National Instruments WAP-3701, WAP-3711 user manual AP/Bridge, AP Client

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	NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual		Getting Started

	NOTE	For security reasons, we strongly recommend changing the password. To do this, open the
		Network Manager homepage, click on General Æ Password, and then follow the onscreen
		instructions.

Step 5: Select the Operational Mode for NI WAP-3701/3711

By default, the NI WAP-3701/3711’s operation mode is set to AP/Bridge. If you want to change the setting, click on General Æ Operational Mode, as shown in the following figure, select an operation mode, and then click on Save to activate the change.

Go to the General, Operational Mode section, select an operational mode and then click Save at the bottom of this page. This will take you back to the starting page.

The AP supports 2 operational modes:

yAP/Bridge

This mode provides both Access Point and Static LAN-to-LAN Bridging functionality. The static LAN-to-LAN bridging function is supported through WDS (Wireless Distribution System).

yAP Client

This mode is for Dynamic LAN-to-LAN Bridging. The AP Client automatically establishes bridge links with APs from any vendors. In either mode, the NI WAP-3701/3711 forwards packets between its Ethernet interface and wireless interface for wired hosts on the Ethernet side and wireless host(s) on the wireless side.

NOTE	Detailed information about configuring the NI WAP-3701/3711’s Operation Mode is given in
	Chapter 3.

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Contents NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual First Edition, SeptTrademarks Copyright NoticeDisclaimer Table of Contents Page Introduction Product Specifications Package ChecklistProduct Features OverviewInterface Software FeaturesPower Mechanical‰ Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client Computers Getting StartedFirst-Time Installation and Configuration NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Getting StartedAP/Bridge AP ClientConfigure the NI WAP-3701/3711’s Ieee 802.11 settings Review and Apply SettingsConfiguring Ieee 802.11g-related Settings Deploying the Access Point APSetting up Client Computers To establish a wireless link to an Access PointChecking if the Ieee 802.11g-related Settings Work Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client ComputersConfiguring TCP/IP-related Settings Checking if the TCP/IP-related Settings WorkNI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Getting Started Web Console Configuration NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Menu StructureViewing Status Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel ButtonsAssociated Wireless Clients Home and Refresh ButtonsCurrent Dhcp Mappings Link Monitor AP Client mode onlySystem Log STA-AP Specifying the Operational ModeGeneral Operations WDSManaging the Firmware Administrative PasswordUpgrading the Firmware by Http Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by Http Upgrading Firmware by TftpChoose Tftp as the Firmware management protocol Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by Tftp Resetting the Configuration to Factory Defaults Configuring TCP/IP-related SettingsAddressing Basic Dhcp Server AP/Bridge modes onlyStatic Dhcp Mappings Communication Configuring Ieee 802.11g-related SettingsLink Integrity Association Control Wireless Distribution SystemAP Load Balancing Sample wireless bridge network topology Security Network topology containing a loopSTA Shared Key , and Auto Set the Access control type to exclusive MAC-Address-Based Access ControlSet the Access control type to inclusive Ieee 802.1X/RADIUS AP mode only Click DownloadInternet Ieee 802.1X and RadiusEthernet Type Filters Configuring Advanced SettingsPacket Filters IP Protocol FiltersUPnP ManagementTCP/UDP Port Filters System LogSnmp Default Settings Management NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Default SettingsLAN Interface Snmp read communityTroubleshooting Wireless Settings ProblemsNI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Troubleshooting TCP/IP Settings ProblemsAP does not respond to ping from the client computer Unknown Problems Wireless Router/AP BrowserNI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Regulatory StatementTTE Compliance Statement Safety NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Regulatory StatementTechnical Support and Professional Services National Instruments Corporate Headquarters Worldwide Technical Support and Product InformationWorldwide Offices