Operating Mode
Allows you to select the operating mode for the module:
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Access Point
—Configures the module to function as an access point
•
Client
—Configures the module to function as a client. This is the default setting.
System Address
(ESSID)
A WI-MOD-xxx-E-5W wireless network is comprised of modules that have the same
system address. Only modules with the same system address will communicate with
each other. The system address is a text string from 1 to 31 characters. Select a text
string that identifies your system.
Desired BSSID
To force a client or station to always connect to the same access point, enter the
MAC address of that access point into this field.
NOTE The ESSID of the access point must also match the configured ESSID
of the client.
Radio Encryption
Select the desired radio encryption:
•
None (default)
•
WEP128 (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
•
WPA2-PSK (AES) (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2)
If you select WEP encryption, you need to enter the encryption keys on the Security
page (see
“4.5 Security Configuration” on page 31).
If you select WPA2 encryption, you need to enter the encryption password in the next
field.
WPA Passphrase
If you selected
“WPA2-PSK (AES)” as the radio encryption you need to enter a
passphrase to be used for WPA encryption. The passphrase must be between 8
and 63 characters, and the passphrase must be the same for all WI-MOD-xxx-E-5W
modules in the same system. For optimal security, consider using a passphrase
consisting of
a combination of letters and numbers (not just a simple word or phrase), as well as
upper and lower case. For example,
“WiReLeSs TeChNoLoGy 2010”.
For more information on WPA2, see
“WPA2 Encryption” on page 32.
Device Mode
Allows you to choose whether the module will function as a bridge or router. When
“Router” is selected, separate IP addresses and netmasks are required for the
Ethernet and wireless interfaces. By default this is set to
“Bridge.”
Bridge STP
Selecting this checkbox enables Spanning Tree protocol in bridged networks. For
more information, see
“Bridge STP” on page 30.
Obtain IP Address
Automatically
Selecting this checkbox enables DHCP client on the WI-MOD-xxx-E-5W . A DHCP
client requests its IP address from a DHCP server, which assigns the IP address
automatically. For more information, see
“DHCP Client Configuration” on page 31. By
default, this
option is deselected.
IP Address
Enter the IP address required by the selected device mode:
•
Bridge Mode
—The IP address of the WI-MOD-xxx-E-5W module. Both wired
(Ethernet
Interface) port and wireless (Wireless Interface) ports will take on this address.
•
Router Mode
—Separate IP addresses are required for each interface. IP
addresses must be different.
IP Subnet Mask
Enter the IP network mask of the WI-MOD-xxx-E-5W module. This should be set to
the appropriate subnet mask for your system (typically, 255.255.255.0). In Router
mode, each interface will have its own netmask.
Default Gateway This is the address that the device will use to forward messages to remote hosts that
are not connected to any of the local bridged network (Ethernet or Wireless). The
default gateway address is only required if the wired LAN has a gateway unit that
connects to devices beyond the LAN (for example, Internet access). If there is
