Wireless Access Point / Client

Basic Line

IE-WL-BL-AP-CL-EU
IE-WLT-BL-AP-CL-EU
IE-WL-BL-AP-CL-US
IE-WLT-BL-AP-CL-US

(from product Rev. 2.2.0)

Hardware Installation Guide

Third Edition, January 2019

2581010000/02/01.19

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Copyright  2019 Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
All rights reserved.
Reproduction without permission is prohibited.
Overview
Weidmüller Wi-Fi devices are ideal for applications that are hard to wire,
too expensive to wire, or use mobile equipment that connects over a
TCP/IP network. The devices meet the growing need for faster data
transmission speeds by supporting IEEE 802.11n technology with a net
data rate of up to 300 Mbps. The Wi-Fi devices are compliant with the
industrial standards and approvals, covering operating temperature,
power input voltage, surge, ESD and vibration. The two redundant DC
power inputs increase the reliability of the power supply. The devices can
operate on either the 2.4 or 5 GHz bands and are backwards-compatible
with existing 802.11a/b/g deployments to future-proof your wireless
investments.
The Wi-Fi device is rated to operate at temperatures ranging from 0°C to
60°C for standard models and -40 to 75°C for extended temperature
models and is rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment.

Package Checklist
Your Ethernet Switch is shipped with the following items. If any of these
items is missing or damaged, please contact your Weidmüller customer
service for assistance.
 1x Wireless Access Point/Client
 2x dual-band omni-directional antennas, 2 dBi, RP-SMA (male)
 Hardware Installation Guide (printed)
 1x RJ-45 protective cap for console port

Brief Information for quick access to the Web interface

The Web interface of the Wireless Access Point/Client
can be accessed via IP address 192.168.1.110 and
subnet mask 255.255.255.0 (Factory default value).
Connect the PC to the LAN port of the Wireless Access
Point/Client and set the PC’s IP address to a free one of
range 192.168.1.0 / 255.255.255.0
Start a web browser and enter the IP address of the
connected Wireless Access Point/Client into the browser’s
address line.

http://192.168.1.110

After the appearance of the login prompt, please enter

following login data (factory settings):

User name: admin

Password: Detmold

For general settings of the Wireless device parameters

please refer to the user manual.

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Panel Layout of
IE-WL(T)-BL-AP-CL-EU/US

Top Panel View

1. Grounding screw (M5)
2. Terminal block for power input
PWR1 and PWR2
3. RS-232 console port
4. Antenna B port
5. System LEDs: PWR, FAULT and
STATE
6. LEDs for WLAN signal strength
7. WLAN LED
8. 10/100/1000BaseT(X) RJ-45 port
Front Panel View 9. Antenna A port
10. Screw hole for wall-mounting kit
11. DIN-rail mounting kit
12. Reset button
13. 10/100M LED
14. 1000M LED
15. Article number

Rear Panel View

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Mounting Dimensions (Unit = mm)

DIN-Rail Mounting
When shipped, the metal DIN-rail mounting kit is fixed to the back panel
of the WLAN device. Mount the WLAN device on to a corrosion-free
mounting rail that adheres to the EN 60715 standard.

Mount STEP 1: Mount STEP 2: Remove:

Insert the upper lip of Press the WLAN Step1: Pull down the
the DIN-rail kit into the device towards the latch on the DIN-rail kit
mounting rail. mounting rail until it with a screwdriver.
snaps into place. Step 2/3: Slightly pull the
WLAN device forward and
lift it up to remove it from
the mounting rail.

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Wall Mounting (optional)
For some applications, you will find it convenient to mount the Wi-Fi
device on the wall, as shown in the following figures.

STEP 1: Remove the

aluminum DIN-Rail
attachment plate from the
switch rear panel, and then
attach the wall mount plates
as shown in the diagram at
the right.

STEP 2:
Mounting the Wi-Fi device on the wall requires 4
screws. Use the device, with wall mount plates
attached, as a guide to mark the correct
locations of the 4 screws. The heads of the
screws should be less than 6.0 mm in diameter,
and the shafts should be less than 3.5 mm in
diameter, as shown in the figure at the right.

NOTE Before tightening the screws into the wall, make sure the screw
head and shank size are suitable by inserting the screw into one
of the keyhole-shaped apertures of the wall mounting plates.
Do not screw the screws in completely leave about 2 mm to allow
room for sliding the wall mount panel between the wall and the
screws

STEP 3:
Once the screws are fixed on the wall, insert the four screw heads
through the large parts of the keyhole-shaped apertures, and then slide
the Wi-Fi device downwards, as indicated. Tighten the four screws for
added stability.

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Wiring Requirements
WARNING
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing
and/or wiring the Wireless Access Point/Client.
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire
and common wire. Observe all electrical codes dictating the
maximum current allowed for each wire size. If the current
goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat,
causing serious damage to your equipment.

You should also pay attention to the following items:

 Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power
wiring and device wiring paths must cross, make sure the wires are
perpendicular at the intersection point.

NOTE Do not run signal or communications wiring and power wiring in

the same wire conduit. To avoid interference, wires with different
signal characteristics should be routed separately.

• You can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to

determine which wires should be kept separate. The rule of thumb is
that wiring with similar electrical characteristics can be bundled
together.
• Keep input wiring and output wiring separate.
• It is strongly advised that you label wiring to all devices in the system
when necessary.

ATTENTION
This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit
marked “Class 2” or “LPS” and rated O/P: 6.96 W.

ATTENTION
Make sure the external power adaptor (includes power cords and
plug assemblies) provided with the unit is certified and suitable
for use in your country.

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Grounding the Wireless Access Point/Client
Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to
electromagnetic interference (EMI). Run the ground connection from the
ground screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting devices.

ATTENTION
This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded
mounting surface, such as a metal panel. There must be no
electrical potential difference between any two grounding
points; otherwise, there is a risk that the device could be
destroyed.

Installations with Cable Extended Antennas for Outdoor

Applications
If the antenna or the Wireless Access Point/Client is installed outdoors or
in an open-air setting, proper lightning protection is required to prevent
direct lightning strikes on the device. To prevent coupling currents from
nearby lightning strikes, a lightning arrester should be installed as part of
your antenna system. Ground the device, antenna, as well as the
arrester properly to provide maximum outdoor protection for the device.

Weidmüller
Wi-Fi device

Arrester Accessories
• N Connector / M-F (8947830000): Surge arrestor, N-type (male) to
N-type (female), Frequency 0 – 3,5 GHz

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Wiring the Redundant Power Inputs
The 4-contact terminal block connector on the Wireless Access
Point/Client´s top panel are used for the two DC inputs. Top and front
views of the terminal block connector are shown here.

STEP 1: Insert the negative/positive DC

wires into the V-/V+ terminals.

STEP 2: To keep the DC wires from

pulling loose, use a small flat-blade
screwdriver to tighten the wire-clamp
screws on the front of the terminal block
connector.

STEP 3: Insert the plastic terminal block

connector prongs into the terminal
block receptor, which is located on
Wireless Access Point/Client´s top
panel.

NOTE Input Terminal Block is suitable for wire size range of 12-28 AWG
(3.31-0.0804 mm²) and a torque value of 4.5 lb-in (0.51 Nm).

ATTENTION
If the Wireless Access Point/Client is connected to a motor or
other similar type of equipment, be sure to use power
isolation protection before connecting the Wireless Access
Point/Client to the DC power inputs, make sure the DC
power source voltage is stable.

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Communication Connections
10/100BaseT(X) Ethernet Port Connection
The 10/100BaseT(X) port located on the Wireless Access Point/Client´s
front panel is used to connect to Ethernet-enabled devices. Below we
show pinouts for both MDI (NIC-type) ports and MDI-X (HUB/Switch-type)
ports.
MDI Port Pinouts MDI-X Port Pinouts 8-pin RJ45
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 Tx+ 1 Rx+
2 Tx- 2 Rx-
3 Rx+ 3 Tx+
6 Rx- 6 Tx-

1000BaseT Ethernet Port Connection

1000BaseT data is transmitted on differential TRD +/- signal pairs over
copper wires.
MDI /MDI-XPort Pinouts 8-pin RJ45
Pin Signal
1 TRD(0)+
2 TRD(0)-
3 TRD(1)+
4 TRD(2)+
5 TRD(2)-
6 TRD(1)-
7 TRD(3)+
8 TRD(3)-

RS-232 Connection
The Wireless Access Point/Client has one RS-232 (8-pin RJ45) console
port located on the top panel. Use either an RJ45-to-DB9 or
RJ45-to-DB25 cable to connect the Wireless Access Point/Client’s
console port to your PC’s COM port. You may then use a console
terminal program to access the Wireless Access Point/Client for console
configuration.
Console Pinout 8-pin RJ-45
Pin Signal
1 DSR
2 RTS
3 GND
4 TxD
5 RxD
6 DCD
7 CTS
8 DTR

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LED Indicators
The front panel of the Wireless Access Point/Client contains several LED
indicators. The function of each LED is described in the table below.
LED Color State Description
Power is being supplied to either power
On
input PWR1 and/or PWR2.
PWR Green
Power is not being supplied to power
Off
input PWR1 or PWR2.
Blinking Cannot get an IP address from the
(at DHCP server.
0.5-second
intervals)
FAULT Red Blinking IP address conflict.
(at
1-second
intervals)
Off Error condition does not exist.
System startup is complete and the
Green On
system is in operation.
Green
Blinking The Wireless Access Point/Client has
Green
(at been located by the Weidmueller “WLAN
STATE 1-second Administration Tool”.
intervals)
Booting error condition. LED stays red in
case of a boot error else it becomes
Red On
green after successful boot process
(~35 secs)
SIGNAL On Signal strength indicator (for Client
Green
(5 LEDs) Off mode only).
Weidmüller WLAN device is working in
On client mode and has established a link
with a WLAN Access Point.
WLAN data communication is running in
Green Blinking
client mode.
Weidmüller WLAN device is not in client
Off mode or has not established a link with a
WLAN
WLAN Access Point.
Weidmüller WLAN device is working in
On
Access Point mode.
WLAN data communication is running in
Amber Blinking
Access Point mode.
Weidmüller WLAN device is not working
Off
in Access Point mode.
On TP port’s 1000 Mbps link is active.
1000M Green Blinking Data is being transmitted at 1000 Mbps
Off TP port’s 1000 Mbps link is inactive.
On TP port’s 10/100 Mbps link is active.
Data is being transmitted at 10/100
10/100M Amber Blinking
Mbps
Off TP port’s 10/100 Mbps link is inactive.

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Specifications
WLAN Interface
Standards IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n for Wireless LAN
IEEE 802.11i for Wireless Security
IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT
IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X)
IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BaseT
Spread Spectrum and  DSSS with DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
Modulation (typical)  OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
 802.11b: CCK @ 11/5.5 Mbps, DQPSK @ 2
Mbps, DBPSK @ 1 Mbps
 802.11a/g: 64QAM @ 54/48 Mbps, 16QAM
@ 36/24 Mbps, QPSK @ 18/12 Mbps, BPSK
@ 9/6 Mbps
 802.11n: 64QAM @ 300 Mbps to BPSK @
6.5 Mbps (multiple rates supported)
Operating Channels US version:
(central frequency)  2.412 to 2.462 GHz (11 channels)
 5.180 to 5.240 GHz (4 channels)
 5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels) *
 5.500 to 5.700 GHz (8 channels, excluding
5.600 to 5.640 GHz) *
 5.745 to 5.825 GHz (5 channels)
EU version:
 2.412 to 2.472 GHz (13 channels)
 5.180 to 5.240 GHz (4 channels)
 5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels) *
 5.500 to 5.700 GHz (11 channels) *
*DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) channel support: In AP mode,
when a radar signal is detected, the device will automatically switch to
another channel. However according to regulations, after switching
channels, a 60-second availability check period is required before
starting the service.
Security • SSID broadcast enable/disable
• Firewall for MAC/IP/Protocol/Port-based
filtering
• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption
• WPA/WPA2-Personal and Enterprise
(IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS, TKIP and AES)
Transmission Rates • 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
• 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
• 802.11n: 6.5 to 300 Mbps (multiple rates
supported)
Transmitter Power 802.11b:
• Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 1 Mbps
• Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 2 Mbps
• Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps
• Typ. 25±1.5 dBm @ 11 Mbps

802.11g:
• Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps
• Typ. 22±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps
• Typ. 20±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps
• Typ. 19±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps

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 802.11n (2.4 GHz):
• Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 20 MHz,
• Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 20 MHz
• Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 40 MHz,
• Typ. 17±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 40 MHz

802.11a:
• Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps
• Typ. 21±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps
• Typ. 20±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps
• Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps

802.11n (5 GHz):
• Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 20 MHz,
• Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 20 MHz
• Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 40 MHz,
• Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 40 MHz
Note: Based on regional regulations, the maximum transmission power
allowed on the UNII bands is restricted in the firmware, as indicated
below:

US version EU version
2.4 GHz 26 dBm 18 dBm
5 GHz (UNII-1) 23 dBm 21 dBm
5 GHz (UNII-2) 23 dBm 21 dBm
5 GHz (UNII-2e) 23 dBm 23 dBm
5 GHz (UNII-3) 23 dBm -

Receiver Sensitivity • 802.11b:

-93 dBm @ 1 Mbps, -93 dBm @ 2 Mbps
-93 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps, -88 dBm @ 11 Mbps
• 802.11g:
-88 dBm @ 6 Mbps, -86 dBm @ 9 Mbps
-85 dBm @ 12 Mbps, -85 dBm @ 18 Mbps
-85 dBm @ 24 Mbps, -82 dBm @ 36 Mbps
-78 dBm @ 48 Mbps, -74 dBm @ 54 Mbps
• 802.11n (2.4 GHz):
-70 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz,
-69 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz,
-67 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz,
-67 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz
• 802.11a:
-90 dBm @ 6 Mbps, -88 dBm @ 9 Mbps
-88 dBm @ 12 Mbps, -85 dBm @ 18 Mbps
-81 dBm @ 24 Mbps, -78 dBm @ 36 Mbps
-74 dBm @ 48 Mbps, -72 dBm @ 54 Mbps
• 802.11n (5 GHz):
-69 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz,
-71 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz,
-63 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz,
-68 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz

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Protocol Support
Proxy ARP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, IP, ICMP, SNTP,
General Protocols
TCP, UDP, RADIUS, SNMP, DHCP, LLDP
Interface
Default Antennas 2x dual-band omni-directional antennas, 2 dBi,
RP-SMA (male)
Connector for 2x RP-SMA (female)
External Antennas
LAN Ports 1x RJ 45, 10/100/1000BaseT(X) auto negotiation
speed, F/H duplex mode and auto MDI/MDI-X
connection
Console Port 1x RS-232 (RJ45-type)
Reset button Present at rear panel of device
PWR, FAULT, STATE, SIGNAL*, WLAN, 10/100M,
LED Indicators 1000M (RJ45 port)
*signal strength indicator
Physical Characteristics
Housing IP30 protection, metal case
Weight 307 g
Dimensions 58 x 115 x 70 mm (2.29 x 4.53 x 2.76 in)
(W x H x D)
Installation DIN-rail, Wall mounting (with optional kit)
Environmental Limits
Operating 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Temperature -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F) for -T models
Storage Temperature -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Ambient Relative
5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Humidity
Power Requirements
Input Voltage 24 VDC (12 to 48 VDC), 2 redundant inputs
Input Current 0.56 A @ 12 VDC; 0.14 A @ 48 VDC
One removable 4-pin terminal block, 500 V
Connection
insulation
Power Consumption 6.96 W
Reverse Polarity Present
Protection
Standards and Certifications
Safety UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1
EMC EN 55032/55024
EMI CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class B
EMS IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact 4 kV; Air 8 kV
IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz; 10 V/m
IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power 2 kV; Signal 1 kV
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power 2 kV; Signal 1 kV
IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 3 V
IEC 61000-4-8
Radio EN 301 489-1/17, EN 300 328, EN 301 893,
TELEC, FCC ID: SLE-WAPN008
MTBF
Time 749,476 hrs.
Database Telcordia SR332
Warranty
Time Period 5 years

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 ATTENTION
The Weidmüller WLAN device is NOT a portable mobile device
and should be located at least 20 cm away from the human body.
The Weidmüller WLAN device is NOT designed for the general
public. A well-trained technician is required to deploy the
Weidmüller WLAN device units and safely establish a wireless
network.

ATTENTION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

ATTENTION
Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact
with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme
care not to come into contact with such circuits, because they
may cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and
grounding of the antenna, refer to national and local codes (for
example, U.S.: NFPA 70; National Electrical Code, Article 810;
Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).

NOTE For installation flexibility, either the A antenna (on the front panel)
or the B antenna (on the top panel) may be selected for using.
Make sure the antenna connection matches the antenna
configured in the Weidmüller WLAN device web interface.
To protect the connectors and RF module, all radio ports should
be terminated by either an antenna or a terminator. We strongly
recommend using resistive terminators for terminating the
unused antenna ports.

ATTENTION
"Publication Number: 443999 Rule Parts: 15E". FCC. October 5,
2009. "Devices must be professionally installed when operating
in the 5470–5725 MHz band".

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 WARNING
• This equipment is intended to be used in a Restricted Access
Location, such as a dedicated computer room where only
authorized service personnel or users can gain access. Such
personnel must be instructed about the fact that the metal
chassis of the equipment is extremely hot and may cause
burns.
• Service personnel or users have to pay special attention and
take special precautions before handling this equipment.
• Only authorized, well-trained professionals should be
allowed to access the restricted access location. Access
should be controlled by the authority responsible for the
location with lock and key or a security identity system.
• External metal parts are hot!! Pay special attention or use
special protection before handling the equipment.

Weidmüller gives a 5-year warranty on this product in accordance with

the warranty terms as described in the general conditions of sale of the
Weidmüller company which has sold the products to you. Weidmüller
warrants to you that such products the defects of which have already
existed at the time when the risk passed will be repaired by Weidmüller
free of charge or that Weidmüller will provide a new, functionally
equivalent product to replace the defective one. Safe where expressly
described otherwise in writing in this catalogue/product description,
Weidmüller gives no warranty or guarantee as to the interoperability in
specific systems or as to the fitness for any particular purpose. To the
extent permitted by law, any claims for damages and reimbursement of
expenses, based on whatever legal reason, including contract or tort,
shall be excluded. Where not expressly stated otherwise in this warranty,
the general conditions of purchase and the expressive liability
commitments therein of the respective Weidmüller company which has
sold the products to you shall be applicable.

Contact Information
Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
Postfach 3030
32760 Detmold
Klingenbergstraße 16
32758 Detmold / Germany

Phone +49 (0) 5231 14-0

Fax +49 (0) 5231 14-292083
E-Mail [email protected]
Internet www.weidmueller.com

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