Siemens SCALANCE W788-1PRO User Manual

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perating Instructions O
SCALANCE W788-1PRO
(Access Point)
SCALANCE W788-2PRO
(Dual Access Point)
SCALANCE W788-1RR
(Access Point iPCF)
SCALANCE W788-2RR
Dual Access Point iPCF) (
Preface, Contents
Basic Information on
Wireless LAN
Communication
1
Description of the
SCALANCE W78x
2
Commissioning
3
Configuring the IP Address
with the Primary Setup Tool
4
Configuration Using the
Wizards of
Web Based Management
5
Configuration Using Web
Based Management and the
Command Line Interface
6
Technical Specifications
7
Approvals, Appendix, Glossary,
Index
C79000-G8976-C184-07
Release 10/2006

Siemens SCALANCE W788-1PRO Specifications

General

Product Type	Wireless Access Point
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Wireless Standards	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
MIMO Technology	2x2 MIMO
Ethernet Ports	2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps
Antenna Connectors	2 x RP-SMA
Protection Class	IP30
Power Supply	24 V DC, PoE
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +60°C
Mounting Type	DIN rail, Wall mount
Security	WPA2, WPA, 802.1X
Antenna	External antennas

Summary

Basic Information on Wireless LAN Communication

Network Structure

Explains standalone and ad hoc network configurations for SCALANCE W78x.

WLAN Communication

Description of the SCALANCE W78x

Product Components and Requirements

Ports and LED Indicators

Commissioning

Safety and Grounding Measures

Covers safety for lightning protection, power supply, grounding, and SELV.

Assembly, Connectors, and Cabling

Commissioning with the PRESET PLUG

Details the procedure for device commissioning using the PRESET PLUG.

Configuring the IP Address with the Primary Setup Tool

Primary Setup Tool Overview

Working with the Primary Setup Tool

Explains network configuration and device setup using the Primary Setup Tool.

Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management

Starting Web Based Management and Logging On

Guides users on how to start WBM and log in to the SCALANCE W78x.

Basic Wizard Configuration

Covers IP settings, system name, and country code configuration.

Security Wizard Configuration

Guides through setting up passwords and WLAN security parameters.

iPCF Wizard Configuration

Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface

General Information and CLI Introduction

Working with Web Based Management

Command Line Interface (CLI) Operations

The System Menu

The HiPath Access Point Mode