National Instruments WAP-3711, WAP-3701 user manual Association Control, AP Load Balancing

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NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual

Web Console Configuration

Association Control

If the number of currently associated wireless clients exceeds the value specified in the Max number of clients setting, no more wireless clients can associate with the NI WAP-3701/3711. If the traffic load of the NI WAP-3701/3711 exceeds the load specified in the Block clients if traffic load exceeds setting, no more wireless clients can associate with the NI WAP-3701/3711.

AP Load Balancing

Several APs can form a load-balancing group if they are set with the same Group ID. The load-balancing policy can be by Number of Users or by Traffic Load.

If the by-number-of-userspolicy is selected, a new wireless user can only associate with an AP that has the smallest number of associated wireless users in the group. On the other hand, if the by-traffic-load policy is selected, a new wireless user can only associate with an AP that has the least traffic load in the group.

Wireless Distribution System

Notebook

Computer

WDS

LAN

AP 2

AP 1

Traditionally, access points are connected by Ethernet. By using a Wireless Distribution System (WDS), APs can communicate with one another wirelessly. For example, AP 2 acts as an access point for the notebook computers and it forwards packets sent from the notebook computers to AP 1 through WDS. Then, AP 1 forwards the packets to the Ethernet LAN. Packets destined for the notebook computers follow a reverse path from the Ethernet LAN through the APs to the notebook computers. In this way, AP 2 plays a role of “AP repeater.”

LAN	WDS Link	LAN
LAN		LAN
Segment 1		Segment 2
Bridge 1		Bridge 2

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Contents First Edition, Sept NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s ManualCopyright Notice TrademarksDisclaimer Table of Contents Page Introduction Overview Package ChecklistProduct Features Product SpecificationsMechanical Software FeaturesPower InterfaceGetting 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 settingsTo establish a wireless link to an Access Point Deploying the Access Point APSetting up Client Computers Configuring Ieee 802.11g-related SettingsChecking if the TCP/IP-related Settings Work Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client ComputersConfiguring TCP/IP-related Settings Checking if the Ieee 802.11g-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 ConfigurationHome and Refresh Buttons Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel ButtonsAssociated Wireless Clients Viewing StatusLink Monitor AP Client mode only Current Dhcp MappingsSystem Log WDS Specifying the Operational ModeGeneral Operations STA-APAdministrative Password Managing the FirmwareUpgrading 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 Configuring TCP/IP-related Settings Resetting the Configuration to Factory DefaultsAddressing Dhcp Server AP/Bridge modes only BasicStatic Dhcp Mappings Configuring Ieee 802.11g-related Settings CommunicationLink Integrity Wireless Distribution System Association ControlAP Load Balancing Sample wireless bridge network topology Network topology containing a loop SecuritySTA Shared Key , and Auto MAC-Address-Based Access Control Set the Access control type to exclusiveSet the Access control type to inclusive Click Download Ieee 802.1X/RADIUS AP mode onlyIeee 802.1X and Radius InternetIP Protocol Filters Configuring Advanced SettingsPacket Filters Ethernet Type FiltersSystem Log ManagementTCP/UDP Port Filters UPnPSnmp Default Settings Snmp read community NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Default SettingsLAN Interface ManagementWireless Settings Problems TroubleshootingTCP/IP Settings Problems NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual TroubleshootingAP does not respond to ping from the client computer Wireless Router/AP Browser Unknown ProblemsNI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Regulatory Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementTTE Compliance Statement NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Regulatory Statement SafetyTechnical Support and Professional Services Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information National Instruments Corporate HeadquartersWorldwide Offices