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Siemens SCALANCE W1780 User Manual

Siemens SCALANCE W1780
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SIMATIC NET
Industrial Wireless LAN
SCALANCE W1780/W1740
according to IEEE 802.11ac
Web Based Management
Configuration Manual
11/2019
C79000-G8976-C485-03
Introduction
1
Description
2
Security recommendations
3
Technical basics
4
IP addresses
5
Configuring with Web Based
Management
6
Upkeep and maintenance
7
Troubleshooting/FAQ
8
Appendix A
A
Appendix B
B
Appendix C
C
Appendix D
D
Appendix E
E

Table of Contents

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Siemens SCALANCE W1780 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product type designationSCALANCE W1780
TypeWireless Access Point
Wireless standardIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Number of radio interfaces2
Operating frequency2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna connectionRP-SMA
Ethernet ports2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps
Power consumptionmax. 12 W
Protection class IPIP65
AntennaExternal
PoEIEEE 802.3af/at
Supply voltage24 V DC
SecurityWPA3, WPA2, WPA, 802.1X
Operating temperature-40 °C to +70 °C
Mounting typeWall or pole mounting

Summary

Introduction

1.1 Information on the Configuration Manual

Details the scope and orientation of the configuration manual.

Description

2.1 Network structures

Explains different network setups using access points like standalone, wired access, WDS.

2.3 Product characteristics

Details the Ethernet and WLAN interface properties, IEEE standards supported, and security features.

2.4 IEEE 802.11n/ac

Explains the IEEE 802.11ac standard, its differences from 802.11n, and MIMO technology.

Security recommendations

General

Provides general security advice for device operation, plant evaluation, and network isolation.

Software (security functions)

Details firmware updates, advisories, protocol activation, and access control list usage.

Technical basics

4.1 Configuration limits

Lists the maximum number of configurable functions for system, interfaces, layer 2, layer 3, and security.

4.2 Interfaces and system functions

Shows the availability of physical/logical interfaces and system functions across different device models.

4.8 User management

Covers access management through user settings, authentication methods (local/RADIUS), and roles.

IP addresses

5.1 IPv4 / IPv6

Compares essential differences between IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, including configuration and format.

5.2 IPv4 address

Explains the structure of an IPv4 address, subnet masks, CIDR notation, and network gateways.

Configuring with Web Based Management

6.1 Web Based Management

Describes how Web Based Management (WBM) works, including browser requirements and secure connections.

6.2 Login

Details the process of establishing a connection and logging into the Web Based Management interface.

6.3 "Wizard" menu

Introduces the wizard for guided configuration of important parameters, including basic settings.

Upkeep and maintenance

7.1 Firmware update - via WBM

Explains how to update device firmware using HTTP, TFTP, and SFTP protocols via WBM.

7.3 Device configuration with PRESET-PLUG

Covers installing device configurations and firmware using a PRESET-PLUG for multiple devices.

7.4 Restoring the factory settings

Details methods for resetting device parameters to factory defaults using the reset button or Primary Setup Tool.

Troubleshooting/FAQ

8.1 Firmware update via WBM or CLI not possible

Addresses issues with firmware updates and provides solutions using TFTP and Primary Setup Tool.

8.2 Disrupted data transmission due to the received power being too high

Explains causes of disrupted communication due to excessive received power and offers solutions.

Appendix A

A.1 Supported MIB files

Lists available MIB files for SCALANCE W devices, including Root OID and Reference.

Appendix D

D.1 Messages in the event log

Provides a catalog of alarm and message types recorded in the event log during system startup and status changes.

D.2 Messages in the WLAN Authentication Log

Lists messages related to WLAN authentication, including successful logins and failures in access point and client modes.

Appendix E

E.1 Format of the syslog messages

Describes the structure and components of Syslog messages according to RFC 5424.

E.2 Parameters in Syslog messages

Details the parameters that can be included in Syslog messages, such as IP address, MAC address, and protocol.

E.3 Syslog messages

Provides examples of selected Syslog messages for identification, user account management, and failed login attempts.

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