Funkwerk bintec WI-Client User manual

bintec WI-Client
WLAN Ethernet Client Adapter
WLAN Serial Client Adapter
Manual
WI-Client Manual Version 2.16 V3 1

Content:
Overview..........................................................................................................................................................3
Technical features:.......................................................................................................................................5
WLAN - Interface:.......................................................................................................................................5
First Time Setup ..............................................................................................................................................6
The ComPoint Manager...............................................................................................................................6
Reset to factory default................................................................................................................................7
Parameter setting via WEB interface..............................................................................................................8
Information page..........................................................................................................................................8
Access Point page .......................................................................................................................................9
Security page................................................................................................................................................11
Admin page..................................................................................................................................................12
Advanced page.............................................................................................................................................13
Cloning.....................................................................................................................................................13
Advanced bridging...................................................................................................................................13
Roaming...................................................................................................................................................14
Ethernet Port............................................................................................................................................14
DHCP-Relay-Agent.................................................................................................................................14
Serial interface setup....................................................................................................................................16
Comment to the multicast settings...........................................................................................................17
Power supply connector..............................................................................................................................20
Legal Notice.................................................................................................................................................21
Pictures:
Illustration 1 Block schematic.........................................................................................................................3
Illustration 2 Connections and LEDs..............................................................................................................4
Illustration 3 arrangement to configure the WI-Client....................................................................................6
Illustration 4 screenshot of the ComPoint Manager........................................................................................7
Illustration 5: Information page......................................................................................................................8
Illustration 6: Access Point page.....................................................................................................................9
Illustration 7: Wireless page............................................................................................................................10
Illustration 8: Security page............................................................................................................................11
Illustration 9: Administration page.................................................................................................................12
Illustration 10: Configuration example...........................................................................................................13
Illustration 11: Advanced page........................................................................................................................15
Illustration 12: Windows TCP/IP Portmonitor................................................................................................16
Illustration 13: Multicast-mode.......................................................................................................................17
Illustration 14: Serial interface setup..............................................................................................................19
Illustration 15: Power supply connector.........................................................................................................20
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Overview
The WI-Client is intended to connect devices with ethernet or serial interfaces to a Wireless Local Area
Network (WLAN) corresponding to the 802.11 a/b/g standard. The WI-Client connects over the ethernet
interface all devices in its LAN segment with a LAN that is accessible over WLAN.
The WI-Client can receive and transmit data over its serial port which are exchanged over LAN or WLAN
with other devices, i.e. annother WI-Client or a computer with a suitable software.
Functional blocks:
Illustration 1 Block schematic
The core of the WI-Client is a 32bit network processor that controls all functions.
The interfaces:
1) Mini-PCI-Socket
2) Ethernet-Interface 10/100 MBit + auto MDI (auto crossover function)
3) 1 or 2 serial interfaces with 6 status lines each
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Network
Processor
UBICOM
IP3023
32bit
250MHz
Power
9 - 36V
< 3W
Reset
6
3
2
1
RJ45
TD-
TD+
RD-
RD+
32bit
Reset
1.2V
TxD
RxD
RS232
DTR
3
2
7
8
4
6
DSR
RTS
CTS
SER1
1
9
DCD
RI
MII
Reset/
Watchdog
WD
4MByte -
Flash
miniPCI
radio module
CM9
miniPCI-
Socket
Eth.
MAC
10/100Mbit
Phy.
Auto MDIX
+
-
DC/DC
Converter
EEPROM
DC/DC
Converter
3.3V
UART
RS232
PCISPI
A1
A2
SER2
SER1
LAN
WLAN
Power
3.3V
MEM
P
O
R
T
LAN

The ethernet port has a RJ45 plug. Because of the auto MDI functionality the WI-Client can be attached to a
HUB or the LAN port of a computer with standard patch cables. The WI-Client recognizes the cable polarity
and automatically connects the right signal lines.
The serial port is a 9 pin female D-SUB connector. The pinout makes it possible to connect to a computer
COM port with a 1 to 1 serial cable, the exact pinout is shown in Illustration above.
The power supply should be 9 – 35VDC / 3W. At 12VDC the input current is typical 250mA.
Back and front view:
LINK
100MBit
54321
9876
WLAN
LAN
Ser1
Ser2
Reset
On
0V
NC
+ VB
RP-SMA antenna connector
Option for a 2. antenna connector
PIN Function Dir.
1 DCD IN
2TxDOUT
3RxDIN
4DSRIN
5GND
6DTROUT
7CTSIN
8RTSOUT
9RIIN
Illustration 2 Connections and LEDs
LED Function
On Green always on when power is on
WLAN Red blinking searching for RF-connection (scanning)
Steady green found a suitable Access-Point and established
a connection
Green blinking 802.1x Authentification is in process
Green + red blinking
RF activity (receive or transmit)
LAN Off no link is recognized
Green link is established with another LAN device.
Green + red blinking
activity on the LAN interface
Ser1 (2) Off interface is inactive or not connected to the
other (W)LAN-.communication side
Green connected to other serial device.
Green + red blinking
activity on the serial interface (receive or
transmit)
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Technical features:
Processor Type 32bit network processor 250MHz clock
Memory 256KByte program (internal)
64KByte data (internal)
4MByte flash (external)
4MByte SDRAM (external, optional)
Interface Ethernet 10/100 Mbps fast ethernet auto MDI/MDIX
Serial 1 RS232 with control lines
RTS, CTS, DSR, DTR,DCD (input), RI (input)
(optional as RS485, RS422)
Serial 2 Same as serial 1 but only RS232
Mini-PCI Socket for RF cards with Atheros chipsets
(AR5112, AR5113)
Relay (optional) Relay contact
can be operated over LAN or WLAN
Connection with circular M8-4pin connector
AUX input (optional) Isolated input with optocouple
LEDs LEDs - Power (green)
- WLAN (green, red)
- LAN (green, red)
- SER1 (green, red)
- SER2 (green, red)
Power supply Connector Circular M8-3pin connector with screw locking
Power consumption < 2.5W (typ.) < 3W (max.)
Voltage range Standard: 8-30V non isolated
Temperature
range operating 0 - 70°C ( 32 - 158°F) storage -20 - 80°C ( -4 - 176°F)
Dimensions Board 120x100x20mm
Case standard: 125x105x40mm
Weight approx. 500g
WLAN - Interface:
WLAN Encryption 64, 128bit WEP, AES
Security 802.11i WPA + WPA2 (Wifi Protected Access) (PSK/TKIP)
802.1x (EAP-TLS, EAP-PEAP), LEAP
Data rates 802.11b 11, 5,5, 2 & 1 MBit/Sec.
802.11g 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 MBit/Sec.
802.11a 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 MBit/Sec.
Frequencies ISM band: 2.400 MHz to 2.483 MHz
U-NII band: 5.150 MHz to 5.350 MHz (ETSI, RegTP indoor)
5.470 MHz to 5.725 MHz (ETSI, RegTP outdoor)
Channels 802.11b/g:
ETSI: 1-13, (3 non overlapping)
802.11a:
ETSI: 12 non overlapping (5.150-5.350 & 5.470-5.725 MHz)
Power output 802.11b/g: 18dBm peak
802.11a: 18 or 17dBm
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First Time Setup
To set up the WI-Client it has to be connected with a patch cable to the ethernet interface of a computer.
Because of the auto MDI/MDIX capability, you can use a straight or crossover patch cable.
After applying power, the green “Link LED“ on the RJ45 connector shines when a link is detected. The yellow
“100 MBit LED“ indicates whether the connection is capable of 100 MBit.
The “LAN” LED on the front panel shines green when a connection has been established over the ethernet.
The “WLAN” LED on the front panel will be blinking red because usually no suitable WLAN is recognized.
The ComPoint Manager
To do the „first time setup“ the WI-Client has to be connected via the LAN-Interface to the computer (PC) that
runs the ComPoint Manager Program.
Illustration 3 arrangement to configure the WI-Client
You have to observe:
- The connected PC should have an fixed IP address. (no DHCP)
- The LAN-Interface at the PC must be detected as connected. Check the parameter of the LAN-
Interface with the „ipconfig“-command.
- If the LAN-Interface of the PC is correctly recognized then press the „refesh“-button of the WI-Client-
config-program.
- An active firewall could prevent the communication the WI-Client.
For detection of the WI-Client and managing of the IP address the CD Rom contain a small tool, this tool is
called ComPoint Manager.
After the start the ComPoint Manager ascertained all network interfaces that are active at the PC. After that
the ComPoint Manager sends broadcast UDP requests to all these Interfaces. The registered answers of the
WI-Client devices are shown in a list.
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Notebook
/
Computer
9-35V DC
Ethernet
Ser1
Ser2
LAN
WLAN
On
Res
Ant2
Ant1
Wi-Client

Illustration 4 screenshot of the ComPoint Manager
All located WI-Client-Devices are shown in list. A click to a device opens a sub window to change the unit
name and the IP address.
Reset to factory default
The factory default settings can be restored by pressing the reset button located on the front panel for a
longer period. After about 5 seconds the LEDs “SER1“ and “SER2“ starts blinking red and green alternately.
By keeping the button depressed the factory default values are restored. After finishing all LEDs except the
“ON” LED are turned off. Now the reset button can be released.
main factory default values:
SSID = “WI-Client_WLAN“
WEP = OFF
WPA = OFF
MODE= 802.11b/g
IP = 192.168.0.252
Netmask = 255.255.255.0
SER1+2 : off
802.1x user: „admin“
802.1x password: „password“
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Parameter setting via WEB interface
Information page
General information regarding firmware versions and status reports
Illustration 5: Information page
On the left hand side are links to different setup and info pages.
•Information the page above(Illustration )
•APs Shows a table with all access points currently seen by the WI-Client (Illustration ).
•Wireless WLAN interface setup (SSID, mode, frequencies etc.) (Illustration )
•Security Encryption setup (WPA, WEP) (Illustration )
•Admin - reboot WI-Client
- reset all parameters to default.
- firmware updates
- configure IP-address, subnet mask, gateway IP
- configure setup options
- enter username and password
(Illustration )
•serial Port 1 setup of serial port 1 ()
•serial Port 2 setup of serial port 2
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Access Point page
Information on all access points currently available to the WI-Client.
Illustration 6: Access Point page
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Wireless page
Configuring the WLAN interface
The WLAN radio can be switch off or
here.
Wireless mode
Infrastructure = Connect to AP
Ad hoc = peer to peer connection
SSID, Service Set Identifier.
Name of the WLAN network.
This name must be the same as the
access points SSID
Transmission rate.
Best = automatic depending on signal
strength.
If useful, you can select a fixed
bitrate.
802.11 mode.
802.11b = 2.4GHz 11MBit
802.11g = 2.4GHz 54MBit
802.11b/g = 2.4GHz 11 + 54MBit
802.11a = 5GHz 54MBit
AP Density:
influences the roaming behaviour
Super mode: is not supported
Country
Select the country in which the
ESCG is used. This determines the
number of available channels.
802.11a Frequency Bands:
possible channel restriction for the 5GHz
(802.11a) operation.
Channel
This channel has to be selected
in ad hoc mode only
Antenna mode
single = when one antenna is used
diversity = when two antennas are
used. With two antennas the radio
can select the antenna that delivers
the best signal.
The Transmit Power can be adjusted
here.
Illustration 7: Wireless page
By clicking the “Save“ button all changes on this page are stored. Use “Cancel” to undo any changes. After
clicking “Save” the program prompts the user to make a reboot. This should be done after all necessary
changes on all pages have been made.
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