Moxa W1 User Manual

MiiNePort W1 Series User’s Manual

First Edition, March 2012

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MiiNePort W1 Series User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Product Features ................................................................................................................................ 1-2

Product Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 1-2

2. Chapter Title ..................................................................................................................................... 2-1

Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................ 2-2

MiiNePort W1 Pin Assignments ............................................................................................................. 2-3

Wiring Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 2-4

Black Diagram .................................................................................................................................... 2-4

Hardware Installation .......................................................................................................................... 2-5

Software Installation ........................................................................................................................... 2-5

3. Compliance Notice ............................................................................................................................. 3-1

Federal Communications Commission Statement .................................................................................... 3-2

Labeling Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 3-2

End Product Labeling ........................................................................................................................... 3-2

Information for OEM and Integrators ..................................................................................................... 3-3

Antenna List ....................................................................................................................................... 3-3

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1. Introduction

The MiiNePort W1 series provides serial to 802.11 b/g embedded wireless solution with compact size, and ultra
low power consumption features. Numerous operation modes are designed to fulfill the requirements of
embedded module application. Complete driv er support reduces software redesign effort and acc elerat e time
to market.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Overview
Product Features
Product Specifications

MiiNePort W1 Series Introduction

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Form Factor

Type:

Dimensions:

System

Ethernet Interfac e

Number of Ports:

Speed:

WLAN Interface

Standard Compliance:

Network Modes:

Spread Spectrum Technology:

Transmit Power:

IEEE 802.11b: 16 dBm (typical)
IEEE 802.11g: 14 dBm (typical)

Receive Sensitivity:

Transmission Rate:

IEEE 802.11b: 11 Mbps
IEEE 802.11g: 54 Mbps

Transmission Distance:

Up to 100 meters (in open areas)

Wireless

AES, WEP 64/128

Serial Interface

Number of Ports:

Serial Standards:

Serial Communication Para me ter s

Data Bits:

Overview

The MiiNePort W1 series is a very compact module that installs in a serial device to connect it to a wireless LAN.
With such a small size, around half the size of a credit card., it can be installed into almost any kind of serial
device. The MiiNePort W1 series also comes with a built-in TCP/IP stack for fast integration with your serial
devices. This means that your engineers can spend less time with the TCP/IP and wireless details, and more
time on developing major features , shortening your product’s time to market. The reliable TCP/IP
communication firmware can be configured easily using a Windows utility, a web browser, or Telnet console.

An integration kit and a complete development kit are both available for evaluation and development use. The
development kit contains a development board, documents, sample code, cables, and accessories.

Product Features

The MiiNePort W1 series has the following features:

• 802.11 b/g compatible

• AES, WEP 64/128-bit, WPA, WPA2, PSK, 802.11i security support

• 1 Serial port, up to 921.6k bps

• 1 Ethernet port, 10/100Mbps

• SSL/SSH support for configuration

• Fast roaming to enhance connection reliabili ty

Product Specifications

Drop-in module

44.4 x 44.4 mm (1.75 x 1.75 in)

Information

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10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/M DIX

IEEE 802.11b/g

Infrastructure mode (b/g), Ad-Hoc mode (b/g)

DSSS, CCK, OFDM

-71 dBm (Min)

Security:

-bit, WPA, WPA2, PSK, 802.11i

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