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8.5.2
Configuring wireless communication (WiFi)
Open this page with
Network
>
WiFi
.
In order to access this page you require the following access right:
Access onto WiFI (wireless network)
On this page you configure the wireless network communication of the
Edge Gateway (WiFi / WLAN according to IEEE 802.11).
The WiFi is deactivated when delivered (factory setting).
Figure 39: WiFi (default setting)
WiFi operating modes
The Edge Gateway offers 2 WiFi operating modes. These can be selected
via the selection list
Mode
, see following table.
Figure 40: WiFi modes of operation
Operating mode
Description
Disabled
WiFi is deactivated.
Access Point
In the operating mode
Access point
the Edge Gateway enables other
WiFi-capable devices to establish a connection with the Edge Gateway
and its peripheral devices.
Client
In the operating mode
Client
the Edge Gateway acts as WLAN
Ethernet adapter. This allows the integration of the Edge Gateway into
an already existing WLAN (Wireless Area Network).
Table 20: WiFi modes of operation
WiFi
Description
Operating mode
displays the active operating mode.
Name
displays the name of the WiFi interface (
wlan0
).
MAC address
displays the MAC address, if WiFi is activated.
Table 21: WiFi
Edge Gateway | NIOT-E-TPI51-EN-RE (Connect)
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