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Weidmuller IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL User Manual

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First Edition, June 2018

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  • Page 1 Industrial Wireless Access Point/Bridge/Client User Manual IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL 2616180000/00/06.18 First Edition, June 2018...
  • Page 2 User Manual IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice Copyright ©2018 Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............................1 Overview .............................. 2 Package Checklist ..........................2 Product Features ........................... 2 Product Specifications ..........................3 Functional Design ..........................6 Device Ports ..........................6 LED Indicators ..........................6 Beeper ............................8 Reset Button ..........................8 Relay (Digital Output) ........................
  • Page 4 Logout..............................72 Software Installation and Configuration ..................... 73 WLAN Administration Tool ........................74 Installing WLAN Administration Tool ....................74 Configuring WLAN Administration Tool .................... 76 Additional Consoles ..........................81 RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) ..............82 Configuration by Telnet and SSH Consoles ....................84 Configuration by Web Browser with HTTPS/SSL ..................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    TCP/IP network. The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is rated to operate at temperatures ranging from -25 to 60°C for standard models and -40 to 75°C for wide temperature models, and is rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment.

  • Page 6: Overview

    Introduction Overview The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is 802.11n compliant to deliver speed, range, and reliability to support even the most bandwidth-intensive applications. The 802.11n standard incorporates multiple technologies, including Spatial Multiplexing MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out), 20 and 40 MHz channels, and dual bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) to provide high speed wireless communication, while still being able to communicate with legacy 802.11a/b/g...

  • Page 7: Product Specifications

    Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Introduction Product Specifications WLAN Interface Standards: • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n for Wireless LAN • IEEE 802.11i for Wireless Security • IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT • IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X) • IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BaseT • IEEE 802.3af for Power-over-Ethernet •...
  • Page 8 Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Introduction Transmitter Power: 802.11b: Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 1 Mbps, Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 2 Mbps Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps, Typ. 25±1.5 dBm @ 11 Mbps 802.11g: Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps, Typ. 22±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps Typ.
  • Page 9 Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Introduction Console Port: RS-232 (RJ45-type) Reset: Present LED Indicators: PWR1, PWR2, PoE, FAULT, STATE, SIGNAL*, WLAN, LAN *signal strength indicator Alarm Contact (digital output): 1 relay output with current carrying capacity of 1 A @ 24 VDC Digital Inputs: 2 electrically isolated inputs •...

  • Page 10: Functional Design

    ATTENTION • The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is NOT a portable mobile device and should be located at least 20 cm away from the human body. • The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is NOT designed for the general public. A well-trained technician should be enlisted to ensure safe deployment of IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL units, and to establish a wireless network.
  • Page 11 Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Introduction The following table summarizes how to read the device’s wireless settings from the LED displays. More information is available in Chapter 3 in the “Basic WLAN Setup” section. Color State Description Front Panel LED Indicators (System) Power is being supplied from power input 1.

  • Page 12: Beeper

    Reset Button The RESET button is located on the top panel of the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL. You can reboot the device or reset it to factory default settings by pressing the RESET button with a pointed object such as an unfolded paper clip.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains how to install Weidmüller’s IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL for the first time, and quickly set up your wireless network and test whether the connection is running well. The Function Map discussed in the third section provides a convenient means of determining which functions you need to use.

  • Page 14: First-Time Installation And Configuration

    First-time Installation and Configuration Before installing the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL, make sure that all items in the Package Checklist are in the box. You will need access to a notebook computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port. The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL has a default IP address that must be used when connecting to the device for the first time.

  • Page 15: Communication Testing

    Two testing methods are described below. Use the first method if you are using only one IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL device, and use the second method if you are using two or more units. How to Test One IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL If you are only using one IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL, you will need a second notebook computer equipped with a WLAN card.
  • Page 16 How to Test Two or More IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Units If you have two or more IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL units, you will need a second notebook computer (Notebook B) equipped with an Ethernet port. Use the default settings for the first IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL connected to notebook A and change the second or third IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL connected to notebook B to Client mode, and then configure the notebooks and IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL units properly.

  • Page 17: Function Map

    Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Getting Started Function Map Quick status overview of IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL General Setup for administering the device Essential settings related to establishing a wireless network Advanced features to support additional network management and secure wired and wireless communication Note: These advanced functions are all optional.
  • Page 18 Note: These functions are all optional. Current status information for monitoring wired/wireless network performance, advanced services, and device management functions. Functions for maintaining the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL, and for diagnosing the network. On-demand functions to support the web-based console management operation. 2-14...

  • Page 19: Web Console Configuration

    Web Console Configuration In this chapter, we explain all aspects of web-based console configuration. Weidmüller’s easy-to-use management functions help you set up your device and make it easy to establish and maintain your wireless network. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ...

  • Page 20: Web Browser Configuration

    3. You may need to wait a few moments for the web page to download to your computer. Note that the Model name and IP address of your IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL are both shown in the title bar of the web page. This information can be used to help you identify multiple IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL units.
  • Page 21 5. Click on the Home link to go back to the main page. Use the menu tree on the left side of the browser to open the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL functions. In the following paragraphs, we describe each IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL management function in detail. A quick overview is available in this manual in the “Function Map”...

  • Page 22: Overview

    Web Console Configuration Overview The Overview page summarizes the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s current status. The information is categorized into several groups: System Information, Device Information and 802.11 Information. Click on the SSID link (Weidmueller) to see more detailed information on 802.11 settings, as shown in the...

  • Page 23: Quick Setup

    Web Console Configuration Quick Setup The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL provides a quick setup wizard to help you configure the basic settings including device information and wireless settings. Once you enter the setup, links to each step in the process are displayed at the top of the page. You can either click Next to go to the next step or click directly on a link at the top of the page to go to a specific step.
  • Page 24 Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration 3-20...

  • Page 25: General Setup

    The System Information items, especially Device name and Device description, are displayed and included on the Overview page, in SNMP information, and in alarm emails. Setting System Information items makes it easier to identify the different IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL units connected to your network. 3-21...

  • Page 26: Interface On/Off

    _<Serial No. of this device> Device location Setting Description Factory Default Max. of 31 characters Specifies the location of different IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL units. None Device description Setting Description Factory Default Max. of 31 characters Use this space to record a more detailed description of the...
  • Page 27 192.168.1.110 IP address Subnet mask Setting Description Factory Default IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s Identifies the type of network to which the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL 255.255.255.0 subnet mask is connected (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network, or 255.255.255.0 for a Class C network). Gateway Setting...
  • Page 28 Network Settings for Client-Router Operation Mode WLAN IP address assignment Setting Description Factory Default DHCP The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL WLAN interface’s IP address will be Static assigned automatically by the network’s DHCP server Static Set up the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL WLAN interface’s IP address manually.

  • Page 29: System Time

    Date and Time information. Functions such as Logs and Notifications can add real-time information to the message. The Current local time shows the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s system time when you open this web page. You can click on the Set Time button to activate the updated date and time parameters. An “(Updated)” string will appear to indicate that the change is complete.

  • Page 30: Wireless Lan Setup

    (600 to 9999 seconds) Wireless LAN Setup The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL provides two different sets of wireless operation modes: AP/client modes for point-to-multipoint communication and master/slave modes for transparent point-to-point communication. The major differences between these two operation modes are the MAC address translation on the client/slave radio.

  • Page 31: Operation Mode

    802.11 packets for analysis. Sniffer mode instructions: 1. Set operation mode to Sniffer mode on the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL and then save/reboot the device. 2. Connect the device to a laptop with Wireshark installed (v1.12.0 or later release) via Ethernet. 3. Add a remote interface by entering the IP address of the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL.

  • Page 32: Basic Wlan Setup

    Multiple access points on a network or sub-network can use the same SSIDs. You can configure your IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL to use up to 9 SSIDs, and configure each SSID differently. All of the SSIDs are active at the same time; that is, client devices can use any of the SSIDs to associate with the access point.
  • Page 33 Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration NOTE When you switch to Client, Client-Router, or Slave modes, a Site Survey button will be available on the Basic WLAN Setup panel. Click the “Site Survey” button to view information about available APs, as shown in the following figure. You can click on the SSID of an entity and bring the value of its SSID onto the SSID field of the Basic WLAN Setup page.

  • Page 34: Wlan Security Settings

    WLAN Security Settings The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL provides four standardized wireless security modes: Open, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), and WPA2. Several security modes are available in the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL by selecting Security mode and WPA type: •...
  • Page 35 When WEP is enabled as a security mode, the length of a key (so-called WEP seed) can be specified as 64/128 bits, which is actually a 40/104-bit secret key with a 24-bit initialization vector. The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL provides 4 entities of WEP key settings that can be selected to use with Key index. The selected key setting specifies the key to be used as a send-key for encrypting traffic from the AP side to the wireless client side.
  • Page 36 Even though AES encryption is only included in the WPA2 standard, it is widely available in the WPA security mode of some wireless APs and clients as well. The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL also supports AES algorithms in WPA and WPA2 for better compatibility.
  • Page 37 Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration WPA type Setting Description Factory Default Personal Provides Pre-Shared Key-enabled WPA and WPA2 Personal Enterprise Provides enterprise-level security for WPA and WPA2 Encryption method Setting Description Factory Default TKIP** Temporal Key Integrity Protocol is enabled...
  • Page 38 Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration WPA type Setting Description Factory Default Personal Provides Pre-Shared Key-enabled WPA and WPA2 Personal Enterprise Provides enterprise-level security for WPA and WPA2 Encryption method Setting Description Factory Default TKIP** Temporal Key Integrity Protocol is enabled...
  • Page 39 Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (for Client/Client-Router/Slave mode) When used as a client, the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL can support three EAP methods (or EAP protocols): EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and EAP-PEAP, corresponding to WPA/WPA-Enterprise settings on the AP side. Encryption method Setting...
  • Page 40 Certificate reduction makes TTLS and PEAP much more popular than EAP-TLS. The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL provides some non-cryptographic EAP methods, including PAP, CHAP, MS-CHAP, and MS-CHAP-V2. These EAP methods are not recommended for direct use on wireless networks. However, they may be useful as inner authentication methods with TTLS and PEAP.

  • Page 41: Advanced Wlan Settings

    Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration PEAP There are a few differences in the TTLS and PEAP inner authentication procedures. TTLS uses the encrypted channel to exchange attribute-value pairs (AVPs), while PEAP uses the encrypted channel to start a second EAP exchange inside of the tunnel.
  • Page 42 Transmission rate Setting Description Factory Default Auto The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL senses and adjusts the data rate Auto automatically Available rates Users can manually select a target transmission data rate but does not support when RF type are G/N mixed, B/G/N mixed and A/N mixed.
  • Page 43 Legacy 5G N-mode 2.4G N-mode 5G NOTE While the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is scanning the background, its wireless performance will be reduced by 1/3 of its normal performance. • Roaming difference: Determines if roaming should be executed. After background scan has been triggered, the roaming will only occur if the AP candidate(s) provide a better (Roaming difference) connection quality than the current connection.
  • Page 44 AP alive check: Allows Turbo Roaming to react faster to WLAN disconnections. NOTE Enabling this feature causes the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL to send out alive check packets every 10 ms when there is no traffic; the high transmission frequency of small alive check packets could potentially affect your other wireless communications that use the same channel, so only enable this feature when you have full control of the designated radio channel.

  • Page 45: Wlan Certificate Settings (For Eap-Tls In Client/Slave Mode Only)

    When EAP-TLS is used, a WLAN Certificate will be required at the client end to support WPA/WPA2-Enterprise. The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL can support the PKCS #12, also known as Personal Information Exchange Syntax Standard, certificate formats that define file formats commonly used to store private keys with accompanying public key certificates, protected with a password-based symmetric key.

  • Page 46: Advanced Setup

    Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration NOTE The WLAN certificate will remain after the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL reboots. Even though it is expired, it can still be seen on the Current Certificate. Advanced Setup Several advanced functions are available to increase the functionality of your IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL and wireless network system.

  • Page 47: Configuring Virtual Lan

    Internet, but would be prevented from accessing servers or hosts on the local corporate network. Configuring Virtual LAN VLAN Settings To configure the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s VLAN, use the VLAN Setting page to configure the ports. Management VLAN ID Setting Description...

  • Page 48: Dhcp Server (For Ap/Client-Router Mode Only)

    You can also assign a static IP address to a specific client by entering its MAC address. IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL provides a Static DHCP mapping list with up to 16 entities. Be reminded to check the Active check box for each entity to activate the setting.

  • Page 49: Packet Filters

    You can set these filters as a firewall to help enhance network security. MAC Filters The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s MAC filter is a policy-based filter that can allow or filter out IP-based packets with specified MAC addresses. The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL provides 32 entities for setting MAC addresses in your filtering policy.
  • Page 50 = all packets are denied IP Protocol Filters The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s IP protocol filter is a policy-based filter that can allow or filter out IP-based packets with specified IP protocol and source/destination IP addresses. The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL provides 32 entities for setting IP protocol and source/destination IP addresses in your filtering policy.

  • Page 51: Rstp Settings (Master Or Slave Mode Only)

    Web Console Configuration TCP/UDP Port Filters The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s TCP/UDP port filter is a policy-based filter that can allow or filter out TCP/UDP-based packets with a specified source or destination port. The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL provides 32 entities for setting the range of source/destination ports of a specific protocol.
  • Page 52 The recovery time for STP/RSTP in firmware version 1.6 is around 25 to 35 seconds. RSTP status This field will appear only when selected to operate STP/RSTP. It indicates whether this IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is the Root of the Spanning Tree (the root is determined automatically) or not.

  • Page 53: Static Route (For Client-Router Mode Only)

    Port Status indicates the current Spanning Tree status of this port. Use Forwarding for normal transmission, or Blocking to block transmission. Static Route (For Client-Router Mode Only) The Static Route page is used to configure the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s static routing table. Active Click the checkbox to enable Static Routing.

  • Page 54: Nat Settings/Port Forwarding (For Client-Router Mode Only)

    Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration NAT Settings/Port Forwarding (For Client-Router mode only) Network Address Translation (NAT)—or to be more specific, one-to-many NAT, NAPT, or PAT—is supported to facilitate the Client-Router operation mode. This feature translates the out-going communication from multiple private IPs to a single external IP (WLAN IP) with a randomly assigned port for return traffic.

  • Page 55: Snmp Agent

    LAN Port: Specifies the “forward to” LAN Port. SNMP Agent The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL supports SNMP V1/V2c/V3. SNMP V1 and SNMP V2c use a community string match for authentication, which means that SNMP servers access all objects with read-only or read/write permissions using the community string public/private (default value).
  • Page 56 Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration SNMP agent Setting Description Factory Default Enable Enables SNMP agent Disable Disable Disables SNMP agent Remote management Setting Description Factory Default Enable Allow remote management via SNMP agent Disable Disable Disallow remote management via SNMP agent...

  • Page 57: Link Fault Pass-Through (For Client/Slave Mode Only)

    Ethernet link is recovered, IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL will try to connect to AP. If wireless is disconnected, IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL restarts auto-negotiation on Ethernet port but always stays in the link failure state. Once the wireless connection is recovered, device will try to recover the Ethernet link.
  • Page 58 Configuration-related events Event is triggered when… Configuration Changed A configuration item has been changed. Configuration file import via Web Console The configuration file is imported to the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL. Console authentication failure An incorrect password is entered. Firmware upgraded The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s firmware is updated.

  • Page 59: Syslog

    The configuration is reset to factory default. Power events Event is triggered when… Power 1/2 transition (On -> Off) The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is powered down in PWR1/2. PoE transition (On -> Off) The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is powered down in PoE. Power 1/2 transition (Off -> On) The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is powered via PWR1/2.

  • Page 60: E-Mail Notifications

    System Logs section. E-mail Server Settings You can set up to 4 e-mail addresses to receive alarm emails from the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL. The following parameters can be configured on the E-mail Server Settings page. In addition, a Send Test Mail button can be used to test whether the Mail server and e-mail addresses work well.

  • Page 61: Relay

    Enter the receivers’ e-mail addresses. None Relay The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL has one relay output, which consists of 2 terminal block contacts on the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s top panel. These relay contacts are used to indicate user-configured events and system failure. The two wires attached to the relay contacts form an open circuit when a user-configured event is triggered. If a user-configured event does not occur, the relay circuit will remain closed.
  • Page 62 Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Trap Event Types SNMP Trap Receiver Settings SNMP traps are defined in SMIv1 MIBs (SNMPv1) and SMIv2 MIBs (SNMPv2c). The two styles are basically equivalent, and it is possible to convert between the two. You can set the parameters for SNMP trap receivers through the web page.

  • Page 63: Status

    Current BSSID, Signal strength, and SNR are not available in AP mode. It is helpful to use the continuously updated information on this page, such as Signal strength, Noise floor, and SNR, to monitor the signal strength of the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL in Client mode. Associated Client List (for AP/Master Mode Only) The Associated Client List shows all the clients that are currently associated with a particular IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL.

  • Page 64: Dhcp Client List (For Ap Mode Only)

    Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration SNR/Signal Strength: States the Signal-Noise Ratio/Signal Strength of the associated client. This is especially useful for identifying a weak signal client that is potentially reducing the overall wireless performance. Tx (Bytes/Pkts): Records the AP-to-client traffic after a client is associated.

  • Page 65: System Logs

    Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration System Logs Triggered events are recorded in System Log. You can export the log contents to an available viewer by clicking Export Log. You can use the Clear Log button to clear the log contents and the Refresh button to refresh the log.

  • Page 66: Di And Power Status

    Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration DI and Power Status The status of power inputs and digital inputs is shown on this web page. The status will refresh every 5 seconds if the Auto refresh box is checked. AeroLink Protection Status (For Client/Slave Mode Only) After you have enabled AeroLink Protection in the Advanced WLAN Setup panel, the current state of the AeroLink Protection is displayed here for easy diagnosis.

  • Page 67: System Status

    Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration System Status The system status section indicates the status of the device memory and CPU usage in the current device. NOTE A CPU overload can result in a watchdog-triggered reboot of the system. Factors such as a high number of firewall rules (IP/MAC/Protocol filters) and traffic PPS (packet per second) contribute to the rise in CPU usage.
  • Page 68 LLDP Status Displays information on neighboring devices collected via LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol). NOTE The LLDP function in IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL does not support IEEE 802.3. Routing Table The Routing Table displays the routing information for the current device. RSTP Status Displays the Spanning Tree Protocol parameters configured.

  • Page 69: Maintenance

    Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Maintenance Maintenance functions provide the administrator with tools to manage the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL and wired/wireless networks. Console Settings You can enable or disable access permission for the following consoles: HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, and SSH connections. For more security, we recommend you only allow access to the two secured consoles, HTTPS and SSH.

  • Page 70: Firmware Upgrade

    The latest firmware is available at Weidmüller’s download center. Before running a firmware upgrade, make sure the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is off-line. Click the Browse button to specify the firmware image file and click Firmware Upgrade and Restart to start the firmware upgrade. After the progress bar reaches 100%, the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL will reboot itself.

  • Page 71: Load Factory Default

    IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL emits three short beeps and then continues with the boot-up process. 5. Once the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL has booted up successfully, it will emit the normal two beeps, and the ready LED will turn to solid green.
  • Page 72 Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Web Console Configuration Field Description Default setting Minimum By default, passwords can be between 4 and 16 characters. For password length improved security, we recommend changing the minimum password length to at least 8 characters the first time you configure the device.

  • Page 73: Change Password

    Starting with the firmware version 1.4, the default password is Detmold. For all previous firmware versions (up to 1.3), the default password is root. Misc. Settings Additional settings to help you manage your IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL are available on this page. Reset button Setting...

  • Page 74: Save Configuration

    All data stored in volatile memory will disappear when the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL is shutdown or rebooted. Because the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL starts up and initializes with the settings stored in flash memory, all new changes must be saved to flash memory before restarting the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL.

  • Page 75: Restart

    If you made changes recently but did not save, you will be given two options. Clicking the Restart button here will reboot the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL directly, and all setting changes will be ignored. Clicking the Save and Restart button will apply all setting changes and then reboot the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL. 3-71...

  • Page 76: Logout

    If you run the Restart function without changing any configurations or saving all your changes, you will see just one Restart button on your screen. You will not be able to run any of the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s functions while the system is rebooting. Logout Logout helps users disconnect the current HTTP or HTTPS session and go to the Login page.

  • Page 77: Software Installation And Configuration

    Software Installation and Configuration The following topics are covered in this chapter:  WLAN Administration Tool ➢ Installing WLAN Administration Tool ➢ Configuring WLAN Administration Tool...

  • Page 78: Wlan Administration Tool

    Select page “Software” Select page “Industrial Ethernet” Select category “ ” Industrial Wireless (Firmware and Software for IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL) Download “ ” WLAN Administration Tool Installing WLAN Administration Tool For example, if the file was placed on the Windows desktop, it should appear as follows. Simply double click on the icon to run the program.
  • Page 79 Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Software Installation and Configuration 3. Click Next to create the program’s shortcut files to the default directory, or click Browse to select an alternate location. 4. Click Next to select additional tasks. 4-75...

  • Page 80: Configuring Wlan Administration Tool

    Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Software Installation and Configuration 5. Click Next to proceed with the installation. The installer then displays a summary of the installation options. 6. Click Install to begin the installation. The setup window will report the progress of the installation. To change the installation settings, click Back and navigate to the previous screen.
  • Page 81 Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Software Installation and Configuration 2. When the Login page appears, select the “Search Device only” option to search for IE-WL-VL-AB-BR-CLs and to view each IE-WL-VL-AB-BR-CL’s configuration. Select the “Device management” option to assign IPs, upgrade firmware, and locate devices.
  • Page 82 Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Software Installation and Configuration 5. Click Locate to cause the selected device to beep. 6. Make sure your IE-WL-VL-AB-BR-CL is unlocked before using the Administration Tool’s icons setting. The IE-WL-VL-AB-BR-CL will unlock automatically if the password is set to the default. Otherwise you must enter the new password manually.
  • Page 83 Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Software Installation and Configuration Click on Telnet if you would like to use telnet to configure your IE-WL-VL-AB-BR-CL. Click Assign IP to change the IP setting. The three advanced options—Search, Connection, and Miscellaneous—are explained below: Search •...
  • Page 84 Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Software Installation and Configuration Connection • Connection timeout (secs): Use this option to set the waiting time for the Default Login, Locate, Assign IP, Upload Firmware, and Unlock to complete. • Upgrade timeout (secs): Use this option to set the waiting time for the connection to disconnect while the firmware is upgrading.

  • Page 85: Additional Consoles

    Additional Consoles This chapter explains how to access the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL for the first time. In addition to HTTP access, there are four ways to access IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL: serial console, Telnet console, SSH console, and HTTPS console. The serial console connection method, which requires using a short serial cable to connect the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s IP address.

  • Page 86: Rs-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, Vt100)

    The serial console connection method, which requires using a short serial cable to connect the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL’s IP address. It is also convenient to use serial console configurations when you cannot access the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL over Ethernet LAN, such as in the case of LAN cable disconnections or broadcast storming over the LAN.
  • Page 87 Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Additional Consoles 3. Select following Communication Parameter for the console connection: 115200 for Baud Rate, 8 for Data Bits, None for Parity, and 1 for Stop Bits and None for Flow control. Click on OK to continue.

  • Page 88: Configuration By Telnet And Ssh Consoles

    Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Additional Consoles Configuration by Telnet and SSH Consoles You can use Telnet or SSH client to access the IE-WL-VL-AB-BR-CL and manage the console over a network. To access the device’s functions over the network from a PC host that is connected to the same LAN as the IE-WL-VL-AB-BR-CL, you need to make sure that the PC host and the IE-WL-VL-AB-BR-CL are on the same logical subnet.

  • Page 89: Disabling Telnet And Browser Access

    Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL Additional Consoles 2. Warning messages will pop out to warn users that the security certificate was issued by a company they have not chosen to trust. Select Yes to accept the certificate and then enter the device’s web browser interface secured via HTTPS/SSL.

  • Page 90: References

    References This chapter provides more detailed information about wireless-related technologies. The information in this chapter can help you administer your IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CLs and plan your industrial wireless network better. The following topics are covered in this appendix:  AeroLink Protection  Beacon ...

  • Page 91: Aerolink Protection

    Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL References AeroLink Protection In industrial applications, such as communication between off-shore oil platforms, or train-to-ground communications, a reliable wireless bridge is essential to minimize system downtime and maximize system availability. Weidmüller’s AeroLink Protection provides a reliable wireless bridge between two networks to form network-level redundancy.

  • Page 92: Fragment

    Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL References Fragment A lower setting means smaller packets, which will create more packets for each transmission. If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates, you can increase it again, but it will likely decrease overall network performance.

  • Page 93: Stp And Rstp

    ➢ STP (802.1D) and RSTP (802.1w) can operate on the LAN ports and WLAN ports (AP and WDS1-WDS8) of the same IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL. This feature is particularly helpful when the IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL connects to older equipment, such as legacy switches. Differences between RSTP and STP RSTP is similar to STP, but includes additional information in the BPDUs that allow each bridge to confirm that it has taken action to prevent loops from forming when it decides to enable a link to a neighboring bridge.

  • Page 94: Supporting Information

    Supporting Information This chapter presents additional information about this product. You can also learn how to contact Weidmüller for technical support. The following topics are covered in this appendix:  About This User’s Manual  DoC (Declaration of Conformity) ➢ Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ➢...

  • Page 95: About This User's Manual

    HIG (Hardware Installation Guide), User’s Manual and related information. NOTE You can find out the hardware revision number of IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL on the side label of the device. The firmware version number can be seen on the Overview page, as follow: DoC (Declaration of Conformity)

  • Page 96: R&Tte Compliance Statement

    The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. R&TTE Compliance Statement Weidmüller declares that the apparatus IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).

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