Siemens SCALANCE W1780 Configuration Manual page 10

Introduction
1.1 Information on the Configuration Manual
● SCALANCE W1788-x/W1748-1 Operating Instructions
This document contains information on installing, connecting, maintaining and servicing the
following products:
– SCALANCE W1788-1 M12
– SCALANCE W1788-2 M12
– SCALANCE W1788-2 M12 EEC
– SCALANCE W1788-2IA M12
– SCALANCE W1748-1 M12
● System Manual Structure of an Industrial Wireless LAN
Apart from the description of the physical basics and a presentation of the main IEEE
standards, this also contains information on data security and a description of the industrial
applications of wireless LAN.
You should read this manual if you want to set up WLAN networks with a more complex
structure (not simply a connection between two devices).
● System manual RCoax
This system manual contains both an explanation of the fundamental technical aspects as
well as a description of the individual RCoax components and their functionality. Installation/
commissioning and connection of RCoax components and their operating principle are
explained. The possible applications of the various SIMATIC NET components are
described.
● System manual - Passive Network Components IWLAN
This system manual explains the entire IWLAN cabling that you require for your IWLAN
application. For a flexible combination and installation of the individual IWLAN components
both indoors and outdoors, a wide ranging selection of compatible coaxial accessories are
available. The system manual also covers connecting cables as well as a variety of plug-in
connectors, lightning protectors, a power splitter and an attenuator.
Terms used
The designation . . .
IPv4 address
IPv6 address
IP address
IPv4 interface
IPv6 interface
IP interface
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stands for . . .
IPv4 address
IPv6 address
IPv4/IPv6 address
Interface that supports IPv4.
Interface that supports IPv6. The interface can have more than one IPv6
address The IPv6 addresses have different ranges (scope), e.g. link local
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