Weidmuller WI-I/O-2-E-N-GBL User manual

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Quick Start Guide
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WI-I/O-2-E-N-GBL 802.11
Wireless I/O and Gateway
Connecting to the device
To configure the WI-I/O-2-E-N-GBL you connect to it using a web browser
on your PC or mobile device.
Connecting to the module for the first time
On first connection, you can only connect to the device through its USB
port. Once you have connected to the device for the first time, you can
enable access through the Ethernet port and remotely through the
802.11 Wireless port.
Connecting to the device’s USB port
The USB port is located on the bottom side of the module. To connect,
you need an USB cable (USB-A to USB-B) for connecting from your
computer to the module’s USB-B port.
If this is the first time you have used your computer to connect to a
Weidmueller device through the USB port, then you will need to install
the USB driver file provided with the product on USB Flash Memory stick.
You will also need to know the username/password configured for the
device. If the module is new out-of-the-box you can use the default
settings. Otherwise, you may need to restore these settings. If you have
lost the password, you can set the username and password back to the
default values. For instructions, see
“Restoring the factory default connection settings” on page 3.
1. Install the USB Device driver to your PC. You do this by running the
installer ".exe" file and following the prompts.
2. Power on the device, and wait for the device to finish booting and for
the
“PWR” LED to go solid green (about 1 minute).
3. Plug in the USB cable and wait for your computer to recognize the
new USB device.
4. Once the device is connected, you will have an additional Network
Adapter in your device manager list
“Weidmueller WI-I/O-2-E-N-GBL USB Ethernet/ RNDIS Interface”
5. Open your web browser (recommended Internet Explorer version 10
or later) and type “http://192.168.111.1” into the browser bar. The
device’s USB address is always the same.
The module responds with a username and password box.
6. Type the username and password. The default username is “user”
and the default password is “user”.
This connects you to the home page of the Web-based configuration
utility. This utility allows you to manage wireless connection links
between all modules in the system through a standard browser, such as
Microsoft® Internet Explorer®.
Connecting to the Device’s Ethernet port
The Ethernet port is located on the bottom side of the module. To
connect, you need an Ethernet cable for connecting to the module’s
Ethernet port. You also need to know the device’s IP Address and the
username/password configured for the device.
The module’s default settings are as follows:
IP Address
Subnet Mask
User Name
Password
192.168.0.1XX
(shown on the printed label on the side
of the module)
255.255.255.0
user
user
Note: You cannot access the device through Ethernet until remote access
has been enabled. The first time you access the device, you need to use
the USB method described above. Then you can enable remote access on
the quick start configuration page.
Once you have the device’s IP address and password:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable between the module’s Ethernet port and
the PC.
2. Configure your PC networking settings to be on the same network as
the device. For instructions on how to do this, see “Configuring PC
networking settings for Ethernet and Wireless” on page 3.
3. Open your web browser (recommended Internet Explorer version 10
or later) and type “http://” followed by the IP address of the module
and press Enter. The module responds with a username and
password box.
If the module does not respond, check that you have configured your
PC according to the section “Configuring PC networking settings for
Ethernet and Wireless” on page 3.
4. Type the username and password. The default username is “user”
and the default password is “user”.
This connects you to the home page of the Web-based configuration
utility (see Figure 1). This utility allows you to manage wireless
connection links between all modules in the system through a standard
browser, such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer®.
Figure 1. Device home page

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Device Security
The WI-I/O-2-E-N-GBL supports industrial protocols such as Modbus and
WIB that do not provide encryption or authentication. These protocols are
convenient to use as they are widely known and supported by an extensive
range of equipment.
The downside of using these protocols is that they are also vulnerable to a
variety of cyber-attacks, so you must consider the security of the networks
that they operate over.
Quick Start Configuration
Access the quick start configuration by clicking on the “Quick Start” text on
the right side menu under “Configuration”.
Figure 2. Quick start
•For the majority of installations, you will only need to access this Quick
Start page. This configuration will get your devices connected and
communicating. You can then connect remotely if you need to
configure other functionality.
•Click “Full Configuration” to access advanced configuration pages.
These pages provide access to additional functionality including Peer-to-
Peer I/O mapping, Serial port configuration, Data Logging, Advanced
networking configuration, diagnostics, and User management. These
pages are described later in this manual.
•If your system is based on Modbus TCP protocol, you need to enable
Modbus TCP Server by selecting Full Configuration >> Modbus TCP and
checking
"Enable Modbus TCP Server". Once you have the device configured, you
will be able to access it using a Modbus TCP client (Master) at the IP
address you configure.
Note: Before navigating away from this page, you need to click the “Save
Changes” or “Save Changes and Reset” button at the bottom of the page.
Otherwise your changes will be lost.
Security
Enable Remote Configuration Access: Select this to enable access to
the device configuration and the dashboard web pages through Ethernet
or Wireless interfaces. If this is not selected, you can only access the
device web pages through the USB connection.
Identification
System Name: All devices in a system are configured with a common
system name. This is used in ProMesh mode as a common network ID for
all devices to connect.
Device Name: Each device in the system should be configured with a
unique device name. This name is used to identify devices in diagnostic
display
(Connectivity) and is used in Fixed Link mode as the device ID for other
devices to connect to.
Wireless Interface
Networking Mode: You can choose one of three networking modes
depending on your system requirements:
•Manual Mode implements traditional 802.11 networking
configuration. You configure units as Access Point or Client. Client units
connect to an Access Point with matching SSID (System Address).
•ProMesh Mode implements automatic repeater configuration, where
devices (Mesh Node) automatically choose and maintain the best path
back to a central station (Base). All devices in the network use a
common SSID (System Name).
•Fixed Links Mode implements a fixed repeater configuration where
field devices (Remote) are configured to connect directly or via
intermediate sites
(Repeater) to a central station (Base).
802.11 Mode: This option is available when the Networking mode is set
to Manual. A traditional 802.11 network has a single Access Point and
one or more Clients.
•System Address (ESSID): This is the “Extended Service Set
Identification” used in 802.11 mode. For a client to connect, the client
needs to have this set to the same value configured on the Access Point.
ProMesh Mode: This option is available when the Networking Mode is
set to ProMesh. A ProMesh network consists of a single central station
(Base), and one or more remote sites (Mesh Nodes) which can each
operate as a repeater for other stations.
The Mesh Nodes select the best path to the Base depending on the
number of hops to the base, and based on signal strength of the hops in
the path. Once connected, the Mesh Nodes monitor the path quality and
will swap to use a better path if one comes available.
All devices in a ProMesh network share the same SSID (the configured
“System Name”).
•Enable Hotspot: This option is only available for Mesh Nodes in a
ProMesh network. Because the ProMesh is designed to be flexible, the
Mesh Nodes devices may not always advertise for a connection. If you
want to be able to connect from a non ProMesh device to one of the
Mesh Nodes, then select this option on that Mesh Node to ensure it
remains available for connection.
Device Mode: This option is available when the Networking mode is set
to “Fixed Links”. A Fixed Link network consists of a central station (Base)
accessing a fixed arrangement of repeater stations (Repeater) and remote
stations (Remote). All devices ultimately connect to the central station
(Base). Repeaters and remotes can either connect directly to the base, or
connect using additional repeater stations to extend the radio range.
•Upstream Device Name: When the Device Mode is “Repeater” or
“Remote”, you need to select the Upstream device. When the
connection is direct to the base, this is the Device Name of the base
station. When the connection is via repeaters, this is the name of the
repeater station that is used to reach the base station.

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Troubleshooting
Restoring the factory default connection settings
You can use this procedure to restore the device to the factory default
configuration if you don’t have access to credentials to access the device.
You will need a USB cable and USB driver files installed on your computer
to complete this procedure (see below).
Note: The following procedure will delete all configuration, user accounts
and log files from the device.
1. Open the side configuration panel on the module, and set DIP switch
#6 to “on.”
2. Power cycle the module.
When the WI-I/O-2-E-N-GBL is powered on with DIP switch #6 set to “on,”
the module goes into a special mode that allows you to restore the device
to factory configuration.
Once the device has powered up, connect to the USB port. The USB port
is located
on the bottom side of the module. To connect, you need an USB cable
(USB-A to USB-B) for connecting from your computer to the module’s
USB-B port . If this is the first time you have used your computer to
connect to a Weidmueller device through the USB port, then you will need
to download the USB driver file from the product’s internet website. This
is available from the same location that you downloaded this user manual.
The filename is “WI-IO-2-E-N-
GBL_USB_Driver_1.21.0.0”.
Open your web browser, and enter the IP address 192.168.111.1. You
should see the following page:
Enter the device serial number (as an additional precaution against
accidentally deleting the device), Set DIP switch 6 to “off”, and click
“Recover Device”. Click “OK” to start device recovery. Once you have
clicked OK, disconnect the USB Cable. Once the device has restarted,
you can plug the USB cable back in to access the device using the
default credentials.
Important: Remember to set DIP switch #6 to “off” and power cycle the
module to return to normal operation after you have completed
configuration. Otherwise, the module will continue to boot into the default
IP address
Configuring PC networking settings for Ethernet and Wireless
If you are unable to connect to the device through either the Ethernet or
Wireless connection, use this guide to ensure you have your PC configured
correctly.
Note: To connect Wirelessly you need to have first configured the module
to accept the PC wireless connection.
(The following description is for Windows 7. Other operating systems have
similar settings)
1. On the PC, open Control Panel, then select Network and Sharing
Center.
2. Click “Change Adapter Settings” on the left of the screen. You
should see a list of available network adapters.
3. Find the correct network connection in the list. For Ethernet, this will
normally be “Local Area Connection”. For Wireless connection, this
will normally be “Wireless Network Connection”
4. Right click on the network connection and select Properties from the
context menu.
5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click on
Properties.
6. On the General tab, select Use the following IP address: and enter IP
address 192.168.0.1, and subnet mask 255.255.255.0, then click OK.
Note: If you have configured your WI-I/O-2-E-N-GBL network to provide IP
addresses via DHCP, you should select “Obtain IP address automatically”.
7. Verify the Ethernet connection to the module by using the
“ping” command.
Start a command window (click Start menu and type “command” into
the search box). At the command prompt, type “ping <IP Address>. If
you have restored the default connection settings, then the IP address
will be the address printed on the module’s side label.