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MDNET-5W
Wi-Fi/Ethernet/RS485 Converter
Operation Manual
Version 01.00
2016/03/24
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I. Features & Specification
Features:
Connect RS485 devices to Ethernet or Wi-Fi network
Connect Ethernet device to Wi-Fi network
Multi-Controller connection
Remote firmware upgradable
Specification:
Convert mode
Ethernet ←→ RS485
Wi-Fi ←→ RS485
Ethernet ←→ Wi-Fi
Interface
Wi-Fi / Ethernet / RS485
Wi-Fi
802.11 b/g/n
Ethernet
10/100BaseT, RJ45 connector
Operating Mode
TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP
Connector port
4 PIN (RS485 + DC power)
RS485 Baud Rate
300 ~ 115,200 bps
Parity
None/ Even/ Odd
Data bits
8 / 7
Stop bits
1 / 2
Configuration tool
Web Browser, Windows utility.
Reset function
Initial button
Status Indicator
4 LED
Operating Temperature
-20°C ~ 70°C
Power
8V ~ 15V DC / 1W ~ 2W
Size(mm)
77W x 59H x 22.5D
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II. Wiring Diagram
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III. Network Parameters Setting
1. Execute “NET_Discover_V0110.exe” and press to search MDNET-5W product.
2. Factory default IP is “192.168.1.101”. User can check the MAC address from product sticker with IP
to confirm the device.
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3. Double click IP (192.168.1.101) to open the web configure page(http://192.168.1.101)
Default login ID / Password : admin / admin
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4. Default Net Mode is the same as the following. User can modify Net Mode and other parameters. If
device cannot communicate properly after setting, user can reset MDNET-5W with initial button.
Communication Parameters Factory Default
Serial Configure 230400,8,n,1
Serial Framing Length 1050
Locale/Remote Port Number 5001
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IV. Ethernet / RS485 converter (Default)
1. Network module setting:
Default Ethernet (DHCP) +Wi-Fi AP mode
ETH-SERIAL Ethernet only (Factory Default)
WIFI(CLIENT)-SERIAL Wi-Fi client mode
WIFI(AP)-SERIAL Wi-Fi AP mode
ETH-SERIAL：Factory default is ETH-SERIAL.
When user modify the IP and click on Apply button, device will reboot and apply the setting after 30
seconds.
2. Initial button:
Press initial button 15 seconds until Link status (Ethernet) LED blinking.
Wait 2 minutes, MDNET-5W will reset to factory default.
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3. RS485 baud rate setting
Execute V7 tools to connect MDNET-5W with correct IP and port.
Click Get S/N, and select “COMM.” Tab to configure RS485 parameters.
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V. Wi-Fi / RS485 converter
1. Execute “NET_Discover_V0110.exe” and press to search MDNET-5W product.
2. Factory default IP is “192.168.1.101”. User can check the MAC address from product sticker with IP
to confirm the device.
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3. Double click IP (192.168.1.101) to open the web configure page(http://192.168.1.101)
Default login ID / Password : admin / admin
4. Change net mode to “Default” to enable Wi-Fi scan function.
5. Execute “NET_Discover_V0110.exe” to search MDNET-5W again.
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6. Change net mode to Wi-Fi client mode.
7. Click “Scan” button to scan AP in range of MDNET-5W and select one to connect.
8. Click apply and wait 30 seconds to reboot MDNET-5W
9. Check Wi-Fi status LED is blinking.
10. Try to communicate RS-485 device with Wi-Fi network.
PS: Wi-Fi MAC address is Ethernet MAC subtract 1.
Ex. Ethernet MAC : AC:A2:13:B5:5A:B5， Wi-Fi MAC : AC:A2:13:B5:5A:B4
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VI. Wi-Fi / Ethernet converter
1. Set MDNET-5W to factory default first.
Press initial button 15 seconds until Link status (Ethernet) LED blinking.
Wait 2 minutes, MDNET-5W will reset to factory default.
2. Execute “NET_Discover_V0110.exe” and press
to search MDNET-5W product.
3. Factory default IP is “192.168.1.101”. User can check the MAC address from product sticker with IP
to confirm the device.
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4. Double click IP (192.168.1.101) to open the web configure page(http://192.168.1.101)
Default login ID / Password : admin / admin
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5. Click “Hi-Link” logo to open “http://192.168.1.101/home.asp”
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6. Setup operation mode to “Bridge” mode and “enable AP Client”
Click apply and wait 30 seconds to reboot MDNET-5W
7. MDNET-5W’s Ethernet IP address will change to “192.168.16.254”
Please configure computer’s IP address to “192.168.16.75”
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8. Execute “NET_Discover_V0110.exe” and press Di scover to search MDNET-5W(192.168.16.254)
Double click IP to open the web configure page.
9. Click “Hi-Link” log to open “http://192.168.16.254/home.asp”
10. Go to “Internet Settings” \ “LAN” to Disable DHCP.
Click Apply to finish setting.
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11. Go to “Wireless settings” \ “AP Client” to setup AP’s SSID, password.
Click Apply to finish setting.
12. Try to communicate Ethernet device with Wi-Fi network.
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