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Page 1: ...Manual 758 919 Wireless Access Point Version 1 0 0 ...

Page 2: ...support wago com Every conceivable measure has been taken to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this documentation However as errors can never be fully excluded we always appreciate any information or suggestions for improving the documentation E Mail documentation wago com We wish to point out that the software and hardware terms as well as the trademarks of companies used and or mentioned i...

Page 3: ...ption 16 3 2 View 18 3 3 Labeling 19 3 4 Connectors 20 3 5 RJ45 LED Indicators 21 3 6 RESET Button 22 3 7 Technical Data 23 3 7 1 Hardware Specifications 23 3 7 2 Communication 23 3 8 Approvals 25 3 8 1 Radio Regulatory Compliance 26 3 9 Selecting the Installation Location 27 4 Installation 29 4 1 General Information 29 4 2 Limitations 29 4 3 Mechanical Installation 30 5 Configuration 31 5 1 Gener...

Page 4: ...Bluetooth 50 6 1 3 EtherNet IP Networking via Bluetooth 51 6 1 4 Ethernet network to existing WLAN 52 6 1 5 Adding single Ethernet node to WLAN 53 6 1 6 Accessing PLC via WLAN from Handheld Device 54 6 2 Wireless Technology Basics 56 6 3 Radio Antenna Patterns 57 6 3 1 Azimuth Horizontal View 57 6 3 1 1 Front View Vertical 0 59 6 3 1 2 Side View Vertical 90 60 6 3 2 Vertical Views 60 6 3 3 Through...

Page 5: ...t to this documentation is included if necessary This documentation applies to the Wireless Access Point 758 919 1 1 Copyright This Manual including all figures and illustrations is copyright protected Any further use of this Manual by third parties that violate pertinent copyright provisions is prohibited Reproduction translation electronic and phototechnical filing archiving e g photocopying as ...

Page 6: ...te risk potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Personal Injury Indicates a low risk potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Damage to Property Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in damage to property Damage to Property Caused by Electrostatic Discharge ...

Page 7: ...es about this Documentation 7 758 919 Wireless Access Point Manual Version 1 0 0 Additional Information Refers to additional information which is not an integral part of this documentation e g the Internet ...

Page 8: ...arked in italic type e g C Program Files WAGO Software Menu Menu items are marked in bold letters e g Save A greater than sign between two names means the selection of a menu item from a menu e g File New Input Designation of input or optional fields are marked in bold letters e g Start of measurement range Value Input or selective values are marked in inverted commas e g Enter the value 4 mA unde...

Page 9: ...rried out by electrical specialists with sufficient knowledge in installation and handling of electrical equipment The electrical specialists must also be familiar with the current standards and guidelines valid for the device 2 1 3 Intended Use The intended use of this equipment is as a communication interface and gateway The equipment receives and transmits data on various physical levels and co...

Page 10: ...19 Wireless Access Point Manual Version 1 0 0 Further details are given in the contractual agreements Please send your request for modified and new hardware or software configurations directly to WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH Co KG ...

Page 11: ...sk of cyber attacks and to enhance cyber security Only open ports and services during commissioning and or configuration Limit physical and electronic access to all automation components to authorized personnel only Change the default passwords before first use This will reduce the risk of unauthorized access to your system Regularly change the passwords used This will reduce the risk of unauthori...

Page 12: ...s are to be stored in their original packaging Likewise the original packaging provides optimal protection during transport When assembling or repacking the components the contacts must not be soiled or damaged The components must be stored and transported in appropriate containers packaging Thereby the ESD information is to be regarded ...

Page 13: ...ice is only restricted for use in hazardous areas Maintenance Repair only by authorized specialists The device contains no parts that can be serviced by users Always have all service reconfiguration maintenance or repair work performed by specialists authorized by WAGO Do not work on components while energized All power sources to the device shall be switched off prior to performing any installati...

Page 14: ... and materials are imperative for handling devices modules Cleaning only with permitted materials Clean soiled contacts using oil free compressed air or with ethyl alcohol and leather cloths Avoid electrostatic discharge The devices are equipped with electronic components that you may destroy by electrostatic discharge when you touch Pay attention while handling the devices to good grounding of th...

Page 15: ...ore replacing or wiring modules Do not disconnect equipment while the circuit is live or unless the area is known to be free of ignitable concentrations Install in an enclosure considered representative of the intended use To comply with directives the equipment must be mounted in an IP54 enclosure This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions ...

Page 16: ...ses such as MODBUS TCP EtherNet IP or PROFINET In combination with another function related device e g another WAP or Access Point AP of the same radio technology the WAP can serve as a wireless replacement for ETHERNET cables The WAP permits particularly robust real time radio connections over long distances A suitable configuration can also prevent any degradation to other radio networks Figure ...

Page 17: ...lementation of Bluetooth by various manufacturers 5 GHz WLAN cannot be used with 2 5 GHz WLAN or Bluetooth at the same time WLAN or Bluetooth Choose WLAN if data throughput and wireless roaming are required or if there are only a few other devices transmitting in the area Choose Bluetooth if stability and low latency are important and there are several other devices transmitting in the area ...

Page 18: ...3 2 View Figure 2 View Table 3 Legend for Figure View Pos Description Details see Section 1 Antenna for WiFi and Bluetooth Technical Data 2 Power Connector Art Nr 2734 103 107 000 3 ETHERNET Connector RJ45 POE Connectors 4 RESET Button RESET Button 5 Screw nut Technical Data ...

Page 19: ...evice MAC address is included with other data on the device Figure 3 Marking Type Plate Part 1 Example Figure 4 Marking Type Plate Part 2 Example Table 4 Legend for Figure Label Example No Serial NO Description 01 Firmware version left number sequence 01 Hardware version right number sequence ...

Page 20: ... also Chapter Technical Data regarding power supply requirements Table 5 Power Connector 3 pin terminal block Pin Function 1 19 36 VDC 2 3 Functional Earth FE Table 6 Ethernet Connector RJ45 PoE Pin Data PoE 1 TD A Positive power from alt A PSE 2 TD A 3 RD A Negative power from alt A PSE with pin 6 4 B Positive power from alt B PSE 5 B 6 RD A Negative power from alt A PSE with pin 3 7 B Negative p...

Page 21: ...S Function Off No power Blue Connected on all configured wireless interfaces Purple Trying to connect to WLAN Bluetooth access point Blue slow blink Awaiting connections Alternating blue purple Connected on one interface and trying to connect or awaiting connections on another Purple slow blink Awaiting connections on one interface and trying to connect on another Purple fast blink Scanning for Bl...

Page 22: ...s Point Manual Version 1 0 0 3 6 RESET Button Figure 7 RESET Button The RESET button is located on the bottom of the unit When the unit is powered on press and hold RESET for 10 seconds and then release it to reset to the factory default settings ...

Page 23: ...umidity EN 600068 2 78 Damp heat 40 C 93 humidity for 4 days Dimensions Height 75 mm 91 mm with PS connector Outside height 41 mm Diameter 68 mm Weight 84 g Protection class Top outside of host IP66 IP67 UL NEMA 4X Base inside of host IP21 Mounting M50 screw and nut 50 5 mm hole needed Power supply 19 36 VDC Power over Ethernet 44 57 VDC DTE Type1 according to IEEE 802 3af Power consumption 0 7 W ...

Page 24: ... 11n SISO Security WEP 64 128 WPA WPA PSK and WPA2 TKIP and AES CCMP LEAP PEAP including MS CHAP Table 12 Classic Bluetooth Wireless standards profiles PAN PANU NAP Operation modes Access point or Client Max number of clients for Central 7 RF output power 11 dBm EIRP Power consumption 36 mA 24 VDC Net data throughput 1 Mbps Bluetooth version support Classic Bluetooth v2 1 Security Authentication A...

Page 25: ... use only 5GHz FCC Federal Communications Commission CFR 47 Part 15 ETS 300328 FCC ID PVH0965 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation UL E198726 for Use in Hazardous Locatio...

Page 26: ...sired operation This product contains FCC ID PVH0965 Damage to Property Any changes or modifications not explicitly approved by WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH Co KG could cause the module to cease to comply with FCC rules part 15 and thus void the user s authority to operate the equipment Industry Canada Statement This equipment complies with IC RSS 102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontr...

Page 27: ...he maximum range can only be effective under optimal conditions A lack of line of sight link or mis alignment of the devices will result in reduced range For a line of sight link install the devices such that the antennas are aligned toward one another i e the marked front side of the devices face one another If there is no line of sight link but both devices have an unobstructed view of the same ...

Page 28: ...e also possible without line of sight but the range is substantially reduced depending on the obstacle e g a wall A fire protection wall or a steel reinforced concrete ceiling is located between the devices No Reinforced concrete and other similar materials cannot be penetrated by radio waves when they are too thick The devices are located less than 50 m apart in a plant building with the line of ...

Page 29: ...l Area Network may not work with some devices due to different implementations of Bluetooth by different manufacturers WLAN 5 GHz cannot be used at the same time as WLAN 2 4 GHz or Bluetooth Do not install antenna directly in front of metallic surfaces The front of the WAP and hence the internal antenna must not be located directly in front of metallic surfaces as this can permanently degrade the ...

Page 30: ...le using the included sealing ring and nut The top mounting surface in contact with the sealing must be flat with a finish equivalent to Ra 3 2 or finer and cleaned and free from oils and greases Tightening torque 5 Nm 10 Make sure that the sealing ring is correctly placed Make sure that the sealing ring is correctly placed in the circular groove in the top part of the housing before tightening th...

Page 31: ...Point The default address is 192 168 0 99 The computer accessing the web interface must be in the same IP subnet as the Wireless Access Point Figure 9 Web interface The device is configured as a WiFi access point in factory default The DHCP server is active and assigns IP addresses from 192 168 0 201 to 192 168 0 206 to WiFi clients Advanced configuration can be carried out by issuing AT modem com...

Page 32: ... for the wired and wireless interfaces The different parameters are explained in the descriptions of each settings page in this manual The Help page describes AT commands that can be used for advanced configuration Table 15 Buttons Button Description Save and Reboot This button will be enabled if the unit must be restarted to apply a change Cancel All Changes Resets parameter changes that have not...

Page 33: ...ients Apply PROFINET optimization to all units 8 Bluetooth NAP 9 Bluetooth PANU Configure as Bluetooth client and scan for another client PANU PANU Apply PROFINET optimization to both units 10 any Apply PROFINET optimization and restart 11 any Enable PROFIsafe mode Notes Mode 1 will scan for units in mode 4 When a unit in mode 4 is detected the scanning unit will configure itself as a Bluetooth PA...

Page 34: ... this mode the unit must be restored to factory defaults by pressing and holding the RESET button Modes 10 and 11 will be added to the configuration without changing any other settings Modes 1 and 9 will listen for 40 seconds or until a configuration is established Modes 4 will listen for 120 seconds or until receiving a configuration Modes 5 6 7 and 8 will time out after 120 seconds ...

Page 35: ...terfaces Only a single DHCP server can be active for all the connected interfaces If WLAN is used the forwarding mode must be set to Layer 3 IP Forward DHCP Server Enabled Activates an internal DHCP server This option is only available when IP Assignment is set to Static Do not enable this option if there is already a DHCP server on the network Start Address Y The internal DHCP server will assign ...

Page 36: ...y communicate on one band at a time Scan for Networks Click to scan the selected frequency band s for discoverable WLAN networks Select a network from the dropdown menu to connect to it Connect to SSID To connect manually to a network enter its SSID network name here This can be used if the network does not broadcast its SSID Authentication Mode Select the authentication encryption mode required b...

Page 37: ...can be permanently disabled using AT commands See the Help page in the web interface for more information about how to set up WLAN roaming WLAN Channels and World Mode Client Mode only Which channels are available for WLAN communication is restricted by the regulatory domain where the unit is operating WAGO Wireless Access Point supports regulatory domain detection according to the IEEE 802 11d sp...

Page 38: ... 136 140 ETSI 1 11 12 13 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 100 104 108 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 FCC 1 11 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 100 104 108 112 116 132 136 140 Notes The maximum output power will be reduced on some channels depending on regulatory requirements WLAN communication may take a longer time to establish during startup if World Mode is disabled and additional channels are used ...

Page 39: ...yption mode to use for the access point Open No encryption or authentication WPA2 WPA2 PSK authentication with AES CCMP encryption WPA2 Passkey Enter a string in plain text or hexadecimal format to use for authentication Regular plain text passwords must be between 8 and 63 characters All characters in the ASCII printable range 32 126 are allowed except double quote comma and backslash Hexadecimal...

Page 40: ...ion 758 919 Wireless Access Point Manual Version 1 0 0 Example of hexadecimal password 0x000102030405060708080a0b0c0d0e0f101112131415161718191a1b1c1d1e1f Do not use the example passwords above in a live environment ...

Page 41: ...es the unit to other Bluetooth devices If left blank the unit will use a default name including the last 6 characters of the MAC ID Connectable Enable to make the unit accept connections initiated by other Bluetooth devices Discoverable Enable to make the unit visible to other Bluetooth devices Security Mode Disabled No encryption or authentication PIN Encrypted connection with PIN code security T...

Page 42: ...th devices To connect to a device select it from the dropdown menu when the scan has completed Connect To Used when connecting manually to a NAP or PANU device Connection Scheme Choose whether to select a Bluetooth device by MAC address default or Name when connecting manually Connecting to MAC will lock the connection to a specific hardware while connecting to Name allows for more flexibility MAC...

Page 43: ...s NAP Mode Adjustment Description Bridge Mode Standard Default mode Layer 3 IP forward IP data will be bridged over Bluetooth This mode must be used when connecting to an Android device over Bluetooth The network must have an active DHCP server List Nearby Devices Scans the network and lists discoverable Bluetooth devices Pairing cannot be initiated in NAP mode ...

Page 44: ...e 25 Bluetooth LE Settings Adjustment Description Operating Mode Disabled Bluetooth LE disabled default Central Bluetooth LE enabled Please select Help in the main menu for more information about using Bluetooth LE with AT Commands Bluetooth must be enabled Bluetooth must be enabled on the Bluetooth Settings page to use Bluetooth LE ...

Page 45: ...wse to select a downloaded firmware file then click on Send to send it to the unit Figure 19 Firmware update in progress Both progress bars will turn green when the firmware update has been completed The unit will then reboot automatically Figure 20 Firmware update completed Updating the firmware will not change the configuration settings ...

Page 46: ...anced parameters that are not accessible in the web interface to read out parameters in text format and for batch configuration using command scripts Enter or paste the commands into the text box then click on Send The result codes will be displayed below the text box Overview of AT commands A list of all AT commands is available on the Help page in the web interface ...

Page 47: ...nded Table 27 Settings Backup Adjustment Description Create Settings Backup Click on Generate to save the current configuration to a file on your computer Password is not included in backup file Restore Settings Click on Choose file and select a previously saved configuration then click on Load The settings in the saved configuration will be applied and the unit will reboot Table 28 General Config...

Page 48: ...eleasing it Table 29 Default Network Settings Adjustment Description IP Assignment Static IP Address 192 168 0 99 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 99 Internal DHCP Server Enabled Table 30 Default WLAN Settings Adjustment Description Operating Mode Access Point Channel Bands 2 4 GHz Authentication Mode WPA2 PSK Channel 6 WPA PSK See product printing SSID WAP_xxxxxx last 6 hexadec...

Page 49: ... will now be discoverable and open for automatic configuration Figure 24 Easy Config Mode 4 2 In the web interface of unit 2 activate Easy Config Mode 5 for WLAN or 6 for Bluetooth Unit 2 will now discover and configure unit 1 as a client and configure itself as an access point Figure 25 Easy Config Mode 5 Unit 1 will be assigned the first free IP address in the same Ethernet subnet as unit 2 Addi...

Page 50: ...lt settings 2 Connect Wireless Access Point 1 to the IO device and Wireless Access Point 2 to the PLC 3 Set Wireless Access Point 1 to Easy Config Mode 4 This unit will now be discoverable and open for automatic configuration 4 Set Wireless Access Point 2 to Easy Config Mode 8 This unit should now automatically discover and configure unit 1 as a Bluetooth client and configure itself as an access p...

Page 51: ...ccess Point 1 to the IO device and Wireless Access Point 2 to the PLC 3 Set Wireless Access Point 1 to Easy Config Mode 4 This unit will now be discoverable and open for automatic configuration 4 Set Wireless Access Point 2 to Easy Config Mode 6 This unit should now automatically discover and configure unit 1 as a Bluetooth client and configure itself as an access point The IO device should now be...

Page 52: ...as PROFINET Configuration 1 Reset the Wireless Access Point to the factory default settings 2 In Network Settings configure the IP settings as required by the wireless network 3 If the network uses DHCP select DHCP Relay Enabled 4 In WLAN Settings click on Scan for Networks 5 When the scan has completed select the wireless network from the dropdown list 6 If required select the authentication mode...

Page 53: ... required by the wireless network 3 In WLAN Settings click on Scan for Networks 4 When the scan has completed select the wireless network from the dropdown list 5 If required select the authentication mode and enter the passkey for the wireless network 6 Click on Save and Reboot 7 Check the System Overview page to confirm that the WLAN connection is established before continuing DO NOT SKIP THIS S...

Page 54: ...ult settings 2 In Network Settings configure the IP settings as required If the wired network uses DHCP select DHCP Relay Enabled The DHCP server on the network will now be able to allocate an IP address to the handheld device If the wired network uses static IP select DHCP Server Enabled and set a Start Address for DHCP addressing Make sure that the address range does not contain any existing add...

Page 55: ...rk name for the new wireless network 5 Set Authentication Mode to WPA2 and enter a passkey 6 Select a Channel band and a Channel 7 Click on Save and Reboot You should now be able to connect to the SSID of the Wireless Access Point on your handheld device and access the PLC by by entering its IP address in a browser ...

Page 56: ...e size and shape of the zones depend on the distance between the devices and on the signal wave length As a rule of thumb at least 60 of the first innermost Fresnel zone must be free of obstacles to maintain good reception Figure 32 Fresnel zones Table 32 Area to keep clear of obstacles first Fresnel zone Distance Fresnel zone radius r 2 4 GHz WLAN or Bluetooth 5 GHz WLAN 100 m 1 7 m 1 2 m 200 m 2...

Page 57: ...fferent angles around the WAP while maintaining the same distance 6 3 1 Azimuth Horizontal View This diagram shows the horizontal antenna pattern when looking at the WAP from above i e looking at the top logo from above Figure 33 Azimuth Horizontal View Diagram analysis the diagram displays an omnidirectional antenna gain regarding 2 4 GHz blue line which is used for Bluetooth and Wireless LAN 2 4...

Page 58: ...58 Appendix 758 919 Wireless Access Point Manual Version 1 0 0 Figure 34 Antenna Pattern Horizontal Please note the information Limited gain for 5 GHz between 105 to 190 ...

Page 59: ...Appendix 59 758 919 Wireless Access Point Manual Version 1 0 0 6 3 1 1 Front View Vertical 0 Figure 35 Front View Vertical 0 ...

Page 60: ...diagrams show the antenna pattern when looking at the WAP from the side in two different rotations 0 and 90 The WAP is mounted in a metal cabinet illustrated by the box below Figure 37 Vertical Views Diagram analysis The vertical antenna gain is fairly omnidirectional for both frequencies It is also clear to see that the metal cabinet where the WAP is ...

Page 61: ...eless ETHERNET Gateway in a free field application Figure 38 Throughput Diagram 6 4 Data Security for Radio Transmission It is often assumed that wireless communication systems are less secure than line connected systems When used and operated correctly wireless systems offer at least an equivalent level of security The following conditions must apply before an unauthorized user can obtain access ...

Page 62: ...igure 8 Bluetooth Settings PANU Mode 42 Figure 9 Bluetooth settings NAP 43 Figure 10 Bluetooth LE settings 44 Figure 11 Firmware update in progress 45 Figure 12 Firmware update completed 45 Figure 13 AT Commands 46 Figure 14 System Settings 47 Figure 1 ETHERNET Bridge 49 Figure 2 Easy Config Mode 4 49 Figure 3 Easy Config Mode 5 49 Figure 4 ETHERNET Bridge 50 Figure 5 EtherNet IP wireless network ...

Page 63: ... Energy 24 Table 1 Selection of Installation Location 28 Table 1 Buttons 32 Table 2 Easy Config Modes 33 Table 3 Network Settings page 35 Table 4 Network Settings page 36 Table 5 Advanced Settings 37 Table 6 Regulatory domains and WLAN channels 38 Table 7 WLAN Settings Access Point 39 Table 8 Bluetooth Settings 41 Table 9 Bluetooth Settings PANU Mode 42 Table 10 Bluetooth Settings NAP Mode 43 Tabl...

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