Network Traffic Analysis; System Tools - Weidmuller WI-MOD-E-G User Manual

Weidmuller Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server WI-MOD-E-G/A User Manual
Broadcast Notes: When Broadcast message is sent from CL – AP the AP will always ACK the Client. When Broadcast
Message is sent from AP – CL no ACK will be sent back.
Management Frames: Can be probes, Authenticate/ Associate messages, RTS Messages, Beacons, etc

Network Traffic Analysis

There are many devices and PC programs that will analyse performance of an Ethernet network. Freely available
programs such as Ethereal provide a simple cost effective means for more advanced analysis. By monitoring traffic on the
wired Ethernet, a better idea of regular traffic can be discovered.
Network Analysis programs make configuration of a filter for the WI-MOD-E a simple task.

4.6 - System Tools

The System Tools Page has a number of tools that help maintain the module firmware and configuration.
Configuration
Summary
TCP Throughput Test
Radio Path Test
Read Configuration
File
Write Configuration
File
Firmware Upgrade
System Log File
Reset
Factory Default
Configuration
Rev. 2.16
This option is used to save all the different configuration pages onto one page,
for easy viewing. Page can also be saved (using the File/Save As function on
the drop File Menu) for future reference and emailing module configuration
details to Technical Support in the event of any configuration problems.
Performs a Throughput Test. See section 4.4 - "Throughput Test" above for
details
Perform a Radio Path test without the use of a Laptop and get a visual
indication of RSSI and Throughput on the front panel LEDs.
This option will show the module configuration in XML format. This file can be
saved for future reference.
Any configuration XML files saved using the "Read Configuration" above can
be loaded back into the module
This option is used for firmware upgrades. Load the file using the "Browse"
button and when found press "Send" which will load the file into the module.
When completed press "Reset" Firmware upgrade can be done locally or
remotely via the radio.
Shows an event log of the modules operation, used for diagnosing problems.
Page can be saved and emailed to WEIDMULLER if requested. "Clear System
Log" will clear out the log file and start fresh.
Resets the module
Loads the Factory default configuration and resets. CAUTION – Doing this will
overwrite any current configuration
www.weidmuller.com 84