National Instruments WAP-3711, WAP-3701 user manual Introduction

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Introduction

The NI WAP-3701/3711 enables wireless users to access network resources wirelessly. The NI WAP-3701/3711 can authenticate and authorize wireless users by IEEE 802.1X and RADIUS, and communicate with a back-end RADIUS (Remote Authentication User Dial-In Service) server to determine if a wireless user is allowed to access the wireless network..

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Overview

Package Checklist

Product Features

Product Specifications

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Contents First Edition, Sept NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s ManualDisclaimer Copyright NoticeTrademarks 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 ButtonsSystem Log Link Monitor AP Client mode onlyCurrent Dhcp Mappings General Operations Specifying the Operational ModeSTA-AP WDSUpgrading the Firmware by Http Administrative PasswordManaging the Firmware 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 Addressing Configuring TCP/IP-related SettingsResetting the Configuration to Factory Defaults Static Dhcp Mappings Dhcp Server AP/Bridge modes onlyBasic Link Integrity Configuring Ieee 802.11g-related SettingsCommunication AP Load Balancing Wireless Distribution SystemAssociation Control Sample wireless bridge network topology Network topology containing a loop SecuritySTA Shared Key , and Auto Set the Access control type to inclusive MAC-Address-Based Access ControlSet the Access control type to exclusive 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 TroubleshootingAP does not respond to ping from the client computer TCP/IP Settings ProblemsNI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Wireless Router/AP Browser Unknown ProblemsNI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Troubleshooting TTE Compliance Statement Regulatory StatementFederal Communication Commission Interference Statement NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Regulatory Statement SafetyTechnical Support and Professional Services Worldwide Offices Worldwide Technical Support and Product InformationNational Instruments Corporate Headquarters