National Instruments WAP-3701, WAP-3711 user manual Menu Structure

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NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual

Web Console Configuration

Overview

Menu Structure

The left side of the home page contains a menu that you can use to carry out commands. Here is a brief description of the hyperlinks in the menu:

yHome. For returning to the home page.

yStatus. Status information.

¾Wireless Clients. The status of the wireless clients currently associated with the AP.

¾DHCP Mappings. Current IP-MAC address mappings of the built-in DHCP server.

¾System Log. System events log.

¾Link Monitor. When the NI WAP-3701/3711 is in AP Client mode, this page shows the signal strength and link quality of the wireless link to its associated access point.

yGeneral. Global operations.

¾Operational Mode. Operational mode of the NI WAP-3701/3711—AP/Bridgeor AP Client.

¾Password. For changing the settings of the NI WAP-3701/3711.

¾Firmware Tools. For upgrading the firmware of the NI WAP-3701/3711, backing up and restoring the configuration, and resetting the NI WAP-3701/3711’s configuration to factory defaults.

yTCP/IP. TCP/IP-related settings.

¾Addressing. IP address settings for the AP to work with TCP/IP.

¾DHCP Server. Settings for the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server on the Access Point.

yIEEE 802.11. IEEE 802.11g-related settings.

¾Communication. Basic settings for the IEEE 802.11g interface of the NI WAP-3701/3711 to work properly with wireless clients.

¾Security. Security settings for authenticating wireless users and encrypting wireless data.

¾IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS. IEEE 802.1X Port-Based Network Access Control and RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) settings for better wireless security.

yAdvanced. Advanced settings of the NI WAP-3701/3711.

¾Packet Filters. Ethernet Type Fiters, IP Protocol Filters, and TCP/UDP Port Filters settings.

¾Management. UPnP, System Log, and SNMP settings.

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Contents NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual First Edition, SeptTrademarks Copyright NoticeDisclaimer Table of Contents Page Introduction Package Checklist Product FeaturesProduct Specifications OverviewSoftware Features PowerInterface 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 SettingsDeploying the Access Point AP Setting up Client ComputersConfiguring Ieee 802.11g-related Settings To establish a wireless link to an Access PointConfirming the Settings of the AP and Client Computers Configuring TCP/IP-related SettingsChecking 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 NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Menu StructureSave, Save & Restart, and Cancel Buttons Associated Wireless ClientsViewing Status Home and Refresh ButtonsCurrent Dhcp Mappings Link Monitor AP Client mode onlySystem Log Specifying the Operational Mode General OperationsSTA-AP 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 RadiusConfiguring Advanced Settings Packet FiltersEthernet Type Filters IP Protocol FiltersManagement TCP/UDP Port FiltersUPnP System LogSnmp Default Settings NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Default Settings LAN InterfaceManagement 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