Campbell Scientific NL240 Wireless Network Link Interface - Manual (Page 7)

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1. Introduction ................................................................. 1
2. Cautionary Statements ............................................... 1
3. Quickstart .................................................................... 1
3.1 Physical Setup ...................................................................................... 2
3.2 Configuring the NL240 ........................................................................ 2
3.3 LoggerNet Setup .................................................................................. 4
3.4 Connect ................................................................................................ 4
4. Overview ...................................................................... 5
5. Specifications ............................................................. 8
6. Wi-Fi ........................................................................... 10
6.1 Introduction to Wi-Fi for WLANs ..................................................... 10
6.2 Wireless Network Modes ................................................................... 10
6.3 RSSI ................................................................................................... 11
6.4 Antennas ............................................................................................ 12
6.5 Power ................................................................................................. 12
6.6 LEDs .................................................................................................. 12
7. Configuring the NL240 ............................................. 13
7.1 Configuring the NL240 with DevConfig via USB ............................. 13
7.2 Configuring the NL240 with DevConfig via Wi-Fi WLAN .............. 14
7.3 Configuring the NL240 with Telnet via Wi-Fi WLAN ...................... 14
7.4 Configuring the NL240 via RS-232 ................................................... 15
8. Operation ................................................................... 15
8.1 Wi-Fi Connection ............................................................................... 16
8.1.1 Join an Existing Network ............................................................ 16
8.1.2 Create an Ad hoc Network .......................................................... 16
8.2 Operational Mode .............................................................................. 17
8.2.1 PakBus® Router ......................................................................... 17
8.2.1.1 Physical Setup .................................................................. 17
8.2.1.2 Configuring the NL240 .................................................... 18
8.2.1.3 LoggerNet Setup ............................................................... 19
8.2.1.4 Connect ............................................................................ 20
8.2.2 Bridge Mode ............................................................................... 20
8.2.2.1 Physical Setup .................................................................. 20
8.2.2.2 Configuring the NL240 .................................................... 20
8.2.2.3 Configuring the Datalogger .............................................. 20
8.2.2.4 LoggerNet Setup ............................................................... 21
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