U.S. Converters WF5000B Setup Manual

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How to setup a the WF5000B Serial WiFi adapter

This Step-by-step guide explains how to get started using the Serial WiFi Adapter part WF5000B.

Powering the WF5000B module

Configuring the parameters

Access the parameters via the serial RS232 port

Access the parameters over WiFi

How to create a virtual COM port

Using included Configuration Software Utility

Using PortShare Redirector for creating a virtual COM port

Using Fabulatech Redirector for creating a virtual COM port

Making a loop-back test

Pairing two modules

How to connect the WF5000B using a wireless router

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Page 1 WF5000B www.usconverters.com How to setup a the WF5000B Serial WiFi adapter This Step-by-step guide explains how to get started using the Serial WiFi Adapter part WF5000B. Powering the WF5000B module ……………………………………………………………………… 2 Configuring the parameters ……………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Access the parameters via the serial RS232 port ………………………………..
Page 2: Powering The Wf5000B Module
Powering the WF5000B module. The WF5000B module can be powered by a 5VDC, 350mA (max) voltage and a standard connector jack size of 5.5 x 2.1 x 11.5mm. When power is applied to the module the red “Power” LED should be solid ON and after the module has booted and is ready the “Ready”...
Page 3: Configuring The Parameters
WF5000B www.usconverters.com Configuring the parameters. There are three ways of configuring the parameters of the WF5000B module: • by connecting to the module via the serial RS232 port and using the configuration utility to access the parameters. • by connecting to the module over WiFi and use a standard web browser to access the parameters.
Page 4 (you can check the COM port number in your operating system’s Device Manager). The following shows the default settings: Click the “Connect” button; and then click the “Read” button once the software has connected to the module. Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC...
Page 6: Access The Parameters Over Wifi
Access the parameters over WiFi. Instead of accessing the parameters over a serial port you can access them over WiFi. First connect to the WF5000B module using your operating system’s default wireless network manager. In this case we use Windows 7’s wireless manager.
Page 7 WF5000B www.usconverters.com Once your computer is connected successfully to the WF5000B module you can open a web browser 10.10.100.254 and enter the WF5000B’s IP address which by default is A login window will open. Enter the user name and password.
Page 13: How To Create A Virtual Com Port
How to create a virtual COM port To create a virtual COM port for the WF5000B module which can be used by a serial application or serial device you need to use a COM port redirector. You can either use the VCOM software included with the WF5000B or a 3 party VCOM software such as “PortShare”...
Page 15: Using Portshare Redirector For Creating A Virtual Com Port
WF5000B www.usconverters.com Using PortShare Redirector for creating a virtual COM port. PortShare can be downloaded for free from www.usconverters.com Open PortShare and enter the information for the WF5000B: Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC...
Page 20: Using Fabulatech Redirector For Creating A Virtual Com Port
WF5000B www.usconverters.com Using Fabulatech Redirector for creating a virtual COM port. The Fabulatech Redirector can be download here: http://www.fabulatech.com/serial-port-redirector-download.html Open the software and enter the parameters for the WF5000B module: Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC...
Page 21 Check if the COM port has been successfully created in Device Manager: The COM port should also show up in Fabulatech: The small red dot next to the Virtual COM port means that the port is currently closed. Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC...
Page 22 ). Simply open the AccessPort software and try and open the virtual COM port. Successfully created and opened/connected virtual COM port with AccessPort. The small green dot next to the Virtual COM port means that the port is currently open. Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC...
Page 23 If you try to open the port but it is already in use or otherwise occupied by the operating system you will get the following error message from AccessPort. Using a different port is the easiest solution. Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC...
Page 24: Making A Loop-Back Test
Making a loop-back test. To verify if the WF5000B module is working properly and the ports has been successfully created you can make a loop-back test. Carefully use a paper clip or similar to jump the RX (pin 2) and TX (pin 3) pins at the end of the included null modem cable and connect the cable to the WF5000B module’s DB9 connector.
Page 25 Enter a text string in the lower (send) window in AccessPort and click the AutoSend button. The characters should now be sent via virtual COM 2, over WiFi to the WF5000B module, out on the TX pin, back into the RX pin, back over WiFi, back into virtual COM port 2 and should appear in AccessPorts upper (receive) window.
Page 26 If you try to open the port but it is already in use or otherwise occupied by the operating system you will get the following error message from AccessPort. Using a different port is the easiest solution. Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC...
Page 27: Pairing Two Modules
One unit must be configured as a server (in AP mode) and the other as a client (in STA mode). You can of course choose different serial port settings, security, or IP address than shown below, however the procedure as shown must be followed. Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC...
Page 32: How To Connect The Wf5000B Using A Wireless Router
WF5000B www.usconverters.com How to connect the WF5000B using a wireless router The setup looks like this: First set the IP of your wireless connection to the same sub-net as the WF5000B, which is 10.10.100.xxx: Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC...
Page 33 WF5000B www.usconverters.com Connect to the WF5000B using an access point. In this example we use a wireless USB network adapter from TP-Link: Open a web-browser and go to 10.10.100.254, and enter the credentials which is “admin” for both the user name and password:...
Page 35 WF5000B www.usconverters.com In this example the SSID is “Buffalo” and the encryption is AES with WPA2PSK authentication. Select the wireless router and click the “Apply” button: Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC...
Page 41 After the reboot is complete the “Ready” light will be steady on. If you have entered the correct network settings and password then the converter will now automatically join the network, and the “Link” light will be on. Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC...
Page 42 WF5000B www.usconverters.com To check/verify if the adapter has joined the network successfully you may be able to login to your wireless routers admin status page and see the converter: Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC...
Page 44 WF5000B www.usconverters.com Click “Search Device” and the software should find the WF5000B: Click “Connect Virtual COM” and check the settings in the window that’s opens. If all settings are correct, click the “OK” button: Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC...
Page 46 WF5000B www.usconverters.com Verify communication by making a loop-back test Loop the TX and RX pins on the DB9 interface of the WF5000B and open Access Port. Enter the following settings and click the OK button: Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC...
Page 47 Enter a text string in the lower windows and click the “AutoSend” button. The data from the lower window should now be sent to the WF5000B and back again and appear in the upper window: Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC...
Page 49 1. Log in to your computer as an administrator. 2. Run the configuration software as an administrator. 2. Disable firewall and antivirus software. 3. Make sure the folder with the configuration software is NOT set to "Read-only". Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC...

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