Things You Need to Know That are Not Obvious:
This section explains what the Switch, LEDs, etc. do.
1 “Configuration” switch: The
slide switch located on the rear of the
Serial Server
must be
switched “up”
to the “Config.Mode” to use
the Set Up
Utility. This
switch is used
to enable the
Configuration process irrespective of
whether the configuration is done with
USB, the COM ports or over-the-air.
Likewise to “Run” the Serial device, the
switch must be set downward to the
“Communications Mode” position.
2 “USB Port”: The USB port is used
only for configuration, and when the USB
cable is plugged in it will borrow the
RS232 signals from the COM1 port. So
when configuration is completed, the
USB cable MUST be removed for COM1
to function properly.
4b “System” LED indicator:
4b1 If System LED is OFF then the
Serial Device is initializing or other task
and is NOT monitoring
Wireless LAN activity .
4b2 If System LED is
Flashing, the Serial
Device is in “Set Up Mode”
and the “Config. Switch” at
the rear of the device is in
the “UP” “Config” position”
and is NOT monitoring Wireless LAN
activity.
4b3 If System LED is solidly Yellow
color, the Serial device has initialized andis monitoring Wireless LAN activity.
4c WLAN LED:
As wireless LAN activity
is passing either to or
from the Serial Device,
the Green WLAN LED
will briefly flash to
indicate wireless data
activity during each
burst of data transfer .
3 “Power” It is recommended to also
use the power supply when configuring
the Serial Device instead of relying solely
on the USB cable to provide power.
Laptops in particular are stingy with
restricting power available from the Laptop
USB port.
4 What the LEDs indicate:
4a. When you apply Power…:
The two Td RS232
output LEDs Turn ON
immediately displaying
Red.
More Quick Start 2 -READ THIS TOO!
More Things You Need to Know That are Not Obvious:
This section explains the basics of Starting Configuration.
To configure the Serial Device:
1 Load the Set UP Utility from the CD, It
should auto-install upon inserting CD to a
PC.
2 Plug in the Power Supply into the
Power Jack. (You may not need the power
supply to configure the Serial Device since there
may be enough power avail able from the USB port
to power the Serial Device. Laptops may limit the
power available at the USB so a power supply may
be necessary.)
So it is very important when
Configuration is complete to flip this
switch back down to the
“Communications Mode” to run.
When in Configuration Mode, the Amber
(yellow) color “SYSTEM” LED with flash
to indicate that this is Configuration
mode. You MUST wait until this LED
begins to flash to read or alter the
configuration
settings.
3 Plug in the USB cable into the Serial
Device and PC. The computer should
audibly chime to indicate a USB device has
been plugged in. If it does not automatically
associate the new USB Serial Device with
the Set UP Utility then use the Browse
function to direct the USB Set Up to the CD
drive to locate the Drivers and Set Up
Utility for the Serial Device. (Note: You may
also use the PC Serial Ports to configure or
it can Configure over-the-air with a radio
link.)
4 Flip the Switch on the rear panel UP to
“Config. Mode.”
IMPORTANT NOTE:
When you are
configuring the
Serial Device,
flipping the
switch to
Config Mode
will take the
RS232 signals away from COM1 port,
since the USB borrows the COM 1
channel temporarily for Configuration.
5 When finished
with Configuration,
the flashing
Yellow System LED warns you to flip the
Configuration switch DOWN to the
“Communications (RUN) Mode” and the
System LED will then remain solidly
illuminated.
6Remove the USB cable used to set
up the Serial Server. COM 1 will not
function properly as an RS232 port with
the USB cable also plugged in.
Remember that the USB cable borrows the
COM 1 port for configuration, so the USB
cable must be removed to restore COM1 to
RS232 activity .
The information in this guide may change without notice. The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for any errors, which may appear in this guide.
Ethernet is a trademark of XEROX Corpor ation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
It should be declared that this 802.11g wireless to Serial Server is limited in CH1~CH11 by
specified firmware controlled in USA.
Copyright 2005. All right reserved. No Part of the contents of this guide maybe transmitted or
reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of the manufacturer.
Printed in Taiwan.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particu lar insta llat ion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
--- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
--- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
--- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technicia n for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference receive d, inc ludin g interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct
contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.
INFORMATION TO USER:
The User Manual or Instruction Manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall
caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
802.11gb Wireless to Serial ServerVersion1.00
5
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
Prohibition of co-location
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjuncti on with any
other antenna or transmitter.
MPE Statement (Safety Information)
Your device contains a low power transmitter. When device is transmitted it sends out Radio
Frequency (RF) signal.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference in which rack the user may be required to take adequate measures.
802.11gb Wireless to Serial ServerVersion1.00
6
1. Introduction
The RS232 connection application has used for a long time. RS232 cable has limitations in
distance. WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) has become a worldwide standard protocol
for wireless applications. There are many applications for using RS232 connection over
WLAN, including POS, data capture, telemetry, PLC controllers, remote control, vending
machine, industrial control, and o thers. The device that supports connection over WLAN is
called as Wireless to Serial Server.
Throughout the guide, the 802.11g Wireless to Serial Server will be referred as the
“Server”.
1.1 802.11g Wireless to Serial Server Application
Peer to Peer
The host PC and an RS232 device communicate with each ot her via the individual converter.
The access point is option al.
Converter to PC WLAN
The RS232 device is connected to the converter, and the PC is equipped with the wireless
card. Two sides communicate through the converter and wireless card. The access point is
optional.
Converter to Access Point
The RS232 device is connected to the converter, the host PC is connected to the access
point via LAN.
802.11gb Wireless to Serial ServerVersion1.00
7
Converter over the Internet
The application is used for far end remote communication via the Internet.
Note: For environments requirement, applications listed above might require the 802.11x
protocol and proprietary IP (or TCP/IP) protocol.
1.2 Package Content
Ÿ One 802.11g Wireless to Serial Server
Ÿ One Removable Antenna (RP-SMA) (“Reverse Polarity – SMA”)
Ÿ One CD (containing Set Up Utility, User Manual and various Application Notes)
Ÿ One AC Power Adapter with DC barrel plug (2.1mm ID, 5.5 mm OD)
Ÿ One USB MF cable
2. Getting to Know 802.11g Wireless To Serial Server
Generally, the access point is better to place at the center of all the WLAN stations, to know
the converter, please read the description.
2.1 Front P anel
802.11gb Wireless to Serial ServerVersion1.00
8
LED Indication
WLAN Blinks green to indicate data is transmitting and receiving.
SYSTEM Off to indicate system is in initial status and the converter not ready to operate.
Lights yellow to indicate system is in comm unication m ode.
Blinks to i ndicate system is in configuration mode.
TD Lights red to indicate the converter is power on.
Blinks green to indicate the converter is transferring data to RS232 device.
RD Lights red to indicate the cable is connected.
Blinks green to indicate the converter is receiving data from RS232 device.
CTS Blinks green to indicate the converter is transmitting CTS signal.
Note: TD, RD, and CTS LED are explained for COM 1 and COM 2 port.
Port Definition
USB Port Plug in the USB (B-type female) into the USB port.
RESET Press reset bottom at once to reset the system. Press reset bottom for 5 seconds to
reset to default setting.
2.2 Rear Pa nel
POWER Plug in the power adapter of 12V DC/1A into the power port.
802.11gb Wireless to Serial ServerVersion1.00
9
Configuration Switch
“Config Mode”: Moving the switch up to Config Mode will allow the User to configure the
Server using the Set Up Utility software.
“Communication Mode”: This is the “RUN” mode that allows the Server to wirelessly
transmit data and receive data over the wireless network.
COM 1 COM 1 port is used as DTE mode male connector. It is wired about the same as the
male serial COM port connector on a PC. To connect a PC to the Server COM 1 use
a cable with 2 female connectors with NULL crosses on pins 2&3, 4&6, 7&8 with pin 5
to pin 5.
COM 2 COM 2 port is used as DCE mode female connector. Connect PC To the Server COM
2 (female port) port by using an RS232 Straight (no crossed wires) male/female
cable.
Note:
1. USB port shares with COM 1 port and the priority of USB is higher than COM 1 port. As
USB port is connected to the NB/PC, Server COM 1 port will be disabled.
2. When using USB port, power should be supplied to converter by power ada pter not by the
USB port alone. This is because the USB port might not receive adequate power from the
USB port. This is especially true when using the Server for high power operations such as
transm itting or writing to the Server internal Flash mem ory. Power starvation is especial ly
of concern when the Server is connected to laptop PCs since laptops are especially
restrictive limiting power available to the USB port.
3. RS232 connection restriction is as follow. 9-pin Male DE9 connector wired as DTE (Data
Terminal Equipment) (like a PC). 9-pin Female DE9 connector wired as DCE (Data
Communication Equipment) (like a Modem).
802.11gb Wireless to Serial ServerVersion1.00
10
3. Installation
To start the installation, please follow the steps.
1. Inser t the CD into the CD-ROM.
2. Select the setup file: setup.exe. Click “setup” to run the program. The following dialogue
will appear . C lick “Yes” to continue.
3. As entering the welcome screen, click “Next” to continue.
4. Enter the User Name and Organization.
802.11gb Wireless to Serial ServerVersion1.00
11
5. Select the folder for installing the 802.11g Wireless to Serial Server. Click Browse to
choose the path.
6. Select the shortcut in the following Start Menu folder. Click Browse to choose the path.
802.11gb Wireless to Serial ServerVersion1.00
12
7. If you are ready to install, click Install.
8. Click Finish to confirm the installation.
802.11gb Wireless to Serial ServerVersion1.00
13
802.11gb Wireless to Serial ServerVersion1.00
14
4. Configuration
To configure the converter, as theSystem LED starts toblink, than go to
StartàProgramà802.11g Wireless to Serial ServeràWlanSerialSetup.
1. Select the configuration mode from: USB configuration, RS232 configuration, and TCP/IP
configuration. Click Load Config to enter the configuration mode.
Note: Below is exam ple for RS232 configuration only.
2. Before load the configuration, select the PC COM port first. Note that it is required to
select the COM port of PC. Click OK, configuration will be loaded automatically.
3. Network section enables user to change the IP Address, IP Mask, and Gateway. To use
802.11gb Wireless to Serial ServerVersion1.00
15
DHCP, pleas cli ck “Enable”.
4. Wireless section enables user select the operation mode, channel, SSID, TX rate, and
Encryption mode. To set the further WEP, enable the encryption function, and set the key.
Loading...
+ 32 hidden pages
You need points to download manuals.
1 point = 1 manual.
You can buy points or you can get point for every manual you upload.