SCALANCE W778-1 / W738-1
Operating Instructions, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C450-07
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Introduction
Validity of the Operating Instructions
These operating instructions cover the following products:
Article number Article number
These operating instructions apply to the following software version:
• SCALANCE W778/W738 with firmware as of version 6.5
Definition
An access point is a node in a WLAN that also performs administrative functions in the
network and, for example, provides client modules with a connection to wired networks,
to other client modules in the same wireless cell or in other wireless cells.
Purpose of the Operating Instructions
Based on the operating instructions, you will be able to install and connect up the
SCALANCE W778/W738 correctly. The configuration and the integration of the device in
a WLAN are not described in these instructions.
Documentation on the accompanying CD
You will find detailed information about configuration in the SCALANCE W700
configuration manuals on the accompanying SIMATIC NET IWLAN CD under the file
name:
PH_SCALANCE-W770-W730-WBM_76.pdf and PH_SCALANCE-W770-W730-
CLI_76.pdf
read the explanations and instructions in the readme.htm file