WIPORT WIFI EVALUATION KIT
WiPort - the ideal solution for integrating wireless capability into your edge devices
The WiPort is the most compact, integrated solution available to add 802.11b wireless networking to any edge device with a serial interface. Using our highly integrated hardware and software platform, you will add to your bottom line by significantly reducing product development time, risk, and cost.
The WiPort offers the highest level of integration available in a device server. Within a compact package is a DSTni x86 controller, memory, 802.11b transceiver, a 10/100 Ethernet transceiver and dual high-speed serial ports. All of this combines to give you a complete networking solution. The WiPort is the first product in a line of embedded wireless device servers, designed with flexibility to support additional 802.11x wireless standards without requiring redesign.
To enable access to a local network or the Internet, the WiPort integrates a fully developed TCP/IP network stack and OS. The WiPort also includes an embedded web server that can be used to remotely configure, monitor, or troubleshoot the attached device. WiPort can serve Web pages to a Web browser when there is a need to gather information or communicate with a networked device. The WiPort becomes a conduit between you and your device over the network or internet.
The Windows"-based configuration software, Device Installer, simplifies installation and setup. The WiPort can also be configured locally through its serial port, or remotely over a network using Telnet (password protected) or a Web browser. Flash memory provides for maintenance-free, non-volatile storage of Web pages, and allows future system software upgrades.
Hardware & Software Description
The WiPort functions independently of a PC, providing a complete hardware and software solution for adding wireless connectivity to your edge devices. Within a single compact package, this powerful device server comes with an 802.11b wireless connection, a 10/100 Ethernet transceiver, a reliable and proven operating system stored in flash memory, an embedded Web server, a full TCP/IP protocol stack and WEP security.
The WiPort software runs on a Lantronix DSTni controller which has 256KB of internal SRAM, and 16KB of boot ROM. The WiPort communicates to the edge device through a 3.3V logic level interface. WiPort also includes 2048Kbytes of flash memory for storing firmware and Web pages.
A larger memory option is available that includes 4096Kbytes of flash memory, and an additional 1024Kbytes of SRAM. The WiPort runs on a single 3.3V supply, and has a built-in voltage supervisory circuit.
The WiPort will connect through a coaxial cable pigtail to a panel-mounted external antenna, which makes the electro-mechanical integration very simple.
Protocol Support
The WiPort uses the widely accepted 802.11b protocol to connect to a wireless access point or an ad hoc network. It uses the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) to ensure that no data is lost or duplicated and everything sent to the connection arrives correctly at the target.
Other supported protocols are listed below:
- ARP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, Telnet, TFTP, AutoIP, DHCP, HTTP, and SNMP for
network communications. - TCP, UDP, and Telnet for connections to the serial port.
- TFTP for firmware updates.
- IP for addressing, routing, and data block handling over the network.
- User Datagram Protocol (UDP) for typical datagram applications in
which devices interact with other devices without maintaining a
point-to-point connection.
- Smallest integrated wireless solution
- Industry standard 802.11b wireless interface and a 10/100 Ethernet interface
- 128bit WEP Encryption for security
- Connect any serial device to a wireless network
- Fastest time-to-market wireless solution
- Complete integrated solution
- Supports WLAN or Ethernet connectivity
- Serial to 802.11b conversion
- Stable, field proven TCP/IP protocol suite and Web-based application framework
- Easy configuration through a Web interface
- Easy installation of custom Web pages
- Embedded Web server
- E-Mail alerts
- Password protection
- Dual serial ports
- WPA security upgradeable
- High performance throughput
| Wireless Specifications | ||
| Network Standard | IEEE 802.11b | |
| Frequency Range | 2.412 2.484 GHz | |
| Output Power | 14dBm +/- 1.0 dBm | |
| Antenna Connector | 1, no diversity supported. | |
| Data Rates | 14dBm +/- 1.0 dBm | |
| Antenna Connector | 1,2,5.5,11Mbps(802.11b HR) | |
| Radio | # of Selectable Channels | 14 Channels |
| Modulation | DSSS, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK | |
| Antenna Connector | 1 | |
| Security | WEP 64/128, TKIP | |
| Maximum Receive Level | -10dBm (with PER < 8%) | |
| Receiver Sensitivity | " -82dBm for 11Mbps " -87dBm for 5.5Mbps " -89dBm for 2.0Mbps " -93dBm for 1.0Mbps | |
| WLAN Power and Link LED Current | Max: 4mA | |
| Other Specifications | ||
| CPU, Memory | Lantronix DSTni-EX 186 CPU, 256 KB zero wait state SRAM 2048 KB Flash or 4096 KB Flash, 16 KB Boot ROM, 1024 KB SRAM | |
| Firmware | Upgradeable via TFTP and serial port | |
| Reset Circuit | Reset In is low active. Minimum reset pulse width is 2 ms at IIL = -500µA | |
| Serial Interface | CMOS (Asynchronous) 3.3V-level signals Rate is software selectable (300 bps to 921600 bps) | |
| Serial Line Formats | 7 or 8 data bits, 1-2 Stop bits, Parity: odd, even, none | |
| Modem Control | DTR, DCD | |
| Flow Control | XON/XOFF (software), CTS/RTS (hardware), none | |
| Network Interface | Wireless 802.11b and 10/100 Ethernet | |
| Protocols Supported | 802.11b, ARP, UDP, TCP, Telnet, ICMP, SNMP, DHCP, BOOTP, Auto IP, HTTP, SMTP, TFTP | |
| Data Rates With Automatic Fallback | " 11Mbps " 5.5Mbps " 2Mbps " 1Mbps | |
| Media Access Control | CSMA/CA with ACK | |
| Frequency Range | 2.412 2.484 GHz | |
| Range | Up to 328 feet indoors | |
| Modulation Techniques | " CCK (11Mbps) " CCK (5.5 Mbps) " DQPSK (2 Mbps) " DBPSK (1 Mbps) | |
| Transmit Output Power | 14dBm ± 1dBm | |
| Receiver Sensitivity | " -82dBm for 11Mbps " -87dBm for 5.5Mbps " -89dBm for 2.0 Mbps " -93dBm for 1.0Mbps | |
| Average Power Consumption |
" 1280 mW (WLAN mode; maximum data rate) " 820 mW (WLAN mode; idle) " 710 mW (Ethernet mode) | |
| Peak Supply Current | 460 mA | |
| Management | Internal web server, SNMP (read only) Serial login, Telnet login, DeviceInstaller software | |
| Security | Password protection, locking features, 64/128 bit WEP | |
| Internal Web Server | Serves web pages and Java applets Storage capacity: 1.8 MB or 3.8 MB (depending on Flash size) | |
| Weight | 29 grams | |
| Material | Metal shell | |
| Temperature | Operating range, WLAN: -40°C to +70°C Operating range, Ethernet: -10°C to +75°C Storage range: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F) | |
| Included Software | Windows" 98/NT/2000/XP based Device Installer configuration software and Windows" based Comm Port Redirector, DeviceInstaller, Web-Manager. | |
| Model Number | Part Number | Description |
| WiPort | WP2001000-01 | - Standard WiPort - Minimum order quantity 25 units. |
| WiPort SMPL | WP200100S-01 | - WiPort Sample case; - 1 WiPort enclosed - Order quantities of 1 to 10 |
| WiPort Development Kit | WP200100K-01 | - WiPort Development Kit |
| WiPort Antenna | 930-029 | - Accessory Antenna |