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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