Wi-Fi Communication
Presentation
The EcoStruxure Panel Server supports Wi-Fi infrastructure, that is, the Panel Server can connect to a Wi-Fi router (access point).
By default, Wi-Fi is not active in the Panel Server.
The Panel Server supports the following applicative protocols on Wi-Fi:
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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, and Advanced.
Setting the Parameters
Wi-Fi is set 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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Activate and configure 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 activate/deactivate Wi-Fi (deactivated by default). |
Infrastructure activation |
Used to activate the capability to connect to an existing infrastructure (deactivated by default). |
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 Configuration mode |
Used to select the IPv4 configuration 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 Ethernet IP subnet mask address of your network when the parameter IPv4 Configuration mode is set to Static IPv4 address. |
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 |