Mitsubishi NZ2WL-N- User Manual

iv NZ2WL - xxx Handling Precautions WARNING - Do not use the product where it is exposed to flammable or corrosive gas. Failure to do so may result in an explosion, fire, electric shock, or failure. - The product could be very hot in the operation. Please do not touch with hands or body. It may caus...

vi NZ2WL - xxx Connection to MELSEC Series Equipment The NZ2WL Series can be connected to various programmable controllers and display units. Connectable Equipment The following MELSEC Series equipment can be connected. *1 Type Model MELSEC-Q Series Ethernet Interface Module (for 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX...

NZ2WL - xxx vii Note on Connections CAUTION - Do not use this product for applications that must transmit or update data regularly or within a given time period, such as the cyclic transmission of a programmable controller. Transmission delays cannot be obtained through calculations for Ethernet com...

viii NZ2WL - xxx CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT (1) Mitsubishi programmable controller ("the PRODUCT") shall be used in conditions; i) where any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT, if any, shall not lead to any major or serious accident; and ii) where the backup and fail-s...

NZ2WL - xxx ix Terminology/Abbreviations The following terms and abbreviations are used in this manual for convenience. Full term Term used in this manual All five NZ2WL models (NZ2WL-US, NZ2WL-EU, NZ2WL-CN, NZ2WL-KR, NZ2WL-TW) NZ2WL-xxx NZ2WL-US (for U.S.A.) US NZ2WL-EU (for Europe) EU NZ2WL-CN (fo...

x NZ2WL - xxx Packing List Thank you for purchasing this Mitsubishi product. The product package should contain the items listed below. Use the following list to confirm the contents of the product package. If you discover any damaged or missing item, contact your local authorized dealer. Contents N...

NZ2WL - xxx xi Table of Contents Packing List......................................................................................................................................... x 1. BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 1 Overview ...............................................................................

1. Before Using the Product NZ2WL - xxx 1 1. Before Using the Product This chapter provides information you should know before using the product. Overview The NZ2WL-xxx is a wireless LAN adapter that conforms to IEEE 802.11a/b/g standards of various countries and features a wide input power supply (...

1. Before Using the Product NZ2WL - xxx 3 Environment Use this product in the following environment. If used under environmental conditions exceeding these ranges, the board may overheat, malfunction, or cause a failure. Operating ambient temperature 0 - 50 º C Operating ambient humidity 10 - 90%RH ...

2. Setup 4 NZ2WL - xxx 2. Setup The antenna must be mounted and installed properly before configuring this product. Follow the setup procedure for the product shown below. Part Names and Functions Figure 2.1. Part names LED display Table 2.1. LED Displays during Normal Operation LED name Status LED ...

2. Setup NZ2WL - xxx 5 Table 2.2. During File Write LED name Status LED display POWER WLAN Flashing simultaneously File write in progress *1 *1 Except writing of log files (no flashing) Table 2.3. Error Display LED name Status LED display POWER Flashing twice WLAN ON Wireless LAN error DIP switches ...

2. Setup 6 NZ2WL - xxx Connectors Table 2.5. Power Connectors Name Function Power terminal connector (included in the package): MC1,5/3-ST-3,5 (made by Phoenix Contact Inc.) The applicable cable is AWG28-16. (The cable length must meet the power supply specifications.) The applicable bar solderless ...

2. Setup NZ2WL - xxx 7 Attaching the Antennas Use this product with the antennas included. The following describes how to attach the supplied dipole antennas. (1) Straighten both the antennas, as shown below, and attach them to the antenna connectors on the main unit. The antennas screw onto the ant...

2. Setup 8 NZ2WL - xxx Power Supply - The input voltage range of this product is 12 to 24 VDC ±5%. Using a power supply outside of that range may cause a malfunction or accident. - Connect the cables correctly to the Vi+ (12 to 24 VDC ±5%), Vi- (GND), and FG connectors. - Use a power source that sta...

2. Setup NZ2WL - xxx 9 Grounding the NZ2WL Connect the cables to the applicable connectors. Process the cables as needed and ground the product. Figure 2.5. Grounding the NZ2WL Installation Using Mounting Brackets Mounting on a Desktop (Horizontally) When the product is used horizontally, it can be ...

2. Setup 10 NZ2WL - xxx CAUTION When mounting the product on a desk or wall, place the product down with one of the orientations shown to the right. When mounting the product vertically, orient the product with the LAN port on the bottom. When mounting the product horizontally, orient the product wi...

3. Connecting to Devices and Setup Methods NZ2WL - xxx 11 3. Connecting to Devices and Setup Methods This product is set up via a network using a Web browser or TELNET. Follow the setup procedure below once the product is set up. Setup Methods Although the NZ2WL-xxx can be set up precisely to constr...

3. Connecting to Devices and Setup Methods 12 NZ2WL - xxx Setup Using Web Browser This section describes the setup method using a Web browser. The following Web browsers can be used (recommended Web browsers). Note that a proper display may not be shown on any browser other than the following ones. ...

3. Connecting to Devices and Setup Methods NZ2WL - xxx 13 Connecting to This Product Using Web Browser Start up a Web browser and enter the IP address of this product after “http : //” in the address bar. If connecting to this product for the first time, enter the default IP address.When the default...

3. Connecting to Devices and Setup Methods NZ2WL - xxx 15 Setup Using TELNET This section describes how to perform setup using TELNET. This procedure requires an application in which TELNET can be used. In Windows, “Command Prompt” can be used. Connecting to the Product Using TELNET Start up an appl...

3. Connecting to Devices and Setup Methods 18 NZ2WL - xxx TELNET Key Operation Select items from the TELNET menus by entering the corresponding number. In addition to numbers, the following commands can be also used. The keys can be used in all the menus. Capital and small letters are not differenti...

4. Wireless Link Mode and Wireless LAN Function NZ2WL - xxx 19 4. Wireless Link Mode and Wireless LAN Function This chapter describes the major functions of the NZ2WL series as a wireless LAN system and the wireless link modes of the product along with configuration examples of networks available in...

4. Wireless Link Mode and Wireless LAN Function 20 NZ2WL - xxx - Advantages (1) If the IP tunneling function is used, communication can be performed over different routers without changing IP addresses. (2) Allows log-in restrictions (security function). (3) Improves security using the WSL (Wireless...

4. Wireless Link Mode and Wireless LAN Function NZ2WL - xxx 21 Advanced Infrastructure Mode The Advanced Infrastructure mode is a mixture of the Standard Infrastructure and Compatible Infrastructure modes. The Advanced Infrastructure mode can be used only when the product is configured as an access ...

4. Wireless Link Mode and Wireless LAN Function 22 NZ2WL - xxx Comparison of Main Functions The three wireless connection modes mentioned earlier have different wireless LAN functions. The following table lists main functions of each mode and gives a brief explanation of each function. " ○ "...

4. Wireless Link Mode and Wireless LAN Function 24 NZ2WL - xxx Installation in a Network This section describes how to install the product to construct a network with improved performance and discusses the general features of the wireless network and characteristics of radio waves, as well as the gu...

4. Wireless Link Mode and Wireless LAN Function NZ2WL - xxx 25 Operating Environment and Radio Waves When using this product to construct a network, install and operate it considering the radio environment to optimize the performance. Is it allowed to use wireless devices at the installation locatio...

4. Wireless Link Mode and Wireless LAN Function 26 NZ2WL - xxx Constructing a Network This section gives some pointers and cautions relating to constructing a network using the AP and station and provides some practical examples. (1) This product conforms with the standard wireless LAN specification...

5. Setup and Status Display NZ2WL - xxx 27 5. Setup and Status Display This chapter explains about setting items and status displays of this product. Always read Chapter 2 “Setup” and Chapter 3 “Connection to Devices and Setup Methods” for preparation before performing setup or viewing the status. A...

5. Setup and Status Display NZ2WL - xxx 29 ◆ Ethernet ■ Port Speed Select the port speed setting. Select one of “Auto”, “100M Full Duplex”, “100M half Duplex”, “10M Full Duplex”, or “10M half Duplex”. Factory default setting: Auto CAUTION - If one side is set to "Auto" and the other side is ...

5. Setup and Status Display 30 NZ2WL - xxx ◆ Wireless LAN To change the wireless LAN standard, wireless connection mode, take three steps of “Basic” -> “Details” -> “Security” to make their respective settings. For any other item, you can change the setting on under “Details” or “Security”. ▼ ...

5. Setup and Status Display NZ2WL - xxx 31 ■ Unit Type Select either “Access point” or “Station”. Factory default setting : Access point Table 5.2. Unit type Unit type Overview Access point Master access point controlling other stations or access points operating in station mode. Station Access poin...

5. Setup and Status Display NZ2WL - xxx 37 ▼ Security ■ Encryption This setting specifies whether to enable or disable encryption. You can select a type of encryption from among "WEP", "AES", "AES - OCB", and "TKIP". If you select "AES" or "TKIP", one ...

5. Setup and Status Display NZ2WL - xxx 41 ◆ Extension ■ Bridge Packet Control This item is available when the unit type is “Access point”. Enabling bridge packet control prevents file sharing among clients under the same access point. To create a network that permits file sharing, use "Edit Lis...

5. Setup and Status Display 44 NZ2WL - xxx ■ Roaming Notification Roaming notification packets are packets that notify other access points and switching hubs that a station has moved when station roaming has occurred. When the "Send notification packets" setting is "Enable", notifica...

5. Setup and Status Display 46 NZ2WL - xxx ◆ VLAN ■ VLAN This item is available when the unit type is “Access point”. Set this item to "Enable" to enable the VLAN function. Factory default setting : Disable. ■ VLAN ID This item is available when the unit type is “Access point”. Specify the V...

5. Setup and Status Display NZ2WL - xxx 47 ◆ Log The product can preserve log information. See Chapter 6 “Maintenance” for details of the logged data and data collection methods. ■ Log This specifies whether or not to enable logging. Set the function to "Enable" to collect logs. Factory defa...

5. Setup and Status Display 48 NZ2WL - xxx Status Display A list of status information on this product can be displayed by selecting “Status” after logging in through a web browser or TELNET. This displays the following information. ■ Basic Informastion - Loader Version Displays the version of this ...

6. Maintenance NZ2WL - xxx 55 6. Maintenance This chapter describes how to perform maintenance on this product and explains the tools to be used. Here, “maintenance” means the following : log file collection and saving and restoring the software settings. This product does not support firmware updat...

6. Maintenance 56 NZ2WL - xxx Saving a Setting File Saving a software setting file of this product has the following benefits: - If you have more than one product and all the products should have the same settings, setting is required only for one product. The setting file can be used for the remain...

6. Maintenance NZ2WL - xxx 57 Restoring the Software Settings The software settings of this product can be recovered by using the saved setting file. The setting file is restored by storing the previously collected CONFIG file (MACFLIST file if needed) in the memory. Restore Settings Using FTP Follo...

6. Maintenance 58 NZ2WL - xxx Time Setting Set the time on this product. Enter the year (4 digits), month, day, time (24-hour notation), minute, and second, and then click the [Update] button. If you enter one digit for the month or day, a zero will be added to display the month or day in two digits...

6. Maintenance NZ2WL - xxx 59 Using a Web Browser Follow the instructions below to initialize the product using a web browser. (1) Use a web browser to log in to this product. (2) Select “Maintenance” - “Default setting” from the menu. (3) To leave the IP address of the product unchanged without ini...

7. Troubleshooting 60 NZ2WL - xxx 7. Troubleshooting This chapter describes common problems that may occur with this product and what to do about them. If a problem not described here occurs or the same problem occurs after checking the nature of the problem, contact your local authorized dealer. Wh...

8. Appendix 62 NZ2WL - xxx 8. Appendix BSHardware Setup Switch 1 : OFF Switch 2 : OFF ON 12 Figure 8.1. DIP Switch Initial Setting Table 8.1. Initial Setting List < 1 / 4 > Item Default setting Basic setting Host name (No input) DHCP Client Disable, enable IPaddress (Displayed on the housing s...

8. Appendix NZ2WL - xxx 67 Table 8.2. Specifications < 2 / 2 > Item Specification Antenna Diversity dipole antenna External Dimensions (mm) 25(W) x 68(D) x 97(H) (Not including antenna and other projecting parts) Weight(g) 250g Table 8.3. List of Country Channels Channel *1 Standard U.S.A. (NZ...

NZ2WL - xxx 69 WARRANTY Please confirm the following product warranty details before using this product. 1. Gratis Warranty Term and Gratis Warranty Range If any faults or defects (hereinafter "Failure") found to be the responsibility of Mitsubishi occurs during use of the product within the...

72 NZ2WL - xxx Revisions *The manual number is given on the bottom right of the cover. Print Date *Manual Number Revision March 2011 IB(NA)-0800471ENG-A First edition October 2011 IB(NA)-0800471ENG-B Partially revised NZ2WL-xxx Country Channels Partially addition FCC PART15, R&TTE Directive, NCC...