User manual
Supported Use Cases 25
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Anybus Wireless Bridge - Ethernet to WLAN
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3.8 Multiple Ethernet Devices Connected in Client Mode
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3.8.1 Overview
Three or more Wireless Bridges connected in an ad-hoc network. This use case requires Client mode.
3.8.2 Set Up the Use Case
The Wireless Bridge must operate in Client Mode in this use case.
1. Connect a PC to each of the Wireless Bridges. See section “Using the Web Configuration Inter-
face” on page 10 for more information on how to connect to the Wireless Bridge.
2. Define the WLAN connection parameters. The following are required:
Parameter Required Value Comment
WLAN - Network
Network Name (SSID) Enter a network SSID. Use the same SSID on all Wireless Bridges.
WLAN - General
Operating Mode Ad-Hoc This is the only supported mode in this use case.
WLAN Channel Enter a channel to communicate on.
WLAN Data Rate A fixed rate is desired. “0” (Auto) is recommended
WLAN - Security
Security Mode Select according to requirements. WEP128 (Open) is recommended
Passkey Dependent on the selected Security Mode.
WLAN - Client Mode
Mode Client Mode
WLAN MAC Address This should be set to the MAC address of the Ethernet device connected
to the Wireless Bridge
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a. As an alternative to entering the WLAN MAC address manually, SMART mode 11 (Client
mode) may be used.
Note: For this mode to operate it is required that the device spontaneously sends Ethernet data
on the Ethernet link.