WiPort Dual Port Embedded Wireless Device Server

The WiPort functions independently of a PC, providing a complete hardware and software solution for adding wireless connectivity to your Serial devices.

Within a single compact package, this powerful device server comes with an 802.11BG wireless connection, a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet transceiver, a reliable and proven operating system stored in flash memory, an embedded Web server, a full TCP/IP protocol stack and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security. Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) is offered in the next firmware release ensuring secure compatibility with any network. WiPort is the solution for designers looking to migrate an existing serial product to 802.11b/g without the complexity of chip-level implementation and without the hassle of accommodating PC-based concepts.

All the protocol, base-band and RF issues are dealt with inside the metal can - you just add a 40way connector to your design and choose where to locate the trailing SMA bulkhead connector for the antenna. A range of antennae are currently offered by Alpha Micro to suit most applications, ranging from 157mm dipole swivel mount to miniature fixed helical types.

Based on the Xport family of embedded device servers, WiPort too can be used with Device Installer for detection and config and also Redirector - a PC based application for creating Virtual Com Ports (VCP's) to the embedded device, often meaning that your product software remains unchanged. Both applications are provided on CD with the Evaluation kit which is the best way to see how easy it is to move to 802.11b.

See also:

Xport for Ethernet enabling
WiPort Eval Kit for evaluating WiPort in a jiffy!
WiBox for a turn-key external solution

Specifications		Applications
SERIAL TO WiFi 802.11b/g CONVERSION COMPLETE INTEGRATED SOLUTION SUPPORTS WLAN OR ETHERNET CONNECTIVITY FIELD PROVEN TCP/IP PROTOCOL SUITE AND WEB-BASED APPLICATION FRAMEWORK EASY CONFIGURATION THROUGH A WEB INTERFACE EASY INSTALLATION OF CUSTOM WEB PAGES EMBEDDED WEB SERVER E-MAIL ALERTS DUAL SERIAL PORTS 920Kbps (maximum) WEP SECURITY STANDARD WPA SECURITY FIRMWARE (802.11i) 3.3V POWER 10/100 ETHERNET PORT ETHERNET TO WIFI BRIDGE POSSIBLE		REMOTE TELEMETRY INDUSTRIAL SENSORS POS TERMINALS BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Resources and Documentation

WiPort Specification Overview Main features of all the ports and protocols at a glance.   Revision: 1 1 page - 12.1 KB WiPort Datasheet Technical documentation for designers. Includes dimensional & electrical information. Hosted by Lantronix   Revision: 910-440B Aug 2004 7 pages - 213Kb WiPort User Guide How to use WiPort and configure the many options. Hosted by Lantronix   Revision: 900-332 80 pages - 1.16Mb WiPort Integrators Guide Hardware designers data for implementing a PCB design, dimensions, footprint, transciever connection options & technical ratings. Also info on the WipOrt Eval Kit. Hosted by Lantronix   Revision: D Oct 2004 26 pages - 5MB WiPort Firmware Latest firmware for MkI Wiports including ROM, COB FWV & release notes. Use TFTP or Installer to update.   Revision: v1.6 123.4 KB WiPort PCB footprint dimensions Dimensions for creating a PCB footprint for WiPort. Includes Orcad, PADS and AutoCad libray files.   Revision: A Apr 2005 206 KB Lantronix Device Installer Utility Invaluable tool for detecting and configuring Lantronix device servers. A must for all WiPort/Xport/UDS customers. You will probably need the .NET patch too but WARNING - this will be a large file Hosted by Lantronix   Web Page Revision: v4.1.0.9 Lantronix Device Installer .NET patch v1.1 .NET patch required for Device Installer Utility. Run Device Insstaller first to know if you need to down load it as it is a LARGE FILE.   Revision: 1.1 21.7 MB

Comprehensive Development Support

To provide further assistance in reducing design and implementation timescales, a comprehensive evaluation kit is offered that includes an OEM integrator kit and technical support from a team of experienced engineers.

The OEM integrator Kit includes a WiPort development platform with two RS232 Serial ports, cables, power supply, documentation and accessories required to start integrating instantly. The CD contains the Device Installer configuration utility and Redirector (Virtual Com Port software) to allow engineers to migrate an existing serial design in no time at all.

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