Page 2 - Classification of Safety-Related Notices; indicates that death or severe personal injury
© Copyright Siemens AG, 1998 to 2006 - All rights reserved The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or its contents isnot permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable fo Classification of Safety-Related Notices This document contains notices which you should ob...
Page 3 - Trademarks; SIMATIC; Safety Instructions Regarding your Product; First aid qualification; Correct Usage of Hardware Products; Caution
Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 3 C79000-G8976-C184-07 Trademarks SIMATIC ® , SIMATIC NET ® , SINEC ® , SIMATIC NET Networking for Industry® and SCALANCE ® are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. Third parties using for their own purposes any other names in this document which refer to tradema...
Page 4 - Prior to Startup
Prior to Startup Before putting the product into operation, note the following warning: Caution Prior to startup you must observe the instructions in the relevant documentation. For ordering data of the documentation please refer to the catalogs or contact your local SIEMENS representative. Operatin...
Page 5 - Preface; Validity of the Operating Instructions
Preface Validity of the Operating Instructions These Operating Instructions cover the following products: ● SCALANCE W788-1PRO ● SCALANCE W788-2PRO ● SCALANCE W788-1RR ● SCALANCE W788-2RR Where the description applies to all products, the name SCALANCE W78x is used. Where the description applies to ...
Page 6 - Orientation in the Documentation
Preface Orientation in the Documentation Apart from the operating instructions you are currently reading, the following documentation is also available from SIMATIC NET on the topic of Industrial Wireless LANs: ● Operating Instructions (compact) SCALANCE W7xx This document is supplied with the devic...
Page 7 - Operating Instructions (compact) CP 7515
Preface ● Operating Instructions (compact) CP 7515 This document is supplied with the device on paper and contains a concise summary of the most important information required to use the CP 7515. ● Manual CP 1515 The comprehensive user documentation for the CP 1515 communications processor with all ...
Page 8 - Biological Compatibility
Preface Biological Compatibility With regard to the question of whether electromagnetic fields (for example in association with industrial wireless LANs) can put human health at risk, we refer to a publication of BITKOM (German Association for information Technology, Telecommunication and New Media ...
Page 9 - Contents
Contents 1 Basic Information on Wireless LAN Communication ............................................... 13 1.1 Network Structure .............................................................................................. 13 1.2 WLAN Communication ..................................................
Page 13 - Structure; Standalone Configuration with the SCALANCE W78x
Basic Information on Wireless LAN Communication 1 1.1 Network Structure Standalone Configuration with the SCALANCE W78x This configuration does not require a server and the SCALANCE W78x does not have a connection to a wired Ethernet. Within its transmission range, the SCALANCE W78x forwards data fr...
Page 14 - Basic Information on Wireless LAN Communication; d Hoc Networks
Basic Information on Wireless LAN Communication Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 14 d Hoc Networks In the ad hoc mode, nodes communicate directly (connections 1 through 3 in Figure 1-2) without involving a SCALANCE W78x with each other (connection 4). The nodes access common resources (files or ...
Page 15 - thernet Network; network can be connected with a wired network over a SCALANCE; Wireless Access to a Wired E; A single SCALANCE W78x as gateway:
Basic Information on Wireless LAN Communication Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 15 thernet Network network can be connected with a wired network over a SCALANCE ess points are all configured with the same unique SSID (network name). All nodes that want to communicate over this network ange (cel...
Page 16 - nd; Multichannel Configuration
Basic Information on Wireless LAN Communication Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 16 nnel, nd ints lls. performance. As a result, neighboring cells each have their own medium and the delays resulting from time-offset transmission no longer occur. Channel spacing should be as large as possible; a ...
Page 17 - d to; Wireless Distribution System (WDS; Two alternative configurations are possible
Basic Information on Wireless LAN Communication Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 17 ) d to due to its location. . The WDS partner can be configured both using its name and its MAC address. Wireless Distribution System (WDS WDS allows direct connections between SCALANCE W78x devices and or betwee...
Page 19 - Note; LAN; C-based Communication; Auto Find Adopt MAC / Adopt MAC manually
C79000-G8976-C184-07 19 1.2 W 1.2.1 MA e MAC ected to the client over Ethernet is adopted, s s located downstream from the client cannot be reached. The AP ess point does not find a match and discards the packets to other nodes. C nodes downstream from the client: 1 Notes on setting Auto Find Adopt ...
Page 20 - Communication; IP Mapping
Basic Information on Wireless LAN Communication C79000-G8976-C184-07 20 Communication at the MAC address level (ISO/OSI layer 2) is then only possible with a component downstream from the client if its MAC address was adopted by the client. client: 0 Layer 2 Tunneling (only W746/W747 and W788 in cli...
Page 21 - Description of the SCALANCE W78x; Componen o
C79000-G8976-C184-07 21 Description of the SCALANCE W78x Componen o The ponents are supplied with the SCALANCE W78x: 1 IE IP 67 hybrid plug-in connection ● 1 protective cap for the M12 socket ● 2 (or 4 with SCALANCE W788-2PRO or SCALANCE W788-2RR) protective caps for the R-SMA sockets ● 1 SIMATIC NE...
Page 22 - Possible Applications of the SCALA
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 22 NCE W78x inte 88-2RR: two WLAN one ● The SCALANCE W78x can be used as a wireless bridge between two tworks. O ireless link can also be implemented between two SCALANCE W788-2xx modules. C79000-G8976-C184-07 Possible Application...
Page 23 - roperties; ote
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 23 roperties SCALANCE W78x Operating the wireless interface in the frequency bands 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. e wireless interface is compatible with the standards IEEE 802.11a , gross transmission rate is up to 54 Mbps. In turbo mode, th...
Page 24 - Type; HELP
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 24 Note 788-xRR as SCALANCE W747- W746-1PRO. C79000-G8976-C184-07 In the client mode, you can use a SCALANCE W1RR and a SCALANCE W788-xPRO as SCALANCE Not For that you enable the iPCF mode. e PNIO communication, we always recommen...
Page 25 - Ports; S C A L A N C E W 7 8 8 - 1 x x
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 25 Ports The SCAL 78x ha ● RJ-45 cto isting of an RJ- 45 jack an we s the use of switches capable of power-over-Ethernet according to 802.3af. The 4-pin power socket allows power of 18 - 32 V DC. ● s optio ● Two R-SMA plugs (fou P...
Page 26 - The LEDs have the following significa; LED Color
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 26 nce: C79000-G8976-C184-07 The LEDs have the following significa LED Color Meaning Yellow Data transfer over the Ethernet interface (traffic). Green There is a connection over the Ethernet interface. (Link) Yellow flashing PRESE...
Page 27 - ED Color; Not; iting time of up to 15 minutes can occur when the
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 27 ED Color Meaning C79000-G8976-C184-07 L Green flashing quickly Access Point Mode: With 802.11h the channel is scanned for one minute for primary users before the channel can be used for data traffic. nt Mode: e LED is always of...
Page 28 - Configuration Information on the C-PLUG; Replacing the C-PLUG
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 28 Configuration Information on the C-PLUG The dev rts up with the C- PLUG, it then continues automatically with exactly the same configuration as the old device. One exception to this can be the IP configuration if it is set over...
Page 29 - eset Button; Loading new firmware
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 29 eset Button The reset button is on the rear of the device directly beside the C-PLUG receptacle and has several functions: ice. , press the Reset button. ● Loading new firmware (Only if the normal procedure for loading firmware...
Page 30 - Adopting the configuration data from the PRESET PLUG.; evice restarts with a valid PRESET PLUG, by pressing the button
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 30 ● Adopting the configuration data from the PRESET PLUG. evice restarts with a valid PRESET PLUG, by pressing the button C79000-G8976-C184-07 If the dbriefly, the configuration data is adopted by the device.
Page 31 - Commissioning; Com; Ligh; Notes on Lightning Protection; missioning; tning Protection, Power Supply, and Grounding; Lightning Protector LP798-1; Warning
Commissioning Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 31 Com 3 3.1 Ligh Notes on Lightning Protection missioning tning Protection, Power Supply, and Grounding C79000-G8976-C184-07 ! Warning Antennas installed outdoors must be within the area covered by a lightning protection system. Make sure that all ...
Page 32 - ust meet these requirements.; Grounding; Ground potential of the power supply and a grounded housing.; Power over Ethernet
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 32 Safety extra-low voltage (SELV) ! Warning The SCALANCE W78x devices are designed for operation with safety extra-low voltage (SELV). Therefore only safety extra-low voltage (SELV) with limited power source (LPS) complying with ...
Page 33 - and; Securing the Housing; No e; Connectors for the Power Supply and for Ethernet
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 33 There are two ways of securing the housing: e the holes in the housing to screw the device to the wall or on a horizontal surface. se, the standard rail serves as an adapter stall the SCALANCE ● cting cable. t We recommeshof bl...
Page 35 - Cabling for Power Supply a; Notes; Suitable Cables; nd Ethernet
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 35 3.3 Cabling for Power Supply a 3.3.1 General Notes Suitable Cables The following cable variants are available to connect a SCALANCE W78x to the power supply and to Ethernet: ● IE hybrid cable 2 x 2 + 4 x 0.34 (o The two data wi...
Page 36 - Hybrid Connector
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 36 3.3.2 Assembling an IE Hybrid Cable Hybrid Connector 2 x 2 + 4 x 0.34 with an IE IP 67 Remove the two inner shells of the universal sealing ring to adapt it to the diameter of the hybrid cable. Push the bushing, washer, adapted...
Page 37 - White; White Blue Yellow
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 37 Wire color code (standard) White Blue Yellow Orange Connector color code (Siemens IE) White Blue Yellow Orange Siemens IE FC RJ-45 socket (reference) 3 6 1 2 Insert the all the data leads at the same time into the splice elemen...
Page 38 - Brown; Ground
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 38 Remove the assembled data module from the IDC assembly tool. Position the top shield plate and press it over the cable shield. Position the lower shield plate and press it and the upper shield plate together until they lock tog...
Page 39 - ulator body until they lock
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 39 Press each individual hinge element together with the integrated IDC contact. Recommendation: Use a smallslotted screwdriver (max. 3.5 mmas a lever. ) Push the housing over the assembled data module and the ulator body until th...
Page 40 - Assembling an IE FC TP Standard Cable 4 x 2 GP or IE FC TP; 5 mm for the power leads.
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 40 3.3.3 Assembling an IE FC TP Standard Cable 4 x 2 GP or IE FC TP Flexible Cable 4 x 2 GP with an IE IP 67 Hybrid Connector Remove the two inner shells of the universal sealing ring to adapt it to the diameter of the hybrid cabl...
Page 41 - Standard Cable; Orange; Close the splice element and RJ-45
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 41 Standard Cable C79000-G8976-C184-07 Color Coding of the White / Orange * Orange White / Green * Green Connector color code (Siemens IE) White Blue Yellow Orange Siemens IE FC RJ-45 socket (reference) 3 6 1 2 * White wire of the...
Page 42 - Blue
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 42 Remove the assembled data module from the IDC assembly tool. Position the top shield plate and press it over the cable shield. Position the lower shield plate and press it and the upper shield plate together until they lock tog...
Page 43 - X2 Socket
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 43 Press each individual hinge element mmendation: Use a small together with the integrated IDC contact. Recoslotted screwdriver (max. 3.5 mm) asa lever. Push the housing over the led data module and the insulator body until they ...
Page 44 - Commissioning with the PRESET PLUG; How; Creating a
Description of the SCALANCE W78x C79000-G8976-C184-07 44 .4 Commissioning with the PRESET PLUG How to WLAN devic Ms or IWLAN/PB links. You transfer an existing r of other devices using the PRESET PLUG. This procedure is particularly useful when commissioning a lot of WLAN clients with the same param...
Page 45 - the; Modify
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 45 C79000-G8976-C184-07 C79000-G8976-C184-07 Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 45 4. In the PRESET PLUG for box, specify the device for which you want to create the PRESET PLUG. Note A PRESET PL...
Page 46 - Create P; Using the; PRESET PLUG for; PRESET PLUG to commission a de
Description of the SCALANCE W78x Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 46 ESET PLUG in the C-PLUG slot of a powered-down SCALANCE W7xx and then turn on the device. The P1 and R1 LEDs flash yellow to signal detected. elect the Create P 4. want to create 5. f the device to the PRESET PLUG. Turn the dev...
Page 47 - Primary Se; etup Tool; ion; tup Tool on CD and the Internet; Operating Systems Supported
C79000-G8976-C184-07 47 Configuring the IP Address with the Primary S 4.1 Introduct Primary Se The ool is on the CD that ships with the SCALANCE W78x. omation and Drives Service & Support on the Internet under entry ID 19440762. You will find this entry under the following URL: http://support.au...
Page 48 - Configuring the IP Address with the Primary Setup Tool; s. Depending on the operating system you are using, you must work; vers; DLC Protocol; Windows XP Professional
Configuring the IP Address with the Primary Setup Tool Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 48 The Primary Setup Tool uses the DLC protocol for communication with the s. Depending on the operating system you are using, you must work h the following steps before you can use the DLC protocol: Note ver...
Page 49 - dows XP; Extracting the Archive File; Installation of the DLC Protocol in Win
Configuring the IP Address with the Primary Setup Tool Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 49 dows XP Professional Extracting the Archive File llow the steps below to extract the files from the archive: 1. Double-click on the file name pst_install.exe in the Windows Explorer or start he Windows men...
Page 51 - In; Procedure; stalling the Primary Setup Tool
Configuring the IP Address with the Primary Setup Tool Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 51 4.4 In Procedure Follow the r: 1. ws Explorer or start the 2. In th wan 3. The first dialog box of the Installation Wizard opens. Click on the Next button. ion folder opens. Click on the Next rimary log bo...
Page 52 - ary Setup Tool; Selecting t; Working with the Prim; he Language
Configuring the IP Address with the Primary Setup Tool Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 52 ary Setup Tool Selecting t After a elect the langu > Lang Selecting the Network Adapter If there is more than one network adapter in your computer, you can open the Settings > Network Adapter menu an...
Page 53 - ring a Module; MAC address
Configuring the IP Address with the Primary Setup Tool Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 53 ring a Module le-click on the re. The Primary Setup Tool displays the input dialog for the configuration data in the right-hand pane of the m window. Depending ed settings, some or s may x s alwa because t...
Page 54 - IP Address; Downloading Configuration Data to the Module
Configuring the IP Address with the Primary Setup Tool Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 54 4. Make the following entries if you have decided to assign the IP address manually: ● Enter the IP address for the device in the IP Address box. In each pa a number betwe bers. Subnet Mask box. ● If neces...
Page 55 - tarting W; Module > Start INC Browser; Removing a Module; Module > Remove Module
Configuring the IP Address with the Primary Setup Tool Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 55 tarting W sed Management s below to start Web Based Management: ● Select the menu command Module -> Start INC Browser . ● Click on the third icon from the left in the toolbar (module with four blue wire...
Page 56 - Syntax; Co; Primary Setup Tool via the Command Line; mmand Description
Configuring the IP Address with the Primary Setup Tool Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 56 Syntax so use the Primary Setup Tool from the command line of a DOS prompt. s7s7 7wnpstx MAC address IP address subnet mask [ router address ] 7wnpstx -NAME= station name [ index network adapter ][INC] Co ...
Page 57 - b Based Management; ased Management; troduction; Principle of We
C79000-G8976-C184-07 57 Configuration Using the Wizards of Web B 5.1 In b Based Management Users enter the configuration data in the HTML pages sent by the SCALANCE W78x. The SCALANCE W78x evaluates this information and generates response pages dynamically. The great advantage of this method is that...
Page 58 - Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management; er
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 58 er ce of C79000-G8976-C184-07 Note The screenshots in this section were created using the Microsoft Internet Explorversion 6.0. If you use a different browser (for example Mozilla), the appearanthe menus ...
Page 59 - ed Management and Logging On; as shipped apply: Enter
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 59 ed Management and Logging On 1. In the address box of the Web browser, enter the IP address or the URL of the SCALANCE W78x. If there is a problem-free connection to the SCALANCE W78x, the Logon dialog of...
Page 60 - Descriptio; Enter; nnection over HTTPS; IP address
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 60 5.2.1 Co Descriptio f the E W7xx and confirm with Enter . The warning Security Alert is displayed and asks you whether you want to continue the action. Confirm with YES . The Login dialog of Web Based Man...
Page 61 - izards; Wizard Status; Done; Selecting the W; Basic Wizard
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 61 izards , Security Wizard and iPCF-Wizard ithout detailed knowledge of wireless technology. A wizard consists of a series of dialogs in which you enter the basic configuration data. There is a wizard for g...
Page 62 - case, there is a separate description for the alternatives.; client
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 62 Some pages of the Wizards have a different content in access point mode and case, there is a separate description for the alternatives. C79000-G8976-C184-07 Note client mode. In this You can specify the m...
Page 63 - Wizard; Settings; Specified I; devices: The IP address can; Option buttons; There are two methods of assigning IP addresses to; input box
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 63 5.4.1 IP Descriptio One of the basic steps in configuration of an Ethernet device is setting the IP address. The IP address identifies a device in the network uniquely. On this page, you enter the informa...
Page 64 - of the SCALANCE W78x; Example; Let us assume that the IP address of the SCALANCE W78x is set to; Subnet Mask
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 64 The subnet mask specifies the range of addresses within which communication n take place. y of the SCALANCE W78x Management Agent at this bit position can communicate with the SCALANCE W78x. Example Let u...
Page 65 - name; Description; System Nam; text box; corresponds to the
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 65 5.4.2 System name Description The device name also identifies a network node but means more to the user than the IP address. System Nam In this box, you enter the device name for your SCALANCE W78x. This ...
Page 66 - de; Country code; list box
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 66 de is mandatory for operation complying with the untry different from the country of use can lead to legal prosec 5.4.3 Country Co Note The correct country settingapprovals. Selecting a co ution! Descript...
Page 67 - pears; SSID; Wireless Mode; setting is that all the settings in
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 67 5.4.4 Wireless Settings in Access Point Mode On this page, you specify the configuration of the wireless network. This includes pears o allow you to configure the second wireless adapter. You can make dif...
Page 68 - her; In the; Connect to ANY SSID; Check Box
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 68 her 5.4.5 Wireless Settings in Client Mode Description In the Client mode, there is also the check box Connect to ANY SSID . The ot settings correspond to those of the access point mode. Connect to ANY SS...
Page 69 - Assigning; the MAC Address
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 69 dress Settings (Client Mode only) Assigning ernet port of the SCALANCE W78x client before it can be reached. This MAC address is used client for wireless communication with the access point. nt, – Automat...
Page 70 - MAC mode; Layer 2 Tunneling
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 70 re, select how the SCALANCE W78x client obtains a MAC address. The llowing are possible: he source MAC address of the first frame that it receives over the Ethernet interface. AC address manually. Adopt o...
Page 71 - Adopt MAC; If the
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 71 Adopt MAC text box If the Set 'Adopt MAC' manually check box is selected, you will need to enter the MAC address of the device connected to the SCALANCE W78x client over Ethernet here. If you do not want ...
Page 72 - ly in access point mode); ecific channel; Auto Channel Select
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 72 ly in access point mode) Description The SCALANCE W78x uses a specific channel within the frequency band for ecific channel must be set, for example, in the following situations: r another wireless networ...
Page 73 - annel Select; Radio Channel; Auto Ch
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 73 Here, you select a channel suitable for your application. You can only select from annel Select check box is not selected. The entries in the list evious selection made in the Country code box and on the ...
Page 74 - iPCF Wizard; Finish; button; Security Wizard
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 74 Description This page displays the parameters you have selected when you have completed all de and essary settings using the iPCF Wizard link. 5.4.8 Finish the entries for the basic configuration. The set...
Page 75 - Introduction
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 75 Introduction Note operated even if you do not set the security properties of your network, there is then, however, C79000-G8976-C184-07 5.5 Security Wizard With the Security Wizard, you can specify securi...
Page 76 - is; Password
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 76 .5.1 Security Settings is password for the admin user is admin . You can use the wizards only if you log on as administrator. 5 Password First, set a new admin password. Enter the string twice in the text...
Page 77 - nagement Interfaces; Protocols for; Web Based Management
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 77 nagement Interfaces Protocols for of thcon d only select protocols that you actually use. restthe Specifying the Network Type for Configuration It is easier to re ess to a wired network t Web B gement ces...
Page 78 - Access Permissions using the SNMP Protocol; To preserve security, you should not use the default values; Security Settings for SNMP Protocol; Write Community String; SNMP Read Only
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 78 Access Permissions using the SNMP Protocol When using the SNMP protocol, you specify access permissions by means of the community string. A community string effectively combines the function of user name ...
Page 80 - SSID text box; undancy function). To avoid any possible conflicts with; Suppress SSID broadcasting; check box; characters if you use the red
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 80 SSID text box Enter the name of your network in this box (maximum of 255 characters, 32 undancy function). To avoid any possible conflicts with settspe Suppress SSID broadcasting check box An entry in thi...
Page 81 - Intracell blocking
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 81 ote C79000-G8976-C184-07 N Since no encryption is used for the SSID transfer, this function can only provide basic protection against unauthorized access. The use of an authentication method(for example W...
Page 82 - Possible Communication
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 82 Possible Communication C79000-G8976-C184-07 Settings Inter SSID mmunication Intracell Communication within an SSID with another SSID to the Ethernet network co Enabled Disabled x x x Enabled Intracell blo...
Page 83 - Predefined Security Levels
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 83 5.5.5 Security Settings for WLAN (Page 2) Predefined Security Levels Authentication and encryption are tried and tested methods for increasing security in networks. Web Based Management provides five pred...
Page 84 - Visible in Level Authentication Encryption; Authentication; Security Level
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 84 The following table indicates what the various security levels involve. Visible in Level Authentication Encryption Type of Encryption Encryption key source C79000-G8976-C184-07 Wizard x None Open System d...
Page 85 - PSK
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 85 Port-related access check over an external RADIUS server (IEEE 802.1x). With IUS server based on a certificate (EAP- TLS) or a combination of user name and password (EAP-PEAP or EAP-TTLS / internal authen...
Page 86 - Encryption key source; Security Level for WLAN
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 86 . You can only disable encryption in the Encryption check box if you have selected Open System for authentication in the Basic WLAN menu. All other security methods include both authentication and encrypt...
Page 87 - for the Security Level Low; Default Key; Length; Key
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 87 for the Security Level Low 5.5.6 Settings Default Key list box Select the WEP key or AES key you want to define. Key text box Enter the character string for the key here. The key can be entered as ASCII c...
Page 88 - .5.7 Settings for the Security Level Medium in Access Point Mode; Authorization Lifetime; RADIUS Se; Table
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 88 , the maximum key length is also 128 bits. .5.7 Settings for the Security Level Medium in Access Point Mode With the Auto setting 5 Authorization Lifetime text box uthentication in seconds. The minimum ti...
Page 89 - Medium in Client Mode; Dot1x user name; Dot1x user password; Password confirmation; Confirm the password here.
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 89 Medium in Client Mode 5.5.8 Settings for Security Level Dot1x user name text box enter the user name with which you want to register over the RADIUS server. Dot1x user password text box Here, enter the pa...
Page 90 - el High; Pass phrase; Pass phrase confirmation; or exactly 64 hexadecimal characters; The key can be 8 to 63 ASCII characters
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 90 el High 5.5.9 Settings for the Security Lev Pass phrase text box Here, you enter a WPA2 key. The key can be 8 to 63 ASCII characters or exactly 64 hexadecimal characters long. This initialization key must...
Page 91 - Highest; Medium; 1 The Following Settings Were Made; cted Settings; Back; Overview of the Sele
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 91 Highest s you can set correspond to those of the Medium security level. 5.5.11 The Following Settings Were Made cted Settings ettings. If you want to change a setting, you can click on the Back button to ...
Page 92 - Exiting the Wizard
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x 92 5.5.12 Finish Exiting the Wizard The last page of the wizard indicates other security measures that you can take. If you still want to make final modifications, you can open the relevant pages by clicking...
Page 93 - R or; i Point Coordination Function Settings; Channel Selection and Transmit Power; make the setting is necessary for iPCF. The main advantage of
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management C79000-G8976-C184-07 93 .6 iPCF Wizard SCALANCE W788-1R 5 Note The iPCF Wizard is available only in client mode of the SCALANCE W788-2RR. R or Note The iPCF wizard also includes pages for specifying security settings. If you use iPCF, you do no...
Page 94 - Background scan channels; Transmit power; Antenna Mode; Diversity; only; Antenna A
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management C79000-G8976-C184-07 94 t Wireless standard Note When using iPCF, the following maximum data rates must be taken into accounwhen setting the access point: Max. data rate IEEE 802.11a/h 12 Mbps IEEE 802.11b 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11g 12 Mbps Backgroun...
Page 95 - cond antenna socket must also have a 50
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management C79000-G8976-C184-07 95 Note If only one antenna is connected, the connected antenna must be set permanently. cond antenna socket must also have a 50 Ω terminator fitted. The se Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x
Page 96 - Security Settings with iPCF; An open system without encryption.; vel list box
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management 5.6.2 Security Settings for WLAN C79000-G8976-C184-07 96 optimized for fast roaming and deterministic data transfer. With the current security mechanisms 802.1x and WPA, keys are negotiated using relatively Security Settings with iPCF On this p...
Page 97 - Specifying; Med
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management C79000-G8976-C184-07 97 Specifying age. 5.6.3 Public Security Key for WLAN the Key If you have selected the security level Med , you must specify the key on this p Default Key list box Select the WEP key or AES k Key text box Enter the characte...
Page 98 - Exiting the; nish; butt
Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management C79000-G8976-C184-07 98 aracters or 26 hexadecimal numbers) ● 128 bits (16 ASCII characters or 32 hexadecimal numbers) With the Auto setting, the maximum key length is also 128 bits. 5.6.4 Fi Exiting the ● 104 bits (13 ASCII ch nish Wizard The ...
Page 99 - Con; ontents o; figuration Using Web Based; mmand Line Interface; f This; This chapter explains the possible settings for th; Note on Login; User
C79000-G8976-C184-07 99 Con Management and the Command Line Interface 6 6.1 General Information on Web Based Management and the Co 6.1.1 In ontents o Chapter e SCALANCE W78x. Web Based Management provides you with configuration options way beyond those described in the previous chapter. You will als...
Page 100 - e LED Simulation of Web Based Management; he Operating State; Console
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 100 Required Experience rmation in this chapter effectively, you should have a etwork technology and WLANs. 6.1.2 Th Display of t Topeacc Based Management therefore displays simulated LEDs. Activating To be ...
Page 101 - Refresh; Set Value; Set Values; New; Reset Statistics
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 101 .1.3 Working with Web Based Management Navigation Bar You will find the following links in the upper menu bar of Web Based Management (WBM): ● Console This link opens a console window in which you can en...
Page 103 - one; r Rep; Command Description
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 103 ymbols fo resenting CLI Commands re represented in the ters are shown in pointed brackets. ● ● Alt lues are separated b case, you specify one of the listed values as the p Example: [E|D] You must enter e...
Page 104 - The System Menu; Mode and; Hipath Access Point; Locale Setting
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 104 .2 The System Menu 6.2.1 System Information Menu Command Mode and CE W78x, for (access point or client). For the SCALANCE W788-2RR, you can also set the Hipath Access Point mode. ss point mode to client ...
Page 105 - Reading out the Country Lis
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 105 Reading out the Country Lis ddres er the IP address of the 7xx a ith En t s field of the Internet browser ent Enter https:// in the a SCALANCE Wand confirm w nd /countrylist.log ter . After logging in, y...
Page 106 - The; HiPath Access Point; Mo; Notice
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 106 The HiPath Access Point Mo Note Path Access SC 2RR model, firmware ver r higher. HiPath Access ing NCE RR is an access point in a Siem HiPath nications • After changing t CALANCE W788-2RR ger configured ...
Page 109 - mode; HiPath; Exiting the HiPath Mode
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 109 In HiPath Access Point mode, the following restrictions apply -PLUG possible and no redundancy p No iPCF possible. • Heavy data traffic in g from voice) can impair the quality of the individ for example,...
Page 110 - nstalled; Syntax of the Command Line Interface; Comma
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface Note C79000-G8976-C184-07 110 Please note that if you install the SCALANCE W788 outdoors, some of the channels used indoors may not be used. pproval of indoor and outdoor channels is country-specific. If the SCALANCE nstalled on...
Page 111 - country
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 111 Command Description Comment country CH|CL|CN|CZ|DE|DK|ES| FI|FR|GB|GIN|IS|IT|JP|LI|LU|NL|NSE|SG|TR|US|ZA] Specifies properties for specific countries. ply with ISO 3166, E W78x supports AU Australia BE B...
Page 112 - Configuration; Settings Menu Command
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface 112 ription Comment Command Desc name [system name] Assigns a value to the sysName MIB variable. Maximum of 255 characters. If you want to use the name in WDS or redundancy, the maximum length is 32 characters. location [loc cha...
Page 113 - Comment; clientid
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface Syntax of the Command Line 113 Interface CLI\SYSTE Comment M\IP> Command Description dhcp [E|D] Enable / disable DHCP server. dhcptype [M|N|C] Specifies how a device will be M MAC address C Client ID identified: N Device name...
Page 114 - Notes on; WEB Enabled in the WEB Interface
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 114 6.2.3 Services Menu Command Configuration Here, you select the services with which access to the SCA 8x will be or example her d access is ol col is not p nd S To improve security, you should only enable...
Page 115 - ttimeout
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface Syntax of the Command Line Interface CLI\SYSTEM\SERVICES> Description Comment Command telnet [E|D] Enable / disable configuration of the SCALANCE W78x over Telnet. Only WEB and SNMP ttimeout [E|D] Enables / disables the time ...
Page 116 - Restore Memory Defaults; Restart; emory Defau
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface 6.2.4 Restart Menu Command C79000-G8976-C184-07 116 an leave the browser estore M lts button defaults) are not reset: ● IP address ● Subnet mask ● SSID address of the default router ● System location m contact If you are logged ...
Page 117 - Restore Fa tory Defaults and Restart; Restore Factory Defaults
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 117 Restore Fa tory Defaults and Restart button Click o restore the ion settings. T defaults (see above) are als is reinitialized and formatted if it exists. An automatic restart Note By resetting all the de...
Page 118 - System Ev; Link Check state ch; ents of the SCALANCE W78x
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 118 d System Ev ge, you spec 78x reac s. You can configure the reaction of the SCALANCE W78x to the Startup of the SCA Change in the Ethe wn. ● Error in authentication. ● Changing the power supply of the SCA...
Page 119 - Functions enable; nterface; CW
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 119 Reaction to System Events es are possible: The SCALANCE W NCE W ● The SCALANCE W . ● The SCALANCE W r (the error LED lights up). By selecting the approp , you specify which events trigger which actions o...
Page 121 - mand; Sender an; 8x sends an E-mail to as a reaction to; Here, you specify who the SCALANCE W; email; smtp
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 121 mand Sender an 78x sends an E-mail to as a reaction to configured events. You can also enter a sender. This allows you to recognize ALANCE W78x uses the following sender: SCALANCE_W@ <IP address> S...
Page 122 - Configurati; on; Trap; Submenu
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 122 d Configurati Select the check boxes the SNMP functionality you want to use. SNMP version 3 ssions to be assigned and protocol level, n, and enc nd us Users submenus. You entries there if the Pv3 enabled...
Page 123 - Users; Del
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface There are three SNMPv3 security levels: C79000-G8976-C184-07 123 Security Level Special Features Comment None No authentication, no encryption. Auth/No Priv Authentication with the MD5 To display the members of rs). or SHA algor...
Page 124 - getcomm; setcomm
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface Syntax of the Command Line Interface CLI\SYSTEM\SNMP> Description Comment Command snmp [E|D] Pv1, v2c, v3 and Enables / disables SNMP. Enables / disables SNMTraps. snmpv1 [E|D] Enables / disables SNMPv1/v2c. Enables / disable...
Page 125 - clearall
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 125 CLI\SYSTEM\SNMP\GROUP> scription Comment Command De add <Name> [NOAUTH|AUTH|PRIV] Adds an SNMPv3 group. NOAUTH – No authentication, no encryption; H - Authentication with MD5 or algorithm, no en...
Page 126 - add; settrap
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 126 CLI\SYSTE scription Comment M\SNMP\USER> Command De add <user n [NONE|MD[ authentica [ Encryption ] group, the algorithm must be specified as a parameter (MD5 or must be specified as a parameter. e...
Page 127 - Syslog Configuration w; sed for the Syslog protocol are displayed and set in the System -; slog Menu Command; slog according to RFC 3164 is u; ith the SCALANCE W
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 127 6.2.8 Sy Sy sed for transferring short, unencrypted text messages in the IP network. This requires a standard Syslog server. Syslog Configuration w sed for the Syslog protocol are displayed and set in th...
Page 129 - Syntax of the Command Line Interfac; info
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface Syntax of the Command Line Interfac 129 e CLI\SYSTEM\SYSLOG> Command Description Comment info Displays the current Syslog configuration. server [IP th Admin rights. address] Specifies the IP address of the Syslog server. Can ...
Page 130 - escription
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 130 6.2.9 SNTP Config Menu Command Time-of-Day for Sy SNTP ol. An SNTP server uses this protocol t tire network. Clients can synch th this time. If you enter the IP addre ere and select the time zone of the ...
Page 131 - Information on E; for ation if you click on the; Command
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 131 6.2.10 Fault State Menu Command Information on E This page displays information on faults/errors that have occurred. You can delete this in m e button. rrors/Faults for ation if you click on the Remove F...
Page 132 - Saving and o; ad & Save Menu Command; L ading Device Data
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 132 6.2.11 Lo Saving and o Clickin ns a page with the current firmware version. The HTTP and TFTP submenus allow you to save device data in external files or to transfer data from external files to the SCALA...
Page 133 - Reusing Configuration Data; Save; How to Load or Save Data over TFTP; TFTP Server IP; ad or Save Data ove
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface Note C79000-G8976-C184-07 133 As of firmware version V3.0, the file with the configuration data of the AP also includes the following information Version of the configuration file • Configuration files generated with a device wi...
Page 136 - Information on the Content of the C-PLUG
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 136 6.2.12 C-PLUG Menu Command Information on the Content of the C-PLUG is canis st tarts up with the hanges to parameters are stored on the C- PLU Therest UG> function. Th menu command provides you with ...
Page 138 - ou are logged on as; nal Configuration to C-PLUG; After making your selection, start the function by clicking the; Copy inter
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 138 Modify C-PLUG list box, Modify button ou are logged on as administrator . nal Configuration to C-PLUG The configuration in the internal flash memory of the switch is copied to the C-PLUG; this is followe...
Page 139 - C-PLUG Error Message
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 139 78x detects a C-PLUG error during startup, a message is ased Management. C-PLUG errors can have two causes: or a different device type. C-PLUG in the SCALANCE ugh a C-PL sent the last shutdown of th C-PL...
Page 140 - Command Description ment; initdef; preplug
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 140 Syntax of the Command Line Interface CLI\SYSTEM\CPLUG> Command Description ment Com initdef Reinitializes the C-PLUG and copies the default configuration to it. ed. All information is delet initmem G ...
Page 141 - Menu; Transmission Speed and Mode
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface 6.3 Interfaces Menu C79000-G8976-C184-07 141 interface. With the menu command Interfaces > WLAN1…2 > Virtual AP count in the Access ode, you can also configure up to eight virtual access points (VAP0 … s interface. Introdu...
Page 143 - LAN Menu Command; Enable Interface
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 143 6.3.2 W Enabling t Network n ly in access point mode) nter the network name of the wireless network in the SSID text box. If you have he Basic Wizard, a value is already entered here. Infrastruct Select ...
Page 144 - Channel S
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 144 If signals of a primary user are found on the configured or selected channel, the access point follows the procedure outlined below: ● Auto channel select = enabled With automatic channel select, the acc...
Page 145 - MAC Address of the Client (only in client mode); Auto find Adopt MAC; Virtual AP count (only in; access point; Virtual AP count
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 145 ort of done As long as the client is waiting for an Ethernet frame, it registers with the access point using its own MAC address. As soon as the first Ethernet frame is received, point and immediately re...
Page 146 - Set values; access
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 146 Set Values . configured virtual acce rtual AP count > 0) point will be reque CALA CE W icking Set Values . Set values Apply the configuration by clicking If you have ode, you ss points ( Vi , in acces...
Page 147 - or for the second wireless adapter (if it exists); mmand; network name; DATARATES
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 147 Syntax of the Command Line Interface CLI\INTERFACES\WLAN1> or for the second wireless adapter (if it exists) C S\WLAN2> mmand LI\INTERFACE Co Description Comment port [E|D] able wireless port. Enab...
Page 149 - Configurin; Transmit Power; g Transmission Characteristics; Beacon Interval; Only in the access point mode and with the client in the ad hoc mo; Data Beacon Rate DTIM
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface 6.3.3 Advanced Submenu C79000-G8976-C184-07 149 Configurin you can s c need to adapt the para ge if the SCALANC x cannot be ed as it is intended w Transmit Power In the Transmit Power list box, you can specify the output power o...
Page 150 - Fragmentation
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 150 kage bled into the original size after they have re difficult to transmit. However fragmentation into smaller roughput. Repetition is t immediately. The number of attempted repetitions is specified with ...
Page 151 - Antennas
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 151 gain and transmit power, the SCALANCE W automatically selects the permitted channels. Under some circumstances, there els available for antennas with a higher antenna gain antenna gain. are supported in ...
Page 152 - Scanning for Access Points (client mode only)
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 152 S I E M E N S S C A L A N C E W 7 8 8 - 2 P R O N E C C l a s s 2 D C 2 4 V 0 , 3 A S V P J M 1 23 4 4- 72 -2 2 M L 2 X 1 P 1 F O R L A N O N L Y L 2 D C 2 4 V W A R N I N G : E X P L O S I O N H A Z A R...
Page 153 - Roaming when there is no Ethernet Inte; acc
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 153 rface (only in access point mode) o longer available (cable break, connector r the wireless network is not aware of this. The E W78x can then force n WLAN clients to deactivating its WLAN s t log on at a...
Page 154 - roamthr
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 154 e Syntax of the Command Line Interfac CLI\INTERFACES\WLAN1\ADVANCED> mmand Description Comment Co power [0...4 0 Full power 4 Minimum power, -12 dB ] Specifies by how many dB the transmit power will b...
Page 156 - ID; Network Attachment of the Client
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 156 6.3.4 SS mode only) Not The SSID List menu is available only when you use the SCALANCE W78x in Client mode. You can specify the mode in the System menu. ID List Submenu (client e Network Attachment of th...
Page 157 - Properties of; nced G Submenu; Advanced G
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 157 Syntax of the Command Line Interface CLI\INTERFAC Com ES\WLAN1\SSID> mand Description Comment add <network n ame> Adds a network name (SSID) to the SSID list. Available only in the clientmode. e...
Page 158 - sions
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 158 Handling 802.11b Clients point automatically detects whether 802.11b clients exist in the . To avoid 802.11g packets colliding with 802.11b packets, the access 2 ox. her a CTS or RTS/CTS is 802.11g Expan...
Page 162 - x of the Command Line Interface
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 162 6.3.7 VA mand D complete ss poin VAP1...VAP7 if you configured virtual access points at the higher level Interfaces > WLAN ( Virtual AP count > 0). On this page, you can a e virtual access points; ...
Page 163 - nu; Security; he Command Line Interface; Authentication Type
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 163 6.4 The nu Introduction In this menu, you configure the security settings with which you want to operate m selecting the authentication and encryption scheme, this also includes the decision as to whethe...
Page 165 - WPA; Encry; Open Sys; ption; tem
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 165 WPA2-PSK is based on the WPA2 standard, WPA authentication, however, RADIUS server. Instead of this, a key (pass phrase) is ● WPA2-PSK operates without a stored on every client . the functions of the IEE...
Page 166 - ncryption Methods; Shared Key
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 166 ncryption Methods ● WEP ( W ired E quivalent P rivacy) A weak, symmetrical stream encryption method with only 40- or 104-bit long orithm (Ron’s Code 4). ption, TKIP uses changing keys derived from a main...
Page 167 - up; Pass Phrase
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 167 RADIUS A tion type" selection list to specify a method for external ication. As default, the "Auto" value is selected so that the client provides a . Any other selection restricts the is step...
Page 168 - Inter SSID Communication check box; as defined with different SSIDs for; be; Intracell Communication list box
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 168 Inter SSID Communication check box Selecting this check box allows communication between WLAN clients registered as defined with different SSIDs for at different SSIDs of an access point. Example 1: A SC...
Page 169 - wireless ada; wpaphrase
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface Settings 169 Possible Communication Inter SSID Intracell mmunication within an SSID with another SSID to the Ethernet network communication Co Enabled Disabled x x x Enabled Inblocki tracell ng x x Enabled Ethernet blocking x x ...
Page 170 - VAP
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface 170 Comment Command Description grkint [interval] Specifies the "Group Key Update Intervals" in WPA-PSK. Interval in seconds, (0; 36…36000), 0 = OFF supssid [E| Enable / disable Suppress SSID D] broadcasting functionalit...
Page 172 - or for the sec
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 172 x terface Synta of the Command Line In CLI\SECURITY\BASIC\WLAN1>VAP1 ond wireless adapter (if it exists) or for the sec CLI\SECURITY\BASIC\WLAN2>VAP1 Command Description Comment authent [0|1|2|3| S...
Page 173 - or for the secon
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface 6.4.2 Keys Menu Command C79000-G8976-C184-07 173 pecifying EP/AES Key ethods, you must first enter at least one key in the key table. You can choose between WEP or AES encryption based on the key length. 5 or 13 ASCII or 10 or 2...
Page 175 - New Entry in the ACL; Allow
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface New Entry in the ACL C79000-G8976-C184-07 175 in the ACL. A page appears on which r the MAC address of the client in the or the ple in the WBM Security menu) that is also used by for different clients. You must first pport priva...
Page 177 - Comm
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 177 mand Line Interface Syntax of the Com CLI\SECUR or for the second wireless adapter (if it exists) ITY\ACL\WLAN1> CLI\SECUR AN2 Comm Description Comment ITY\ACL\WL and > aclmode [E|D|S] Global relea...
Page 178 - RADIUS Server Menu Command; System; RADIUS; Authentication over an External Server
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 178 RADIUS Server Menu Command menu command is available only when you use the SCALANCE ecify the mode in the System menu. 6.4.4 Note The RADIUS W78x in access point mode. You can sp Authentication over an E...
Page 179 - Menu Command; Access Pe; pecify the access permissions for IP addresses. You can specify; Accessed; rmissions for IP Addresses; Management access is possible only with the defined addresses.
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 179 Menu Command Access Pe pecify the access permissions for IP addresses. You can specify , Telnet, WBM) is possible with the defined anagement access is possible with all IP addresses not included in the l...
Page 180 - ging Time; The Bridge Menu; ged Bridge Information; ag; ing time
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 180 Introduction tworks. A bridge is not dependent on the protocol; management of the data packages is based on the exchange between wired and wireless Ethernet. The following sections describe e functions t...
Page 181 - WDS; Communication between SCALANCE W78x Devices; Enc
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 181 6.5.1 WDS Menu Command Note The WDS menu command is available only when the SCALANCE W78x is used in access point mode and iPCF is not activated. You can specify the mode in the System menu. Communicatio...
Page 182 - sName; sy; Syntax of the Command Line Interfa; Sel; ce; nt
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 182 wing restrictions apply: ● ANCE W78x devices that will comm each other must use the same channel. nc EP and AES . ● If you want to attach a di ALANCE W78x over WDS, you must configure sName parameter doe...
Page 183 - Assignment and Management of the VLAN IDs
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface 6.5.2 VLAN Menu Command C79000-G8976-C184-07 183 Assignment and Management of the VLAN IDs The Current VLAN Configuration dialog displays a table with an overview of the t displays LAN. The sequence is sorted from left to right ...
Page 185 - an no longer be modified.; Representat; VLAN ID Settings
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 185 an no longer be modified. Representat Settings Meaning VLAN ID Settings The VLAN ID box allows you to enter a new VID as long as no port is assigned explicitly as member. Otherwise, the VID c ion 1 delet...
Page 186 - Priority; Port
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 186 the ports in the form of a table. ID for WLAN interface WDS or manageme Priority : Configured port. : VLAN ID d igned to the port. ber: The VLAN : VLAN suppo Clicking on a port op ettings configuration p...
Page 188 - VLAN Setti; given; ngs; Member of up to eight, freely assignable configured
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 188 VLAN Setti VLAN User P given Port VLAN ID : Entry of the VLAN ID. VLANAll VID ing of the port as member of all configured VIDs. Specif VIDs per port. ngs enabled : VLAN support can then be enabled / disa...
Page 189 - User priori; User priority
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 189 LAN enable (only in access point mode of a W788xRR) User priori Specify the priority of the frames of this VAP with the User priority list box. The priority is evaluated by the connected VLAN-compliant s...
Page 190 - nly in; VLAN membership (only in access point mode of a; all
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 190 Port VLAN ID (o Here, will co ual VLANs are configured in the VLAN-compliant switches (for example SCAL W788xRR) port VLAN ID (VID) entered above will be assigned to. The following alternatives in the as...
Page 191 - yntax of the Command Line Interface; scription
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 191 yntax of the Command Line Interface S CLI\BRIDG scription EVLAN\VLAN_ID> Command De info Shows the currently configured VLANs and their relationship to the ports. add <VLAN-ID> [u [Ports] ] Inse...
Page 192 - ree Menu; Spanning Tree; P Table Menu Command; dyn
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface 6.5.3 Learning Table Menu Command C79000-G8976-C184-07 192 ssignmen AC Address A t of M and Port wireless interfaces. The SCALANCE W78x obtains this information from the active data exchange. The learning table also contains inf...
Page 193 - Edge ports; Definition of the Network Topolo; Altern
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 193 gy Using the Configuration Frames rk components exchange configuration frames known as BPDUs (Bridge e is e root bridge is g tree algorithm for all involved components. atus change of the bridge ports. R...
Page 194 - apid) Spanning Tree Configuration; Version; Bridge Priority
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 194 apid) Spanning Tree Configuration The parameters used for the (Rapid) Spanning Tree protocol are displayed in the (Rapid) Spanning Tree Properties menu. (R If necessary, modify the following parameters t...
Page 195 - Hello Time; Forward Delay; Forwar
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 195 ity (in other words, with the lowest value for this parameter) becomes the root bridge. If several network components in a e the Bridge Identifier . Since the root bridge manages all path changes, it sho...
Page 196 - Spanning T e; Port-Specific Parameters; This; re Port Settings; page displays the current port parameters. The settings are made e
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 196 Spanning T e Port-Specific Parameters This ither using the automatic function of the SCALANCE W or by the user. re Port Settings page displays the current port parameters. The settings are made e The eig...
Page 197 - STP Cost & RSTP Cost; yes; Edge; no
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 197 These parameters are used to calculate the path that will be selected. The wer the value, the greater the probability that the corresponding path will rts of a bridg the same value, the port with the st ...
Page 199 - Configurat; Port Properties; ion of a Port for (Rap; STP enabled; Admin Path Cost; Path Cost
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 199 on between access points is always a half duplex Configurat id) Spanning Tree If you click on a port name in the first column, you open the (Rapid) Spanning Tree Port Properties page: Example: A WDS conn...
Page 200 - ForceFalse; check boxes; ForceTrue
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 200 o for the RSTP value, the value for the path costs is atically. check box ise a Here, there are three possible settings: n is selected: ry ForceFalse in the port table. corresponds to the entry Auto in t...
Page 201 - edgeport
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface Command Des 201 cription Comment rstp_cost <Port> [0 ... 200000000] Specifies the path costs for the port if Version is set to RSTP. If the value Default value: 0 is 0, the value is calculated. edgeport <Port> [T|F] ...
Page 202 - Storm Threshold; Limitation of Broadcast and Multicast Frames; SCALANCE W78x stops processing such frames for 30 seconds.; broadcast
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 202 d 6.5.6 Storm Threshold Menu Comman Note Storm Threshold is available in access point and in the client mode. The function can only be used in client mode if NAT is disabled. Limitation of Broadcast and ...
Page 203 - NAT Menu Command; NAT; What is NA; Network Address Port Translation; NAPT; Port Address Translation; PAT
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 203 ote enu command is available only with the following variants: ) 6.5.7 NAT Menu Command N This m • SCALANCE W746-1PRO • SCALANCE W747-1RR • SCALANCE W78x (client mode only What is NAT? nslation ( NAT ), ...
Page 206 - global
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 206 l Address T • PST over the Ethernet interface: s changed. ● Loca Here, you enter the local address of the Ethernet device. ● Local Port Here, you enter the number of the local port of the Ethernet device...
Page 208 - WLAN Access by Several Devi; AdoptOwnMAC; ces over a Client
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 208 6.5.8 IP Mapping Table Menu Command vailable only with the following variants: RO R Note This menu command is a • SCALANCE W78x in client mode • SCALANCE W746-1P • SCALANCE W747-1R WLAN Access by Several...
Page 209 - MAC Address/IP Address Assignment; incoming IP frames to the correct MAC address. The
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface MAC Address/IP Address Assignment C79000-G8976-C184-07 209 The client maintains a table with the assignment of MAC address and IP address to incoming IP frames to the correct MAC address. The IP Mapping mand display this table. ...
Page 210 - The Filters Menu; Filter; C Filter Menu Command; Number
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface 6.6 The Filters Menu C79000-G8976-C184-07 210 commands are available only available when you operate the SCALANCE W78x in the access point mode. You can specify the mode in the System menu. Note The Filter menu and the correspon...
Page 213 - res; omman; Client-Specific Bandwidth Reserv; ation; Response Time
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 213 res menu and the co s are available only n you ope ce point mode. You can specify the mode in the 6.7 The I-Features Menu Note The I-Featu rr enu command rate the SCALANCE W78x in ac System menu. espondi...
Page 214 - response; edit
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 214 ce Syntax of the Command Line Interfa CLI\IFEATURES\IQOS\WLAN1> or for the second wireless adapter (if it exists) CLI\IFEATU LAN2> RES\IQOS\W Command Description Comment iqos [E|D] Enables / disabl...
Page 215 - Restriction
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface 6.7.2 iPCF Menu Command Note C79000-G8976-C184-07 215 nu command is avai ALANCE W788-xR ANCE 47-1RR and the IW The iPCF me lable for a SC R or SCAL W7 LAN/PB Link. Notice With the SCALANCE W ed for one of the two rfaces. 788-2RR...
Page 216 - IO; What restrictions result from using iPCF?
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface How iPCF Works C79000-G8976-C184-07 216 The basic principle of iPCF is that the access point scans all nodes in the cell cyclically. The same time, the scan includes the downlink traffic for this node. In the ess point scans a n...
Page 217 - iPCF Enabled; PNIO upda; PNIO support enabled; te times
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface Configuration C79000-G8976-C184-07 217 Select the iPCF Enabled check box to enable the iPCF mode. CE W788-xRR models, you can also set optimized support of PNIO upda When setting the update time, make sure that you note the foll...
Page 218 - update
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 218 Syntax of the Command Line Interface CLI\IFEATURES\IPCF\WLAN1> or for the second wireless adapter (if it exists) CLI\IFEATU Command Description Comment RES\IPCF\WLAN2> ipcf [E|D] Enables or disable...
Page 219 - Forced Roaming on IP
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 219 n down monitors the connection to a specific IP address cyclically. This is achieved using ICMP packets (Echo Request/Reply or Ping). If other words, no ping reply from the other end, a deauthentication ...
Page 220 - This function is not available in iPCF mode.; Device-Related Connection Monitoring; e is available over the wireless medium. If no packet is received; x reacts to a connection abort (or to the; ent for Connection Abort; Sy
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface 6.7.4 Link Check Menu Command 220 Note This function is not available in iPCF mode. Device-Related Connection Monitoring 8x. This service can be compared with the link on a wired connection. The function monitors e is available ...
Page 222 - WEP; Redundan; t Connection between two SCALANCE W788-2x; not connected; private key
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 222 nd The redundancy function described here is available only with SCALANCE W78x ode. You can only use the encryption schemes WEP and AES . 6.7.5 Redundancy Menu Comma Note models that have two wireless ad...
Page 224 - Application; -Related Connection Monitoring
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 224 Menu Command Application The IP-Alive function provides application-related connection monitoring of the It is to sen ith IP-Alive, you specify a monitoring time for an IP address t want to monitor a par...
Page 227 - Events; Syntax of the Command Line I
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 227 system events and the time at which they occurred. You can specify ts are included here in Events menu. If you position the mou ys m time and date are displayed. Syntax of the Command Line I 6.8.1 Log Ta...
Page 228 - Syntax of t; clear
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 228 nd ation attempts. Syntax of t 6.8.2 Auth Log Menu Comma Logging Authentication The pages of this menu contain a table with information on successful or failed authentic he Command Line Interface CLI\INF...
Page 229 - Current Ve; Boot software version; rsions Menu Command; rsions and Order Numbers
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 229 6.8.3 Ve Current Ve 1. Hardware version 2. Order number (MLFB) 3. Boot software version 4. Firmware version 5. Ethernet MAC address rsions Menu Command rsions and Order Numbers Operating Instructions SCA...
Page 230 - This menu command is available only in the access point mode.; Logged on; The MAC address of the client.; Clients
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface 6.8.4 Client List Menu Command C79000-G8976-C184-07 230 This menu command is available only in the access point mode. Note Logged on MAC address The MAC address of the client. If# This specifies the wireless interface over which...
Page 231 - Update
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface By selecting th onds. If you click on the MAC ad e Update check box, the list is updated automatically every 2 sec dress of a client, you will receive additional information on this client. Syntax of the Command Line Interface C...
Page 232 - WLAN Menu Command; Information on the WLAN Interface
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface 6.8.5 Ethernet Menu Command C79000-G8976-C184-07 232 t Interfaces data is also displayed here. Syntax of the Command Line Interface mand. WLAN Menu Command Information on the WLAN Interface This menu command provides information...
Page 234 - Errors
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 234 ed or sent data packets. Displays the sum of all received or sent bytes in a data frame. ● Sum of all received or sent data unicasts. ● Sum of all received or sent data multicasts. ● ed or sent data broa...
Page 235 - Transmit Errors; Sum of all packets sent that were not confirmed by an acknowledge.
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x C79000-G8976-C184-07 235 ● Fragmentation errors Sum of all failed fragmentations. One of the fragments was not received or received too late. ● Encryption errors Is incremented if a frame is ...
Page 236 - Overlap AP
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface Overlap AP Note C79000-G8976-C184-07 236 command is available o cess point mode. This menu nly in the ac For optimum data throu used by other access p b re is overlapping of the wire s point occupies not only the set channel but...
Page 237 - CLI; VLAN
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 237 yntax of the Command Line Interface S CLI\INFORM\WLAN1> or for the second wireless adapter (if it exists) CLI Command Description Comment \INFORM\WLAN2> overlap Shows the access points on the set o...
Page 238 - quirements you set for the bandwidth and response time.
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface 6.8.7 iQoS Menu Command C79000-G8976-C184-07 238 Information on Bandw ation The pages of this menu provide information on iQoS. The clients are grouped as follows: his involves clients that were defined as critical and that are ...
Page 240 - ree Menu Command; tatus of the Spanning Tree Protocol; The upper part of the page shows the; Port Name; Plain language name of the port, for example Ethernet or WLAN1 WDS1.
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 240 ree Menu Command tatus of the Spanning Tree Protocol The upper part of the page shows the RootID and the BridgeID . Both IDs are made up of their priority and their MAC address. Together, this results in...
Page 241 - Discarding
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 241 whether the (R)STP is enabled for this port. If the port is not enabled, no further frames are forwarded over this port. costs for the port. ther (R)STP device nt path has been detected). ening mode, but...
Page 242 - Informatio; ands for this menu command.; The signal recorder is available only in client mode.; n on Protocols; There are no CLI comm; Signal Strength Indicators; Using the URL; Displaying the Instantaneous Value
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 242 6.8.9 IP Informatio rmation on the IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, and SNMP ands for this menu command. 6.8.10 Signal Recorder Menu Command Note The signal recorder is available only in client mode. , TCP/IP, ICMP, ...
Page 243 - Recording a Series of Measurements
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 243 the window includes not only the operator controls for graphic s for the actual signal uisition of two measuring points he recorder is controlled by the d successfully and the recorder rder file" and...
Page 245 - mics begins. For this; Bandw; RSS received signal strength in dBm
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface C79000-G8976-C184-07 245 Roaming indicator This value appears when the client connects to another or to no AP and the MAC address of the AP changes as a result. idth/data rate dwidth/data rate is not displayed over the entire sc...
Page 247 - recstop
Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface Syntax C79000-G8976-C184-07 247 of the Command Line Interface CLI\INF SIGNAL Command Description Comment ORM\ > recstart <interval> [quantity recording points] rent twee s ord Starts signal recording. The interval at wh...
Page 248 - Technical Specifications / Approvals
C79000-G8976-C184-07 248 Technical Specifications / Approvals smission 7 Data Tran Transmission e fo ps rat r Ethernet 10/100 Mb Transmission rate fo ps (108 Mbps) r wireless 1 ... 54 Mb Supported standards 2.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, for wireless 802.1x, 80802.11h, 802.11i Supported standardssupply we...
Page 249 - MTBF Information (mean time between failure); Device; SCALANCE W78x; Drilling diagram for wall mounting
Technical Specifications / Approvals MTBF Information (mean time between failure) C79000-G8976-C184-07 249 Device type MTBF SCALANCE W78x 67 years Drilling diagram for wall mounting 1 2 5 5 1 1 5 80 90 5 4 Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x
Page 250 - Technical Specifications ANT795-4MR; Mechanical Properties
Technical Specifications / Approvals C79000-G8976-C184-07 250 Technical Specifications ANT795-4MR R-SMA male for connection to Mechanical Properties Connector SCALANCE W78x or SCALANCE W74x Cover material Polycarbonate Silicone-free Electrical P 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz 5.15 ~ 5.35 GHz 5.725 ~ 5.85 GHz rope...
Page 251 - Dimension
Technical Specifications / Approvals C79000-G8976-C184-07 251 Dimension Drawing 1 3 6 2 1 , 2 3 4 , 6 14 8 Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x
Page 252 - Approvals; CE Conformity; Safety of Information Technology Equipment
Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x C79000-G8976-C184-07 252 Approvals CE Conformity The products SIMATIC NET SCALANCE W788-1PRO SIMATIC NET SCALANCE W788-2PRO SIMATIC NET SCALANCE W788-1RR SIMATIC NET SCALANCE W788-2RR in the version put into circulation by Siemens A&D conform to the regulatio...
Page 255 - ATEX, cULus and FM Approvals; UL; ts; rete info; DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN; he
Approvals ATEX, cULus and FM Approvals C79000-G8976-C184-07 255 The producSIMATIC NET SCALANCE W788-1PRO SIMATIC NET SCALANCE W788-2PRO SIMATIC NET SCALANCE W788-1RR SIMATIC NET SCALANCE W788-2RR has the following approvals • EN50021 • UL 60950-1 • FM Hazardous (Classified) Location Electrical Equip...
Page 256 - FCC App va; peration is subject to the following two conditions:; ro l; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Approvals C79000-G8976-C184-07 256 FCC App va This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. peration is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in...
Page 257 - te MIB Varia; MIB; Appendix; Priva; Downloading the; , you display the login; OID; u are not yet logged on. After logging on, the private MIB file of the
C79000-G8976-C184-07 257 te MIB Varia MIB Using the URL http://<IP_address>/snScalanceW.mib Appendix Priva bles of the SCALANCE W78x Downloading the of the SCALANCE W78x over the Internet Explorer , you display the login window if yoSCALANCE W is availashould be enabled. OID The private identi...
Page 258 - Name OID Description; Variables
Appendix C79000-G8976-C184-07 258 The following table shows the private MIB variables of the SCALANCE W78x: Name OID Description Number of Objects Variables snDownload 1.3.6.1.4.1.4196.1.1.4.100.1.5 Download information and control variables for image, 17 configuration file, events table. snNvLog 1....
Page 259 - Name; Traps
Appendix C79000-G8976-C184-07 259 Name Specific Variable Description Traps Index snScalanceWPowerLineDown e - The power line where the last power down occurred. 1-M12, 2-Ethernet Power enerated if there is a power down on M12 or the Ethernet power connector. 31 snScalanceWChangedPowerLin This is g s...
Page 261 - Calculating in Decibels; Decibels as a Logarithmic Unit of Measure
Appendix Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x C79000-G8976-C184-07 261 Designing and Calculating Wireless Systems Based on the Example of RCoax Calculating in Decibels Decibels as a Logarithmic Unit of Measure In wireless technology, most calculations are made in decibels (dB). Decibel means the log...
Page 262 - Power Specifications; Specifying Power in dBm
Appendix Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x C79000-G8976-C184-07 262 Power Specifications Specifying Power in dBm A commonly used reference variable in wireless technology is a power of 1 mW. Power can then be specified in the decibel milliwatt unit (dBm). The following formula is used: P [dBm] = ...
Page 263 - Specifying Power in dBi
Appendix Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x C79000-G8976-C184-07 263 Transmit Power in IEEE 802.11g Mode (2.4 GHz) Data rate [Mb/s] P0 [dBm] 6 17 9 17 12 17 18 17 24 17 36 13 48 11 54 10 Transmit Power in IEEE 802.11a/h Mode (5 GHz) Data rate [Mb/s] P0 [dBm] 6 17 9 17 12 17 18 17 24 17 36 13 48 11...
Page 264 - Losses Based on the Example of a 2.4 GHz RCoax Cable; Losses due to Longitudinal Attenuation; Losses due to Coupling Loss
Appendix Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x C79000-G8976-C184-07 264 Losses Based on the Example of a 2.4 GHz RCoax Cable Losses due to Longitudinal Attenuation The longitudinal attenuation of the leaky feeder cable depends on its length and is calculated according to the following formula: a rc =...
Page 265 - Losses due to Power Splitters
Appendix Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x C79000-G8976-C184-07 265 IEC 61196-4 Values for coupling losses according to IEC 61196-4 already include spatial attenuation of 2 m. To calculate the actual coupling loss, a spatial attenuation for the distance of 2 m must be deducted from this value. Th...
Page 266 - Receiver Sensitivity
Appendix Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x C79000-G8976-C184-07 266 Receiver Sensitivity The receiver sensitivity is the minimum power that must be fed to a receiver to allow communication to take place. The receiver sensitivity is a device-specific property and depends on the transmission techni...
Page 267 - System Calculation Based on the Example of RCoax; Receiver input power in dBm
Appendix Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x C79000-G8976-C184-07 267 Receiver Sensitivity in IEEE 802.11a/h Mode (5 GHz) Data rate [Mb/s] Pe [dBm] 6 -87 9 -86 12 -85 18 -83 24 -80 36 -76 48 -71 54 -66 72 [*] -73 96 [*] -68 108 [*] -63 [*] Turbo mode System Calculation Based on the Example of RCoax...
Page 268 - Receiver sensitivity in dBm
Appendix Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x C79000-G8976-C184-07 268 ∆ fr Correction value for the spatial attenuation in dB. Depending on the concrete operating conditions, between 0 and 20 dB. P e min Receiver sensitivity in dBm
Page 269 - Glossary
Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x C79000-G8976-C184-07 269 Glossary ACL A ccess C ontrol L ist. List with MAC addresses with the right to access the wireless network Ad hoc network Wireless network between individual devices (point-to-point) AES A dvanced E ncryption S tandard, Encryption accordi...
Page 270 - IEEE
Glossary Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x C79000-G8976-C184-07 270 IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE 802.11 Standard for wireless networks in the 2.4 GHz range with transmission rates of up to 2 Mbps. IEEE 802.11a Standard for wireless networks in the 5 GHz range with t...
Page 272 - WMM
Glossary Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x C79000-G8976-C184-07 272 in compliance to the 802.11b standard. The Wi-Fi Alliance also develops standards. The WiFi Alliance has developed its own architectures for security procedures that have not yet been standardized such as the WiFi Protected Archi...
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