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Configuration

WLAN stick, NA

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Version: 1.0

4.1.2

Connecting to WLAN

In this work step we show you how to establish a WLAN connection. In addition, you will find out how to
search for WLANs and determine the SSID. In this example, the IP address is automatically assigned by a
DHCP server.

Requirements

• Existing WLAN with configured access point.

• WLAN key (password).

Proceed as follows:

1. Start the Realtek configuration software.

2. Click at the top on the 

Available Network

 tab to search for available networks. Networks that are within

range are listed with SSID, channel and encryption method.

Summary of Contents for CU8210-D001-0101

Page 1: ...CU8210 D001 0101 WLAN stick NA Manual EN 3 2 2020 Version 1 0...

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Page 3: ...ew 10 3 1 Structure 10 3 2 Name plate 11 3 3 System requirements 11 3 4 WLAN principles 12 4 Configuration 13 4 1 Windows 7 13 4 1 1 Installing the driver 13 4 1 2 Connecting to WLAN 14 4 1 3 Establis...

Page 4: ...Table of contents WLAN stick NA 4 Version 1 0...

Page 5: ...products that have already been supplied may be made on the basis of the data diagrams and descriptions in this documentation Trademarks Beckhoff TwinCAT EtherCAT EtherCAT G EtherCAT G10 EtherCAT P S...

Page 6: ...d with medium risk of death or serious injury CAUTION Slight risk of injury There is a low risk hazard that can result in minor injury Warnings relating to damage to property or the environment NOTE D...

Page 7: ...Notes on the documentation WLAN stick NA 7 Version 1 0 1 2 Documentation issue status Version Modifications 1 0 First version...

Page 8: ...on against solid foreign objects up to 12 5 mm but not protection against water Operation of the devices in wet and dusty environments is not permitted unless specified otherwise The specified limits...

Page 9: ...th the WPA2 security mechanism Working with networks Restrict access to all devices to an authorized circle of persons Change the default passwords to reduce the risk of unauthorized access Regularly...

Page 10: ...tions The WLAN stick is downwardly compatible and enables communication with older devices In addition the WLAN stick supports the WiFi Direct standard A connection can thus be established between two...

Page 11: ...8 0406 corresponds to the CU8210 D001 0101 WLAN stick which is suitable for operation in North America The marking LM808 0407 corresponds to the CU8210 D001 0102 WLAN stick which is suitable for opera...

Page 12: ...twork infrastructure Encryption WLAN encryption is an important security setting and you must ensure that no unauthorized user can log on and use the network resources The WLAN stick supports the WPA2...

Page 13: ...4 1 1 Installing the driver The appropriate driver must first be installed in order to use the WLAN on Windows 7 During the installation the Realtek driver and configuration software will be installe...

Page 14: ...determine the SSID In this example the IP address is automatically assigned by a DHCP server Requirements Existing WLAN with configured access point WLAN key password Proceed as follows 1 Start the Re...

Page 15: ...and click Add to Profile The Wireless Network Properties window appears 4 Enter the WLAN key of your WLAN and confirm with OK Following a successful connection a summary is automatically displayed on...

Page 16: ...a DHCP server Requirements Existing WLAN with configured access point WLAN key password Proceed as follows 1 Click the network icon at the bottom right in the taskbar to display all WLANs in range 2...

Page 17: ...the access point can be configured in such a way that the internet connection of the access point is shared with the clients Proceed as follows 1 Start the Realtek configuration software 2 To activat...

Page 18: ...t least eight characters for the network 7 Deactivate the option Setting Internet Connection Sharing ISC if the internet connection of the access point is not to be shared The option Internet Connecti...

Page 19: ...In this work step we show you how to establish a WLAN connection In this example the IP address is automatically assigned by a DHCP server Requirements WLAN key password Proceed as follows 1 Click the...

Page 20: ...gure a WLAN stick as a hotspot on Windows 10 systems The hotspot works only with an existing internet connection which the hotspot then shares with the clients You cannot activate a hotspot on Windows...

Page 21: ...etwork environment and the desired transfer rate 5 Click Mobile hotspot under Start Settings Under Edit change the SSID and WLAN key of the network 6 Activate the hotspot with the button Share my Inte...

Page 22: ...LED WLAN stick NA 22 Version 1 0 5 Diagnostic LED Display Error code Description Off The WLAN stick is deactivated Flashes quickly The connection is being established Flashes continuously WLAN stick...

Page 23: ...band 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz ISM Band RF Output Power Tolerance 2 dBm 17dBm 802 11b 11Mbps 15dBm 802 11g 54Mbps 13dBm 802 11a 54Mbps 13dBm 802 11n MCS7_HT20 13dBm 802 11n MCS7_HT40 11dBm 802 11ac NSS1 MCS9...

Page 24: ...of each 22 MHz wide channel are shown in the following table Table 7 WLAN channels depending on the target market Chan nel Frequency MHz Japan ETSI North America Israel Mexico 1 2412 X X X 2 2417 X X...

Page 25: ...ff components there Beckhoff Headquarters Beckhoff Automation GmbH Co KG Huelshorstweg 20 33415 Verl Germany Phone 49 0 5246 963 0 Fax 49 0 5246 963 198 e mail info beckhoff com Beckhoff Support Suppo...

Page 26: ...ration 10 Table 2 System requirements CU8210 D001 0101 11 Table 3 Technical data dimensions and weights 23 Table 4 Technical data general data 23 Table 5 Technical data approvals 23 Table 6 Technical...

Page 27: ...WLAN stick NA 27 Version 1 0 List of figures Fig 1 Structure of a CU8210 D001 0101 WLAN stick 10 Fig 2 CU8210 D001 0101 name plate 11 Fig 3 Example of an infrastructure network 12 Fig 4 CU8210 D001 01...

Page 28: ...Beckhoff Automation GmbH Co KG H lshorstweg 20 D 33415 Verl www beckhoff com info beckhoff com More Information www beckhoff com CU8210 D001 0101...

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