National Instruments WAP-3701, WAP-3711 user manual Overview, Package Checklist, Product Features

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NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual

Introduction

Overview

NI WAP-3701/3711 is rated to operate at temperatures ranging from 0 to 60°C, and is rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment. It can be installed easily on DIN-Rail mounting as well as in distribution boxes. The DIN-Rail mounting capability, wide operating temperature range, and the IP30 case with LED indicators make the NI WAP-3701/3711 a ready, plug-and-play, yet reliable solution for your Industrial Wireless application.

Package Checklist

The NI WAP-3701/3711 is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please contact your customer service representative for assistance.

y1 × NI WAP-3701/3711 802.11g/b Wireless AP/Bridge/Client

y2 × Swivel Type Antenna (2 dBi RP-SMA)

yQuick Installation Guide

yDocument & Software CD (includes User’s Manual and Windows Utility)

Product Features

yIEEE 802.11b/g Compliant

yRedundant 24 VDC power inputs or Power-over-Ethernet

yPowerful security with WPA/802.1X/MAC address filtering

yDIN-Rail mounting capability

yCasing design meets IP30 protection standard

Product Specifications

WLAN

Standards

IEEE802.11g/b for wireless LAN, IEEE802.3u 10/100BaseTX

 

for Ethernet LAN, IEEE802.3af for Power over Ethernet

Frequency Range

2.4-2.4835 GHz, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)

Data Rate & Modulation

OFDM@54Mbps, CCK@11/5.5Mbps, DQPSK@2Mbps and

 

DBSK@1Mbps

Operating Channels

USA: 1-11 (FCC) / Europe: 1-13 (ETSI)

Security

64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, WPA (IEEE

 

802.1X/RADIUS and TKIP)

Data Rates

1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps

Transmit Power

802.11b:

 

≥17dBm

 

802.11g:

 

6/9Mbps≥17dBm, 12/18Mbps≥15dBm,

 

24Mbps≥14dBm, 36Mbps≥14dBm,

 

48Mbps≥12dBm, 54Mbps≥12dBm

Receiver Sensitivity

802.11b:

 

8% FER@1Mbps≤-91dBm,

 

8% FER@2Mbps≤-88dBm

 

8% FER@5.5Mbps≤-85dBm,

 

8% FER@11Mbps≤-83dBm

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Contents NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual First Edition, SeptCopyright Notice TrademarksDisclaimer Table of Contents Page Introduction Product Specifications Package ChecklistProduct Features OverviewInterface Software FeaturesPower 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 SettingsConfiguring Ieee 802.11g-related Settings Deploying the Access Point APSetting up Client Computers To establish a wireless link to an Access PointChecking if the Ieee 802.11g-related Settings Work Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client ComputersConfiguring TCP/IP-related Settings 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 StructureViewing Status Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel ButtonsAssociated Wireless Clients Home and Refresh ButtonsLink Monitor AP Client mode only Current Dhcp MappingsSystem Log STA-AP Specifying the Operational ModeGeneral Operations WDSAdministrative Password Managing the FirmwareUpgrading 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 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 Security Network topology containing a loopSTA Shared Key , and Auto MAC-Address-Based Access Control Set the Access control type to exclusiveSet the Access control type to inclusive Ieee 802.1X/RADIUS AP mode only Click DownloadInternet Ieee 802.1X and RadiusEthernet Type Filters Configuring Advanced SettingsPacket Filters IP Protocol FiltersUPnP ManagementTCP/UDP Port Filters System LogSnmp Default Settings Management NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Default SettingsLAN Interface Snmp read communityTroubleshooting Wireless Settings ProblemsTCP/IP Settings Problems NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual TroubleshootingAP does not respond to ping from the client computer Unknown Problems Wireless Router/AP BrowserNI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Regulatory Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementTTE Compliance Statement Safety NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Regulatory StatementTechnical Support and Professional Services Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information National Instruments Corporate HeadquartersWorldwide Offices