Configuring with Web Based Management
5.10 "iFeatures" menu
SCALANCE W760/W720 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management
232 Configuration Manual, 11/2014, C79000-G8976-C350-03
"iFeatures" menu
iFeatures possible only with SCALANCE W722-1 RJ-45
The use of iPCF, iPCF-MC is possible only with the Client SCALANCE W722-1 RJ-45. You
can integrate this in a WLAN with iPCF, iPCF-MC.
iPCF
Requirements to be able to use iPCF:
● Client SCALANCE W722-1 RJ-45 (MLFB 6GK5722-1FC00-0AA0 / 6GK5722-1FC00-
0AB0 (US version))
When should iPCF be used?
The use of iPCF is advisable particularly if you have a large number of nodes and want to
implement highly deterministic operation. This is necessary, for example with PNIO or other
cyclic protocols. You will find a more detailed description of iPCF in the section "Technical
basics" in the section "iPCF / iPCF-MC (Page 25)".
iPCF and iPCF-MC are not compatible with each other and cannot be used at the same
time on a device.
You have the following configuration options:
●
Enable or disable iPCF mode. For PNIO communication, we recommend that you enable
the iPCF mode. By enabling iPCF, the data rates provided by the access point are
adapted. We strongly recommend that you retain the default setting for the data rates
(802.11 a/b/g = 12 Mbps and 802.11n = MCS 2).