Weidmuller IE-WL-BL-AP-CL User manual

Industrial Wireless
Access Point/Client
User Manual IE-WL-BL-AP-CL
2616170000/00/06.18
First Edition, June 2018

User Manual IE-WL-BL-AP-CL
The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with
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Contact Information
Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
Postfach 3030
32760 Detmold
Klingenbergstraße 16
32758 Detmold
Germany
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-Mail [e-mail]
Internet www.weidmueller.com

Table of Contents
1. Introduction..........................................................................................................................................5
Overview ..............................................................................................................................................6
Package Checklist ..................................................................................................................................6
Product Features ...................................................................................................................................6
Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................7
Functional Design ................................................................................................................................ 10
Device Ports ................................................................................................................................ 10
LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................. 10
Beeper........................................................................................................................................ 11
Reset Button................................................................................................................................ 11
2. Getting Started....................................................................................................................................12
First-time Installation and Configuration ................................................................................................. 13
Communication Testing ........................................................................................................................ 14
Function Map ...................................................................................................................................... 16
3. Web Console Configuration .................................................................................................................17
Web Browser Configuration................................................................................................................... 18
Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 19
General Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 20
System Information...................................................................................................................... 20
Network Settings.......................................................................................................................... 21
System Time ............................................................................................................................... 22
Wireless LAN Setup.............................................................................................................................. 23
Operation Mode............................................................................................................................ 23
Basic WLAN Setup ........................................................................................................................ 24
WLAN Security Settings................................................................................................................. 26
Advanced WLAN Settings .............................................................................................................. 33
WLAN Certificate Settings (for EAP-TLS in Client/Slave mode only)..................................................... 35
Advanced Setup .................................................................................................................................. 36
DHCP Server (for AP mode only) .................................................................................................... 36
Packet Filters ............................................................................................................................... 38
SNMP Agent................................................................................................................................. 40
Link Fault Pass-Through (for Client mode only) ................................................................................ 42
Logs and Notifications .......................................................................................................................... 42
System Logs................................................................................................................................ 43
Syslog ........................................................................................................................................ 44
E-mail Notifications....................................................................................................................... 45
Trap ........................................................................................................................................... 46
Status ................................................................................................................................................ 47
Wireless LAN Status...................................................................................................................... 47
Associated Client List (for AP/Master mode only) .............................................................................. 48
DHCP Client List (for AP mode only)................................................................................................ 48
System Logs................................................................................................................................ 49
Power Status ............................................................................................................................... 49
System Status ............................................................................................................................. 49
Network Status ............................................................................................................................ 50
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 50
Console Settings .......................................................................................................................... 51
Ping............................................................................................................................................ 51
Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................................................ 51
Configuration Import and Export .................................................................................................... 52
Load Factory Default..................................................................................................................... 53
Account Settings .......................................................................................................................... 53
Change Password ......................................................................................................................... 54
Misc. Settings .............................................................................................................................. 55
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 55
Save Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 56
Restart ............................................................................................................................................... 57
Logout................................................................................................................................................ 58
4. Software Installation and Configuration .............................................................................................59
WLAN Administration Tool..................................................................................................................... 60
Installing WLAN Administration Tool ............................................................................................... 60
Configuring WLAN Administration Tool ............................................................................................ 62
5. Additional Consoles.............................................................................................................................67
RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) ..................................................................... 68
Configuration by Telnet and SSH Consoles .............................................................................................. 70
Configuration by Web Browser with HTTPS/SSL ....................................................................................... 70
Disabling Telnet and Browser Access ...................................................................................................... 71

A. References ..........................................................................................................................................72
Beacon............................................................................................................................................... 73
DTIM.................................................................................................................................................. 73
Fragment............................................................................................................................................ 73
RTS Threshold..................................................................................................................................... 73
B. Supporting Information ......................................................................................................................74
About This User’s Manual...................................................................................................................... 75
DoC (Declaration of Conformity) ............................................................................................................ 75
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ............................................................. 75
R&TTE Compliance Statement........................................................................................................ 76

1
1. Introduction
The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL industrial a/b/g/n high speed wireless products are ideal wireless solutions for
hard-to-wire applications that use mobile equipment connected over a TCP/IP network. The device is rated to
operate at temperatures ranging from 0 to 60°C for standard models (IE-WL-BL-AP-CL) and -40 to 75°C for
wide temperature models (IE-WLT-BL-AP-CL), and is rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Overview
Product FeaturesProduct Features
Product Features
Product Specifications
Functional Design
➢Device Port
➢LED Indicators
➢Beeper
➢Reset Button

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Overview
The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL industrial wireless AP/Client meets the growing need for faster data transmission speeds
by supporting IEEE 802.11n technology with a net data rate of up to 300 Mbps. The device is compliant with the
industrial standards and approvals, covering operating temperature, power input voltage, surge, ESD and
vibration. The two redundant DC power inputs increase the reliability of the power supply. The device can
operate on either the 2.4 or 5 GHz bands and is backwards-compatible with existing 802.11a/b/g deployments
to future-proof your wireless investments.
Package Checklist
Weidmüller’s IE-WL-BL-AP-CL is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged,
please contact your customer service representative for assistance.
•1x Wireless Access Point/Client
•2x dual-band omni-directional antennas, 2 dBi, RP-SMA (male)
•Hardware Installation Guide (printed)
•1x RJ-45 protective cap for console port
Product Features
•IEEE802.11a/b/g/n compliant
•Advanced wireless security
➢64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, WPA /WPA2-Personal and Enterprise
(IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS, TKIP, and AES)
➢SSID enable/disable
➢Packet access control & filtering
•Turbo Roaming for rapid handover (Client mode)
•EBR-MODULE RS232 for configuration import/export
•RS-232 console management
•DIN-rail mounting (standard) or wall mounting (optional)
•IP30-rated high-strength metal housing

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Product Specifications
WLAN Interface
Standards:
•IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n for Wireless LAN
•IEEE 802.11i for Wireess Security
•IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT
•IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X)
•IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BaseT
Spread Spectrum and Modulation (typical):
•DSSS with DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
•OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
•802.11b: CCK @ 11/5.5 Mbps, DQPSK @ 2 Mbps, DBPSK @ 1 Mbps
•802.11a/g: 64QAM @ 54/48 Mbps, 16QAM @ 36/24 Mbps, QPSK @ 18/12 Mbps, BPSK @ 9/6 Mbps
•802.11n: 64QAM @ 300 Mbps to BPSK @ 6.5 Mbps (multiple rates supported)
Operating Channels (central frequency):
US:
•2.412 to 2.462 GHz (11 channels)
•5.180 to 5.240 GHz (4 channels)
•5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels)*
•5.500 to 5.700 GHz (11 channels)*
•5.745 to 5.825 GHz (5 channels)
EU:
•2.412 to 2.472 GHz (13 channels)
•5.180 to 5.240 GHz (4 channels)
•5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels)*
•5.500 to 5.700 GHz (11 channels)*
JP:
•2.412 to 2.484 GHz (14 channels, DSSS)
•5.180 to 5.240 GHz (4 channels)
•5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels)*
•5.500 to 5.700 GHz (11 channels)*
KR:
•2.412 to 2.472 GHz (13 channels)
•5.180 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels)
•5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels)*
•5.500 to 5.640 GHz (8 channels)*
ANZ:
•2.412 to 2.472 GHz (13 channels)
•5.180 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels)
•5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels)*
•5.500 to 5.720 GHz (9 channels- excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)*
•5.475 to 5.825 GHz (4 channels)
CN:
•2.412 to 2.472 GHz (13 channels)
•5.180 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels)
•5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels)*
•5.745 to 5.825 GHz (5 channels)
*DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) channel support - under AP mode, when radar signal is detected, device will
automatically switch to another channel. However according to the regulation, after switching channel 60 seconds of
availability check period is required before starting service.
Security:
•SSID broadcast enable/disable
•Firewall for MAC/IP/Protocol/Port-based filtering

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•64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, WPA /WPA2-Personal and Enterprise (IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS, TKIP, and AES)
Transmission Rates:
•802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
•802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
•802.11n: 6.5 to 300 Mbps (multiple rates supported)
TX Transmit Power (per antenna port):
802.11b:
Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 1 Mbps, Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 2 Mbps,
Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps, Typ. 25±1.5 dBm @ 11 Mbps
802.11g:
Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps, Typ. 22±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps,
Typ. 20±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps, Typ. 19±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps
802.11n (2.4 GHz):
Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 20 MHz, Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 20 MHz
Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 40 MHz, Typ. 17±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 40 MHz
802.11a:
Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps, Typ. 21±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps,
Typ. 20±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps, Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps
802.11n (5 GHz):
Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 20 MHz, Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 20 MHz
Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 40 MHz, Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 40 MHz
Note: Based on regional regulations, the maximum transmission power allowed on the UNII bands is restricted in the
firmware, as indicated below:
US
EU
JP
KR
CN
ANZ
2.4 GHz
26 dBm
18 dBm
18 dBm
18 dBm
18 dBm
18 dBm
5 GHz (UNII-1)
23 dBm
21 dBm
21 dBm
21 dBm
21 dBm
21 dBm
5 GHz (UNII-2)
23 dBm
21 dBm
21 dBm
21 dBm
21 dBm
21 dBm
5 GHz (UNII-2e)
23 dBm
23 dBm
23 dBm
23 dBm
23 dBm
23 dBm
5 GHz (UNII-3)
20 dBm
-
-
-
-
-
RX Receive Sensitivity:
802.11b:
-93 dBm @ 1 Mbps, -93 dBm @ 2 Mbps,
-93 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps, -88 dBm @ 11 Mbps
802.11g:
-88 dBm @ 6 Mbps, -86 dBm @ 9 Mbps,
-85 dBm @ 12 Mbps, -85 dBm @ 18 Mbps,
-85 dBm @ 24 Mbps, -82 dBm @ 36 Mbps,
-78 dBm @ 48 Mbps, -74 dBm @ 54 Mbps
802.11n (2.4 GHz):
-70 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz, -69 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz
-67 dBm @ MCS7 40MHz, -67 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz
802.11a:
-90 dBm @ 6 Mbps, -88 dBm @ 9 Mbps,
-88 dBm @ 12 Mbps, -85 dBm @ 18 Mbps,
-81 dBm @ 24 Mbps, -78 dBm @ 36 Mbps,
-74 dBm @ 48 Mbps, -72 dBm @ 54 Mbps
802.11n (5 GHz):
-69 dBm @ MCS7 20MHz, -71 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz
-68 dBm @ MCS7 40MHz, -68 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz

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Protocol Support
General Protocols: Proxy ARP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, IP, ICMP, SNTP, TCP, UDP, RADIUS, SNMP, DHCP, LLDP
Interface
Default Antennas: 2 dual-band omni-directional antennas, 2 dBi, RP-SMA (male)
Connector for External Antennas: RP-SMA (female)
LAN Ports: 1, RJ45, 10/100/1000BaseT(X) auto negotiation speed, F/H duplex mode, and auto MDI/MDI-X connection
Console Port: RS-232 (RJ45-type)
Reset: Present
LED Indicators: PWR, FAULT, STATE, SIGNAL*, WLAN, 10/100/1000 (RJ45 port)
*signal strength indicator
Physical Characteristics
Housing: Metal, IP30 protection
Weight: 307 g (0.68 lb)
Dimensions: 58 x 115 x 70 mm (2.29 x 4.53 x 2.76 in)
Installation: DIN-rail mounting (standard), wall mounting (optional)
Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature:
•Standard Models: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
•Wide Temp. Models: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Power Requirements
Input Voltage: 12 to 48 VDC, redundant dual DC power inputs
Connector: 4-pin removable terminal block, 500 V insulation
Power Consumption: 6.96 W
Reverse Polarity Protection: Present
Standards and Certifications
Safety: UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1
EMC: EN 55032/55024
EMS:
•IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 4 kV; Air: 8 kV
•IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 10 V/m
•IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 1 kV
•IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 1 kV
•IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 3 V
•IEC 61000-4-8
Radio: EN 301 489-1/17, EN 300 328, EN 301 893, TELEC, FCC ID SLE-WAPN008, KC, RCM, ANATEL, WPC, SRRC, IC ID,
ICASA, FAC
Note: Please check Weidmüller’s website for the most up-to-date certification status.
Reliability
MTBF (mean time between failures)
Time: 810,022 hrs
Standard: Telcordia SR332
Warranty
Warranty Period: 5 years
ATTENTION
•The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL is NOT a portable mobile device and should be located at least 20 cm away from the
human body.
•The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL is NOT designed for the general public. A well-trained technician should be enlisted
to ensure safe deployment of IE-WL-BL-AP-CL units, and to establish a wireless network.

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Functional Design
Device Ports
The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL comes standard with 1 Gigabit port (Ethernet RJ45). The LAN LED will light up when the
LAN cable is inserted.
LED Indicators
The LEDs on the front panel of the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL provide a quick and easy means of determining the current
operational status and wireless settings.
The FAULT LED indicates system failures and user-configured events. If the device cannot retrieve the IP
address from a DHCP server, the FAULT LED will blink at one second intervals. The SIGNAL LEDs indicate
signal strength, and only operate in Client mode.
The following table summarizes how to read the device’s wireless settings from the LED displays.
RJ45 Ethernet port (10/100/1000 BaseTX)
Fault LED
Signal strength LEDs
Serial (RS232) configuration console port

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LED
Color
State
Description
Front Panel LED Indicators (System)
PWR
Green
On
Power is being supplied from power input 1&2.
Off
Power is not being supplied from power input 1&2.
FAULT
Red
Blinking (fast at 0.5-sec intervals)
Cannot get an IP address from the DHCP server
Blinking (slow at 1-sec intervals)
IP address conflict
Off
Error condition does not exist.
STATE
Green/
Red
Green
Software Ready
Green/Blinking at 1-sec intervals
The device has been located by the Search Utility.
Red
Booting error condition
SIGNAL
(5 LEDs)
Green
On
Signal level (for Client mode only)
Off
WLAN
Green
On
WLAN function is in Client mode and device has
established a link with an AP.
Blinking
WLAN data communication is run in Client mode
Off
WLAN is not in Client Mode or device has not
established a link with an AP.
Amber
On
WLAN function is in AP mode.
Blinking
WLAN’s data communication is run in AP mode
Off
WLAN is not in use or not working properly
TP Port(RJ45) LED Indicators (Port Interface)
1000M
Green
On
TP port’s 1000Mbps link is active.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted at 1000 Mbps
Off
TP port’s 1000Mbps link is inactive.
10/100M
Amber
On
TP port’s 10/100Mbps link is active.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted at 10/100 Mbps
Off
TP port’s 10/100Mbps link is inactive.
ATTENTION
When the system fails to boot, the LEDs for STATE (Green), FAULT, and WLAN will all light up
simultaneously and blink at one-second intervals. This might be due to improper operation or issues such as
an unexpected shutdown while updating the firmware. To instruction on recovering the firmware, refer to the
“Firmware Recovery” section in Chapter 6.
Beeper
The beeper emits two short beeps when the system is ready.
Reset Button
The RESET button is located on the rear panel of the device. You can
reboot the device or reset it to factory default settings by pressing the
RESET button with a pointed object such as an unfolded paper clip.
•System reboot: Hold the RESET button down for under 5 seconds
and then release.
•Reset to factory default: Hold the RESET button down for over 5
seconds until the STATE LED starts blinking green. Release the button
to reset the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL.

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2. Getting Started
This chapter explains how to install Weidmüller’s IE-WL-BL-AP-CL for the first time, and quickly set up your
wireless network and test whether the connection is running well. The Function Map discussed in the third
section provides a convenient means of determining which functions you need to use.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

First-time Installation and Configuration
Communication Testing
Function Map

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First-time Installation and Configuration
Before installing the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL, make sure that all items in the Package Checklist are in the box. You will
need access to a notebook computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port. The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL has a default
IP address that must be used when connecting to the device for the first time.
•Step 1: Select the power source.
The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL can be powered by a DC power input. The device will use whichever power source you
choose.
•Step 2: Connect the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL to a notebook or PC.
Since the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL supports MDI/MDI-X auto-sensing, you can use either a straight-through cable
or crossover cable to connect the device to a computer. The LED indicator on the device’s LAN port will light
up when a connection is established.
•Step 3: Set up the computer’s IP address.
Choose an IP address on the same subnet as the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL. Since the device’s default IP address is
192.168.1.110, and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, you should set the IP address of the computer
to 192.168.1.xxx.
NOTE
After you select Maintenance Load Factory Default and click the Submit button, the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL
will be reset to factory default settings and the IP address will be reset to 192.168.1.110.
•Step 4: Use the web-based manager to configure the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL
Open your computer’s web browser and type http://192.168.1.110 in the address field to access the
homepage of the web-based Network Manager. Before the homepage opens, you will need to enter the user
name and password as shown in the following figure. For first-time configuration, enter the default user
name and password and then click on the Login button:
NOTE
Default user name and password:
User Name: admin
Password: Detmold
For security reasons, we strongly recommend changing the default password. To do so, select Maintenance
Password, and then follow the on-screen instructions to change the password.

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NOTE
After you click Submit to apply changes the web page is refreshed (indicated by an “(Updated)” status
appearing next to the title) and a blinking reminder to restart the device of the new settings to take effect, will be
shown on the upper-right corner of the web page:
To activate the changes click Restart and then Save and Restart after you change the settings. About 30
seconds are needed for the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL to complete the reboot procedure.
•Step 5: Select the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL operation mode.
By default, the device’s operation mode is set to AP. You can change to Client mode in Wireless LAN Setup
Operation Mode. Detailed information about configuring the device’s operation can be found in
Chapter 3.
•Step 6: Test communications.
In the following sections we describe two test methods that can be used to ensure that a network
connection has been established.
Communication Testing
After installing the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL you can run a sample test to make sure the device and wireless connection
are functioning normally. Two testing methods are described below. Use the first method if you are using only
one IE-WL-BL-AP-CL device, and use the second method if you are using two or more units.
How to Test One IE-WL-BL-AP-CL
If you are only using one Wi-Fi device, you will need a second notebook computer equipped with a WLAN card.
Configure the WLAN card to connect to the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL (NOTE: the default SSID is Weidmueller), and
change the IP address of the second notebook (Notebook B) so that it is on the same subnet as the first
notebook (Notebook A), which is connected to the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL.
After configuring the WLAN card, establish a wireless connection with the Wi-Fi device and open a DOS window
on Notebook B. At the prompt, type
ping <IP address of notebook A>
and then press Enter (see the figure below). A “Reply from IP address …” response means the communication
was successful. A “Request timed out.”response means the communication failed. In this case, recheck the
configuration to make sure the connections are correct.

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How to Test Two or More IE-WL-BL-AP-CL Units
If you have two or more IE-WL-BL-AP-CL units, you will need a second notebook computer (Notebook B)
equipped with an Ethernet port. Use the default settings for the first Wi-Fi device connected to notebook A and
change the second or third IE-WL-BL-AP-CL connected to notebook B to Client mode, and then configure the
notebooks and IE-WL-BL-AP-CL units properly.
After setting up the testing environment, open a DOS window on notebook B. At the prompt, type:
ping <IP address of notebook A>
and then press Enter. A “Reply from IP address …” response means the communication was successful. A
“Request timed out”response means the communication failed. In this case, recheck the configuration to make
sure the connections are correct.

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Function Map
Advanced features to support additional network
management and secure wired and wireless
communication
Note: These advanced functions are all optional.
Application-oriented device management
functions to set up events, traps, and reactions
via e-mail and SNMP notification
Note: These functions are all optional.
Current status information for monitoring
wired/wireless network performance, advanced
services, and device management functions.
On-demand functions to support the web-based
console management operation.
Functions for maintaining IE-WL-BL-AP-CL,
and for diagnosing the network.
Essential settings related to establishing a
wireless network
Basic settings for administering the device
Quick status overview of IE-WL-BL-AP-CL

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3. Web Console Configuration
In this chapter, we explain all aspects of web-based console configuration. Weidmüller’s easy-to-use
management functions help you set up your IE-WL-BL-AP-CL and make it easy to establish and maintain your
wireless network.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Web Browser Configuration
Overview
General Setup
➢System Information
➢Network Settings
➢System Time
Wireless LAN Setup
➢Operation Mode
➢Basic WLAN Setup
➢WLAN Security Settings
➢
Advanced WLAN Settings
➢WLAN Certificate Settings (for EAP-TLS in
Client/Slave mode only)
Advanced Setup
➢DHCP Server (for AP mode only)
➢Packet Filters
➢SNMP Agent
➢Link Fault Pass-Through (for Client mode only)
Logs and Notifications
➢System Logs
➢Syslog
➢E-mail Notifications
➢Trap
Status
➢Wireless LAN Status
➢Associated Client List (for AP/Master mode
only)
➢DHCP Client List (for AP mode only)
➢System Logs
➢Power Status
➢System Status
➢Network Status
Maintenance
➢Console Settings
➢Ping
➢Firmware Upgrade
➢Configuration Import and Export
➢Load Factory Default
➢Account Settings
➢Change Password
➢Misc. Settings
➢Troubleshooting
Save Configuration
Restart
Logout

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Web Browser Configuration
The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL’s web interface provides a convenient way to modify its configuration and access the
built-in monitoring and network administration functions. Any web browser supporting Java Virtual Machine
can be used for configuration.
NOTE
For accessing the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL’s management and monitoring functions please ensure that the
configuration PC and the connected Wi-Fi device uses IP addresses from the same logical subnet.
The IE-WL-BL-AP-CL’s default IP is 192.168.1.110.
Follow these steps to access the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL’s web interface.
1. Open your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer) and type the default IP address into the address field.
Press Enter to establish the connection.
2. The Login page will be displayed, then enter the password (default Username/password =
admin/Detmold) and then click Login to continue.
You might have to wait a few moments for the web page to download to your computer. Note that the Model
name and IP address of your IE-WL-BL-AP-CL are both shown in the title bar of the web page. This
information can be used to help you identify multiple IE-WL-BL-AP-CL units.

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3. Use the menu tree on the left side of the window to open the function pages to access each of the
IE-WL-BL-AP-CL’s functions.
In the following paragraphs, we describe each IE-WL-BL-AP-CL management function in detail. A quick
overview is available in this manual in the “Function Map” section of Chapter 3.
NOTE
The model name of the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL is shown as IE-WL-BL-AP-CL-XX, where XX indicates the country
code. The country code indicates the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL version and which frequencies it uses. We use
IE-WL-BL-AP-CL-EU as an example in the following figures. (The country code and model name that
appears on your computer screen might be different from the one shown here.)
Overview
The Overview page summarizes the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL’s current status. The information is categorized into
several groups: System Information, Device Information and 802.11 Information.
Click on SSID for more detailed 802.11 Information, as shown in the following figure.

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NOTE
The 802.11 Information that is displayed might be different for different operation modes. For example,
Current BSSID, Signal strength, and SNR are only available under Client operation modes.
General Setup
The General Setup group includes the most commonly used settings required by administrators to maintain
and control the IE-WL-BL-AP-CL.
System Information
The System Information items, especially Device name and Device description, are displayed and
included on the Overview page, in SNMP information, and in alarm emails. Setting System Information
items makes it easier to identify the different IE-WL-BL-AP-CL units connected to your network.
Device name
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Max. 31 of characters
This option is useful for specifying the role or application of
different IE-WL-BL-AP-CL units.
IE-WL-BL-AP-CL
_<Last 6 digits of
MAC address>