Campbell Scientific NL240 Wireless Network Link Interface - Manual (Page 54)

Appendix C. NL240 Settings
Admin Password
To help guard against unauthorized access to the NL240, it is password-
protected by the Admin Password. This password will be required to gain
access to the NL240 via DevConfig over TCP and telnet. If the password
setting is left blank, no password is required to access the NL240. After
settings are saved, the new password will be in effect.
TCP Configuration Port Number
The default TCP port number for configuration via TCP is 6786. This entry
makes it possible for the user to change the port number used in TCP
configuration if desired. Typically, it is not necessary to change this entry
from its default. (range 1..65535)
C.2 Wi-Fi Tab
Wi-Fi Status
Status of the Wi-Fi Module.
Wireless Network Configuration
This setting controls whether the device is configured to join an existing
network or create an Ad hoc network.
Join an Existing Network
If this mode is selected, the device will scan for available networks and
attempt to join the network specified by the SSID setting. If the SSID is
left blank the device will attempt to join the first open network it finds. If
for some reason the device cannot join the desired SSID (i.e. network out
of range or incorrect parameters), it will go to a low power state and
periodically retry. If this mode is selected, the device can join either an
Infrastructure network or an Ad hoc network.
Create an Open Ad hoc Network
If this mode is selected, the device will be the creator of an Ad hoc
network. Enter the desired name of the network in the SSID setting. An
Ad hoc network created by the module supports up to 4 joinees. The Ad
hoc network that is created will be an open network with no encryption.
If this mode is selected, the Ad hoc Channel must also be specified.
Choose a channel that is different from any surrounding wireless networks
to minimize interference.
Create an Ad hoc Network with WEP Security
Choose this option to configure the device to be the creator of an Ad hoc
network with the added security of WEP encryption. Enter the desired
name of the network in the SSID setting. An Ad hoc network created by
the module supports up to 4 joinees. The Ad hoc network that is created
will be a network with WEP encryption. The WEP Key used for the
network is entered in the Password setting. If this mode is selected, the
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