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- Page 1 Serial↔WLAN Converter CSW-H85F User Manual Version 1.9 Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. http://www.ezTCP.com...
- Page 2 CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 This symbol, found on your product or on its packaging, indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste when you wish to dispose of it. Instead, it should be handed over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 Contents Overview ..........................- 6 - 1.1 Overview ................................- 6 - 1.2 Features .................................. - 6 - 1.3 Application Examples ............................- 7 - 1.4 Components ................................. - 8 - 1.5 Specification ................................. - 9 - 1.5.1 Hardware .............................. - Page 4 CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 3.3 WEB Configuration ............................- 31 - Operation Modes ........................ - 33 - 4.1 What is the Operation Mode? ........................- 33 - 4.2 Changing modes ............................. - 33 - 4.3 Comparison with each mode ........................- 34 - 4.4 Normal mode ..............................
- Page 5 CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 7.1 Security ................................- 60 - 7.1.1 Access Restriction (ezTCP Firewall) ....................- 60 - 7.1.2 Setting Password ............................ - 60 - 7.1.3 Using WEP ..............................- 61 - 7.1.4 Using WPA-PSK ............................- 61 - 7.1.5 Using WPA-Enterprise..........................
- Page 6 CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 11.2.1 English version ............................- 76 - 11.2.2 French version ............................- 77 - Revision History ........................- 79 - - 5 - http://www.ezTCP.com...
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Page 7: Overview
It is broadly used in the world due to its simple process whilst it has disadvantages such as distance limitation and high installation/maintenance cost. CSW-H85F is a converter enabling serial devices to support TCP/IP communication through wireless LAN. It carries out the converting process with TCP/IP protocol, so that facilitate remote control and monitoring system. -
Page 8: Application Examples
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 Application Examples 1:1 network with a PC Figure 1-1 1:1 network with a PC 1:1 network with a PC through an AP Figure 1-2 1:1 network with a PC through an AP Internet connection with a xDSL/cable modem... -
Page 9: Components
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 Components CSW-H85F’s body 2dBi dipole antenna DVD, including utilities and documents (optional) DC 5V power adapter (optional) RS232 cable (optional) - 8 - http://www.ezTCP.com... -
Page 10: Specification
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 Specification 1.5.1 Hardware Input Voltage DC 5V (±0.5V) Power Current typically 260mA Dimension 88.5㎜ x 57㎜ x 23㎜ (without an antenna) Weight About 64g (without an antenna) Serial 1 x RS232/422/485 (Baud Rate: 300bps ~ 230,400bps) Interface 2dBi external antenna (IEEE 802.11b/g) -
Page 11: Dimensions
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 Dimensions Figure 1-4 dimensions Dimensions may vary according to a method of measurement. - 10 - http://www.ezTCP.com... -
Page 12: Interface
Panel Layout Figure 1-5 panel layout 1.7.2 Wireless LAN Interface CSW-H85F is embedded with a wireless LAN module. An RP-SMA connector is interfaced for an external antenna. 1.7.3 Serial Interface CSW-H85F has D-SUB 9 pin male connector for connecting serial devices. - Page 13 CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 Pin Assignment in RS232 Number Name Description level type Etc. Data Carrier Detect RS232 Receive Data RS232 required Transmit Data RS232 required Data Terminal Ready RS232 optional (always output active signal) Ground Ground required...
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Page 14: Power
Note that the duration of [Stop bit] will be not 2 bits but 1.5 bits, if you set [Data bit] to 5. 1.7.4 Power CSW-H85F requires DC5V power supply whose specification is as follows: Figure 1-7 power connector - 13 - http://www.ezTCP.com... -
Page 15: Etc
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 ETC. 1.8.1 LED indicators There are 5 LED indicators on the top panel operating as follows: Mode Name Color Status Description Common Supplying the power Yellow Blinks Receiving data from the WLAN Green Blinks Sending data to the WLAN... -
Page 16: Function Button
There is a function button on the side. Pressing this button changes the operation mode to Serial Configuration mode. Figure 1-8 function button 1.8.3 Function Switch You can change the operation mode to Serial Configuration mode or make CSW-H85F operate in Wireless RSSI mode by clicking this switch. Mode Setting Normal mode... -
Page 17: Installation And Test
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 Installation and Test WLAN Overview CSW-H85F supports IEEE802.11b/g. IEEE802.11 standard that is called Wi-Fi has two network topologies, Infrastructure and Ad-hoc mode. For security, CSW-H85F supports WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. 2.1.1 WLAN mode: Infrastructure In this mode, every wireless LAN station communicates through an Access Point (AP) so that all stations can be connected to Ethernet, because AP is able to interface witch both wireless LAN and wired LAN (Ethernet). -
Page 18: Wlan Mode: Ad-Hoc
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 2.1.2 WLAN mode: Ad-hoc Wireless LAN stations communicate each other without an AP in this mode. Therefore, you can easily make this network. It is suitable for the situation when there is no wired LAN requirement on a small-scale network. -
Page 19: Wlan Mode: Soft Ap
Ad-hoc function. CSW-H85F supports Soft AP function. While operating in this function, it has 10.1.0.1 as its IP address and assigns an IP address of 10.1.X.X to each of clients. (A simple DHCP... -
Page 20: Key Terms
SSID to communicate in the network. In the case of infrastructure mode, you have to set the same SSID with the AP to CSW-H85F. Otherwise, it will not communicate at all. The maximum length of this parameter is 31 bytes and the default is “sollae”. -
Page 21: Installation
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 Installation Before testing CSW-H85F, make sure that a connection between your PC and CSW-H85F is established via Serial and wireless LAN. This section is an example which is based on Infrastructure mode. Figure 2-7 WLAN and RS232 connection with a laptop 2.2.1... - Page 22 CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters Set the same SSID and security options on the [Wireless LAN] tab. Figure 2-9 an example for setting WLAN parameters Setting by Soft AP In case that you cannot use serial port, Soft AP function allow you to set those parameters as follows;...
- Page 23 CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 Connecting to Wi-Fi using Soft AP Connect laptop or smartphone to Wi-Fi network made by product's Soft AP function. The SSID is "cfg_MAC Address". (e.g. cfg_0030f9000001) Figure 2-10 Connecting to Wi-Fi using Soft AP Connecting to Web Configuration Page Run a web browser and connect to 10.1.0.1.
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Page 24: Setting Network Area
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 2.2.2 Setting Network Area This procedure should be followed to make CSW-H85F and your PC located on the same network for a TCP connection. PC settings Add or change the IP address of the network adapter on your PC like following. - Page 25 CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 CSW-H85F settings ezManager comes with CSW-H85F as a configuration tool. This software is easy to use and does not need installation since it operates on MS Windows. Search CSW- H85K via serial or WLAN and set all the values of parameters except for LAN parameters to the factory default.
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Page 26: Simple Test
Click the [Connect] button. (In the case of TCP Server, it will be the [Listen] button.) Opening RS232 Port Figure 2-14 opening COM Port Select COM port where CSW-H85F is being connected. Make sure that all the parameters are the same with CSW-H85F. Press the [Open] button. - 25 - http://www.ezTCP.com... - Page 27 CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 Confirm the TCP Connection and COM port status Figure 2-15 TCP connection message Check the message if the TCP connection has been established well. Figure 2-16 COM Port open message Check the message if the COM port has been opened.
- Page 28 CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 Data transmission test Figure 2-17 successful data transmission Click [Send data] on the LAN side. Check the data from ⑨ has been shown. Figure 2-18 WLAN → RS232 Press [Send data] on the RS232 side.
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Page 29: Configuration
Configuration via Serial Requirements Make sure the connection between your PC and CSW-H85F using RS232 cross cable. To use this, CSW-H85F has to be operating in the Serial Configuration mode. Note that the function switch should be placed at the middle (RUN) to operate in ... -
Page 30: Configuration Via Wlan
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 3.1.2 Configuration via WLAN If CSW-H85F is connected with your PC on wireless LAN, you can search and configure CSW-H85F with [MAC Address] and [IP Address] tab on ezManager. Requirements CSW-H85F has to be connected to PC on the same network. Connect it to wireless network, using Ad-hoc, Infrastructure or Soft AP mode. -
Page 31: At Command
Requirements Make sure the connection between your PC and CSW-H85F using RS232 cross cable. To use this mode, CSW-H85F has to be set to [AT command] mode on ezManager. Figure 3-3 setting the communication mode to the AT command ... -
Page 32: Web Configuration
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 WEB Configuration Use a WEB browser for configuration. Requirements Product should be operated in Serial Configuration mode, activating background Soft AP function. A WEB browser and Wireless LAN adaptor are required on your PC. - Page 33 CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 Available settings Items Available parameters Network IP Setting (Static / DHCP), IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway TCP connection WLAN Topology, Channel, SSID and Security Settings Option Comment and Admin Password etc. Reboot Table 3-2 available settings by WEB configuration - 32 - http://www.ezTCP.com...
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Page 34: Operation Modes
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 Operation Modes What is the Operation Mode? Each of three operation modes is defined for specific purpose as follows: Normal mode This mode is for normal data communication and there are 4 different connection modes. -
Page 35: Comparison With Each Mode
Soft AP required required optional not available Table 4-3 comparison of WLAN mode 2 Soft AP is automatically activated on the background when CSW-H85F is in Serial Configuration mode with SSID of “cfg_[MAC Address]” format. - 34 - http://www.ezTCP.com... -
Page 36: Communication Mode
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 4.4.2 Communication mode In normal mode, there are four types of connection to communicate with a remote host. Mode Description TCP Server Wait connection request from TCP clients (Passive Connection) TCP Client Send connection request to a TCP server (Active Connection) -
Page 37: Serial Configuration Mode
4.5.2 Revoking Serurity Options CSW-H85F offers strong for security like filtering with password or MAC and IP addresses. In the Serial Configuration mode, you can revoke all of these options. When you forget the password, enter this mode to change or delete it. -
Page 38: Communication Modes
Communication Modes TCP Server In this mode, CSW-H85F listens to a TCP connection request from remote hosts. Once a host tries connecting to CSW-H85F, it accepts a connection. After the connection is established, CSW-H85F converts the raw data from the serial port to TCP/IP data and sends it to the network and vice versa. -
Page 39: Examples
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 5.1.2 Examples A situation that [Event Byte] is set to 0. Figure 5-1 time chart Time States CSW-H85F listens to connection requests Remote host sends a connection request (SYN) segment ① Processes of the connection ②... - Page 40 CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 A situation that [Event Byte] is set to 1 Figure 5-2 time chart Time States CSW-H85F listens connection requests Remote host sends connection request (SYN) segment ① Processes of the connection ② The connection is established...
- Page 41 Time States Data communication on both sides The last segment arrives at the CSW-H85F ① No data communication for 5 seconds CSW-H85F sends disconnection request (FIN) to a remote ② host Processes of the disconnection ③ The connection is terminated...
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Page 42: Tcp Client
In this mode, CSW-H85F sends request segments to a TCP server with information of [Peer Address] and [Peer Port]. Once a host is listening, the connection will be established. After then, CSW-H85F converts the raw data from the serial port to TCP/IP data and sends them to the network and vice versa. - Page 43 A situation that [Event Byte] is set to 0 Figure 5-4 time chart Time States Power is not supplied yet. CSW-H85F sends a connection request segment right after it ① boots up. processes of TCP connection ② The connection is established.
- Page 44 The data “123” is transmitted to the remote host. Table 5-8 states of each point As you can see, CSW-H85F has sent a request segment right after the size of the serial data has been 1 bytes. Even though they arrived before the connection, the data “123” was transmitted to the remote host because the [Event Byte] is set to 1.
- Page 45 Figure 5-6 time chart Time States CSW-H85F listens to connection requests The connection has been established ① CSW-H85F is online and processes of the disconnection ② The connection is terminated Both sides are offline ③ Sends TCP connection request segment Table 5-9 states of each point The TCP Server / Client mode can be useful option by using [Event Byte] and [Timeout].
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Page 46: Key Parameters
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 AT Command In AT command mode, you can control CSW-H85F with AT commands like a controlling modem. Active and passive TCP connections are available while UDP is not. And you are allowed to configure some environmental parameters with extended commands. - Page 47 ③ TCP connection is established. CSW-H85F sends “CONNECT” message to the serial port. Table 5-11 states of each point Some of the response messages from the serial port of CSW-H85F are omitted on above figure. - 46 - http://www.ezTCP.com...
- Page 48 TCP Client – setting parameters and active connection Figure 5-8 time chart Time States configuring parameters with AT commands CSW-H85F sends TCP connection request with the ATD command. ① processes of TCP connection ② TCP connection is established. CSW-H85F sends “CONNECT” message to the serial port.
- Page 49 CSW-H85F sends “NO CARRIER” with disconnection. Table 5-13 states of each point CSW-H85F changes the mode to AT command, when receiving “+++”. In this state, the communication with remote host is unavailable because CSW-H85F processes only AT commands. Whenever you want to go back to on-line state, just give “ATO” command.
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Page 50: Key Parameters
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 UDP has no connection processes. In this mode, data is sent in block units. Therefore, data that comes through CSW-H85F’s serial port is collected in block units to send it elsewhere. 5.4.1 Key parameters Block Size [Block Size] is to set the time to gather data in one block. -
Page 51: Examples
Block Size: 5 bytes / Data Frame: 1sec Figure 5-10 time chart Time States CSW-H85F receives data from the serial port CSW-H85F sends 5 bytes as one block based on the [Block Size]. ① Serial device sends data “678”. ② The data “678” arrives. - Page 52 CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 Dynamic Update of Peer host This is a function that CSW-H85F automatically sets its peer host with information of the last packet received from network. The source address of the packet is set to the peer host.
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Page 53: System Management
6.1 Upgrading Firmware 6.1.1 Firmware Firmware is a type of software to operate CSW-H85F. If there are needs for adding functions or fixing bugs, the firmware can be modified and released. That is why we always recommend using the latest firmware. - Page 54 CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 Checking firmware file and Sending Figure 6-2 sending firmware file Check if the name and path of the firmware file are correct. Click the [Send] button. Restart request will be shown. After rebooting, the program will send the file automatically.
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Page 55: Status Monitoring
6.2 Status Monitoring 6.2.1 TELNET When the [TELNET] option is activated, you can remotely log in to CSW-H85F. If a password is set, you should input the password. Starting with firmware version 2.4A, you can login by entering "sollae" without ... - Page 56 This command is displays the number of bytes of the serial port. Figure 6-6 “st sio” command st uptime This command displays system uptime since CSW-H85F has booted up. Figure 6-7 “st uptime” command sd “sd” command is used when users close a session. [OP1] means the number of COM port, and [OP2] means period of capturing and printing messages with 10ms unit.
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Page 57: Status Window Of Ezmanager
Figure 6-10 "exit" command 6.2.2 Status Window of ezManager Status of CSW-H85F can be monitored by the [Status] button on ezManager. By using the [Refresh Every 1 Second] option in the window, the status will be automatically updated in every second. - Page 58 The name of model and the version of firmware are displayed here. SYSTEM UPTIME Amount of operating time since CSW-H85F has booted up is displayed. IP4 NETWORK INFORMATION All information about related items with the IPv4 Address is shown here.
- Page 59 CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 ARP Table / ND Cache Table This part shows ARP table on CSW-H85F. When TCP connection is established or UDP data communication is performed, the information of IP and MAC address is automatically registered in the table. This information lasts for 1 minute so when 50 seconds has passed, CSW-H85F starts broadcasting the ARP packet in every second.
- Page 60 When right click on a session, a small window will be popped up. Password This text box is activated when CSW-H85F has a password. If you want to close TCP connection on [TCP/IP Connection] list, input the password first.
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Page 61: Additional Functions
Table 7-2 examples of defining allowed IPv6 range 7.1.2 Setting Password A password can be used for protecting CSW-H85F from TELNET login or changing environmental parameters by hosts which are not qualified. The maximum length is 8 bytes of alphabet or number. -
Page 62: Using Wep
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 7.1.3 Using WEP AP settings Set parameters such as authentication mode(open / shared) and key length(64 / 128) on your AP. If you do not know how to set AP’s parameters, refer to the manual or ask the manufacturer. -
Page 63: Using Wpa-Enterprise
Set the WPA-Enterprise for authentication and radius server to communicate. If you do not know how to set AP’s parameters, refer to the manual or ask the manufacturer. CSW-H85F supports EAP-TLS / TTLS and PEAP. Configuration of the product Select one of authentication protocols on 802.1X item in the Security Settings. -
Page 64: Advanced Settings
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 7.1.6 Advanced Settings You can configure advanced settings for WLAN with this button. We recommend using the default values if you do not have any problem with it. Figure 7-4 Advanced Settings PHY Mode You have three options for PHY mode and those are [802.11], [802.11b] and... -
Page 65: Option Tab Functions
CSW-H85F can be a TCP server even though its IPv4 address is automatically assigned. Using [Notify IP Change] function, CSW-H85F sends its IP address to the specific server. It is offered in 3 types of services, DDNS, TCP and UDP. -
Page 66: Sending Mac Address
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 7.2.2 Sending MAC Address [Sending MAC Address] is a function that the CSW-H85F sends its MAC address to the remote host right after a connection. By using this function, a server can identify multiple devices with the information. -
Page 67: Serial Port Tab Functions
Refer to the [TELNET COM Port Control Option] document on our website for details. Disable TCP Transmission Delay - ② 7.3.2 If you use this option, CSW-H85F sends the data from the serial port to WLAN as quickly as possible. - 66 - http://www.ezTCP.com... -
Page 68: Data Frame Interval - ③
Data Frame Interval - ③ 7.3.3 Before sending data from the serial port to WLAN, CSW-H85F gathers data in the buffer. If there is no data during the time configured in the [Data Frame Interval], it will send data to the network. In case the value is set to 0, data will be sent immediately. The unit is 10ms and this is operated more accurately by checking [Disable TCP Transmission Delay] option. -
Page 69: Additional Functions
Establishing a wireless network, locate the function switch to the right side (RUN). Figure 7-8 setting of Wireless RSSI function Using this function, CSW-H85F indicates the RSSI by using 4 LED indicators which are listed on the table below. Division LINK RSSI <... -
Page 70: Factory Reset
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 7.4.2 Factory Reset It is a function physically initializes all the setting. You can save a setting to user-defined ENV region and use it as default values by the factory reset. However, if you do not use the region, Factory Reset uses a factory default by manufacturer as its default values. -
Page 71: Checklist In Trouble
Checking options of restriction In case that access restriction is activated, the communication with ezManager would be impossible. When you are in this situation, make CSW-H85F operate in the Serial Configuration mode to revoke the restriction. - 70 -... -
Page 72: Connection Problem Over Tcp/Ip
Check if the wireless link is fine. Checking parameters related with TCP/IP When CSW-H85F has a private IP address, an IP address of a PC and CSW-H85F needs to be on the same network. Check if the IP address and local port number are correct. -
Page 73: Data Communication Problem On The Serial Port
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 Checking the TCP status Basically, TCP is a protocol connected one to one. Because of this, if a device is TCP on-line state, other requests are denied. If you are in this situation, check the network status by connecting on TELNET or using ezManager. -
Page 74: Related Materials
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 Related Materials Documents You can find each document on our web site or included CD in your package. Datasheet FCC certificate Declaration of RoHS Compliance Applications for a Smart Phone ezManager(for iOS) ... -
Page 75: Technical Support And Warranty
10 Technical Support and Warranty 10.1 Technical Support If you have any question regarding operation of the product, visit Customer Support FAQ corner and the message board on Sollae Systems’ web site or send us an email at the following address: E-mail: support@eztcp.com... -
Page 76: Precaution And Exemption From Liability
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 11 Precaution and Exemption from Liability 11.1 Precaution Sollae Systems is not responsible for product failures occurring due to user ’s alternation of the product. Specifications of the product are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvement. -
Page 77: Exemption From Liability
Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. and its distributors entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. and its distributors option for the return of the price paid for, or repair, or replacement of the CSW-H85F. -
Page 78: French Version
à caractère commercial ou de toute autre perte financière) provenant de l'utilisation ou de l'incapacité à pouvoir utiliser le boîtier CSW- H85F, même si Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. ou un de ses distributeurs a été informé de la possibilité de tels dommages. - Page 79 CSW-H85F sans que la responsabilité de Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. et de ses distributeurs ne puissent être mise en cause, ni que le boîtier CSW-H85F puisse être échangé au titre de la garantie.
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Page 80: Revision History
CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 12 Revision History Date Version Description Author 2012.08.22 ○ Initial release Roy Lee 2012.09.26 ○ Modify descriptions of 4.2. Changing modes Roy Lee ○ Modify descriptions of Factory Reset function ○ Correct some errors and expressions 2012.10.25... - Page 81 CSW-H85F User Manual Ver. 1.9 2016.04.07 ○ Add "exit" command for TELNET Roy LEE ○ Change figures about event byte option ○ Add a note about max size of ID/PW for WPA Enterprise ○ Add a description about telnet login ○...
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