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

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

Contents

First Edition, Sept NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Disclaimer Copyright NoticeTrademarks Table of Contents Page Introduction Product Features Package ChecklistProduct Specifications Overview Power Software FeaturesInterface Mechanical Getting Started ‰ Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client Computers NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Getting Started First-Time Installation and Configuration AP Client AP/Bridge Review and Apply Settings Configure the NI WAP-3701/3711’s Ieee 802.11 settings Setting up Client Computers Deploying the Access Point APConfiguring Ieee 802.11g-related Settings To establish a wireless link to an Access Point Configuring 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 Work NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Getting Started Web Console Configuration Menu Structure NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Associated Wireless Clients Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel ButtonsViewing Status Home and Refresh Buttons System Log Link Monitor AP Client mode onlyCurrent Dhcp Mappings General Operations Specifying the Operational ModeSTA-AP WDS Upgrading the Firmware by Http Administrative PasswordManaging the Firmware Upgrading Firmware by Tftp Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by Http Choose 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 Security STA 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 only Ieee 802.1X and Radius Internet Packet Filters Configuring Advanced SettingsEthernet Type Filters IP Protocol Filters TCP/UDP Port Filters ManagementUPnP System Log Snmp Default Settings LAN Interface NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Default SettingsManagement Snmp read community Wireless Settings Problems Troubleshooting AP 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 Problems NI 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 Safety Technical Support and Professional Services Worldwide Offices Worldwide Technical Support and Product InformationNational Instruments Corporate Headquarters