ECLYPSE Wi-Fi Adapter Connection Modes
The Wi-Fi adapter supports a number of connection modes shown in the table below:
Connection Mode Description Max Number of Wireless
Clients or Nodes
Client
This sets the mode of the Wi-Fi adapter to connect the controller as a client of a Wi-Fi
access point. This interface can auto-configure its IP parameters when the connected
network that has a DHCP server.
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Access Point
This sets the mode of the Wi-Fi adapter to be a Wi-Fi access point. This access point
operates off of the same subnetwork and has the same IP connectivity that the
controller has with its wired network connection. For example, if the controller’s wired
connection is to a network that has an active DHCP server, access point clients can
also use this DHCP server to automatically configure their IP connection parameters.
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Hotspot (default)
This sets the mode of the Wi-Fi adapter to be a Wi-Fi hotspot with a router. This puts
the hotspot into a separate subnetwork with a DHCP server to provide IP addresses to
any connected device. Wide area network (WAN) connectivity is through the wired
connection.
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Typical application examples are shown below.
Wi-Fi Client Connection Mode
Cut installation costs by leveraging existing wireless infrastructure and by eliminating the need for Ethernet cables. This ar-
chitecture is characterized by the point-to-point connection between an access point and a client-controller.
Interconnection Through Wi
Leverage Existing Wireless Infrastructure
Fi to Eliminate Ethernet Cables
Eliminate Ethernet Cables
Figure17: Leveraging Existing Wireless Infrastructure by Eliminating Ethernet Cables
To configure the Wi-Fi client connection mode, see Setting up a Wi-Fi Client Wireless Network.
Connecting IP Devices to an IP Network
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