Moxa Technologies NPort W2150A, NPort W2250A Quick Installation Manual

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NPort W2150A/W2250A Series

Quick Installation Guide

Edition 6.0, February 2017

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Overview

The NPort W2150A/W2250A wireles s device servers are an ideal choice
for connecting serial devices or Ethernet d evices, including PLCs, meters,
and sensors, to an IP-based wireless LAN or Ethernet LAN.

Features

• Link any serial device to an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n network

• 1 and 2-port RS-232/422/485 models, up to 921.6 kbps

• Web-based configuration over Ethernet or wireless LAN

• Enhanced security for remote configuration with HTTPS, SSH

• Secure data access with WEP, WPA, WPA2

• Fast roaming when signal strength is weak

• Wireless Client: data can be seamlessly transferred between serial
line, LAN, and WLAN

• Per-port offline port buffering and serial data log

• Dual power inputs via a power jack and terminal block

Package Checklist

Before installing the NPort W2150A/W2250A device server, verify that
the package contains the following items:

• 1 NPort W2150A or NPort W2250A wireless device server

• 1 antenna 2.4/5GHz: ANT-WDB-ARM-02

• 100 to 240 VAC power adapter (excluding T models)*

• 1 Ethernet cable: CBL-RJ458P-100

• Documentation and software CD

• Quick installation guide (printed)

• Warranty card

NOTE

The power adapter is suitable for your region.

Optional Accessories

• DK-35A (35 mm DIN-rail mounting kit)

• CBL-PJ21NOPEN-BK-30: Locking barrel plug to bare-wires cable

• Mini DB9F-to-TB: DB9-female-to-terminal-block adapter for
RS-422/485 applications

NOTE

Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are
missing or damaged.

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Hardware Introduction

The NPort W2150A models have one serial port; the NPort W2250A
models have two serial ports. Both models support RS-232/422/485
operation with DB9 connectors and include one 10/100M Ethernet port.

NPort W2150A/W2150A-T

NPort W2250A/W2250A-T

Reset Button: The reset button is used to load the factory default

settings. Use a pointed object to hold the reset button down for five
seconds to load the factory defaults.

Name

Color

Function

End Panel LED Indicators

Ethernet

Orange

10 Mbps Ethernet connection

Green

100 Mbps Ethernet connection

Off

Ethernet cable is disconnected

Top Panel LED Indicators

Ready

Red

Steady on:

Power is on and the NPort is booting up

Blinking: An IP conflict exists or the

DHCP/BOOTP

server did not respond properly

Green

Steady on:

The NPort is functioning normally

Blinking:

The NPort is responding to Locate
function

Off

Power is off or a power error condition exists

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Name

Color

Function

WLAN

Green

Steady on:

Wireless enabled

Blinking:

The NPort can’t establish a WLAN

connection with AP (Infrastructure) or

station (Ad-Hoc)

Off

Wireless not enabled

Serial 1
Serial 2

Orange

The serial port is receiving data

Green

The serial port is transmitting data

Off

No data is flowing to or from th e serial port

Signal

Strength

Red

1 Red -

The signal strength (RSSI) is lower than

-94 dBm

2 Red -

The signal strength (RSSI) is between

-94 to -87 dBm

Green

3 Green -

The signal strength (RSSI) is between

-87 to -79 dBm

4 Green -

The signal strength (RSSI) is between

-79 to -68 dBm

5 Green -

the signal strength (RSSI) is between

-68 to -46 dBm

Pull-High/Low Resistors and Terminal Resistor for
RS-422/485

You may need to

set the

pull

-high/low resistors when

termination

resistors are used in

certain RS

-422 or RS-485

environments.

S2(Serial 1)
S3(Serial 2)

DIP 1

DIP 2

DIP 3

DIP 4

Pull-high

Resistor

Pull-low
Resistor

Terminal

Resistor

Reserved

ON

1 kΩ

1 kΩ

120 Ω

–

OFF (Default)

150 kΩ

150 kΩ

N/A

–

S3 is for the NPort W2250A only.

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NOTE

Do not use the 1 kΩ setting while in RS-232 mode. Doing so will
degrade the RS

-232 signals and reduce the effective

communication distance.

First-time Hardware Installation

STEP 1:

After removing the NPort W2150A/W2250A from the box, use
a crossover Ethernet cable to connect the NPort’s RJ45
Ethernet port directly to your computer’s Ethernet port.

STEP 2:

Attach the power adapter to the NPort

and then plug the

adapter into an electrical outlet.

STEP 3:

Configure the NPort W2150A/W2250A through the Ethernet
port. See the next section on how to install soft ware.

NOTE

You must connect the Ethernet cable first before powering up
your NPort

Software Installation Information

Insert the Documentation and softwa re CD into your PC. A window s hould
open with several options displayed:

• Click [Install COM Driver] and follow the on-screen instructions to
install the COM drivers.

• Click [Documents] and select NPort W2150A/W2250A Series
User’s Manual to view the user’s manual.

• Click [Install UTILITY] and follow the on-screen instructions to
install the NPort Search Utility. This utility can be used to search for
NPort W2150A/W2250A units on the network.

Setting the IP Address

The factory default IP settings are assigned as follows:
LAN: Static; IP = 192.168.126.254; netmask = 255.255.255.0

WLAN: Static; IP = 192.168.127.254; netmask = 255.255.255.0
If the NPort is configured for DHCP, but the DHCP server cannot be found,

then the NPort will use the factory default IP settings.

NOTE

If you have forgotten the NPort’s IP address, use the NPort
Search Utility from your PC to locate the NPort . After searching
the LAN for NPort units, the NPort Search Utility will display the IP
address of each unit.

NOTE

Ethernet Bridge Disabled (default): Only one network

interface can be active at a time. If the Eth ernet link is active, the
WLAN will be inactive. If the WLAN is active, the Ethernet link will
be inactive.

Ethernet Bridge Enabled:

The LAN and WLAN will both be

active. Go to the web console, find the network settings page,
and set Ethernet Bridge to Enabled.

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Open the web console to make configuration changes as follows:

STEP 1:

Open your web browser.

STEP 2:

In the address bar, enter 192.168.126.254 (the default IP
address).

STEP 3:

The web console will open, and the current configuration
settings are shown.

STEP 4:

For first-time use, click the Wizard in the left nav igation panel.
The wizard will prompt you to configure the IP address, SSID,
and security mode. For other settings, use the factory defau lts
or modify the settings for your application.

Pin Assignments and Cable Wiring

Pin RS-232

RS-422,

4w RS-485

2w RS-485

1

DCD

TxD-(A)

–

2

RXD

TxD+(B)

–

3

TXD

RxD+(B)

Data+(B)

4

DTR

RxD-(A)

Data-(A)

5

GND

GND

GND

6

DSR – –

7

RTS – –

8

CTS – – 9 – – –

Specifications

Power Requirements

Power Input

12 to 48 VDC

Power Consumption

NPort W2150A: 179 mA @ 12 VDC
NPort W2250A: 200 mA @ 12 VDC

Power Connector

Screw-type power jack and terminal block

Physical Characteristics

Material

Aluminum sheet metal (1 mm)

Dimensions

77 × 111 × 26 mm (no ears, no antenna)
100 × 111 × 26 mm (with ears, no antenna)

Antenna Length

109 mm

Magnetic Isolation

1.5 kV magnetic isolation built in

Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature

Standard Models:

Wide Temp. Models:

0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F), 5 to 95%RH

-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F), 5 to 95%RH

Storage Temperature

-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F), 5 to 95%RH

Regulatory Approvals

EMC

CE: EN 55032 Class A/EN 55024

ETSI EN 301 489-17,
ETSI EN 301 489-1
FCC: FCC Part 17 Subpart B, Class A

FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class A

Safety

UL: UL 60950-1

LVD: EN 60950-1

DSPR: ARIB-STD 33, ARIB-STD 66