National Instruments WAP-3711, WAP-3701 Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client Computers

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NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual

Getting Started

 

 

 

 

NOTE

A wireless client computer must be in infrastructure mode to associate with an AP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE

The SSID of the wireless client computer and the SSID of the AP must be identical. Or, if the

 

 

SSID broadcast capability of the AP is enabled (default setting), the SSID of the wireless client

 

 

computer could be set to “any.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE

Both the wireless client computer and the Access Point must have the same WEP settings for

 

 

them to communicate with each other.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE

For better wireless security, IEEE 802.1X capability of the Access Point must be enabled so that

 

 

only authenticated wireless users can access the wireless network.

 

 

 

 

 

Configuring TCP/IP-related Settings

 

Use the Windows Network Control Panel Applet to change the TCP/IP settings of the client

 

computers so that the IP addresses of the client computers and the IP address of the Access Point

 

are in the same IP subnetwork.

 

If a client computer is originally set up with a static IP address, you can either change its IP

 

address to match the IP address of the Access Point, or select the option

 

“automatically-obtain-an-IP-address” if there is a DHCP server on the network.

 

 

NOTE

For some versions of Windows, the computer needs to be restarted for the new TCP/IP settings to

 

take effect.

 

 

Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client Computers

After you have completed deploying the Access Point and setting up client computers, you must make sure the settings you have made are correct.

Checking if the IEEE 802.11g-related Settings Work

To check if a wireless client computer can associate with the NI WAP-3701/3711:

1.Launch the configuration/monitoring utility provided by the vendor of the installed WLAN NIC.

2.Check if the client computer is associated to an NI WAP-3701/3711. If the check fails, see Appendix B, “Wireless Settings Problems,” to troubleshoot the problem.

Checking if the TCP/IP-related Settings Work

To check if a client computer can assess the Internet:

1.Open a Windows Command Prompt window on the client computer.

2.Type “ping AP”, where AP is the IP address of the Access Point. Replace it with your real IP address—for example, 192.168.127.253, and then press Enter.

If the AP responds, go to the next step; otherwise see Appendix B, “TCP/IP Settings Problems” to troubleshoot the problem.

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Contents First Edition, Sept NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s ManualTrademarks Copyright NoticeDisclaimer Table of Contents Page Introduction Product Features Package ChecklistProduct Specifications OverviewPower Software FeaturesInterface MechanicalGetting Started ‰ Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client ComputersNI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Getting Started First-Time Installation and ConfigurationAP Client AP/BridgeReview and Apply Settings Configure the NI WAP-3701/3711’s Ieee 802.11 settingsSetting up Client Computers Deploying the Access Point APConfiguring Ieee 802.11g-related Settings To establish a wireless link to an Access PointConfiguring TCP/IP-related Settings Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client ComputersChecking if the Ieee 802.11g-related Settings Work Checking if the TCP/IP-related Settings WorkNI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Getting Started Web Console Configuration Menu Structure NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Web Console ConfigurationAssociated Wireless Clients Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel ButtonsViewing Status Home and Refresh ButtonsCurrent Dhcp Mappings Link Monitor AP Client mode onlySystem Log General Operations Specifying the Operational ModeSTA-AP WDSManaging the Firmware Administrative PasswordUpgrading the Firmware by Http Upgrading Firmware by Tftp Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by HttpChoose 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 Network topology containing a loop SecuritySTA Shared Key , and Auto Set the Access control type to exclusive MAC-Address-Based Access ControlSet the Access control type to inclusive Click Download Ieee 802.1X/RADIUS AP mode onlyIeee 802.1X and Radius InternetPacket Filters Configuring Advanced SettingsEthernet Type Filters IP Protocol FiltersTCP/UDP Port Filters ManagementUPnP System LogSnmp Default Settings LAN Interface NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Default SettingsManagement Snmp read communityWireless Settings Problems TroubleshootingNI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Troubleshooting TCP/IP Settings ProblemsAP does not respond to ping from the client computer Wireless Router/AP Browser Unknown ProblemsNI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Regulatory StatementTTE Compliance Statement NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Regulatory Statement SafetyTechnical Support and Professional Services National Instruments Corporate Headquarters Worldwide Technical Support and Product InformationWorldwide Offices