Page 1 Introduction Description Security recommendations SIMATIC NET Technical basics Industrial Wireless LAN SCALANCE W1780/W1740 IP addresses according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuring with Web Based Management Configuration Manual Upkeep and maintenance Troubleshooting/FAQ Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D...
Page 2 Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Structure of an IPv4 address....................49 5.2.2 Initial assignment of an IPv4 address ..................51 5.2.3 Address assignment via DHCPv4 ..................51 5.2.4 Address assignment with the Primary Setup Tool ..............52 SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 4 6.4.10 LLDP ............................108 6.4.11 IPv4 Routing.........................109 6.4.12 IPv6 Routing.........................110 6.4.13 DHCP-Server ........................111 6.4.14 SNMP...........................112 6.4.15 Security ..........................113 6.4.15.1 Overview ..........................113 6.4.15.2 Supported Function Rights....................115 6.4.15.3 Roles ............................115 SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 5 6.5.10.1 DHCP Client.........................174 6.5.10.2 DHCP Server ........................175 6.5.10.3 DHCP Options........................177 6.5.10.4 Static Leases........................179 6.5.11 SNMP...........................181 6.5.11.1 General ..........................181 6.5.11.2 Traps ............................184 6.5.11.3 v3 Groups..........................185 6.5.11.4 v3 users..........................187 SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 6 CIST Port ..........................272 6.7.3.4 MST General........................276 6.7.3.5 MST Port ..........................278 6.7.4 DCP Forwarding........................280 6.7.5 LLDP ............................281 Menu "Layer 3 (IPv4)" ......................283 6.8.1 Subnets ..........................283 6.8.1.1 Overview ..........................283 SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 7 Disrupted data transmission due to the received power being too high.......340 Instructions for secure network design.................341 Appendix A ...............................343 Supported MIB files......................343 Appendix B ...............................345 Private MIB variables ......................345 SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 8 Messages in the event log ....................349 Messages in the WLAN Authentication Log.................353 Appendix E ...............................355 Format of the syslog messages ...................355 Parameters in Syslog messages..................356 Syslog messages .........................357 Index.................................365 SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 9: Introduction
This document contains the CLI commands that are supported by SCALANCE W1700 devices. ● Performance data 802.11ac This document contains information about the frequency, modulation, transmit power and receiver sensitivity of the wireless card. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 10 The IPv6 addresses have different ranges (scope), e.g. link local IP interface Interface that supports both IPv4 and IPv6. As default the IPv4 support is already activated. The IPv6 support needs to be activated extra. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 11 Introduction 1.1 Information on the Configuration Manual SIMATIC NET manuals You will find SIMATIC NET manuals on the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support: ● Using the search function: Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/) Enter the entry ID of the relevant manual as the search item.
Page 12 Siemens AG: SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE, RCoax Firmware The firmware is signed and encrypted. This ensures that only firmware created by Siemens can be downloaded to the device. SIMATIC NET glossary Explanations of many of the specialist terms used in this documentation can be found in the SIMATIC NET glossary.
Page 13: Type Designations
SCALANCE W1740 ● SCALANCE W1748-1 M12 Structure of the type designation The type designation of the device is made up of several parts that have the following meaning: SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 14 Introduction 1.2 Type designations SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 15: Description
The wireless network has a unique name. All SCALANCE W devices exchanging data within this network must be configured with this name. The gray area in the graphic symbolizes the wireless range of the access point. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 16 The following graphic shows a multichannel configuration on channels 1 and 2 with four access points. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 17 Two alternative configurations are possible. The WDS partner can be configured using the WDS ID or using its MAC address. The following graphic shows the implementation of WDS with four access points. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 18: Possible Applications
With a SCALANCE W1788 with more than one WLAN interface, you can also implement a redundant wireless connection to a SCALANCE W1788 with a maximum of two WLAN interfaces. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 19: Product Characteristics
WLAN interface. ● Suitable for inclusion of a RADIUS server for authentication. ● Device-related and application-related monitoring of the wireless connection. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 20: Ieee 802.11N/Ac
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11h and IEEE 802.11n. The mechanisms of the PHY and MAC layer implemented in the IEEE 802.11n standard have been improved. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 21 With multi-user MIMO, multiple frames are sent simultaneously to different multi-user MIMO clients over the same frequency range. A multi-user MIMO therefore supplies up to four multi- user MIMO clients with data simultaneously. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 22 ● Aggregated MAC Protocol Data Unit (A-MPDU) Multiple MPDU frames with the same destination address are bundled and sent as one large A-MPDU. This allows the total throughput to be increased. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 23: Ieee 802.11R
IP address to the SCALANCE W devices. For the other configuration settings, a computer with Telnet or a Web browser is necessary. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 24: Configuration License Plug (Clp)
MAC addresses. PLUG Component Description Article number Exchangeable storage medium for saving configuration data Configuration License PLUG SCALANCE CLP 2GB 6GK1900-0UB00-0AA0 SCALANCE CLP EEC 2GB 6GK1900-0UQ00-0AA0 SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 25: Preset Plug
With PoE, power and data transmission takes place over the used Ethernet cables that connect the individual network components. This makes an additional power cable unnecessary and SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 26 In this case, only data rates of 10/100 Mbps can be achieved because the power is supplied on redundant wires. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 27 2.9 Power over Ethernet (PoE) A Siemens power insert can also be used as the interface for the power input. Since a power insert supports a power supply of 24 VDC, it does not conform with 802.3af or IEEE 802.3at.
Page 28 Description 2.9 Power over Ethernet (PoE) SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 29: Security Recommendations
You will find information on this on the Internet pages "Industrial Security (https:// www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)". ● Inform yourself regularly about security advisories and bulletins published by Siemens ProductCERT (https://www.siemens.com/cert/en/cert-security-advisories.htm). ● Only activate protocols that you really require to use the device.
Page 30 ● It is recommended that you use certificates with a key length of at least 2048 bits. ● Change certificates and keys immediately, if there is a suspicion of compromise. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 31 This is the status of the port in the delivery state (factory setting). ● Configurable port/service Indicates whether the port number or the service can be configured via WBM / CLI. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 32 TFTP client UDP/69 Closed ✓ ✓ Open ✓ LLDP Open ✓ RSTP Open ✓ iPRP Open ✓ MSTP Closed ✓ IPv6 Closed ✓ SIMATIC NET TIME Closed ✓ SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 33: Technical Basics
IP addresses from RADIUS servers ● AAA: 4 ● WLAN: 2 Management ACLs (access rules for manage‐ ment) User roles (incl. the predefined roles) User groups Users (incl. the predefined users) SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 34: Interfaces And System Functions
X = 1 ... 2 Y = 1 ... 8 VLAN Availability of the system functions The following table shows the availability of the system functions on the devices. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 35 Client 802.11a/b/g data rates ✓ Client 802.11n data rates ✓ Force Roaming ✓ ✓ Signal recorder ✓ Layer 3 Subnets ✓ (IPv4 / IPv6) Static route ✓ SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 36: Ethernet/Ip
(explicit messages). CIP is object- oriented; all data "visible" from the outside is accessible in the form of objects. CIP has a common configuration basis: EDS (Electronic Data Sheet). SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 37: Profinet
For the identifier which frame is assigned to which VLAN, the frame is expanded by 4 bytes (VLAN tagging). Apart from the VLAN-ID this expansion also includes priority information. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 38: Snmp
SNMP agent responds and sends the requested data. If the community string is not correct, the SNMP agent discards the query. Define different community strings for read and write permissions. The community strings are transferred in plain text. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 39 SNMPv1/v2c/v3 use UDP (User Datagram Protocol) and use the UDP ports 161 and 162. The data is described in a Management Information Base (MIB). SNMPv3 Compared with the previous versions SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c, SNMPv3 introduces an extensive security concept. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 40: Spanning Tree
If two computers have the same priority value, the computer with the lower MAC address becomes the root bridge. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 41: Rstp, Mstp, Cist
A substitute for the root port is configured. If the connection to the root bridge is lost, the device can establish a connection over the alternate port without any delay due to reconfiguration. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 42: User Management
Login via an external RADIUS server RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) is a protocol for authenticating and authorizing users by servers on which user data can be stored centrally. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 43 – The RADIUS server reports a failed authentication to the device: → The user is denied access. RADIUS authorization mode "SiemensVSA" Requirement For the RADIUS authorization mode "Siemens VSA" the following needs to be set on the RADIUS server: ● Manufacturer code: 4196 ● Attribute number: 1 ●...
Page 44: Ifeatures
Part 3 of the IEC 62439 standard. With the "industrial Parallel Redundancy Protocol" (iPRP) the PRP technology can be used in wireless networks. This improves the availability of wireless communication. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 45 For this reason using PRP in WLAN networks results in duplicate and delayed frames. With iPRP, this problem is solved and the use of PRP in WLAN with SCALANCE W devices becomes possible SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 46 ● Access point mode: The VAP interface is enabled. ● Client mode: In MAC mode "Layer 2 Tunnel" is set. ● Depending on the configuration the clients can communicate with every access point. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 47: Ip Addresses
Quality of service Type of Service (ToS) for The prioritization is specified in the header field "Traffic Class". prioritization Types of frame Broadcast, multicast, uni‐ Multicast, unicast, anycast cast SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 48 DHCPv6 client. The DHCPv6 client is also known as PD router. Resolution of IP addresses in ARP (Address Resolution NDP (Neighbor Discovery Protocol) hardware addresses Protocol) SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 49: Ipv4 Address
● The network address results from the AND combination of IPv4 address and subnet mask. ● The device address results from the AND-NOT combination of IPv4 address and subnet mask. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 50 The IP address of a device in the subnet and the IP address of the network gateway (router) may only be different at the points where the subnet mask is set to "0". SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 51: Initial Assignment Of An Ipv4 Address
When half the period of validity has elapsed. the DHCP client can extend the period of the assigned IPv4 address. When the entire time has elapsed, the DHCP client needs to request a new IPv4 address. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 52: Address Assignment With The Primary Setup Tool
For more detailed information, refer to the Primary Setup Tool configuration manual. You will find the PST at Siemens Industry Automation and Drives Service & Support on the Internet under the entry ID 19440762. You can access this entry at the following URL: PST (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/19440762)
Page 53: Address Assignment With Step 7
Maximum permitted packet size on a path from a sender to a recipient. Path MTU discovery Mechanism for determining the maximum permitted packet size along the entire path from a sender to a recipient. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 54: Structure Of An Ipv6 Address
IPv6 address format - notation IPv6 addresses consist of 8 fields each with four-character hexadecimal numbers (128 bits in total). The fields are separated by a colon. Example: fd00:0000:0000:ffff:02d1:7d01:0000:8f21 SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 55 Prefixes and IPv6 addresses are specified in the same way as with the CIDR notation (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) for IPv4. Design IPv6 address / prefix length Example IPv6 address: 2001:0db8:1234::1111/48 Prefix: 2001:0db8:1234::/48 Interface ID: ::1111 SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 56 5.3 IPv6 address Entry and appearance The entry of IPv6 addresses is possible in the notations described above. IPv6 addresses are always shown in the hexadecimal notation. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 57: Configuring With Web Based Management
● There is a connection between the device and the client device. With the Windows ping command, you can check whether or not a connection exists. ● Access via HTTPS is enabled. ● JavaScript is activated in the Web browser. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 58 The display and operation of the WBM pages on mobile devices may differ compared with the same pages on desktop devices. Some pages also have an optimized display for mobile devices. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 59: Login
You change the port in "System > Configuration". If there is a problem-free connection to the device, the login page of Web Based Management (WBM) is displayed. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 60 Defaults and Restart", you will be prompted to change the password. 4. Click the "Set Values" button to complete the action. Once you have logged in successfully, the start page appears. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 61: Wizard" Menu
The Basic Wizard is closed without adopting the settings. Saves the configuration and exits the Wizard. Navigation within the pages of the Basic Wizard is possible only with the "Previous" and "Next" buttons. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 62: System Settings
Log in again and start the Basic Wizard to continue the configuration of the device for the selected mode. Note Because only access points can work in client mode as well, the mode can only be selected for these devices. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 63 Select the mode of the device. This selection is available only for access points. The following operating modes are possible: – AP: Access point mode – Client: Client mode SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 64: Country Settings
The system name is also displayed in the CLI input prompt. The number of characters in the CLI input prompt is limited. The system name is truncated after 16 characters. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 65: Ip Address Settings
● Default gateway Enter the IP address of the default gateway so that the device can communicate with devices in other subnets, for example diagnostics stations, e-mail server. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 66: Management Interfaces
DCP is disabled. Device parameters can neither be read nor modified. – Read/Write With DCP, device parameters can be both read and modified. – Read-Only With DCP, device parameters can be read but cannot be modified. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 67: Antenna Settings
If the SINEMA configuration interface is enabled, you can download configurations to the device via the TIA Portal. 6.3.1.5 Antenna Settings Introduction On this Basic Wizard page, you configure the settings for the external antennas. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 68 Enter the antenna gain the antenna has in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. – Antenna Gain 5 GHz [dBi] Enter the antenna gain the antenna has in the 5 GHz frequency band. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 69: Radio Settings
● Enabled Enable or disable the WLAN interface. The WLAN interfaces are disabled when the device is supplied. ● Radio Mode Shows the mode of the WLAN interface. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 70 Note Use 160 MHz channel bandwidth Channels available for operation at 160 MHz only if DFS is activated. – Disabled The DFS function is not used. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 71: Access Point Settings
Indicates the channels on which the current transmit power exceeds the maximum permitted transmit power. 6.3.1.7 Access Point Settings Note This page is available only in access point mode. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 72 Specify the main channel. If you want the access point to search for a free channel itself, use "Auto". If you want to use a fixed channel, select the required channel from the drop-down list. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 73: Client Settings
On this Basic Wizard page, you specify the configuration for clients, for example the assignment of the MAC address. Note This page is only available for clients or access points in client mode. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 74 Configuring with Web Based Management 6.3 "Wizard" menu SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 75: Client Allowed Channel Settings
Note This page is only available for clients or access points in client mode. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 76 If you enable the check box, all channels are selected. – Disabled If you deselect the check box, only the first valid channel of the frequency band remains enabled. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 77: Security Settings
Use WPA2/AES to prevent password misuse. WPA2 (RADIUS)/ WPA2-PSK with AES provides the greatest security. The security settings on both devices must match to allow a client to communicate with an access point. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 78 ● Interface (only in access point mode) Shows the interface to which the settings relate. ● Security Context (only in client mode) Shows the security context to which the settings relate. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 79 PSK" type of authentication. This is necessary when the access point communicates with different clients, some using "WPA-PSK" and others "WPA2-PSK". The same encryption method is set on the clients. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 80: Dot1X Supplicant Settings
Dot1x Supplicant Settings Introduction On this Basic Wizard page, you configure the user name and the password with which the client will be logged on with the RADIUS server. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 81: Dot1X Radius Server Settings
Enter the password again in this input box. 6.3.1.12 Dot1x RADIUS Server Settings Introduction On this Basic Wizard page, you configure the settings for the primary RADIUS Server. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 82: Summary Of Settings
Check the settings before you exit the Basic Wizard with the "Set Values" button. If settings are incorrect, go back using the "Prev" button and change the settings to the required ones. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 83 Configuring with Web Based Management 6.3 "Wizard" menu Set Values Click the "Set Values" button to exit the Basic Wizard. The WLAN settings are adopted. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 84: Information" Menu
General layout of the WBM pages The following areas are generally available on every WBM page: ● Selection area (1): Top area ● Display area (2): Top area SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 85 Configuring with Web Based Management 6.4 "Information" menu ● Navigation area (3): Left-hand area ● Content area (4): Middle area SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 86 Enter. A dialog box displays a list of WBM pages that contain the term searched for. The corresponding WBM page is opened in a new tab of the browser after a list element is clicked SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 87 ● Diagnostics Mode Shows whether EtherNet/IP or PROFINET is enabled. ● System Name Shows the name of the device. ● Device Type Shows the type designation of the device. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 88 Once you have saved, the button becomes inactive again. Note Changing configuration data is possible only with the "admin" login. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 89 During the save, the message "Saving configuration data in progress. Please do not switch off the device" is displayed. ● Do not switch off the device immediately after the timer has elapsed. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 90: Versions
Shows the hardware version of the device. For the wireless card, only one version is then displayed if the WLAN interface is enabled. ● Article number Shows the article number of the device or described module. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 91: I&M
This page contains information about device-specific vendor and maintenance data such as the article number, serial number, version numbers etc. You cannot configure anything on this page. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 92 Shows the date created by STEP 7 during configuration of the device with HW Config. ● Descriptor Shows the description created during configuration of the device with HW Config of STEP 7. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 93: Arp / Neighbors
Shows the IP address of the destination device. ● Media Type Shows the type of connection. – Dynamic The device recognized the address data automatically. – Static The addresses were entered as static addresses. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 94: Ipv6 Neighbor Table
Shows the IPv6 address of the destination device. ● Media Type Shows the type of connection. – Dynamic The device recognized the address data automatically. – Static The addresses were entered as static addresses. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 95: Log Tables
The content of the events log table is retained even when the device is turned off. You cannot configure anything on this page. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 96 Displays a brief description of the event that has occurred. You will find the list of possible messages in Appendix D (Page 349) of the configuration manual. If the system time is set, the time is also displayed at which the event occurred. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 97: Wlan Authentication Log
When this parameter is enabled, all entries of the category "Warning" are displayed. – Critical Critical When this parameter is enabled, all entries of the category "Critical" are displayed. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 98: Faults
● "System > Fault Monitoring" The calculation of the time of a fault always begins after the last system start. If there are no faults present, the fault LED switches off. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 99: Redundancy
The page shows the current information about the Spanning Tree and the settings of the root bridge. If Spanning Tree is turned off, only the basic information about this device is displayed. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 100 The value for the bridge priority is a whole multiple of 4096 with a range of values from 0 to 32768. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 101 – Root The port that provides the best route to the root bridge. – Master This port points to a root bridge located outside the MST region. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 102 Typical values for path costs with rapid spanning tree: – 10,000 Mbps = 2,000 – 1000 Mbps = 20,000 – 100 Mbps = 200,000 – 10 Mbps = 2,000,000. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 103: Ethernet Statistics
6.4.8 Ethernet Statistics 6.4.8.1 Interface Statistics The page shows the statistics from the interface table of the Management Information Base (MIB). SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 104: Packet Size
Packet Size Frames sorted by length This page displays how many frames of which size were received at each port. You cannot configure anything on this page. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 105: Packet Type
"Unicast", "Multicast" and "Broadcast" ● "Reset Counters" button Click "Reset Counters" to reset all counters. The counters are reset by a restart. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 106: Packet Error
– Collisions Frames in which a collision event was detected. ● "Reset Counters" button Click "Reset Counters" to reset all counters. The counters are reset by a restart. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 107: Learning Table
Shows the port via which the node with the specified address can be reached. Frames received by the device whose destination address matches this address will be forwarded to this port. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 108: Lldp
An entry remains stored on the device for the time specified here. If the IE switch does not receive any new information from the connected device during this time, the entry is deleted. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 109: Ipv4 Routing
Shows the destination address of this route. ● Subnet Mask Shows the subnet mask of this route. ● Gateway Shows the gateway for this route. ● Interface Shows the interface for this route. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 110: Ipv6 Routing
Shows the destination address of this route. ● Prefix Length Shows the prefix length of this route. ● Gateway Shows the gateway for this route. ● Interface Shows the interface for this route. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 111: Dhcp-Server
Shows the MAC address or the client ID of the DHCP client. ● Allocation Method Shows whether the IPv4 address was assigned statically or dynamically. You configure the static entries in "System > DHCP > Static Leases". SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 112: Snmp
> SNMP". Description The table has the following columns: ● Group Name Shows the group name. ● User Name Shows the user that is assigned to the group. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 113: Security
– disabled: No unencrypted access to the CLI. ● SSH Server You configure the setting in "System > Configuration". – enabled: Encrypted access to the CLI. – disabled: No encrypted access to the CLI. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 114 The user is first searched for in the local database. If the user does not exist there or the password does not match, a RADIUS query is sent. ● Password Policy Shows which password policy is currently being used. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 115: Supported Function Rights
● Description Shows the description of the function right. 6.4.15.3 Roles Note The values displayed depend on the role of the logged-on user. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 116: Groups
The values displayed depend on the role of the logged-on user. This page shows which group is linked to which role. The group is defined on a RADIUS server. The roll is defined locally on the device. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 117: Inter Ap Blocking
This WBM page is only available in access point mode. The WBM page shows a list of the devices with which the clients are allowed to communicate. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 118: Wlan
6.4.16.1 Overview AP Note This WBM page is only available in access point mode. Overview of the configuration This page shows the settings/properties of the access point. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 119 Table 2 has the following columns: ● Radio Shows the available WLAN interfaces in this column. ● Port Shows the port of the virtual access point (VAP). SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 120: Overview Client
Overview of the configuration Note This page is only available for clients or access points in client mode. The page shows an overview of the existing clients and their configuration. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 121 ● Operational channel Shows the channel including frequency of the access point to which the client is connected. At 80 MHz the channel range is displayed additionally. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 122: Client List
– enabled The WLAN interface is enabled. – disabled The WLAN interface is disabled. 6.4.16.3 Client List Note This WBM page is only available in access point mode. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 123 Shows which authentication method is used. If the authentication method "Open System + Encryption" or "Shared Key" is used, "Encrypted (WEP/AES)" is displayed for both authentication methods. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 124: Available Ap
● Channel Shows the channel on which the access point transmits or communicates. ● Signal Strength [dBm] Shows the signal strength of the access point in bBm. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 125: Ip Mapping Table
IP frames to the correct MAC address. This WBM page shows this table. Note IP mapping table If "Layer 2 Tunnel" is configured for a client, the IP mapping table is not displayed. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 126: Wds List
"Automatic", "Manual" or "Layer 2 Tunnel". 6.4.16.6 WDS List Note This WBM page is only available in access point mode. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 127 "Encrypted (WEP/AES)" is displayed for both authentication methods. ● Max. Data Rate (Mbps) Shows the maximum data transmission speed for the relevant WDS partner. ● State Shows the current status of the WDS connection. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 128: Overlap Ap
Changing the aging time The aging time is a WLAN setting. For this reason, if a change is made, the WLAN connection is briefly interrupted to accept the new value. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 129: Force Roaming
The device monitors the connection to certain IPv4 addresses cyclically. To achieve this, the device sends echo messages (pings) to the configured destination addresses at regular intervals. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 130 – Active: None of the destination addresses is reachable. To force the logged on clients to roam, the access point has disabled the relevant VAP interface. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 131: Wlan Statistics
The frame has not yet been sent and the recipient has logged off in the meantime. – Send Retries Shows the number and percentage of frames sent successfully that required one or more retries. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 132 Shows the number and percentage of incorrectly encrypted frames. – FCS Errors Shows the number and percentage of frames in which the checksum was incorrect. See also Start page (Page 84) SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 133: Management Sent
Configuring with Web Based Management 6.4 "Information" menu 6.4.17.2 Management Sent The WBM page shows how many frames in response to logging on or logging off were counted per VAP interface. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 134 – Authentication Responses Shows the number of responding authentication frames relevant for a logon. – Deauthentication Requests Shows the number of deauthentication frames relevant for a logoff. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 135: Management Received
Configuring with Web Based Management 6.4 "Information" menu 6.4.17.3 Management Received The WBM page shows how many frames in response to logging on or logging off were counted per VAP interface. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 136 – Authentication Responses Shows the number of responding authentication frames relevant for a logon. – Deauthentication Requests Shows the number of deauthentication frames relevant for a logoff. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 137: Data Sent
Shows the number of sent multicast and broadcast frames. – Unicast Frames Shows the number of sent unicast frames. – Average Rate [kbps] Shows the average data rate of the last data frames sent. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 138: Data Received
Shows the number of sent multicast and broadcast frames. – Unicast Frames Shows the number of sent unicast frames. – Average Rate [kbps] Shows the average data rate of the last data frames sent. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 139: Wlan Ifeatures
Shows the number of iPRP delete frames that the device has received from its partner device. ● Frames Deleted Shows the number of frames not yet sent that were deleted from the queue due to the iPRP delete frame. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 140: System" Menu
● Telnet Server Enable or disable the "Telnet Server" service for unencrypted access to the CLI. ● Telnet port Specify the port for Telnet access to the CLI. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 141 > System Time > SNTP Client". – NTP Client The system time is set via an NTP server. You can configure other settings in "System > System Time > NTP Client". SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 142 1. To use the required function, select the respective check box. 2. Select the options you require from the drop-down lists. 3. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 143: General
You can enter the location where the device is installed. The entered installation location is displayed in the selection area. A maximum of 255 characters are possible. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 144: Coordinates
The geographic coordinates can also be obtained using a GPS receiver. The geographic coordinates of these devices are normally displayed directly and only need to be entered in the input boxes of this page. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 145: Agent Ipv4 / Ipv6
Agent IPv4 / IPv6 The calls refer to the following menu items: ● Agent IPv4: Layer 3 (IPv4) > Subnets ● Agent IPv6: Layer 3 (IPv6) > Subnets SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 146: Dns
IP address boxes. Note The DNS client function can only be used if there is a DNS server in the network. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 147: Dns Domain
Domain names 2 to 4 can be learned or configured manually on this page. If there is more than one DNS server, the order in the table specifies the order in which the domain names are used. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 148 2. Click the "Set Values" button. Specify additional domain 1. In the "Domain Name" field, enter the name of the other domain. 2. Click the "Create" button. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 149: Restart
WBM page. If the device is in "Trial" mode, configuration modifications must be saved manually before a restart. In "Automatic Save" mode, the last changes are saved automatically before a restart. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 150 Following this, the device can only be accessed using the Primary Setup Tool or using DHCP. With the appropriate connection, a previously correctly configured device can cause circulating frames and therefore the failure of the data traffic. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 151: Commit Control
If you configure the SCALANCE W device via the WLAN interface, we recommend that you use the "Manual Commit" setting. Check the parameters again before you confirm the changes with the "Commit Changes" button. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 152: Load & Save
The zip file contains the country list as a csv and as a pdf file. Debug This file contains information for Siemens Support. It is encrypted and can be sent by e-mail to Siemens Support without any security risk. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management...
Page 153 Electronic data sheets for describing devices in the EtherNet/IP mode Firmware The firmware is signed and encrypted. This ensures that only firmware created by Siemens can be downloaded to the device. GSDML Information on the device properties (PROFINET) HTTPS Cert...
Page 154 The zip file contains the country list as a csv and as a pdf file. Debug This file contains information for Siemens Support. It is encrypted and can be sent by e-mail to Siemens Support without any security risk. Electronic Data Sheet (EDS)
Page 155: Http
Note This WBM page is available both for connections using HTTP and for connections using HTTPS. Firmware The firmware is signed and encrypted. This ensures that only firmware created by Siemens can be downloaded to the device. Configuration files Note...
Page 156 Shows the short description of the file type. ● Load With this button, you can load files on the device. The button can be enabled, if this function is supported by the file type. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 157 2. Download this configuration file to all other devices you want to configure. 3. If individual settings are necessary for specific devices, these must be made online on the relevant device. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 158: Tftp
PC to the devices. This means, for example, that you can also load new firmware from a file located on your client PC. Firmware The firmware is signed and encrypted. This ensures that only firmware created by Siemens can be downloaded to the device. Configuration files...
Page 159 Size of certificate files With certificate files only certificates with a maximum of 8192 bits are supported. ● Description Shows the short description of the file type. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 160: Sftp
Loading and saving data via an SFTP server SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) transfers the files encrypted. On this page, you configure the access data for the SFTP server. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 161 Admin PC. On this page, the certificates required to establish a secure VPN connection can also be loaded. Firmware The firmware is signed and encrypted. This ensures that only firmware created by Siemens can be downloaded to the device. Configuration files...
Page 162 – The following characters must not be included: § ? " ; : The characters for Space and Delete also cannot be included. ● SFTP Password Enter the password for the user ● SFTP Password Confirmation Confirm the password. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 163 7. If a restart is necessary, a message to this effect will be output. Click the "OK" button to run the restart. If you click the "Abort" button, there is no device restart. The changes only take effect after a restart. Reusing configuration data SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 164: Passwords
Shows the short description of the file type. ● Enabled When selected, the file is used. Can only be enabled if the password is configured. ● Password Enter the password for the file. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 165 1. Enter the password in "Password". 2. To confirm the password, enter the password again in "Password Confirmation". 3. Select the "Enabled" option. 4. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 166: Events
2 remain unchanged. ● Copy to Table If you click the button, the setting is adopted for all events of table 2. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 167 – Service Information Some system events that occurred are entered in the event log table without configuration. For these events, you can configure additional types of notification. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 168 1. Select the check box in the row of the required event. Select the event in the column under the following actions: – E-mail – Trap – Log table – Syslog – Error 2. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 169: Severity Filters
Follow the steps below to configure the required level: 1. Select the required values from the drop-down lists of the second table column after the client types. 2. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 170: Smtp Client
Shows the IP address or the FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) of the SMTP server. ● Sender Email Address Enter the e-mail address of the sender that is specified in the e-mail. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 171 5. Enter the user name and password if the SMTP server prompts you to log in. 6. Under "Security", specify whether transfer to the SMTP server is encrypted. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 172: Recipient
– Check the test result. If sending was not successful, the message contains possible causes. 6.5.9.2 Recipient On this page, you specify who receives an e-mail when an event occurs. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 173 3. Click the "Create" button. A new entry is generated in the table. 4. Activate the "Send" option for the entry. 5. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 174: Dhcpv4
Identification is based on the system name. If the system name is 255 characters long, the last character is not used for identification. – via PROFINET Name of Station The identification is made using the PROFINET device name. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 175: Dhcp Server
The maximum number of IPv4 addresses that the DHCP server supports is 100. In other words, a total of 100 IPv4 addresses (dynamic + static). With the static assignments, you can create a maximum of 20 entries. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 176 If there are devices in your network on which the echo service is disabled as default, there may be conflicts with the IPv4 addresses. To avoid this, assign these devices an IPv4 address outside the IPv4 address band. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 177: Dhcp Options
This page is available only in access point mode. On this page you specify which DHCP options the DHCP server supports. The various DHCP options are defined in RFC 2132. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 178 Select the check box in the row to be deleted. ● Pool ID Shows the number of the IPv4 address band. ● Option Code Shows the number of the DHCP option. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 179: Static Leases
This page is available only in access point mode. On this page you specify that devices with a certain MAC address are assigned to the selected IPv4 address. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 180 Shows the MAC address to which the IPv4 address is assigned. ● IP Address Specify the IPv4 address. The IPv4 address must match the subnet of the IPv4 address band. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 181: Snmp
6.5.11.1 General Configuration of SNMP On this page, you make the basic settings for SNMP. Enable the check boxes according to the function you want to use. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 182 Enable or disable the sending of SNMPv1 traps (alarm frames). On the "Trap" tab, specify the IP addresses of the devices to which SNMPv1 traps will be sent. ● SNMPv1/v2c Trap Community String Enter the community string for sending SNMPv1/v2c messages. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 183 4. Enter the required character string in the "SNMPv1/v2c Read/Write Community String" input box. 5. If necessary, enable the SNMPv3 User Migration. 6. Click the "Set Values" button. See also Technical basics (Page 33) SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 184: Traps
1. In "Trap Receiver Address", enter the IP address or the FQDN of the station to which the device will send traps. 2. Click the "Create" button to create a new trap entry. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 185: V3 Groups
Select the security level (authentication, encryption) valid for the selected group. The available options are as follows: – No Auth/no Priv No authentication enabled/no encryption enabled. – Auth/no Priv Authentication enabled/no encryption enabled. – Auth/Priv Authentication enabled/encryption enabled. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 186 If you want to change the group name or the security level, you will need to delete the group and recreate it and reconfigure it with the new name. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 187: V3 Users
ID is added to every frame. This user name and the applicable security settings are checked by both the sender and recipient. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 188 As an important measure to maximize security, we recommend that the password has a minimum length of 6 characters and that it contains special characters, uppercase/ lowercase letters, numbers. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 189: System Time
There are different methods that can be used to set the system time of the device. Only one method can be active at any one time. If one method is activated, the previously activated method is automatically deactivated. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 190: Manual Setting
Click the button to use the time setting of the PC. ● Last Synchronization Time Shows when the last time-of-day synchronization took place. If no time-of-day synchronization was possible, the box displays "Date/time not set". SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 191: Dst Overview
Mechanism" box. 6.5.12.2 DST Overview On this page, you can create new entries for the daylight saving time changeover. The table provides an overview of the existing entries. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 192 Shows how the daylight saving time changeover is made: – Date A fixed date is entered for the daylight saving time changeover. – Rule A rule was defined for the daylight saving time changeover. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 193: Dst Configuration
You can define a rule for the daylight saving time changeover or specify a fixed date. Settings Note The content of this page depends on the selection in the "Type" box. The boxes "DST No.", "Type" and "Name" are always shown. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 194 ● Name Enter a name for the entry. The name can be a maximum of 16 characters long. Settings with "Date" selected SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 195 Enter the following values for the end of daylight saving time: – Day Specify the day. – Hour Specify the hour. – Month Specify the month. Settings with "Rule" selected SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 196: Sntp Client
SNTP server in the network. Note To avoid time jumps, make sure that there is only one time server in the network. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 197 In this box, enter the time zone you are using in the format "+/- HH:MM". The time zone relates to UTC standard world time. The time in the "Current System Time" box is adapted accordingly. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 198 "System > System Time > DST Overview" and "System > System Time > DST Configuration". You also need to take this into account when completing the "Time Zone" input box. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 199: Ntp Client
8. Click the "Set Values" button to transfer your changes to the device. 6.5.12.5 NTP Client Automatic time-of-day setting with NTP If you require time-of-day synchronization using NTP, you can make the relevant settings here. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 200 – inactive (offset +0 h) The current system time is not changed. ● NTP Server Address Enter the IP address or the FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) of the NTP server. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 201: Simatic Time Client
6.5.12.6 SIMATIC Time Client Time setting via SIMATIC time client Note To avoid time jumps, make sure that there is only one time server in the network. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 202: Auto Logout
Auto Logout Setting the automatic logout On this page, set the times after which there is an automatic logout from the WBM or the CLI following user inactivity. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 203: Syslog Client
System event agent Syslog according to RFC 3164 is used for transferring short, unencrypted text messages over UDP in the IP network. This requires a Syslog server. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 204 ● Server Port Enter the port of the Syslog server being used. Procedure Enabling function 1. Select the "Syslog Client" check box. 2. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 205: Fault Monitoring
In addition, the corresponding error message is entered in the result log table. The content of the event log table is displayed in "Information > Log Tables > Event Log". SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 206: Link Change
In addition, the corresponding error message is entered in the result log table. The content of the event log table is displayed in "Information > Log Tables > Event Log". SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 207 Error handling is triggered when the port changes to the inactive status. (From "Link up" to "Link down") – "-" (disabled) The error handling is not triggered. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 208: Profinet
2. Click the "Copy to Table" button. The setting is adopted for all ports of table 2. 3. Click the "Set Values" button. 6.5.16 PROFINET Settings for PROFINET This page shows the PROFINET AR status and the device name. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 209: Ethernet/Ip
This box displays the PROFINET device name according to the configuration in HW Config of STEP 7. 6.5.17 EtherNet/IP Settings for EtherNet/IP On this page, you configure the mode of EtherNet/IP. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 210: Plug
If the device was configured at one time with a PLUG, the device can no longer be used without this PLUG. To be able to use the device again, reset the device to the factory settings. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 211 If you decide against executing the function after making your selection, click the "Refresh" button. As a result the data of this page is read from the device again and the selection is canceled. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 212 If a PLUG was configured as a PRESET PLUG this is shown here as additional information in the first row. For more detailed information on creating and using a PRESET PLUG refer to the section "Maintenance (Page 335)". SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 213: License
If the device was configured at one time with a PLUG, the device can no longer be used without this PLUG. To be able to use the device again, reset the device to the factory settings. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 214 The content of the PLUG license contains errors. ● Article number ● Shows the article number of the PLUG. The PLUG is available for various functional enhancements and for various target systems. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 215: Ping
6.5.19 Ping Reachability of an address in an IP network With the ping function, you can check whether a certain IP address is reachable in the network. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 216: Dcp Discovery
DCP Discovery The function is only available with the VLAN associated with the TIA interface. You configure the TIA interface in "Layer 3 (IPv4) > Subnets > Configuration". SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 217 The IPv4 address should be unique within your network and should match the network. The IPv4 address 0.0.0.0 means that no IPv4 address has yet been set. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 218 The status of the modified properties changes to "Configured". 5. To ensure that the properties were applied correctly, click the "Browse" button again. The status of the modified properties changes to "Discovered". SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 219: Interfaces" Menu
You have configured the status "enabled" for the port and the port has a valid connection to the network. – down You have configured the status "disabled" or "Link down" for the port or the port has no connection. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 220: Configuration
Shows whether the automatic configuration is enabled or disabled. ● MAC Address Shows the MAC address of the port. 6.6.1.2 Configuration Configuring ports With this page, you configure the Ethernet ports of the device. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 221 Shows the transmission speed and the transmission method of the port. ● Negotiation Shows whether the automatic configuration of the connection to the partner port is enabled or disabled. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 222 To change the configuration of a port, follow these steps: 1. Click the appropriate box to change the configuration. 2. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 223: Wlan
Note To configure the WLAN interface, you must always specify the country code first. Some parameters are dependent on the country setting, for example the transmission standard. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 224 The WLAN interfaces are disabled when the device is supplied. The WLAN interfaces are can be enabled once the country and the antenna settings are configured. ● Radio Mode Shows the mode of the WLAN interface. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 225 The transmission standard IEEE 802.11a (5 GHz) is set. – 802.11ac The transmission standard IEEE 802.11ac (5 GHz) is set. Note Data rate The data rate is adjusted automatically. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 226 If both interfaces of an access point are operated in the same frequency range, this may cause wireless interference on one or both interfaces at a transmit power higher than 15 dBm. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 227 3. From the "WLAN Mode" drop down list, select the required transmission standard for the configured frequency band. 4. Click the "Set Values" button. See also Wireless approvals (https://www.siemens.com/wireless-approvals) SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 228: Advanced
– If you entered a "5" in this field, this would mean that the access point collects the packets and sends them after every fifth beacon. Increasing this value allows a longer sleep mode for the clients but means a greater delay for packets. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 229 1. Enter the values to be set in the input boxes as follows. 2. Select the option checkmark of the required functions. 3. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 230: Antennas
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The antenna name provides information about the properties of the antennas listed in the IWLAN antenna overview: SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 231 WLAN interface is switched on. If no antenna is connected, the relevant interface must also be disabled for Rx and Tx. Otherwise, there may be transmission disruptions. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 232 Configuring with Web Based Management 6.6 "Interfaces" menu SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 233 Enter the length of the flexible antenna connecting cable in meters between the device and the external antenna. ● Additional Attenuation [dB] Here, specify the additional attenuation caused, for example, by an additional splitter. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 234 If this is activated, the channel bandwidth on the WLAN interface is set to 160 MHz. The prerequisite is that DFS and IEEE 802.11ac are enabled. There are only enough channels available for operation at 160 MHz if DFS is activated. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 235: Allowed Channels
For communication, a specific channel within a frequency band is used. You can either set this channel specifically or configure so that the channel is selected automatically. On this page, you specify which channels may be used for communication. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 236 1. Select the "Use Allowed Channels only" option for the required WLAN interface. 2. Deselect the check box "Select / Deselect all". 3. Select the relevant check box for the required channel number. 4. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 237: 802.11N/Ac
This reduces the network load. Due to their shorter maximum length A-MSDUs are more suitable for the bundling of several shorter frames. – Disabled A-MSDU frames are received but not sent. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 238: Client
On this WBM page, you can specify how the device connects to a network as client. Note This WBM page is only available for clients or access points in client mode. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 239 Configuring with Web Based Management 6.6 "Interfaces" menu Note WLAN interface disabled The WLAN interface will be disabled unless at least one SSID is configured. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 240 Changes at a moderately higher field strength to the AP with the stronger signal. – Low Changes at a slightly higher field strength to the AP with the stronger signal. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 241 2. In table 3, enter an SSID for "SSID". 3. Select a security context. 4. Enable the required SSID. The "Any SSID" function is disabled. 5. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 242: Signal Recorder
This WBM page is only available for clients or access points in client mode. The WLAN interface of the device must be enabled; otherwise, no recording is possible. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 243 If the client changes access points during a measurement (roaming) or reconnects, this is displayed by a vertical black line. If the access point does not support the setting "Bidirectional Recording" no user signal is displayed SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 244 If the client has an iPCF-MC connection, the user signal of the management channel is displayed. ● Roaming Counter The roaming counter shows how often the client has changed access points during the recording. After 4,294,967,295 changes, the counter is reset. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 245 The signal recorder saves the recorded data automatically every 10 minutes. Following a restart, the recording contains all the values up to the last save action. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 246 7. The ZIP file contains two files with the results of the recording: – A PDF file: The output is limited to 300 pages. – A CSV file: Complete listing of the recording. Measurement results PDF file SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 247 If the client has an iPCF-MC connection, the user signal of the management channel is shown with an additional black line. Below the graphic, the configuration data of the client is displayed. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 248 Note Note the description of the individual columns in the CSV file. These also apply to the columns of the PDF file. CSV file SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 249 The effective user data signal of the client (CL) / access point (AP) in dBm ● CL / AP NF [dBm] The background noise in dBm ● CL / AP RSSI The raw value of the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication) SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 250 The effective user data signal of the management channel ● M-NF The background noise of the management channel ● AP System Name The system name of the access point SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 251 6.6 "Interfaces" menu 6.6.2.8 Note This WBM page is only available in access point mode. Configuration On this WBM page, you specify the configuration for the access point. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 252 Four channels are required for the 80 MHz channel bandwidth in the corresponding channel range. The channel range consists of the channel configured for "Channel" and the three next channels. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 253 Enter the SSID of the WLAN. The length of the character string for SSID it is 1 to 32 characters. The ASCII code 0x20 to 0x7e is used for the SSID. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 254: Ap Wds
3. For the relevant WLAN interface and the port, select the "Enabled" check box. 4. Click the "Set Values" button. 6.6.2.9 AP WDS Note This WBM page is only available in access point mode. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 255 ● Connection over Specify the VAP interface via which the WDS connection is established. Both the MAC address of the VAP and the security settings, e.g. WPA2, are used. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 256 3. Enter the WDS ID of the WDS partner in the "Partner WDS ID" input box. The "MAC Address" input box is grayed out. 4. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 257: Force Roaming
If you have configured the "Based Bridge Mode" "802.1Q VLAN Bridge" in "Layer 2 > VLAN", pings are sent into the management VLAN. ● Interval [ms] Specify the interval at which pings are sent. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 258: Remote Capture
Wireshark. For a period Wireshark record the data traffic over the interface. Afterwards from the recording you can see the content of the frames or filter according to certain contents. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 259 Recording between port 1 and port 2 is therefore not possible. ● Data traffic that is only forwarded and not received by the WLAN interface is not displayed. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 260 9. Enable "Null authentication" for "Authentication" and click the "OK" button. 10.On the "Remote Interfaces" tab, the host and the interfaces on which the function "Remote Capture" was previously enabled are displayed. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 261: Layer 2" Menu
If the configuration PC is connected directly to the device via Ethernet and you change the management VLAN ID, the device is no longer reachable via Ethernet following the change. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 262 ● Name Enter a name for the VLAN. The name only provides information and has no effect on the configuration. The length is a maximum of 32 characters. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 263 If you change the Base Bridge mode from VLAN-aware to VLAN-unaware, this has the following effects: ● All VLAN configurations are deleted. ● A management VLAN is created: VLAN 1. ● All static and dynamic unicast entries are deleted. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 264 VLAN. The frame sent in this VLAN is forwarded with the corresponding VLAN tag. 5. Specify the mode of the device. 6. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 265: Port Based Vlan
On this page, you specify the configuration of the port properties for receiving frames. Requirement: ● On the "General" page, "802.1Q VLAN Bridge" is set for "Base Bridge Mode". SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 266 This priority specifies how the frame is further processed compared with other frames. There are a total of eight priorities with values 0 to 7, where 7 represents the highest priority (IEEE 802.1p Port Priority). SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 267 2. Enter the values to be set in the input boxes as follows. 3. Select the values to be set from the drop-down lists. 4. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 268: Dynamic Mac Aging
1. Select the "Dynamic MAC Aging" check box. 2. Enter the time in seconds in the "Aging Time [s]" input box. 3. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 269: Spanning Tree
– RSTP – MSTP Procedure 1. Select the "MSTP" check box. 2. Select the compatibility mode from the "Protocol Compatibility" drop-down list. 3. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 270: Cist General
The bridge address shows the MAC address of the device and the root address shows the MAC address of the root bridge. ● Root port Shows the port over which the device communicates with the root bridge. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 271 Enter the version number of the MSTP region in which the device is located. This value must be the same on all devices that belong to the same MSTP region. ● Reset Counters Click this button to reset the counters on this page. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 272: Cist Port
When the page is called, the table displays the current status of the configuration of the port parameters. To configure them, click the relevant cells in the port table. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 273 The default is 128. ● Cost Calc Enter the path cost calculation. If you enter the value "0" here, the automatically calculated value is displayed in the "Path Cost" box. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 274 Following the reconfiguration time, the port is active in the network; it receives and forwards data frames. ● Fwd. Trans Specifies the number of changes from the "Discarding" status to the "Forwarding" status. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 275 – "-" Point-to-point is detected automatically. If the port is set to half duplex, a point-to-point link is not assumed. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 276: Mst General
3. Click the "Set Values" button. 6.7.3.4 MST General Multiple Spanning Tree configuration With MSTP, in addition to RSTP, several VLANs can be managed in a LAN with separate RSTP trees. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 277 2. Click the "Delete" button to delete the selected entries from memory. The entries are deleted from the memory of the device and the display on this page is updated. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 278: Mst Port
2 remain unchanged. ● Copy to Table If you click the button, the setting is adopted for all ports of table 2. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 279 In the blocking mode, BPDU frames are received. – Forwarding The port receives and sends data frames. ● Fwd. Trans. Specifies the number of status changes Discarding - Forwarding or Forwarding - Discarding. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 280: Dcp Forwarding
Select the setting from the drop-down list. If "No Change" is selected, the entry in table 2 remains unchanged. ● Copy to Table When you click this button, the setting is adopted for all ports of table 2. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 281: Lldp
Network components that support LLDP have an LLDP agent. The LLDP agent sends information about itself and receives information from connected devices at periodic intervals. The received information is stored in the MIB. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 282 This port can only receive LLDP frames. – Rx & Tx This port can receive and send LLDP frames. – "-" (Disabled) This port can neither receive nor send LLDP frames. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 283: Menu "Layer 3 (Ipv4)
Shows the interface. ● TIA Interface Shows the selected TIA interface. ● Interface Name Shows the name of the interface. ● MAC Address Shows the MAC address. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 284 The IPv4 address is static. You enter the settings in "IP Address" and "Subnet Mask". – Dynamic (DHCP) The device obtains a dynamic IPv4 address from a DHCPv4 server. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 285 1. Select the VLAN interface from the "Interface" drop-down list. 2. Click the "Create" button. A new row is inserted in the table. 3. Click the "Set Values" button. Configure the subnet on the "Configuration" tab. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 286: Configuration
Enter the subnet mask of the subnet you are creating. Subnets on different interfaces must not overlap. ● Address Type Shows the address type. – Primary The first subnet of the interface. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 287: Static Routes
On this page, you specify the routes via which data exchange can take place between the various subnets. Dynamic routing protocols are not supported, for example RIP, OSPF. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 288 Here, 1 is the value for the best possible route. The higher value, the longer the packets require to their destination. ● Status Shows whether or not the route is active. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 289: Menu "Layer 3 (Ipv6)
On this page, you enable IPv6 at the VLAN interface. This VLAN interface is also called an IPv6 interface. An IPv6 interface can have several IPv6 addresses. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 290 Select the check box in the row to be deleted. ● Interface Name Shows the name of the VLAN interface. ● IPv6 Address Shows the IPv6 address. ● Prefix Length Shows the prefix length. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 291 6. Click the "Create" button. In the table an entry with the interface is created and the IPv6 address is displayed. The automatically created link-local address is overwritten. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 292: Static Routes
This table contains the following columns: ● Select Select the check box in the row to be deleted. ● Destination Network Shows the network address of the destination. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 293: Security" Menu
6. Click the "Set Values" button. 6.10 "Security" menu 6.10.1 Users 6.10.1.1 Local Users Local users On this page, you create local users with the corresponding rights. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 294 "External User Accounts". If you want to make change explicitly for the internal or external user table, use the CLI commands. Note The values displayed depend on the rights of the logged-in user. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 295 Select the check box in the row to be deleted. Note The preset users as well as logged in users cannot be deleted or changed. ● User Account Shows the user name. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 296: Roles
Roles Roles On this page, you create roles that are valid locally on the device. Note The values displayed depend on the rights of the logged-in user. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 297 3. Assign the role again. ● Description Enter a description for the role. With predefined roles a description is displayed. The description text can be up to 100 characters long. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 298: Groups
"Administrators" group, this user is given rights of the "admin" role. Note The values displayed depend on the rights of the logged-in user. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 299 Deleting the link between a group and a role 1. Select the check box in the row to be deleted. 2. Click the "Delete" button. The entries are deleted and the page is updated. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 300: Passwords
Shows the user that is currently logged in. ● Current User Password Enter the password for the currently logged in user. ● User Account Select the user whose password you want to change. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 301 "aadmin" you will be prompted to change the password. Note Changing the password in Trial mode Even if you change the password in Trial mode, this change is saved immediately. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 302: Password Options
On this page, you configure the login. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 303: Radius-Client
If the primary server cannot be reached, secondary servers are queried in the order in which they are entered. If no server responds, there is no authentication. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 304 Using the options in the drop-down list, specify whether or not this server is the primary server. You can select one of the options "yes" or "no". SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 305 – Primary server: No 3. If necessary check the reachability of the RADIUS server. 4. Click the "Set Values" button. Repeat this procedure for every server you want to enter. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 306 Repeat this for all entries you want to delete. 2. Click the "Delete" button. The data is deleted from the memory of the device and the page is updated. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 307: Wlan
6.10 "Security" menu 6.10.4 WLAN 6.10.4.1 Basic (Access Point) Safety levels To make the network secure, authentication and encryption are used. On this page, you specify the security settings. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 308 RADIUS server. Instead of this, a WPA(2) key (WPA(2) pass phrase) is stored on each client and access point. The WPA(2) pass phrase is used for authentication and further encryption. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 309 – For a key with precisely 64 characters, you can use the following ASCII characters: 0 - 9, a - f and A - F. ● WPA(2) Pass Phrase Confirmation Confirm the entered WPA(2) pass phrase. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 310 Auto/TKIP/AES RADIUS Server WPA-PSK Enabled Auto/TKIP/AES WPA(2) pass phrase WPA2 (RADIUS) Enabled Auto/TKIP/AES RADIUS Server WPA2-PSK Enabled Auto/TKIP/AES WPA(2) pass phrase 2. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 311: Basic (Client)
Shows the number of the entry. If you create a new entry, a new row with a unique number is created. You can create up to 8 security contexts. The security context 1 cannot be deleted. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 312 IEEE 802.11i security standard. However, WPA authentication works with the RADIUS server. Note Make the relevant RADIUS settings initially on the page "Security > WLAN > Client Radius Supplicant". SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 313 0x20 - 0x7e. For a key with precisely 64 characters, you can use the following ASCII characters: 0 - 9, a - f and A - F. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 314: Ap Communication
Communications options On this WBM page, you specify the type of communication allowed by the access point. Note This WBM page is only available in access point mode. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 315 If you click the button, the setting is adopted for all ports of table 2. Table 2 has the following columns: ● Radio Shows the available WLAN interfaces. ● Port Shows the VAP interface. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 316 ● Max. Clients Set the maximum number of clients that can connect to this interface at the same time. If the number is exceeded, additional clients are rejected. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 317: Ap Radius Authenticator
Enter the IP address or the FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) of the RADIUS server. ● Server Port Here, enter the input port on the RADIUS server. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 318 – Maximum number of transmission retries – Primary server 2. Click the "Set Values" button. Repeat this procedure for every server whose entry you want to modify. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 319: Client Radius Supplicant
Dot1X user password must be configured. With the setting "Auto" either the certificate must be loaded or the Dot1X user name and the Dot1X user passport must be configured. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 320 On this WBM page, you configure the setting for Fast BSS Transition. Note This WBM page is only available in access point mode. You can find additional information under "Description > IEEE 802.11r". SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 321 Based on the ID, the WLAN client recognizes whether the access point is a member of the same mobility domain and can therefore log on without delay. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 322: Keys
"0x41". ● Key 1 - 4 Confirmation Confirm the WEP key. Procedure 1. Enter at least one WEP key. 2. Click the "Set Values" button. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 323: Management Acl
A bad configuration on the "Management Access Control List" page can result in you being unable to access the device. You should therefore configure an access rule that allows access to the management before you enable the function. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 324 Specify whether the station (or the IP address) accesses the device using the TELNET protocol. ● HTTP Specify whether the station (or the IP address) accesses the device using the HTTP protocol. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 325 1. Select the check box in the row to be deleted. 2. Repeat this procedure for every entry you want to delete. 3. Click the "Delete" button. The entries are deleted and the page is updated. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 326: Inter Ap Blocking
Enter the update interval for the ARP resolution of the allowed IP addresses. The resolved MAC addresses are displayed under "Information > Security > Inter AP Blocking". SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 327: Allowed Addresses
6.10.6.2 Allowed Addresses Note This WBM page is only available in access point mode. On this WBM page, you specify which devices are accessible to the clients. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 328 3. Click the "Create" button. A new entry is created in the table. Deleting an entry 1. Enable "Select" in the row to be deleted. 2. Click the "Delete" button. The entry is deleted. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 329: Ifeatures" Menu
With transfer paths that are not the same, iPRP reduces the number of duplicated and out-of- order packets. The application/protocol used must be able to handle the remaining duplicates and out-of-order packets. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 330 Select the VLAN assignment for PRP B from the drop-down list. The table contains the following columns: ● Port Shows the available ports. ● Enable iPRP Enable or disable iPRP for the required port. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 331 3. Specify the PRP network in which the port is a member. 4. Make the setting for "AP Redundancy". 5. Select the "Enable iPRP" setting. Click the "Set Values" button. The appropriate VLAN settings are made automatically. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 332 Configuring with Web Based Management 6.11 "iFeatures" menu SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 333: Upkeep And Maintenance
5. Go to the storage location of the firmware file. 6. Click the "Open" button in the dialog. The file is uploaded. Result The firmware is has been transferred completely to the device. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 334: Embedding Firmware In Configpack
When the device is restarted this functionality is lost again and must be reactivated. If you save a ConfigPack in the WBM or CLI, the firmware is embedded. Refer to the information in the section Load & Save (Page 152). SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 335: Device Configuration With Preset-Plug
The PRESET-PLUG functionality is supported as of firmware version V1.1. With the PRESET-PLUG, you can install the same device configuration (start configuration, user accounts, certificates) including the corresponding firmware on multiple devices. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 336 F-LED flashing (flashing interval: 2 sec on/0.2 sec off). Afterwards the device is restarted and the device configuration incl. users and certificates on the PRESET-PLUG is transferred to the device. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 337: Restoring The Factory Settings
If you reset, all the settings you have made will be overwritten by factory defaults. NOTICE Inadvertent reset An inadvertent reset can cause disturbances and failures in a configured network with further consequences. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 338 You will find detailed information on resetting the device parameters using the WBM and CLI in the configuration manuals: ● Web Based Management, section "Restart (Page 149)" ● Command Line Interface, section "Reset and Defaults" SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 339: Troubleshooting/Faq
Use of CLI and TFTP in Windows 7 If you want to access the CLI or TFTP in Windows 7, make sure that the relevant functions are enabled in Windows 7. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 340: Disrupted Data Transmission Due To The Received Power Being Too High
● Increase the distance between the transmitter and receiver. ● Reduce the transmit power of the IWLAN partner with suitable settings in WBM or CLI. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 341: Instructions For Secure Network Design
This change must be made directly on the device using WBM or CLI. Otherwise the default password is retained and any user could log in using the default password. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 342 Troubleshooting/FAQ 8.3 Instructions for secure network design SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 343: Supported Mib Files
.1.3.6.1.2.1.67.1.2 RFC 2618 RMON-MIB .1.3.6.1.2.1.16 RFC 2819 IP-MIB .1.3.6.1.2.1.4 RFC 4292 TCP-MIB .1.3.6.1.2.1.6 RFC 4022 UDP-MIB .1.3.6.1.2.1.7 RFC 4113 DNS-RESOLVER-MIB .1.3.6.1.2.1.32.2 RFC 1612 NAT-MIB .1.3.6.1.2.1.123 RFC 4008 SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 344 SN-MSPS-SNMP-MIB (Siemens) .1.3.6.1.4.1.4329.20.1.1.1 Vendor specific Part of the AUTOMATION.MIB You can download the AUTOMATION.MIB for SCALANCE W from Siemens Industry Automation and Drives Service & Support under the entry ID 67637278 (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/67637278) Part of the private MIB file "Scalance_w_msps.mib". The file can be downloaded in WBM using "System >...
Page 345: Private Mib Variables
WLAN-specific MIB variables The WLAN-specific MIB variables can be found in "snMspsWlan". You will find further information about the settings and values in the MIB file. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 346 Appendix B B.1 Private MIB variables SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 347: Underlying Standards
Standard for very high transmission rates in the 5 GHz frequency band IEEE 802.11w Standard for encryption of the transmitted management information for setup and operation of data connections SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 348 Appendix C C.1 Underlying standards SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 349: Messages In The Event Log
A link exists on the WDS interface Y of WLAN interface X. WDS Y at WLAN X is down. No link exists on the WDS interface Y of WLAN interface X. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 350 OK File upload via HTTP(S): validation of FileType Loading the file via HTTP(S) was successful. The file is identical to the <file type> IDENTICAL existing file. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 351 <fault description>:"Link down on P1." "Link up on P1." "Power down on line L1 (L2)" Fault state: <fault description> cleared. Fault was acknowledged by the user. <fault description>:"Warm start performed" "Cold start performed". SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 352 Startup configuration: Internal storage There is no PLUG inserted. Functions are configured on the device for PLUG: Missing which a PLUG: License missing PLUG License (CLP) is required. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 353: Messages In The Wlan Authentication Log
The client was successfully disconnected from the VAP. The (<text>) reason is displayed as text. VAP<Num>: Client <MAC>deauthenticated with reason The client was logged off from the AP. The reason is displayed (<text>) as text. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 354 The reason is displayed as text. Failed to associate to AP <MAC>; status (<Text>) The connection of the client to the access point has failed. The reason is displayed as text. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 355: Format Of The Syslog Messages
● IPv6 address according to RFC4291 Section 2.2 STRUCTURED DATA ● timeQuality block MESSAGE: ● ASCII string in English Note Additional information about the meaning of the boxes is available in RFC 5424. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 356: Parameters In Syslog Messages
" and end with " so that it can be analyzed. wlan interface Symbolic name of the WLAN interface WLAN1 Format: %s ssid SSID in ASCII representation MyWLAN any number of spaces Format: %s SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 357: Syslog Messages
{protocol}: User {user name} logged out from {ip address}. Standard IEC 62443-3-3 Reference: SR1.1 Description User session completed - logged out. Example SSH: User admin logged out from 192.168.0.1. Severity Info Facility local0 SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 358 {protocol}: User {user name} deleted user-account {action user name}. Standard IEC 62443-3-3 Reference: SR1.3 Description The administrator deleted an existing account. Example WBM: User admin deleted user-account joachim. Severity Info Facility local0 SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 359 Standard IEC 62443-3-3 Reference: SR 2.2 Description Radio frequency is already in use. Example Overlap-AP found on WLAN 1: AP scalance 20:a8:b9:80:44:80 found on channel rssi 12. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 360 Standard IEC 62443-3-3 Reference: SR2.5 Description The current session was locked due to inactivity. Example The session of user admin was closed after 60 seconds of inactivity. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 361 {protocol}: User {user name} failed to save file type ConfigPack. Standard IEC 62443-3-3 Reference: SR7.3 Description Backup failed Example WBM: User admin failed to save file type ConfigPack. SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 362 {protocol}: Loaded file type Config (restart required). Standard IEC 62443-3-3 Reference: SR7.4 Description The configuration is applied. Example TFTP: Loaded file type Config (restart required). Severity Info Facility local0 SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 363 {protocol}: User {user name} loaded file type ConfigPack (restart required). Standard IEC 62443-3-3 Reference: SR7.4 Description The configuration is applied. Example WBM: User admin loaded file type ConfigPack (restart required). Severity Info Facility local0 SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 364 Appendix E E.3 Syslog messages SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 365: Index
Maximum ratio combining, 23 DHCP MIMO, 21 Client, 174 Spatial multiplexing, 22 DNS Client, 147 IEEE 802.11n, 20, 237 DNS domain, 148 Frame aggregation, 22 Guard interval, 22 SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 366 Power supply WLAN authentication log, 97 Monitoring, 205 Logging in PROFINET, 37, 208 via HTTP, 59 PROFINET IO, 37 via HTTPS, 59 PST tool, 280 Logout Automatic, 202 SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 367 STEP 7, 280 Requirement, 57 Subnets Wireless access, 16 Configuration (IPv4), 286 WLAN statistics Syslog, 203 Bad frames, 131 Client, 141 Received frames, 137 Sent frames, 138 SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...
Page 368 Index SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03...

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Siemens SCALANCE W1780 Configuration Manual

1 Introduction

2 Description

3 Security Recommendations

4 Technical Basics

5 IP Addresses

6 Configuring with Web Based Management

7 Upkeep and Maintenance

8 Troubleshooting/Faq

100 C Appendix C

500 D Appendix D

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