ICPDAS WF-2571 User Manual
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User’s Manual
www.icpdas.com
WF-2571
Ethernet to Wi
-
Fi Bridge
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Warranty
All products manufactured by ICP DAS are under warranty regarding
defective materials for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the
original purchaser.
Warning
ICP DAS assumes no liability for damages resulting from the use of
this product. ICP DAS reserves the right to change this manual at any time
without notice. The information furnished by ICP DAS is believed to be
accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by ICP DAS
for its use, or for any infringements of patents or other rights of third
parties resulting from its use.
Copyright
Copyright 2013 by ICP DAS. All rights are reserved.
Trademark
The names used for identification only may be registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Document Revision
Version Author Date Description of changes
1.0 T.H. 2013-02-20 First release revision
1.1 T.H. 2013-10-24
Modify explanation of Wi-Fi
encryption configuration
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................................4
1.1 Wireless connection mode................................................................. 4
1.2 Features............................................................................................. 4
1.2.1 Features Description........................................................................ 5
1.3 Specifications..................................................................................... 6
2. Hardware ...........................................................................................7
2.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................ 7
2.2 Top Panel........................................................................................... 8
2.3 Dimensions........................................................................................ 9
2.4 Hardware Connection ...................................................................... 10
2.4.1 Power wire connection................................................................... 10
2.5 Watchdog Timer Setting....................................................................11
2.6 FW / OP Dip-switch...........................................................................11
2.6.1 Firmware Update Mode...................................................................11
2.6.2 Firmware Operation Mode.............................................................. 13
3. Software...........................................................................................15
3.1 Wireless Configuration Tool – WF-2571 Utility................................. 15
3.2 WF-2571 Utility ................................................................................ 15
3.2.1 The main screen interface description ........................................... 15
4. Application Notes............................................................................21
4.1 Hardware Installation ....................................................................... 21
4.2 Connection Application..................................................................... 21
4.2.1 Ad-Hoc application architecture ..................................................... 21
4.2.2 AP application architecture............................................................. 25
5. Troubleshooting..............................................................................28
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1. Introduction
The WF-2571 is an Industrial Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge that creates a
connection between an 802.11b/g wireless LAN and a device with a
standard Ethernet port. The Bridge transparently conveys data between
devices with a 10/100 Ethernet interface and a wireless LAN without
drivers or complicated addressing schemes. This significantly reduces the
complexity of network connectivity and wireless system deployment and
also provides wireless LAN and Internet connectivity to industrial, scientific
and automotive applications.
Figure 1-1: Application architecture for the WF-2571
1.1 Wireless connection mode
The WF-2571 supports AP and Ad-hoc wireless connection modes of
WLAN.
1.2 Features
• RoHS design
• Compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g standards
• Supports Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc modes for wireless network
• Enterprise Class wireless security (WEP, WPA-TKIP and WPA2-AES)
• Plug-and-Play Ethernet to Wi-Fi connectivity
• USB-based configuration
• No driver installation required
• Built-in Watchdog
• Extended operating temperature range (-25°C ~ +75°C)
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1.2.1 Features Description
The WF-2571 module offers the most comprehensive configuration to
meet specific application requirements. The following list shows the
features designed to simplify installation, configuration and application.
Compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g standards
WF-2571 module complied with IEEE 802.11b/g standard from
2.4~2.5GHz, and it can be used to provide up to 11Mbps for IEEE
802.11b and 54Mbps for 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11g to connect your wireless
LAN.
Support Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc modes for wireless network
Ad-Hoc mode lets you create a wireless network quickly by allowing
wireless nodes within range (for example, the wireless devices in a room)
to communicate directly with each other without the need for a wireless
access point.
Infrastructure mode is the more common network configuration where
all wireless hosts (clients) connect to the wireless network via a WAP
(Wireless Access Point).
Support WEP, WPA and WPA2 wireless encryption
WEP and WPA are common types of security that are used to protect
wireless networks. When WEP or WPA is turned on, WF-2571 module
uses a special security key combination to allow only devices that know
this key to connect to its wireless network. This applies to laptops, smart
device, or any other wireless device.
Built-in Watchdog
Module Watchdog is a built-in hardware circuit that monitors the
operating status of the module and will reset the module if a failure occurs
in the hardware or the software.
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1.3 Specifications
Table 1-1: System Specifications
Wi-Fi Interface
Antenna 5 dBi (Omni-Directional)
Standard Supported IEEE 802.11b/g
Network Access Modes
Infrastructure & Ad-hoc
Encryption WEP-64, WEP-128, WPA-PSK(TKIP) and WPA2-PSK(AES)
Transmission Range 100 meters (LOS)
Ethernet Interface
Controller 10/100Base-TX Ethernet Controller (Auto-negotiating, Auto_MDIX)
Connector RJ-45 with LED indicator
USB Interface
Type USB 2.0 Full-Speed
Connector USB type B
LED Indicators
System status 3 Indicator LEDs (PWR, LINK, COMM)
Signal strength 3 Indicator LEDs (High, Mid, Low)
Power
Input Voltage Range 10V ~ 30V
Power Consumption 1.6W
Mechanism
Installation DIN-Rail
Dimensions 110mm x 90mm x 33mm (H x W x D)
Environment
Operating Temperature -25 ~ +75℃ ℃
Storage Temperature -30℃ ~ +80℃
Humidity 10% ~ 90%
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2. Hardware
2.1 Front Panel
The WF-2571 front panel contains the antenna, I/O connectors and
LEDs.
Figure 2-1: Front Panel of the WF-2571
RP SMA
Connector
USB/Ethernet
Connector
Signal Strength
LED Indicator
System Status LED Indicator
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Table 2-1: System Status LED Indicator
System Status LED Indicator
LED LED Status Description
Blink per 100 ms Wi-Fi modem communication error
Blink per 500 ms Wi-Fi modem reply error
Blink per 1000 ms Initialize the wireless network
PWR
Off Power failure
Always turned on WLAN connection established
LINK
Blink or Off
During WLAN connection
establishment
Blink Data transmission
COMM
Off Bus Idle
Table 2-2: Signal Strength LED Indicator
Signal Strength LED Indicator
LED Status Signal Strength
High
Medium
Low
Bad or No Signal
2.2 Top Panel
The WF-2571 top panel contains the power connector and operating
mode selector switch.
Figure 2-2: Top Panel of the WF-2571
Operating mode
s
electo
r switch
Power connector
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Operating Mode Selector Switch
FW mode: Firmware update mode
Move the switch to the OP position after the upgrade is complete.
OP mode: Firmware operation mode
In the WF-2571, the switch is always in the OP position. Only when updating the WF-
2571 firmware, the switch can be moved from the OP position to the FW position.
Table 2-3: Power Connector
Power Connector
Pin Assignment Description
F.G Frame Ground
GND Power GND
+Vs +10 ~ +30 VDC
2.3 Dimensions
The diagrams below provide the dimensions of the WF-2571 to use in defining your enclosure
specifications. All dimensions are in millimeters.
Figure 2-3: Front / Left side dimension of the WF-2571
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