WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM 758
Appendix
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758-916 WLAN ETHERNET Gateway 2.4 GHz
Manual
Version 1.0.1, applicable from HW/SW Version 01/01
To implement this configuration, use the WBM to enter the settings described
below for all WEGs.
Table 30: Direct connection, without access point, configuration
Parameter
Value
Network Settings >
IP Address
Any unique IP address in the planned network, e.g.,
“192.168.1.110”. This parameter is only required
when
IP Assignment
is set to “Static”.
Network Settings >
Subnet Mask
Any subnet mask that covers the range of IP
addresses of all devices in the planned network, e.g.,
“255.255.255.0”
Network Settings >
IP Assignment
“Static” when the IP address is to be set manually. If
a DHCP server is active in the network, “DHCP
Client” or “DHCP Client & DHCP Relay” can be set
instead.
Wireless LAN Settings >
Network Name (SSID)
Any SSID identical for all WEGs
Wireless LAN Settings >
Operating Mode
“Ad-Hoc”
Wireless LAN Settings >
Channel
Any channel. This setting must be identical for all
WEGs.
Wireless LAN Settings >
Security
(multiple parameters)
Any settings identical for all WEGs. Additional
parameters may need to be configured depending on
the
Security Mode
settings.
Security Mode
“WEP128” and selection of a secure passkey is
recommended.
Wireless LAN Settings >
Mode
“Client Mode”
Wireless LAN Settings >
WLAN MAC Address
ETHERNET MAC address of the LAN device
connected to the WEG directly
Additional devices can be easily added to the resulting WLAN. However, the
more WLAN subscribers, the less bandwidth is available to each individual
subscriber. This effect is less pronounced when the WLAN is managed by an
access point.