Configuring with Web Based Management
5.6 "Interfaces" menu
SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management
Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C267-08
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Background Scan Mode
While the client is connected to an access point, it scans for other access points in the
background with which it can connect when necessary. Specify the mode for the scan.
The following options are available:
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always
The client scans continuously for access points.
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idle
If there is no data traffic for a certain time, a scan is started for further access points.
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disabled
As long as the client is connected, there is no scan for further access points.
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Background Scan Interval [ms]
Specify the interval at which further access points are scanned.
Table 2 has the following columns:
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Radio
Shows the WLAN interface.
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Scan channels
Shows the channels on which the client searches for an access point. The display
depends on the wireless approvals of the selected country and the settings for "Allowed
Channels".
Table 3 has the following columns:
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Enabled
Enables or disables the relevant SSID.
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Radio
Shows the WLAN interface.
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SSID
Enter the SSID of the access point with which the client will connect.
For the SSID, ASCII code 0x20 to 0x7e is used.
Procedure
1.
From the "MAC Mode" drop-down list, select the required assignment of the MAC
address.
2.
In table 2, enter an SSID for "SSID" and enable the required SSID.
3.
Disable the "Any SSID" function.
4.
Click the "Set Values" button.