ABLELink SW5001 User manual

ABLELink®
SW5001 Wireless Serial Server
User’s Manual
Version 1.5
Updated on June 8, 2010
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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 B 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 SW5001 products are intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit marked with “LPS”,
“Limited Power Source” or “Class 2” and output rate 9~30VDC, 1.0A minimum. Or, use the recommended
power supply in “Optional Accessories”.

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Contents
1.1. OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................................................1
1.2. FEATURES........................................................................................................................................................1
2.1. PACKAGING INCLUDE......................................................................................................................................2
2.2. ORDERING INFORMATION................................................................................................................................2
2.3. INTERFACES ....................................................................................................................................................2
2.4. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES...........................................................................................................................3
3.1. DEFAULT SETTINGS.........................................................................................................................................4
3.2. IPASSIGNMENT...............................................................................................................................................5
3.2.1. Configure IP by SerialManager Utility......................................................................................5
3.2.2. Configure IP by web interface..................................................................................................6
3.2.3. Configure IP by Telnet utility....................................................................................................6
3.2.4. Auto IP with DHCP...................................................................................................................6
3.3. TCP/IPPORT NUMBER....................................................................................................................................6
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
4.2.1. Virtual COM Mode...................................................................................................................8
4.2.2. Tunneling Mode .......................................................................................................................9
5.1. LOGIN TO SYSTEM.........................................................................................................................................11
5.2. GENERAL INFORMATION ...............................................................................................................................11
5.3. NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS ........................................................................................................................13
5.3.1. LAN Settings..........................................................................................................................15
5.3.2. WLAN Settings ......................................................................................................................15
5.3.3. DNS Settings.........................................................................................................................15
5.3.4. SNMP Settings.......................................................................................................................16
5.4. WIRELESS CONFIGURATION ..........................................................................................................................16
5.4.1. Wireless Detail Settings.........................................................................................................17
5.4.2. Sample Wireless Application Cases......................................................................................17
5.5. COM PORT CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................................19
5.5.1. Link Mode Settings................................................................................................................20
5.5.2. TCP Server Mode..................................................................................................................20
5.5.3. TCP Client Mode....................................................................................................................21
5.5.4. UDP Mode .............................................................................................................................22
5.5.5. Serial Settings........................................................................................................................22
5.5.6. Advanced Settings.................................................................................................................23
5.6. CONFIGURE SYSTEM .....................................................................................................................................24
5.6.1. Configure Time by NTP Service ............................................................................................25
5.6.2. WLAN Region........................................................................................................................25
5.6.3. Security (change the Password)............................................................................................26

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5.6.4. Restoring Factory Default Configurations..............................................................................26
5.6.5. Restart System......................................................................................................................27
6.1. GENERAL INFORMATION ...............................................................................................................................28
6.2. NETWORKING CONFIGURATION.....................................................................................................................29
6.2.1. LAN Settings..........................................................................................................................31
6.2.2. DNS Settings.........................................................................................................................31
6.2.3. SNMP Settings.......................................................................................................................32
6.3. WIRELESS CONFIGURATION ..........................................................................................................................32
6.3.1. Wireless IP, Netmask, Gateway and IP mode Settings.........................................................33
6.3.2. Configure Region...................................................................................................................33
6.3.3. Site Survey ............................................................................................................................34
6.3.4. Manual Wireless Settings......................................................................................................35
6.3.5. Configure Ad-Hoc Mode........................................................................................................35
6.3.6. Configure Infrastructure Mode...............................................................................................37
6.4. COM PORT CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................................39
6.4.1. TCP Server Mode for Link Mode...........................................................................................41
6.4.2. TCP Client for Link Mode.......................................................................................................41
6.4.3. UDP for Link Mode ................................................................................................................42
6.4.4. Serial Settings........................................................................................................................43
6.5. SECURITY CONFIGURATION...........................................................................................................................43
6.5.1. Change the Password ...........................................................................................................44
USINGVIRTUAL COM............................................................................................................................................45
A.1. PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................................................45
A.2. APPLYING TO THE SW5001 ...........................................................................................................................45
A.3. VIRTUAL COM COMMUNICATION.................................................................................................................46
APPENDIX B. CONFIGURATION UTILITY..................................................................................................50
B.1. SERIALMANAGER UTILITY INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................50
B.2. INTERFACE ....................................................................................................................................................50
B.3. FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................50
APPENDIX C. UPGRADING SYSTEM SOFTWARE ....................................................................................66
C.1. SYSTEM UPGRADING PROCEDURES...............................................................................................................66
C.2. CRITICAL ISSUES IN UPGRADING PROCESS....................................................................................................67
APPENDIX D. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................68
D.1. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................................68
D.2. SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................................69
D.3. PIN ASSIGNMENTS.........................................................................................................................................69
D.4. BEEP &LED STATUS ....................................................................................................................................70

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1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
SW5001 Wireless Serial Server is a gateway between wireless LAN or Ethernet (TCP/IP) and
RS-232/RS-485 communications. It allows almost any serial devices to be connected to a new or
existing wireless network. The information transmitted by Serial Server is transparent to both host
computers (IP network over wireless LAN or Ethernet) and devices (RS-232/RS-485). Data from the
wireless LAN or Ethernet (TCP/IP) is transmitted to the designated RS-232/RS-485 port and data
from RS-232/RS-485 port is transmitted to the Wireless or Ethernet (TCP/IP) transparently.
In the computer integration manufacturing or industrial automation area, Wireless Serial Server is
used for field devices to direct connect to network. Terminal Server (main control program run in
SW5001) transforms whatever data received from RS-232/RS-485 to TCP/UDP port then connects
devices to the IP network via a single application program or multiple application programs.
Many control devices provide the ability to communicate with hosts through RS-232/RS-485 however
RS-232/RS-485 serial communication has its limitations. For instance, it is hard to transfer data
through a long distance. With SW5001, 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 Telnet, web
browser, or Window utility. Packed in a rugged DIN Rail mountable case and 9~30V DC power input
range, SW5001 is ideal for almost any industrial and manufacturing automation.
1.2. Features
Single-port DIN-Rail mounting module.
Metal housing with IP50 standard.
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 console, telnet, 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 Serial Server x 1
5 pins Terminal Block for Serial Connector x 1
3 pins Terminal Block for Power Connector x 1
Mini DIN to DB-9 Cable x 1
4 dBi Antenna x 1
Wall mount kits x 2
Atop Wireless Serial Server 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
SW5001-WgN1 2-ports wireless serial server with Mini-Din serial connector
Optional Accessories
US315-12 (US) AC100~240V US plug / DC12V 3 pin Terminal block for TB model
USE315-12 (EU) AC100~240V EU plug / DC12V, 3 pin Terminal block for TB model
HG055 5.5dBi antenna, SMA (R) Female connector with 180cm cable
2.3. Interfaces
The SW5001 interfaces are shown by Fig 1.
10/100M
Ethernet port for
settings
Mini-DIN Connector
for Serial port
5-pin Terminal
Block for Serial
port
3-pin Terminal
Block for Power
input
SMA rev. Antenna
Connector
LED indication
for Wireless
Status
LED indication
for System
Status
Fig 1. SW5001 Interfaces

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2.4. Installation Procedures
Prepare necessary cables, DC power adapter and serial connector.
Place SW5001 under the access point signal coverage area, or connect SW5001 to Ethernet
cable with RJ45 connector.
Connect SW5001 serial port to serial device, make sure the connector and wiring of RS-232 is
correct.
Plug in SW5001 to DC-9-30V power source (3-pin terminal bock connector), buzzer will beep and
the RUN LED will blink if SW5001 functions normally. For LED Status sees Appendix D4
Use SerialManager configuration utility on the product CD to check the status of SW5001. If it starts up
successfully, User shall find the IP and MAC address of SW5001. User can change IP address, gateway IP
address and subnet mask networking parameters of SW5001 according to user networking configurations.

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3. Software Setup
Now the SW5001 hardware is installed and power is on, network IP configuration will be set in this
section.
3.1. Default Settings
The SW5001 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
Interface Device IP Subnet mask Gateway IP
LAN port 10.0.0.50.100 255.255.0.0 10.0.0.254
WLAN Port 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.254
The other default settings of SW5001 are shown in the following table
Property Default Value
Ethernet Port
IP Address 10.0.50.100
Gateway 10.0.0.254
Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0
WLAN Port
IP Address 192.168.1.100
Gateway 192.168.1.254
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Securit
y
User Name Admin
Password Null (Leave it blank)
Serial
COM 9600/None/ 8/1,No flow control, buffer disabled, packet delimiter timer
1ms
Link Mode TCP Server, Listen port 4660,No Filter, Virtual COM disabled
SNMP
SysName of SNMP Name
SysLocation of SNMP Location
SysContact of SNMP Contact
Table 1. Default settings of the SW5001 device
NOTE: Press reset button for 5 seconds then release the button to restart SW5001 to the default
settings.
Waring: Please avoid setting LAN and WLAN IP address in the same subnet. That may cause
unexpected networking problem.

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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 or diskette to configure the network
parameters. For more details, please refer to Appendix B1.
Find new device and IP assignment
Use SerialManager Utility for finding new device IP address, get device’s current IP from table
list.
Re-assigned IP, network mask and gateway if need with SerialManager Utility.
User can configure User ID, Password and Host Name with SerialManager Utility.
Fig 2. IP settings for SerialManager Utility tool
Note: All settings were NOT changed if user ID or password was incorrect.
If there is more than one device using the same IP address in same Subnet. User has to correct mapping
between MAC address & IP address by ARP commands.
ARPcommands
ARP (address resolution protocol) commands can be used to assign a static IP address on SW5001 using
its hardware MAC (media access control) address. The MAC address"0060E9-xxxxxx" is printed on the rear
side of SW5001. The following figure shows how to use ARP command on MS-DOS command prompt
window.
Example: Set IP 10.0.50.101 to MAC address 00-60-E9-00-79-F8.
Fig 3. Map IP address to MAC address by ARP Command