Wi-Fi modes and states - JACE-9000

The following topics describe the modes, states, and properties that are important for setting up and configuring the JACE-9000 Wi-Fi.

JACE-9000 Wi-Fi modes

The controller Wi-Fi service functions as either a Client or as an Access Point (one or the other but not simultaneously). Within these two categories of operation there are four basic modes for Wi-Fi on the JACE-9000. Select the desired mode using the Switch Position drop-down list in the Wi-Fi Configuration view of Workbench or by using the system shell menu using a serial terminal connection.

Figure 1. Select Wi-Fi mode

Wi-Fi mode configuration options:

Off
Disables Wi-Fi activity.
Client
Sets the controller Wi-Fi service to Client mode.
Access Point
Configures the Wi-Fi service to function as an Access Point.
Access Point Controlled
Sets Wi-Fi service to operate in the Access Point Controlled mode.

About Access Point Controlled

When Access Point Controlled mode is chosen, the mode status is indicated by the Status property value in the Wi-Fi Configuration view and by the led on front of the controller. The default Status value is Stopped with led color blinking steady green. You can change to a running status by pressing the Wi-Fi button to toggle Status to Access Point Running and a steady green light (no blinking). This Access Point Running status enables the use of an inactivity time limit for access point availability. Selecting this mode activates a configurable time limit property for inactivity as well as the use of the Wi-Fi button to continue to toggle on or off the Access Point availability while in this mode. Use this mode for convenience and to improve security by limiting the amount of time that your controller is available as an access point.

JACE-9000 Wi-Fi states

Wi-Fi states are visible in the Wi-Fi Configuration view as a Status value. They reflect the status of the Wi-Fi and include information relative to the mode that is currently running. Some examples of status values include the following:

  • Stopped
  • Client Running
  • Client Trying to Associate
  • Access Point Running
  • Access Point Inactivity Timeout

Following are some common, expected statuses that you may see, following a reboot or an Access Point Timeout:

  • Inactivity Timeout followed by Reboot: status=Stopped

  • Inactivity Timeout expired: status=Access Point Inactivity Timeout

  • Access Point Running followed by Reboot: status=Stopped