ICP DAS USA WF-2572M User manual

WF-2572 Series, Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge (V1.10, 2019/08/30) 1
User Manual v1.10
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WF-2572/WF-2572M
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Date
Note
1.00
2018/09/30
Release version
1.10
2018/08/30
Add WF-2572M of feature

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Content
1. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................5
1.1 FEATURE ..................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 UTILITY....................................................................................................................................................6
2. HARDWARE ............................................................................................................................................7
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................7
2.2 WF-2572SERIES APPEARANCE................................................................................................................8
2.2.1 Front Panel of WF-2572..................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.2 Front Panel of WF-2572M.................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.3 Top Panel.......................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2.4 LED Indicator................................................................................................................................... 11
2.3 POWER WIRE CONNECTION ..................................................................................................................... 12
2.4 WATCHDOG TIMER SETTING..................................................................................................................12
2.5 FW /OP DIP-SWITCH .............................................................................................................................12
2.5.1 Firmware update mode..................................................................................................................... 12
2.5.2 Firmware Operation Mode............................................................................................................... 14
2.6 DIMENSIONS...........................................................................................................................................14
2.6.1 Dimensions of WF-2572 ................................................................................................................... 14
2.6.2 Dimensions of WF-2572M................................................................................................................ 15
3. SOFTWARE ...........................................................................................................................................16
3.1 WIRELESS CONFIGURATION TOOL –WF-2572 UTILITY.........................................................................16
3.2 WF-2572 UTILITY..................................................................................................................................16
3.3.1 Wi-Fi Parameter............................................................................................................................... 17
3.3.2 Device MAC...................................................................................................................................... 17
3.3.3 IP Setting .......................................................................................................................................... 18
4. APPLICATION SETTING.....................................................................................................................18
4.1 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE OF INFRASTRUCTURE MODE............................................................................18
4.2 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE OF LIMIT-AP MODE ........................................................................................19
4.3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................20
4.4 INFRASTRUCTURE SETTING DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................20
4.4.1 Test Architecture............................................................................................................................... 20
4.4.2 Setting step........................................................................................................................................ 21
4.4.3 Query device MAC by using WF-2572 utility ................................................................................... 22
4.5 LIMIT-AP MODE ....................................................................................................................................24

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4.5.1 Test Architecture............................................................................................................................... 24
4.5.2 Setting step........................................................................................................................................ 24
5. TECHNICAL SUPPORT........................................................................................................................26

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1. Introduction
The WF-2572/WF-2572M is an industrial Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge. The device only
needs to connect the Ethernet cable with WF-2572/WF-2572M that can create an IEEE 802.11
a/b/g wireless personal network. The interface between Ethernet and Wi-Fi use transparent
transmission so that it can convert Wi-Fi to wire internet without complex settings. The WF-
2572/WF-2572M also supports dual bands (2.4/5 GHz). The 2.4 GHz is more crowded than 5
GHz. Therefore, the devices on 2.4 GHz suffer much more interference than the ones on 5 GHz.
The WF-2572/WF-2572M has less interference on 5 GHz.
Figure 1-1. The application architecture of WF-2572

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1.1 Feature
Frequency: 2.4/5 GHz
Full compatible with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g
Support Wi-Fi Limit-AP and Infrastructure mode
Support WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK for Wi-Fi encryption
Plug-and-Play Ethernet to Wi-Fi connectivity
USB-based configuration
No driver installation required
Built-in Watchdog
Metal case(WF-2572M)
Extended operating temperature range (-25°C ~ +75°C)
1.2 Utility
Configuration by USB interface
Support setting of Wi-Fi Infrastructure and Limit-AP mode
Figure 1-2. WF-2572 Utility

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2. Hardware
2.1 Specifications
Item
WF-2572
WF-2572M
RF Specification
Standard
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g
Frequency
2.4 GHz: CH1~11
5 GHz: CH36、40、44、48
Operation mode
Limit-AP / Infrastructure
Encryption
Open/WPA/WPA2
Antenna
Omni-Directional
3 dBi @ 2.4 GHz
5.5 dBi @ 5 GHz
Transmission Range
50 m (LOS)
Ethernet
Controller
100Base-TX Ethernet Controller (Auto-MDIX)
Connector
RJ-45 with LED indicator
USB Interface
Type
USB 2.0 Full-Speed
Connector
USB type B
LED Indicator
System status
3 Indicator LEDs (PWR, LINK, COMM)
Signal strength
3 Indicator LEDs (High, Mid, Low)
Power
Input Voltage Range
10 ~ 30VDC
Power Consumption
1.6 W
Mechanism
Casing
Plastic
Metal
Installation
DIN-Rail
Dimensions
33mm x 95mm x 120mm
(W x L x H)
33mm x 108mm x 120mm
(W x L x H)
Environment
Operation Temp.
-25℃ ~ +75℃
Storage Temp.
-30℃ ~ +80°C
Humidity
10~90%

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2.2 WF-2572 Series Appearance
2.2.1 Front Panel of WF-2572
The WF-2572 front panel contains the antenna, USB connector, Ethernet connector and
LEDs.
Figure 2-1. Front Panel of the WF-2572
RP SMA Connector
USB/Ethernet Connector
Signal Strength
LED Indicator
System Status LED Indicator

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2.2.2Front Panel of WF-2572M
The WF-2572M front panel contains the antenna, USB connector, Ethernet connector
Power connector, operating mode selector switch and LEDs.
Figure 2-2. Front Panel of the WF-2572
Table 2-1. Power Connector
Power Connector
Pin Assignment
Description
F.G
Frame Ground
GND
Power GND
+Vs
+10 ~ +30 VDC
RP SMA Connector
Signal Strength
LED Indicator
System Status LED Indicator
Operating mode
selector switch
USB/Ethernet Connector
Power Connector

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2.2.3 Top Panel
The WF-2572 top panel contains the power connector and operating mode selector switch.
FW mode: Firmware update mode
OP mode: Firmware operation mode
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Figure 2-3. Top Panel of WF-2572
Table 2-2. Power Connector
Power Connector
Pin Assignment
Description
F.G
Frame Ground
GND
Power GND
+Vs
+10 ~ +30 VDC
Operating mode
selector switch
Power Connector

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2.2.4 LED Indicator
The LED Indicator can be divided into two types. The one is signal strength indicator. The
other is system status indicator. The description of the LED indicator as shown in Table 2-3.
Table 2-3. The description of LED indicator
LED
LED Status
Description
Limit-AP mode
Signal strength-Green
Always ON
Device at Limit-AP mode
Signal strength-Yellow
Always ON
AP at 2.4 GHz
OFF
AP at 5 GHz
Power (PWR)
Always ON
Power Good
OFF
Power failure
Connection Status(LINK)
Blink/Always ON
Unconnected
OFF
Connected
Communication(COMM)
Blink
Data transmission
OFF
Bus Idle
Infrastructure mode
Signal strength
Signal strength: High
Signal strength: Medium
Signal strength: Low
Unconnected
Power (PWR)
Always ON
Power Good
OFF
Power failure
Connection Status(LINK)
Blink/Always ON
Unconnected
OFF
Connected
Communication(COMM)
Blink
Data transmission
OFF
Bus Idle

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2.3 Power wire connection
The power wire connection of WF-2572 has shown in Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4. Power wire connection of WF-2572
2.4 Watchdog Timer Setting
A watchdog timer (WDT) is a device that performs a specific operation after a certain
period of time if something goes wrong and the system does not recover on its own. A
watchdog timer can perform a warm boot (restarting the system) after a certain number of
milliseconds.
The WF-2572 supplies a jumper for users to active the watchdog timer or not. Inside the
WF-2572 users can use the JP1 to activate the WDT built in the module, as the Figure 2-5. Note
that the default setting is active.
Figure 2-5. Watchdog Setting
2.5 FW / OP Dip-switch
On the top of the WF-2572 series module, there is a dip-switch used for firmware
operation or firmware update modes selection of the module.
2.5.1 Firmware update mode
As shown in Figure 2-6, it need to set the dip-switch to the “FW” position after that the
WF-2572 will work in the “Firmware Update Mode” after reset the power. In this mode, users

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can update the firmware of the WF-2572 via USB interface and it will become a “USB Mass
Storage Device” and shows a folder automatically.
Figure 2-6. FW update position of Dip-Switch
Figure 2-7. USB Mass Storage Device
Users just need to execute “Firmware_Update_Tool.exe” and follow the below steps
to complete the firmware updating process.
Step1. Choose “USB” interface and “USB Disk”.
Step2. Click “Browser” button to choose firmware file. (e.g. WF2572_V100.fw)
Step3. Click “Firmware Update” button to start firmware updating process.
The result will be showing in “Firmware Update” field.
Figure 2-8. WF-2572 firmware update process
The WF-2572 firmware can be downloaded from
ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/usbcd/napdos/wifi/WF-2572/firmware/
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The Firmware_Update_Tool can be downloaded from
ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/usbcd/napdos/wifi/WF-2572/software/tool/
2.5.2 Firmware Operation Mode
As shown in Figure 2-9, Users need to set the dip-switch to the “OP” position and reset the
power, which the WF-2572 can run in the operation mode. In this mode, user can use the WF-
2572 with a computer or other devices that have Ethernet interface for wireless connection.
Figure 2-9. OP Position of Dip-Switch
2.6 Dimensions
The diagrams below provide the dimensions of the WF-2572 series to use in defining your
enclosure specifications. All dimensions are in millimeters.
2.6.1 Dimensions of WF-2572
Figure 2-10. Front / Left side dimension of the WF-2572
Left Side View
Front View

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Figure 2-11. Top / Bottom side dimension of the WF-2572
2.6.2 Dimensions of WF-2572M
Figure 2-12. Front / Left side dimension of the WF-2572M
Figure 2-13. Right / Rear side dimension of the WF-2572M
Top View Bottom View
Left ViewFront View
Right View Rear View

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3. Software
This chapter explains how to use the WF-2572 Utility to carry on the WF-2572 wireless
communication configuration.
3.1 Wireless Configuration Tool –WF-2572 Utility
WF-2572 utility is a Microsoft Windows application that compatibles with Microsoft
Windows XP, 7 and 10.
The WF-2572 Utility can be downloaded from
ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/usbcd/napdos/wifi/wf-2572/software/utility/
3.2 WF-2572 Utility
The main screen of WF-2572 utility has shown in Figure 3-1; Users can configure the
wireless communication settings via this interface.
Figure 3-1. WF-2572 Utility
Wi-Fi Parameter
Device MAC
IP Setting

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3.3.1 Wi-Fi Parameter
The Wi-Fi parameter can be divided into six types. The description of Wi-Fi parameter has shown in Table
3-1.
Table 3-1. Description of Wi-Fi Parameter
Wi-Fi Parameter
Description
Mode
The Wi-Fi role of WF-2572.
The Wi-Fi role consists of Station (Infrastructure) and AP
(Limit-AP).
SSID
Wi-Fi SSID
1. It can set the AP’s SSID when the mode is “Limit-AP”.
2. The SSID mean that the Wi-Fi AP which WF-2572 would
like to connect when the mode is “Infrastructure”.
* Connected devices must be with the same SSID
Operation Band
The operation band of WF-2572.
The WF-2572 supports 2.4/5 GHz.
Authentication
The encryption of WF-2572
Encryption of Wi-Fi, connected devices must with the same
encryption.
Channel
Wi-Fi transmission channel setting
CH 1~11: operation band is 2.4 GHz.
CH 36/40/44/48: operationband is 5 GHz
*The channel can change when the role is “Limit-AP”.
Password
Key of Encryption，connected devices must with the same
password.
*The length of password is 8~63 characters.
3.3.2 Device MAC
The device MAC must be setting when device is in the “Infrastructure”mode. If user
didn’t know device’s MAC address, the utility can use for searching device MAC. The user can
use the “Get MAC”button for searching device mac. The following step show that how to get
device MAC from utility.
Step1. Please connect the Ethernet cable between PC and device.
Step2. Please fill in the IP address of the device.
Step3. The utility will display the device MAC address after clicking “Get MAC”button.
Step4. The utility will appear a successful message when the utility get the MAC from the
device.

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Note: The PC and device must be in the same IP segment.
Figure 3-2. device MAC search
Figure 3-3 Success message
3.3.3 IP Setting
The IP setting only support with the “Limit-AP”mode.
Figure 3-4. Device IP Setting
4. Application Setting
Users can use two WF-2572s or one WF-2572 module with the computer that supports
wireless network connection structure in the application.
The WF-2572 supports two Wi-Fi roles for suffice the purpose. One is Limit-AP mode.
The other is Infrastructure mode. The chapter 4 will explain the Wi-Fi setting and application
architecture in the “Limit-AP”and “Infrastructure” mode.
4.1 System Architecture of Infrastructure Mode
The system architecture of infrastructure mode shows in Figure 4-1. WF-2572 can connect
one device by the Ethernet interface. The WF-2572 will convert the Ethernet to Wi-Fi interface.
The WF-2572 will connect to the Wi-Fi AP at the infrastructure mode. The Wi-Fi AP can be
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WF-2572 or other APs. The device can access Wi-Fi network after connecting to Wi-Fi AP.
Figure 4-1. System Architecture on Infrastructure Mode
4.2 System Architecture of Limit-AP Mode
The system architecture of infrastructure mode shows in Figure 4-2. The WF-2572 has
only one LAN port. But it can use the Ethernet switch to extend LAN port. The WF-2572 can
connect by other Wi-Fi stations in the “Limit-AP”mode. The Wi-Fi can be WF-2572 or other
Wi-Fi devices.
Figure 4-2. System Architecture on Limit-AP Mode
Ethernet
WF-2572
(Infrastructure mode)
WF-2572
(Infrastructure mode)
Ethernet Device
Ethernet Device
Wi-Fi AP PC
Ethernet
WF-2572
(Limit-AP mode)
Ethernet
Ethernet
PLC
2.4/5 GHz
Ethernet
Ethernet Device
Ethernet Device
Ethernet Device
Ethernet Switch WF-2572
(Limit-AP mode)
Ethernet
PLC
PC
WF-2572
(Infrastructure mode)
2.4/5 GHz

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4.3 Hardware Installation
The associated hardware configuration is shown as following steps.
Step1. Checking the WF-2572 operation mode
It needs to set the DIP switch to the "OP" position (operating mode). As resetting the
power, it will cause the device to operate in the operation mode.
Figure 4-3 “OP”Position
Step2. Power connection
As shown in Figure 2-4, it needs to connect the power supply to power terminator of WF-
2572.
Step3. USB port connection
WF-2572 supports USB communication for wireless configuration. If it does not need to
modify the parameter settings, this step can be omitted.
4.4 Infrastructure Setting Description
4.4.1 Test Architecture
The test architecture shows in Figure 4-4. The WF-2572 connects to the PC by Ethernet
interface. The Wi-Fi AP connects to other PC by Ethernet interface. The WF-2572 set to
“Infrastructure”mode that it connects to the Wi-Fi AP.
Figure 4-4. Test Architecture of Infrastructure
Ethernet
WF-2572
(Infrastructure mode)
Wi-Fi AP PC
IP:192.168.255.11
Ethernet
PC
IP:192.168.255.10