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WiFi Access Point for local tool connections

In this configuration, the JACE-8000 Access Point feature is turned on temporarily to provide a browser or Workbench with access to the platform and/or station running on the unit. The Access Point may support 3 or more simultaneous tool connections.

When configured for Access Point mode, tools such as laptops and mobile devices can connect to the WiFi adapter and access all features available over a wired Ethernet connection.  For example, a tablet device can view web pages, or a laptop running Workbench can upgrade software.

 
CAUTION: An Access Point represents a potential target for cyber attack. Leaving the Access Point disabled by default is a recommended security best practice.
 

When used for connecting tools, the WiFi may be left in disabled mode, then switch on (via physical switch) only when a user needs access to the unit.   Additionally, a timeout period can be configured to disable the AP mode after a certain period of inactivity. On reaching this timeout limit, the WiFi adapter is shutdown completely. To restart it you must move the WiFi Selector Switch on the unit to “OFF”. Once the WiFi Current State shows “Stopped”, move the WiFi Selector Switch back to “ACC”.

Figure 4.   WiFi Access Point for local tools
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1. Workbench B
2. Supervisor
3. Workbench A
4. Tablet A
5. JACE-8000 WiFi Access Point

In the above figure,

  • Workbench A and Tablet A can access both the station and the platform on the controller.  
  • Workbench A and Tablet A cannot access the Supervisor since it is on a different network.  
  • Workbench B and Supervisor can access the station and the platform on the controller via the wired Ethernet connection.

Related Links

  • Supported WiFi configurations (Parent Topic)

    • Related Tasks

  • Configuring WiFi Access Point mode

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