National Instruments WAP-3711, WAP-3701 user manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1	Introduction	1-1
	Overview	1-2
	Package Checklist	1-2
	Product Features	1-2
	Product Specifications	1-2

Chapter 2	Getting Started	2-1
	First-Time Installation and Configuration	2-2
	Deploying the Access Point (AP)	2-5
	Setting up Client Computers	2-5
	Configuring IEEE 802.11g-related Settings	2-5
	Configuring TCP/IP-related Settings	2-6
	Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client Computers	2-6
	Checking if the IEEE 802.11g-related Settings Work	2-6
	Checking if the TCP/IP-related Settings Work	2-6

Chapter 3	Web Console Configuration	3-1
	Overview	3-2
	Menu Structure	3-2
	Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel Buttons	3-3
	Home and Refresh Buttons	3-3
	Viewing Status	3-3
	Associated Wireless Clients	3-3
	Current DHCP Mappings	3-4
	System Log	3-4
	Link Monitor (AP Client mode only)	3-4
	General Operations	3-5
	Specifying the Operational Mode	3-5
	Administrative Password	3-6
	Managing the Firmware	3-6
	Configuring TCP/IP-related Settings	3-10
	Addressing	3-10
	DHCP Server (AP/Bridge modes only)	3-11
	Configuring IEEE 802.11g-related Settings	3-12
	Communication	3-12
	Security	3-15
	IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS (AP mode only)	3-19
	Configuring Advanced Settings	3-21
	Packet Filters	3-21
	Management	3-22

Appendix A	Default Settings	A-1
Appendix B	Troubleshooting	B-1
	Wireless Settings Problems	B-1
	TCP/IP Settings Problems	B-2
	Unknown Problems	B-3

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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