: Qualified personnel are properly trained. Training as well as practical knowledge and experience make up their qualifications. This is the prerequisite for grounding and labeling circuits, devices, and systems in accordance with current standards in safety technology.
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CE marking The devices comply with the regulations contained in the following European directives: 2014/30/EU (EMC) Directive of the European Parliament and the council for standardizing the regulations of member states with regard to electromagnetic compatibility. 2011/65/EU and 2015/863/EU (RoHS) Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
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Appropriate testing has established that this device fulfills the requirements of a class A digital device in line with part 15 of the FCC regulations. These requirements are designed to provide sufficient protection against interference when the device is being used in a business environment. The device creates and uses high frequencies and can also radiate these frequencies.
Installation This chapter assists you to quickly install hardware and software. First, check the package contents and system requirements. Package content Before beginning with the installation, please check that nothing is missing from your package. Along with the device itself, the box contains the following accessories: ...
Status displays and interfaces Meanings of the LEDs Note: In addition to the LEDs, the LANmonitor shows far more information about the status of the devices. In the following sections, we use different terms to describe the behavior of the LEDs: ...
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Power This LED provides information on the operating state of the device. Device switched off Green Blinking Self-test after power-up Green Device operational (permanently) Red/green Blinking No configuration password set in the device alternately Blinking Time limit for online connections reached ...
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Note: The display shows the reason for non-operability. New APs Provides information on new access points. Orange Blinking At least the BAT-Controller WLC found one new access point for authentication. Lost APs Provides information on lost access points. Blinking The BAT-Controller WLC misses at least one expected BAT- Access Point.
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Number of authenticated Access Points Number of expected Access Points (actively configured) Number of new found Access Points (without authentication) Number of missing, expected Access Points If the WLAN LED constantly illuminates in red, the display also shows the following information: ...
1.3.2 Device connectors The BAT-Controller WLCs offers the following interfaces: Config ETH1 ETH2 ETH3 ETH4 Figure 2: Device connectors in WLAN Controller 1 serial configuration port 2 RJ 45 ports (ETH 1 to ETH 4) to connect to a LAN 3 USB 2.0 interface 4 Reset 5 Power switch...
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Power switch Switch for detaching the device from the power supply. Note: For an entire detachment from the power supply please unplug the power connection. Power connection Connector for the IEC cable for power supply unit. Reset button functions ...
Note: After resetting, the device starts completely without any configuration and any settings are lost. If possible, restore the current device configuration before resetting. Hardware installation Installing the BAT-Controller WLC involves the following steps: Mounting – mount the device in a 19”-cabinet. ...
Configuration Searching for and configuring the device Configuring the BAT-Controller WLC involves the following steps: Figure 3: Searching for and configuring the device 1 Via the local network (LAN) 2 Via the serial configuration interface 2.1.1 Configuration with LANconfig Start LANconfig. Note: If LANconfig searches for the device without avail, check the network connection and update the IP address of the configuration computer.
Figure 4: Basic settings wizard Note: The credentials in the ex-factory state are "admin" as user name and "private" as password. Change the predefined credentials at 1. login if possible. Note: At start up, the BAT-Controller WLC needs a time information (date and time) for the widely automatic configuration of the Access Points.
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DHCP – client or server? Following power-on, unconfigured devices first check whether a DHCP server is already active in the LAN. According to the situation, the device enables its own DHCP server or enables the DHCP client mode. In the second operating mode, the device retrieves an IP address for itself from a DHCP server in the LAN.
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If you work with static IP addresses in your LAN, you can reach the BAT- Controller WLC by the last IP address in the subnet: In an a-class net (IP netmask 255.0.0.0), you reach the device by the IP address x.255.255.254. ...
Note: At startup, the BAT-Controller WLC needs a time information (date and time) for the widely automatic configuration of the access points. The device uses the time for the validation of the required certificates. To set the time in the device click 'Set Date and Time' in the 'Extras' section in WEBconfig.
Figure 7: Setup wizards under LANconfig 2.2.2 Setup wizards under WEBconfig When usingWEBconfig, also continue with the configuration by starting the Setup Wizards (for example, for Internet connections, coupling LANs, or RAS). To do this, click the corresponding entry in the Web configuration. Figure 8: Setup wizards under WEBconfig Installation WLC Release 04 07/2019...
TCP/IP settings for access points The access points need an IP address to connect to the WLAN- Controller.access point The access point has a static, intern IP address or you allocate an IP address to the device via the DHCP server. TCP/IP settings for PC workstations It is fundamental to assign the correct addresses to the devices in the LAN.
Appendix Performance and characteristics Connectors Ethernet LAN 4 x 10/100/1000 Base-TX, Autonegotiation, MBI/MBI-X Define the ethernet ports as WAN connectors optionally. USB 2.0 Host Port (high speed: 480 Mbps) for connecting a USB printer and for future extensions Configuration Serial V.24/RS-232 outband interface with Mini-DIN8 connector Power supply Internal power supply unit (110-230 V) Housing...
A.2.2 Configuration interface (outband) Connector Line Table 2: 8-pin Mini DIN socket Order number Name Order number BAT-Controller WLC25 942 034-001 BAT-Controller WLC50 942 034-002 BAT-Controller WLC100 942 034-003 BAT-Controller WLC200 942 034-004 BAT-Controller WLC500 942 034-005 BAT-Controller WLC1000 942 034-006 Installation WLC Release 04 07/2019...
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A list of local telephone numbers and email addresses for technical support directly from Hirschmann is available at https:// hirschmann-support.belden.com. This site also includes a free of charge knowledge base and a software download section. Hirschmann Competence Center The Hirschmann Competence Center is ahead of its competitors on three counts with its complete range of innovative services: ...
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