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Siemens SCALANCE W786-1 RJ-45 User Manual

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SIMATIC NET
Industrial Wireless LAN
SCALANCE W780/W740 to IEEE
802.11n Web Based Management
Configuration Manual
08/2018
C79000
-G8976-C267-13
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

Table of Contents

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Siemens SCALANCE W786-1 RJ-45 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Device TypeWireless Access Point
ManufacturerSiemens
ModelSCALANCE W786-1 RJ-45
Wireless StandardsIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency Bands2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Max Data Rate1.3 Gbps
Ethernet Ports1 x RJ-45
Power Supply24 V DC
Protection ClassIP65
Operating Temperature-20 °C to +60 °C
Protection RatingIP65
Security ProtocolsWPA2, WPA, WEP, 802.1X

Summary

Description of SCALANCE W Devices

SCALANCE W700 Product Characteristics

Outlines the Ethernet interface, WLAN standards (802.11a/b/g/n/h), authentication, WMM, and interoperability features.

Security Recommendations

Physical Security Access

Recommendations for restricting physical access to the device and handling sensitive data on memory cards or PLUGs.

Software Security Functions

Covers keeping firmware updated, activating necessary protocols, and using firewall/ACL for access restriction.

Password Security Guidelines

Defines rules for password usage, strength, and management to enhance device security.

Secure vs. Non-Secure Protocols

Advises avoiding non-secure protocols like Telnet/TFTP and using secure alternatives like SSH/HTTPS.

Technical Basics for SCALANCE W

iPCF, iPCF-HT, and iPCF-MC Features

Explains iPCF for fast roaming and deterministic data, iPCF-HT for higher throughput, and iPCF-MC for mobile nodes.

User Management and Authentication

Describes managing user access via local device settings or an external RADIUS server for authentication.

IP Addresses

IPv4 Address Structure and Assignment

Details IPv4 address structure, classes, subnet masks, and initial assignment options like DHCP and PST.

Configuring with Web Based Management

Web Based Management (WBM) Overview

Describes the HTTP server for WBM, how it works, and requirements for accessing it via a web browser.

WBM Login Procedure

Provides step-by-step instructions for establishing a connection and logging into the Web Based Management interface.

Basic Wizard Configuration Steps

Guides users through initial device configuration using the Basic Wizard, covering system, country, IP, and security settings.

Security Settings and User Management

Details user management, roles, groups, passwords, AAA, RADIUS client, WLAN security, MAC/IP ACLs, and inter-AP blocking.

Upkeep and Maintenance

Firmware Update via WBM

Provides instructions for updating firmware via HTTP, TFTP, or SFTP using the Web Based Management interface.

Device Configuration with PRESET-PLUG

Explains how to create and install device configurations using the PRESET-PLUG via CLI, and formatting it.

Restoring Factory Settings

Describes how to reset the device to factory defaults using the reset button or Primary Setup Tool.

Troubleshooting and FAQ

Troubleshooting Firmware Update Failures

Addresses issues where firmware update via WBM or CLI is not possible, providing a TFTP solution.

Secure Network Design Recommendations

Provides guidelines for protecting the network against attacks, using HTTPS, WPA2/AES, and SNMPv3.

Appendix D: Event Log Messages

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