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

Wi-Fi device IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL

Operation Mode

The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL supports six operation modes—AP, Client, Client-Router, Master, Slave, and
Sniffer—each of which plays a distinct role on the wireless network.
Wireless enable
Setting
Enable/Disable
Operation mode
Setting
AP
Client
Client-Router
Master
Slave
Sniffer
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.
Description
The RF (Radio Frequency) module can be manually turned on or
off.
Description
The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL plays the role of wireless Access Point AP
The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL plays the role of wireless Client
The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL plays the role of wireless Client, but
includes the router function to divide the WLAN and LAN
interfaces into two subnets.
The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL plays the role of wireless Master.
The IE-WL-VL-AP-BR-CL plays the role of wireless Slave.
Turns the device into a remote Wireshark interface to capture
802.11 packets for analysis.
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Web Console Configuration
Factory Default
Enable
Factory Default