National Instruments WAP-3701, WAP-3711 user manual Getting Started

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Getting Started

This chapter explains how to install the NI WAP-3701/3711 for the first time. The following topics are covered:

First-Time Installation and Configuration

Deploying the Access Point (AP)

Setting up Client Computers

¾Configuring IEEE 802.11g-related Settings

¾Configuring TCP/IP-related Settings

Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client Computers

¾Checking if the IEEE 802.11g-related Settings Work

¾Checking if the TCP/IP-related Settings Work

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Contents NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual First Edition, SeptDisclaimer Copyright NoticeTrademarks 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 ButtonsSystem Log Link Monitor AP Client mode onlyCurrent Dhcp Mappings Specifying the Operational Mode General OperationsSTA-AP WDSUpgrading the Firmware by Http Administrative PasswordManaging the Firmware 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 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 Security Network topology containing a loopSTA Shared Key , and Auto Set the Access control type to inclusive MAC-Address-Based Access ControlSet the Access control type to exclusive 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 ProblemsAP does not respond to ping from the client computer TCP/IP Settings ProblemsNI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Unknown Problems Wireless Router/AP BrowserNI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Troubleshooting TTE Compliance Statement Regulatory StatementFederal Communication Commission Interference Statement Safety NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Regulatory StatementTechnical Support and Professional Services Worldwide Offices Worldwide Technical Support and Product InformationNational Instruments Corporate Headquarters