National Instruments NI WAP-3711 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ...............................................................................................1-1
Overview .............................................................................................................................. 1-2
Package Checklist................................................................................................................. 1-2
Product Features ................................................................................................................... 1-2
Product Specifications .......................................................................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2 Getting Started ..........................................................................................2-1
First-Time Installation and Configuration ............................................................................ 2-2
Deploying the Access Point (AP) ......................................................................................... 2-5
Setting up Client Computers................................................................................................. 2-5
Configuring IEEE 802.11g-related Settings.............................................................. 2-5
Configuring TCP/IP-related Settings ........................................................................ 2-6
Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client Computers .................................................... 2-6
Checking if the IEEE 802.11g-related Settings Work............................................... 2-6
Checking if the TCP/IP-related Settings Work ......................................................... 2-6
Chapter 3 Web Console Configuration .....................................................................3-1
Overview .............................................................................................................................. 3-2
Menu Structure.......................................................................................................... 3-2
Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel Buttons................................................................ 3-3
Home and Refresh Buttons........................................................................................ 3-3
Viewing Status...................................................................................................................... 3-3
Associated Wireless Clients ...................................................................................... 3-3
Current DHCP Mappings .......................................................................................... 3-4
System Log................................................................................................................ 3-4
Link Monitor (AP Client mode only)........................................................................ 3-4
General Operations............................................................................................................... 3-5
Specifying the Operational Mode.............................................................................. 3-5
Administrative Password........................................................................................... 3-6
Managing the Firmware ............................................................................................ 3-6
Configuring TCP/IP-related Settings.................................................................................. 3-10
Addressing............................................................................................................... 3-10
DHCP Server (AP/Bridge modes only)................................................................... 3-11
Configuring IEEE 802.11g-related Settings ....................................................................... 3-12
Communication ....................................................................................................... 3-12
Security ................................................................................................................... 3-15
IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS (AP mode only)................................................................. 3-19
Configuring Advanced Settings.......................................................................................... 3-21
Packet Filters........................................................................................................... 3-21
Management............................................................................................................ 3-22
Appendix A Default Settings ........................................................................................ A-1
Appendix B Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... B-1
Wireless Settings Problems ..................................................................................................B-1
TCP/IP Settings Problems ....................................................................................................B-2
Unknown Problems ..............................................................................................................B-3