User manual

Supported Use Cases 22
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Anybus Wireless Bridge - Ethernet to WLAN
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3.5 Two Wireless Bridges Connected in Client Mode -
Alternative 2
3.5.1 Overview
This use case describes two Wireless Bridges connected in Client mode. Only one Ethernet device can
be connected to each of the modules. The Wireless Bridge is connected to a WLAN Access Point that
allows the use of Managed (infrastructure) mode with higher performance as a result.
3.5.2 Set Up the Use Case
Both modules must operate in Client or Multiclient mode in this use case.
1. Connect a PC to the Wireless Bridge. See section “Using the Web Configuration Interface” on
page 10 for more information on how to connect to the Wireless Bridge.
2. Define the WLAN connection parameters. The following parameters are required:
Parameter Required Value Comment
WLAN - Network
Network Name (SSID) Select the SSID of the Access Point
WLAN - General
Operational mode Infrastructure
WLAN Channel Select the one used by the Access Point or 0 (zero)
WLAN Data Rate This is the maximum used data rate
WLAN - Security
Security Mode Select the one required by the Access Point
WLAN - Client mode
Mode Client Mode Multiclient mode can also be used
WLAN MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the device the Wireless Bridge is connected to or
use SMART to assign the address
a
a. As an alternative to entering the MAC address manually, SMART mode 11 (Client mode) may be used. This will
also set the device in Client mode.
Note: For this SMART mode to operate, it is required that the device spontaneously sends Ethernet packages on
the Ethernet link.