ABB AWIN GW100, User Manual

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BAS IC FEATUR ES OF AWIN GW 100 G ATEWAY DHC P SERV ER
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The term WirelessHART gateway as used in this product is inclusive of three func-
tions as defined by the HART specifications.
– Gateway (see section WirelessHART Gateway ).
– WirelessHART access point (see section WirelessHART Gateway ).
– Network manager (see section Network Manager ).
Figure 1: AWIN GW100 gateway and its interfaces
HART maintenance port (shown as HART programming tool connector) is in-
stalled but this functionality is currently not supported.
3.2 DHCP Server
The AWIN GW100 is compatible with networks that use a Dynamic Host Control Protocol
(DHCP) server for allocating IP addresses.
3.3 Webserver
The AWIN GW100 gateway comes with built-in webserver which allows the user to both con-
figure and monitor WirelessHART network. Moreover, advanced diagnostics are also available
via the webserver.
3.4 Operator Authentication for Webserver Access
Authentication mechanisms are used to authenticate an operator accessing the device and to
verify that the operator is authorized to assume the requested role and perform services
within that role.
Access to the management screens for the AWIN GW100 gateway requires that you enter an
ID and password. The factory defaults are: