Wi-Fi Infrastructure
Presentation
The Panel Server supports the following applicative protocols on Wi-Fi infrastructure:
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HTTPS to provide access to the Panel Server embedded webpages
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Modbus TCP/IP
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Devices Profile for Web Services (DPWS) protocol for IP network discovery
If the Panel Server Universal or Advanced is installed in a metallic enclosure, a Wi-Fi external antenna (reference PASA-ANT1) can be installed to extend the Wi-Fi network outside the metallic enclosure. The settings of output power for the external antenna are predefined and not editable.
If the Panel Server Entry is installed in a metallic enclosure, use the Ethernet port connection instead of Wi-Fi to avoid interruptions in communication.
Availability
This function is available on Panel Server Entry, Universal (except Wired by Design models), and Advanced.
Setting the Parameters
Wi-Fi infrastructure is configured on the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages. Proceed as follows:
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Access the Panel Server webpages (see detailed topic).
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Configure the connection to Wi-Fi on the webpage
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General Settings
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UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION OR ALTERED FEATURE OF
PROTECTIVE DEVICES
Do not set Wi-Fi Antenna parameter
to External if the external Wi-Fi antenna is
not connected to the Panel Server
Universal or Advanced gateway.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment
damage.
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Parameter | Description |
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Wi-Fi activation |
Used to enable/disable Wi-Fi (enabled by default). |
Infrastructure activation |
Displayed when Wi-Fi activation is enabled and saved. Used to enable the capability to connect to an existing infrastructure (enabled by default). The infrastructure settings are displayed and editable when Infrastructure Activation is enabled. |
Antenna (Universal andAdvanced models) |
When Wi-Fi is enabled, used to set the type of antenna used:
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Infrastructure Settings
The following parameters are displayed only when the parameter Infrastructure Activation is enabled.
Parameter | Description |
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Connection status |
Shows the Panel Server connection status to Wi-Fi network:
NOTE: If the Wi-Fi network is temporarily out of service, the Panel Server connects to the Wi-Fi network again within three minutes after
network recovery.
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SSID |
Used to select the wireless network name by typing it in the field or displayed when double-clicked in Network list. IMPORTANT: It is recommended to use WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2) (or WPA3 if available) for wireless network security NOTE: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) is not supported.
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Authentication key |
Used to enter the authentication key for Wi-Fi network. |
Network list |
Used to select a Wi-Fi network. The SSID field is automatically filled with the corresponding data by double-clicking the network name. For each network name in the list, the following information is displayed:
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Wi-Fi Infrastructure IP Settings
The following parameters are displayed only when the parameter Infrastructure activation is enabled.
Parameter | Description |
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Interface status |
Shows the status of the Wi-Fi interface. |
MAC address |
Shows the Media Access Control (MAC) address. Setting not editable. |
IPv6 activation |
Used to enable/disable the IPv6 configuration (enabled by default). |
IPv6 address |
Shows the IPv6 address. Setting not editable. NOTE: Displayed when the parameter IPv6 activation is enabled.
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IPv4 assignment mode |
Used to select the IPv4 assignment mode:
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IPv4 address |
Used to enter the static IP address of the Panel Server when the parameter IPv4 Configuration mode is set to Static IPv4 address. |
Netmask |
Used to enter the netmask address of your network when the parameter IPv4 Configuration mode is set to Static IPv4 address. NOTE: When Wi-Fi is activated, the
Wi-Fi configuration takes precedence over the Ethernet IP configuration. IMPORTANT: Use a different netmask for Wi-Fi from the netmask used for Ethernet to avoid connectivity issues on the Panel Server. |
Gateway Settings
The following parameters are displayed only when the parameter Infrastructure activation is enabled.
Parameter | Description |
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Gateway assignment mode |
The gateway configuration is the same as the IPv4 configuration mode settings and not editable:
NOTE: The gateway embeds a DHCP client that receives the IP configuration
from the DHCP server.
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Gateway IPv4 address |
Used to enter manually the gateway (router) IP address when the parameter Static. is set to |