ABLELink EW5302 User manual

ABLELink®
EW5302 Ethernet to Wireless
Client Adaptor
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
Updated on November 13, 2008
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FCC WARNING
Class A for this product
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This product complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
model should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IEEE 802.11b/g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.
UL Notice for Power supplier
All the series of EW5302 products are intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit marked with “LPS”,
“Limited Power Source” or “Class 2” and output rate 9~48VDC, 1.0A minimum. Or, use the recommended
power supply in “Optional Accessories”.
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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................1
1.1. OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................................................1
1.2. FEATURES........................................................................................................................................................1
2. GETTING STARTED..........................................................................................................................................2
2.1. PACKAGING INCLUDE......................................................................................................................................2
2.2. ORDERING INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................2
2.3. INTERFACES ....................................................................................................................................................2
2.4. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ...........................................................................................................................3
3. SOFTWARE SETUP............................................................................................................................................4
3.1. DEFAULT SETTINGS.........................................................................................................................................4
3.2. IPASSIGNMENT ..............................................................................................................................................5
3.2.1. Configure IP by SerialManager Utility......................................................................................5
3.2.2. Configure IP address using ARP commands...........................................................................5
3.2.3. Configure IP Using Web Interface...........................................................................................6
3.2.4. Automatic IP address assignment using DHCP......................................................................6
3.3. TCP/IP PORT NUMBER....................................................................................................................................6
4. APPLICATION CONNECTIVITY....................................................................................................................7
4.1. TCP & UDP PROTOCOLS................................................................................................................................7
4.1.1. Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)......................................................................................7
4.1.2. User Datagram Protocol (UDP)...............................................................................................7
4.2. CONNECTIVITY TOPOLOGY .............................................................................................................................7
4.3. ETHERNET TO WLAN BRIDGE FUNCTION.......................................................................................................8
4.4. VIRTUAL COM MODE.....................................................................................................................................8
4.4.1. TCP Server in Virtual COM Mode............................................................................................8
4.4.2. TCP Client in Virtual COM Mode.............................................................................................8
4.5. TUNNELING MODE..........................................................................................................................................9
4.6. UDP MODE....................................................................................................................................................11
5. CONFIGURE EW5302 BYWEB INTERFACE.............................................................................................12
5.1. LOGIN TO SYSTEM.........................................................................................................................................12
5.2. GENERAL INFORMATION ...............................................................................................................................12
5.2.1. Device Information.................................................................................................................14
5.2.2. Wireless Client Adaptor Information......................................................................................14
5.2.3. Serial Information...................................................................................................................14
5.3. NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS ........................................................................................................................15
5.3.1. Wireless Client Adaptor Settings...........................................................................................16
5.3.2. DNS Settings.........................................................................................................................16
5.3.3. SNMP Settings.......................................................................................................................16
5.4. WIRELESS CONFIGURATION ..........................................................................................................................17
5.4.1. Wireless Settings...................................................................................................................18
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5.4.2. Sample Wireless Application Cases......................................................................................18
5.5. COM PORT CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................................20
5.5.1. TCP Server Mode..................................................................................................................20
5.5.2. TCP Client Mode....................................................................................................................20
5.5.3. UDP Mode .............................................................................................................................22
5.5.4. Serial Settings........................................................................................................................22
5.5.5. Packet delimiter.....................................................................................................................23
5.6. CONFIGURE SYSTEM .....................................................................................................................................23
5.6.1. Configure Time by NTP Service ............................................................................................23
5.6.2. WLAN Region........................................................................................................................24
5.6.3. Security (Password Change).................................................................................................24
5.6.4. Restoring Factory Default Configurations..............................................................................25
5.6.5. Restart System......................................................................................................................25
APPENDIX A. USINGVIRTUAL COM............................................................................................................26
A.1. PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................................................26
A.2. LIMITATION AND INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................26
A.3. VIRTUAL COM COMMUNICATION.................................................................................................................27
APPENDIX B. CONFIGURATION UTILITY..................................................................................................30
B.1. SERIALMANAGER UTILITY INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................30
B.2. INTERFACE ....................................................................................................................................................30
B.3. FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................30
B.3.1. Device Search .......................................................................................................................30
B.3.2. Firmware................................................................................................................................33
B.3.3. Configuration .........................................................................................................................35
B.3.4. Security..................................................................................................................................41
B.3.5. View .......................................................................................................................................43
B.3.6. About......................................................................................................................................43
APPENDIX C. UPGRADING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.....................................................................................44
C.1. SYSTEM UPGRADING PROCEDURES...............................................................................................................44
C.2. CRITICAL ISSUES IN UPGRADING PROCESS....................................................................................................44
APPENDIX D. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................45
D.1. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................................45
D.2. SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................................46
D.3. PIN ASSIGNMENTS.........................................................................................................................................46
D.3.1. DB9 male connector pin assignments for Serial port............................................................46
D.3.2. Terminal block pin assignments for Serial and Power...........................................................47
D.4. BEEP & LED STATUS ....................................................................................................................................47
D.4.1. Startup status.........................................................................................................................47
D.4.2. Wireless Signal Strength status.............................................................................................47
D.4.3. WLAN LED Message.............................................................................................................48
D.4.4. COM Port LED Message.......................................................................................................48
D.4.5. RUN LED Message...............................................................................................................48
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1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
EW5302 Wireless Client Adaptor is a bridge between wireless LAN to Ethernet and RS-232/RS-485
communications. It allows almost any Ethernet and serial devices to be connected to a new or existing
wireless network. The information transmitted by Wireless Client Adaptor is transparent to both host
computers (IP network over wireless LAN) and devices (Ethernet/RS-232/RS-485). Data from the wireless
LAN is transmitted to the designated Ethernet/RS-232/RS-485 port and data from Ethernet/RS-232/RS-485
port is transmitted to the Wireless (TCP/IP) transparently.
In the computer integration manufacturing or industrial automation area, Wireless Client Adaptor is used for
field devices to direct connect to network.
Many control devices provide the ability to communicate with hosts through Ethernet/RS-232/RS-485
however RS-232/RS-485 serial communication has its limitations. For instance, it is hard to transfer data
through Wireless or long distance. With EW5302, it is possible to communicate with a remote device in the
Intranet environment or even in the Internet and thus, increases the communication distance dramatically.
Flexible configuration options enable this unit to be setup remotely over IP network by Web browser, or
Window utility. Packed in a rugged DIN Rail mountable case and 9~48V DC power input range, EW5302 is
ideal for almost any industrial and manufacturing automation.
1.2. Features
 Transparent between Ethernet to Wireless networking
 Plus Dual serial port for more connectivity.
 Metal housing and IP50 standard with DIN-Rail mounting.
 15KV ESD protection for serial ports
 IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps wireless network connectivity
 Support UDP, TCP server and client protocols for Virtual COM mode and pair connection
 Selectable RS-232/RS-485/RS-422 serial mode by software
 Configurable via built-in web server and Windows-based utilities
 Standard 2.4GHz High-gain antenna
 Upgradeable firmware via network

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2. Getting Started
2.1. Packaging Include
 Atop Wireless Client Adaptor x 1
 5 pins Terminal Block for Serial Connector (TB model only) x 2
 3 pins Terminal Block for Power Connector (TB model only) x 1
 4 dBi Antenna x 1
 Wall mount kits x 2
 Atop Wireless Client Adaptor quick start guide x 1
 Product CD containing configuration utility x 1
NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or damaged.
2.2. Ordering information
The EW5302 can be ordered using the following codes.
EW5302-WgN1(DB) Wireless Client Adaptor plus 2-ports with D-Sub 9pin serial connector
EW5302-WgN1(TB) Wireless Client Adaptor plus 2-ports with Terminal Block serial connector
EW5302-WgN1Sis(TB) Wireless Client Adaptor plus 2-ports RS-422/485 photo Isolated with
terminal block serial Connector
Optional Accessories and their ordering codes
US315-12 (US)
USE315-12 (EU)
1A25F(US)
1A25F(EU)
AC100~240V US plug / DC12V 3 pin Terminal block for TB model
AC100~240V EU plug / DC12V, 3 pin Terminal block for TB model
AC100~240V US plug / DC12V DC-jack for DB model
AC100~240V EU plug / DC12V DC-jack for DB model
HG055 5.5dBi antenna, SMA (R) Female connector with 180cm cable
2.3. Interfaces
The interfaces of EW5302 on the front panel are shown in Fig. 1. There are two models, DB model and
TB model as shown in the figure.
10/100M
Ethernet port
Antenna Connector
Wireless Status
LEDs
System/WLAN
status LED
Reset
button
Serial Status
LED
D-sub 9-pin
Connector
D-sub 9-pin
Connector
DC-Jack
for Power
DB Model (9 pin D-Sub Connectors) TB Model (5pin Terminal Block Connectors)
Fig. 1. EW5302 Front Panel and Interfaces

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2.4. Installation Procedures
 Prepare necessary cables, DC power adaptor and RS-232/RS-485 connector.
 Place EW5302 under the access point signal coverage area, or connect EW5302 to Ethernet
cable with RJ45 connector.
 Connect EW5302 serial port to a Serial device. Please make sure the connector and wiring of
RS-232 or RS-485 is correct.
 Plug in EW5302 to DC-9-48V power source (with DC-jack or 3-pin terminal bock connector),
buzzer will beep and the RUN LED will blink if EW5302 functions normally. For LED Status see
Appendix D.4
Use SerialManager configuration utility on the Product CD to check the status of EW5302. If it starts up
successfully, users shall find the IP and MAC addresses of EW5302. Users can also change IP address,
gateway IP address and subnet mask networking parameters of EW5302 according to user networking
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3. Software Setup
Now the EW5302 hardware is installed and the power is on, network IP configuration will be set in this
section.
3.1. Default Settings
The EW5302 has two IP addresses one for Ethernet interface and another one for wireless network
interface. These default settings are shown from under information
Default IP addresses
Device IP Subnet mask Gateway IP
10.0.0.50.100 255.255.0.0 10.0.0.254
The other default settings of EW5302 are shown in the following table
Property Default Value
Wireless Client Adaptor IP
IP Address 10.0.50.100
Gateway 10.0.0.254
Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0
Security
User Name Admin
Password Null (Leave it blank)
Serial
COM 9600/None/ 8/1,No flow control, packet delimiter disabled
Link Mode TCP Server, Listen port 4660/4661,No Filter, Virtual COM disabled
SNMP
SysName of SNMP Name
SysLocation of SNMP Location
SysContact of SNMP Contact
Table 1. Factory default settings of the EW5302
NOTE: Press push Reset button for 5 seconds and then release to restart EW5302 with the factory
default settings.
Warning: Please avoid setting LAN and WLAN IP addresses in the same subnet. This may create
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3.2. IP Assignment
3.2.1. Configure IP by SerialManager Utility
Use SerialManager configuration utility that comes with Product CD-ROM or Diskette to configure the
network parameters. For more details, please refer to Appendix B1.
Find a new device and IP assignment
 Use SerialManager Utility to find the new device IP address or to get the device’s current IP
address as shown in Fig. 2.
 If needed, use SerialManager Utility to re-assign a new IP address, Network Mask and Gateway
address to the new device.
 Users can also configure User ID, Password and Host Name using SerialManager Utility.
Fig. 2. IP Settings using SerialManager Utility software
Note: All settings will NOT be changed if User ID or Password was incorrect.
If there is more than one device using the same IP address in the same subnet, users need to correct the
mapping between MAC address and IP address using ARP commands as explained in the next section.
3.2.2. Configure IP address using ARP commands
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) commands can be used to assign a static IP address on EW5302 using
its hardware MAC (Media Access Control) address. The MAC address "0060E9-xxxxxx" is printed on the
rear side of EW5302. The following procedures show how to use ARP commands on MS-DOS Command
Prompt Window.
Example: Set the IP address 10.0.50.101 to the MAC address 00-60-E9-00-79-F8. Using
C:\> arp –s 10.0.50.101 00-60-E9-00-79-F8
arp –a command shows the current mapping IP and MAC addresses.
arp –s “IP address” “MAC address” maps the IP address to a specific MAC address.
Note: ARP commands can only be used to set a static IP address of EW5302.