PCAN-Wireless Gateway DR – User Manual
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WLAN Interface
In this box the settings of the WLAN interface will be displayed. IP
address, Subnet mask, and gateway are adjustable. The MAC
address cannot be changed. Each device receives a unique MAC
address during the manufacturing process, which can be used to
identify it.
Operation Mode
The Gateway’s operating mode is selected in this menu. The
following WLAN Connection Settings form and its options are
directly affected by this.
Client (Infrastructure Mode):
The Gateway must connect to the
WLAN network of an existing access-Point.
Host (Ad-Hoc Mode):
The Gateway provides a WLAN network of its
own. One other device can connect to it as a client. The SSID
entered in the following form is used as the network’s name. This
operation mode does not require an additional access-point.
WLAN Connection Settings
With this form you can establish a connection to an existing WLAN.
All input fields are mandatory. Please note that these settings are
saved together with the address settings below.
Alternatively, you can select an existing WLAN network on the
webpage
Network Scan
. Open the page with the button that is
named like the page and select the desired network from the list.
Name (SSID):
Enter the name of the WLAN you would like to
connect to.