ICP DAS WF-2572, WF-2572M User Manual

WF-2572/WF-2572M

Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge

User Manual v1.10

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Version

Date

Note

1.00

2018/09/30

Release version

1.10

2018/08/30

Add WF-2572M of feature

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Content

1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 FEATURE .................................................................................................................................................. 6

1.2 UTILITY .................................................................................................................................................... 6

2. HARDWARE ............................................................................................................................................ 7

2.1 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 7

2.2 WF-2572 SERIES APPEARANCE ................................................................................................................ 8

2.2.1 Front Panel of WF-2572 ..................................................................................................................... 8

2.2.2 Front Panel of WF-2572M.................................................................................................................. 9

2.2.3 Top Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 10

2.2.4 LED Indicator ................................................................................................................................... 11

2.3 POWER WIRE CONNECTION ..................................................................................................................... 12

2.4 WATCHDOG TIMER SETTING .................................................................................................................. 12

2.5 FW / OP DIP-SWITCH ............................................................................................................................. 12

2.5.1 Firmware update mode ..................................................................................................................... 12

2.5.2 Firmware Operation Mode ............................................................................................................... 14

2.6 DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 14

2.6.1 Dimensions of WF-2572 ................................................................................................................... 14

2.6.2 Dimensions of WF-2572M ................................................................................................................ 15

3. SOFTWARE ........................................................................................................................................... 16

3.1 WIRELESS CONFIGURATION TOOL – WF-2572 UTILITY ......................................................................... 16

3.2 WF-2572 UTILITY .................................................................................................................................. 16

3.3.1 Wi-Fi Parameter ............................................................................................................................... 17

3.3.2 Device MAC ...................................................................................................................................... 17

3.3.3 IP Setting .......................................................................................................................................... 18

4. APPLICATION SETTING ..................................................................................................................... 18

4.1 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE OF INFRASTRUCTURE MODE ............................................................................ 18

4.2 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE OF LIMIT-AP MODE ........................................................................................ 19

4.3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................... 20

4.4 INFRASTRUCTURE SETTING DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................. 20

4.4.1 Test Architecture ............................................................................................................................... 20

4.4.2 Setting step ........................................................................................................................................ 21

4.4.3 Query device MAC by using WF-2572 utility ................................................................................... 22

4.5 LIMIT-AP MODE .................................................................................................................................... 24

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4.5.1 Test Architecture ............................................................................................................................... 24

4.5.2 Setting step ........................................................................................................................................ 24

5. TECHNICAL SUPPORT........................................................................................................................ 26

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1. Introduction

The WF-2572/WF-2572M is an industrial Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge. The device only
needs to connect the Ethernet cable with WF-2572/WF-2572M that can create an IEEE 802.11
a/b/g wireless personal network. The interface between Ethernet and Wi-Fi use transparent
transmission so that it can convert Wi-Fi to wire internet without complex settings. The WF­2572/WF-2572M also supports dual bands (2.4/5 GHz). The 2.4 GHz is more crowded than 5
GHz. Therefore, the devices on 2.4 GHz suffer much more interference than the ones on 5 GHz.
The WF-2572/WF-2572M has less interference on 5 GHz.

Figure 1-1. The application architecture of WF-2572

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1.1 Feature

 Frequency: 2.4/5 GHz
 Full compatible with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g
 Support Wi-Fi Limit-AP and Infrastructure mode
 Support WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK for Wi-Fi encryption
 Plug-and-Play Ethernet to Wi-Fi connectivity
 USB-based configuration
 No driver installation required
 Built-in Watchdog
 Metal case(WF-2572M)
 Extended operating temperature range (-25°C ~ +75°C)

1.2 Utility

 Configuration by USB interface
 Support setting of Wi-Fi Infrastructure and Limit-AP mode

Figure 1-2. WF-2572 Utility

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Item

WF-2572

WF-2572M

RF Specification

Standard

IEEE 802.11 a/b/g

Frequency

2.4 GHz: CH1~11

5 GHz: CH36、40、44、48

Operation mode

Limit-AP / Infrastructure

Encryption

Open/WPA/WPA2

Antenna

Omni-Directional
3 dBi @ 2.4 GHz

5.5 dBi @ 5 GHz

Transmission Range

50 m (LOS)

Ethernet

Controller

100Base-TX Ethernet Controller (Auto-MDIX)

Connector

RJ-45 with LED indicator

USB Interface

Type

USB 2.0 Full-Speed

Connector

USB type B

LED Indicator

System status

3 Indicator LEDs (PWR, LINK, COMM)

Signal strength

3 Indicator LEDs (High, Mid, Low)

Power

Input Voltage Range

10 ~ 30VDC

Power Consumption

1.6 W

Mechanism

Casing

Plastic

Metal

Installation

DIN-Rail

Dimensions

33mm x 95mm x 120mm

(W x L x H)

33mm x 108mm x 120mm

(W x L x H)

Environment

Operation Temp.

-25℃ ~ +75℃

Storage Temp.

-30℃ ~ +80°C

Humidity

10~90%

2. Hardware

2.1 Specifications

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RP SMA Connector

USB/Ethernet Connector

LED Indicator

System Status LED Indicator

2.2 WF-2572 Series Appearance

2.2.1 Front Panel of WF-2572

The WF-2572 front panel contains the antenna, USB connector, Ethernet connector and
LEDs.

Signal Strength

Figure 2-1. Front Panel of the WF-2572

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Power Connector

Pin Assignment

Description

F.G

Frame Ground

GND

Power GND

+Vs

+10 ~ +30 VDC

RP SMA Connector

Signal Strength
LED Indicator

System Status LED Indicator

Operating mode

selector switch

USB/Ethernet Connector

Power Connector

2.2.2Front Panel of WF-2572M

The WF-2572M front panel contains the antenna, USB connector, Ethernet connector
Power connector, operating mode selector switch and LEDs.

Figure 2-2. Front Panel of the WF-2572

Table 2-1. Power Connector

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Power Connector

Pin Assignment

Description

F.G

Frame Ground

GND

Power GND

+Vs

+10 ~ +30 VDC

Operating mode

selector switch

Power Connector

2.2.3 Top Panel

The WF-2572 top panel contains the power connector and operating mode selector switch.

 FW mode: Firmware update mode
 OP mode: Firmware operation mode

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Figure 2-3. Top Panel of WF-2572

Table 2-2. Power Connector

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LED

LED Status

Description

Limit-AP mode

Signal strength-Green

Always ON

Device at Limit-AP mode

Signal strength-Yellow
Always ON

AP at 2.4 GHz

OFF

AP at 5 GHz

Power (PWR)
Always ON

Power Good

OFF

Power failure

Connection Status(LINK)
Blink/Always ON

Unconnected

OFF

Connected

Communication(COMM)
Blink

Data transmission

OFF

Bus Idle

Infrastructure mode

Signal strength

Signal strength: High

Signal strength: Medium

Signal strength: Low

Unconnected

Power (PWR)
Always ON

Power Good

OFF

Power failure

Connection Status(LINK)
Blink/Always ON

Unconnected

OFF

Connected

Communication(COMM)
Blink

Data transmission

OFF

Bus Idle

2.2.4 LED Indicator

The LED Indicator can be divided into two types. The one is signal strength indicator. The
other is system status indicator. The description of the LED indicator as shown in Table 2-3.

Table 2-3. The description of LED indicator

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2.3 Power wire connection

The power wire connection of WF-2572 has shown in Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4. Power wire connection of WF-2572

2.4 Watchdog Timer Setting

A watchdog timer (WDT) is a device that performs a specific operation after a certain
period of time if something goes wrong and the system does not recover on its own. A
watchdog timer can perform a warm boot (restarting the system) after a certain number of
milliseconds.

The WF-2572 supplies a jumper for users to active the watchdog timer or not. Inside the
WF-2572 users can use the JP1 to activate the WDT built in the module, as the Figure 2-5. Note
that the default setting is active.

Figure 2-5. Watchdog Setting

2.5 FW / OP Dip-switch

On the top of the WF-2572 series module, there is a dip-switch used for firmware
operation or firmware update modes selection of the module.

2.5.1 Firmware update mode

As shown in Figure 2-6, it need to set the dip-switch to the “FW” position after that the

WF-2572 will work in the “Firmware Update Mode” after reset the power. In this mode, users

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Figure 2-6. FW update position of Dip-Switch

Figure 2-7. USB Mass Storage Device

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can update the firmware of the WF-2572 via USB interface and it will become a “USB Mass
Storage Device” and shows a folder automatically.

Users just need to execute “Firmware_Update_Tool.exe” and follow the below steps
to complete the firmware updating process.

Step1. Choose “USB” interface and “USB Disk”.
Step2. Click “Browser” button to choose firmware file. (e.g. WF2572_V100.fw)
Step3. Click “Firmware Update” button to start firmware updating process.

The result will be showing in “Firmware Update” field.

The WF-2572 firmware can be downloaded from

ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/usbcd/napdos/wifi/WF-2572/firmware/

Figure 2-8. WF-2572 firmware update process

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Left Side View

Front View

The Firmware_Update_Tool can be downloaded from

ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/usbcd/napdos/wifi/WF-2572/software/tool/

2.5.2 Firmware Operation Mode

As shown in Figure 2-9, Users need to set the dip-switch to the “OP” position and reset the
power, which the WF-2572 can run in the operation mode. In this mode, user can use the WF­2572 with a computer or other devices that have Ethernet interface for wireless connection.

Figure 2-9. OP Position of Dip-Switch

2.6 Dimensions

The diagrams below provide the dimensions of the WF-2572 series to use in defining your
enclosure specifications. All dimensions are in millimeters.

2.6.1 Dimensions of WF-2572

Figure 2-10. Front / Left side dimension of the WF-2572

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Top View Bottom View

Left ViewFront View

Right View Rear View

Figure 2-11. Top / Bottom side dimension of the WF-2572

2.6.2 Dimensions of WF-2572M

Figure 2-12. Front / Left side dimension of the WF-2572M

Figure 2-13. Right / Rear side dimension of the WF-2572M

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Wi-Fi Parameter

Device MAC

IP Setting

3. Software

This chapter explains how to use the WF-2572 Utility to carry on the WF-2572 wireless
communication configuration.

3.1 Wireless Configuration Tool – WF-2572 Utility

WF-2572 utility is a Microsoft Windows application that compatibles with Microsoft

Windows XP, 7 and 10.

The WF-2572 Utility can be downloaded from

ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/usbcd/napdos/wifi/wf-2572/software/utility/

3.2 WF-2572 Utility

The main screen of WF-2572 utility has shown in Figure 3-1; Users can configure the
wireless communication settings via this interface.

Figure 3-1. WF-2572 Utility

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Wi-Fi Parameter

Description

Mode

The Wi-Fi role of WF-2572.
The Wi-Fi role consists of Station (Infrastructure) and AP
(Limit-AP).

SSID

Wi-Fi SSID

1. It can set the AP’s SSID when the mode is “Limit-AP”.

2. The SSID mean that the Wi-Fi AP which WF-2572 would

like to connect when the mode is “Infrastructure”.

* Connected devices must be with the same SSID

Operation Band

The operation band of WF-2572.
The WF-2572 supports 2.4/5 GHz.

Authentication

The encryption of WF-2572
Encryption of Wi-Fi, connected devices must with the same
encryption.

Channel

Wi-Fi transmission channel setting
CH 1~11: operation band is 2.4 GHz.
CH 36/40/44/48: operationband is 5 GHz
*The channel can change when the role is “Limit-AP”.

Password

Key of Encryption，connected devices must with the same
password.

*The length of password is 8~63 characters.

3.3.1 Wi-Fi Parameter

The Wi-Fi parameter can be divided into six types. The description of Wi-Fi parameter has shown in Table
3-1.

Table 3-1. Description of Wi-Fi Parameter

3.3.2 Device MAC

The device MAC must be setting when device is in the “Infrastructure” mode. If user
didn’t know device’s MAC address, the utility can use for searching device MAC. The user can
use the “Get MAC” button for searching device mac. The following step show that how to get
device MAC from utility.

Step1. Please connect the Ethernet cable between PC and device.
Step2. Please fill in the IP address of the device.
Step3. The utility will display the device MAC address after clicking “Get MAC” button.
Step4. The utility will appear a successful message when the utility get the MAC from the

device.

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Figure 3-2. device MAC search

Figure 3-3 Success message

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Note: The PC and device must be in the same IP segment.

3.3.3 IP Setting

The IP setting only support with the “Limit-AP” mode.

Figure 3-4. Device IP Setting

4. Application Setting

Users can use two WF-2572s or one WF-2572 module with the computer that supports

wireless network connection structure in the application.

The WF-2572 supports two Wi-Fi roles for suffice the purpose. One is Limit-AP mode.

The other is Infrastructure mode. The chapter 4 will explain the Wi-Fi setting and application

architecture in the “Limit-AP” and “Infrastructure” mode.

4.1 System Architecture of Infrastructure Mode

The system architecture of infrastructure mode shows in Figure 4-1. WF-2572 can connect

one device by the Ethernet interface. The WF-2572 will convert the Ethernet to Wi-Fi interface.

The WF-2572 will connect to the Wi-Fi AP at the infrastructure mode. The Wi-Fi AP can be

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Ethernet

WF-2572

(Infrastructure mode)

WF-2572

(Infrastructure mode)

Ethernet Device

Ethernet Device

Wi-Fi AP

PC

Ethernet

WF-2572

(Limit-AP mode)

Ethernet

Ethernet

PLC

2.4/5 GHz

Ethernet

Ethernet Device

Ethernet Device

Ethernet Device

Ethernet Switch

WF-2572

(Limit-AP mode)

Ethernet

PLC

PC

WF-2572

(Infrastructure mode)

2.4/5 GHz

WF-2572 or other APs. The device can access Wi-Fi network after connecting to Wi-Fi AP.

Figure 4-1. System Architecture on Infrastructure Mode

4.2 System Architecture of Limit-AP Mode

The system architecture of infrastructure mode shows in Figure 4-2. The WF-2572 has
only one LAN port. But it can use the Ethernet switch to extend LAN port. The WF-2572 can
connect by other Wi-Fi stations in the “Limit-AP” mode. The Wi-Fi can be WF-2572 or other
Wi-Fi devices.

Figure 4-2. System Architecture on Limit-AP Mode

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Ethernet

WF-2572

(Infrastructure mode)

Wi-Fi AP

PC

IP:192.168.255.11

Ethernet

PC

IP:192.168.255.10

4.3 Hardware Installation

The associated hardware configuration is shown as following steps.

Step1. Checking the WF-2572 operation mode

It needs to set the DIP switch to the "OP" position (operating mode). As resetting the
power, it will cause the device to operate in the operation mode.

Figure 4-3 “OP” Position

Step2. Power connection

As shown in Figure 2-4, it needs to connect the power supply to power terminator of WF-

2572.

Step3. USB port connection

WF-2572 supports USB communication for wireless configuration. If it does not need to
modify the parameter settings, this step can be omitted.

4.4 Infrastructure Setting Description

4.4.1 Test Architecture

The test architecture shows in Figure 4-4. The WF-2572 connects to the PC by Ethernet
interface. The Wi-Fi AP connects to other PC by Ethernet interface. The WF-2572 set to
“Infrastructure” mode that it connects to the Wi-Fi AP.

Figure 4-4. Test Architecture of Infrastructure

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4.4.2 Setting step

The WF-2572 has three steps. The setting step shows as following:

Step1. Set WF-2572 to “Infrastructure” mode and Wi-Fi parameter

1. Change “Mode” to “Infrastructure”

2. Set AP SSID

3. Set authentication of Wi-Fi

4. Set password of Wi-Fi

5. Set device MAC. If you didn’t know the device’s MAC, you can refer to chapter

3.3.2.

6. Click “Write Setting” to save setting

Figure 4-5. Infrastructure setting step

Step2. Set Computer’s IP

1. Please set the computer’s IP to 192.168.255.10 and 192.168.255.11.

Figure 4-6. set computer IP

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Step3. Internet connection test

1. The Windows( ) + R will show you the “RUN” box where you can type commands

to either pull up a program. The command line windows will be opening after typing
“cmd” at the “RUN” box.

2. Please execute following command on the command line window.

Command 1: ping 192.168.255.10
Command 2: ping 192.168.255.11

3. As shown in Figure 4-7, the internet access is working fine that it should show a

similar reaction as following figures.

Figure 4-7. Ping Success

4.4.3 Query device MAC by using WF-2572 utility

According to the type of device, it can be divided into different query methods. When the
device is computer, it can use the command line windows to query the MAC address. If the
device is PLC or other Ethernet devices, it can use the WF-2572 utility to query the MAC
address.

1. Device: Computer

Setp1. The Windows( ) + R will show you the “RUN” box where you can type

commands to either pull up a program. The command line windows will be opening after
typing “cmd” at the “RUN” box.

Step2. Please execute “ipconfig/all” command on the command line window. The

computer’s MAC will show at the command line windows. The result has shown in Figure
4-8.

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Figure 4-8. Computer’s MAC

2. Device: PLC or other Ethernet devices

Step1. Connect the Ethernet cable between computer and PLC

It needs to remove the Ethernet cable between device (PLC or other Ethernet devices) and
WF-2572. After that, you can connect the Ethernet to the computer.

Step2. Execute WF-2572 utility

1. Click the “Get MAC” button after executing the WF-2572 utility.

2. Please fill in the IP address of the device (PLC or other Ethernet devices).

3. Click the “Get MAC” button.

Note: That the device and computer must be on the same network segment.

Figure 4-9. Query IP form PLC or other Ethernet devices

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Ethernet

WF-2572

(Limit-AP mode)

Ethernet

WF-2572

(Infrastructure mode)

2.4/5 GHz

PC

IP:192.168.255.11

PC

IP:192.168.255.10

4.5 Limit-AP Mode

4.5.1 Test Architecture

The test architecture has shown in Figure 4-10. Both of WF-2572 connects to the
computer by Ethernet. One of the WF-2572 sets to the Limit-AP mode. The other WF-2572
sets to the Infrastructure mode.

Figure 4-10. Limit-AP of Test Architecture

4.5.2 Setting step

As shown in following step, the WF-2572 has four setting steps on the Limit-AP mode.

Step1. WF-2572 Limit-AP parameter setting

1. Please change the mode to the “Limit-AP”。

2. Please select the operation band of WF-2572.

3. Please select the AP’s Wi-Fi channel.

4. Please set the AP’s SSID.

5. Please set the AP’s authentication.

6. Please set password of AP.

7. Please set IP/Submask/Gateway of WF-2572

8. Please click the “Write Setting” button to save the setting.

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Figure 4-11. Setting Wi-Fi Parameter

Step2. The WF-2572’s Infrastructure setting can refer to chapter 4.4.
Step3. Setting PC’s IP

1. As shown in Figure 4-12, the PC’s is “192.168.255.10” and “192.168.255.11”.

Figure 4-12. Setting PC’s IP

Step4. Internet Connection

1. The Windows( ) + R will show you the “RUN” box where you can type commands

to either pull up a program. The command line windows will be opening after typing
“cmd” at the “RUN” box.

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2. Please execute following command on the command line window.

Command 1: ping 192.168.255.10
Command 2: ping 192.168.255.11

3. As shown in Figure 4-13, the internet access is working fine that it should show a

similar reaction as following figures.

Figure 4-13. Ping Success

5. Technical Support

Please contact us if you have any questions about products.

ICP DAS website: http://www.icpdas.com
Email: [e-mail]

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