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Flexy Installation Guide WiFi Extension Card IG 020 / Rev. 1.4 FLB 3271 This installation guide explains how to install the eWON Flexy WiFi Extension Card FLB 3271. support.ewon.biz...
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5.1. Connecting to the Embedded Web Server ................15 5.2. Detected Cards displayed in the System Page ..............15 6. eWON Configuration to work with a Wifi-card ............. 16 6.1. Wifi Network Selection ........................16 6.2. Internet Interface Selection ......................17 6.3.
Chapter 1 Product Summary 1. Product Summary This Installation Guide describes the hardware of the Wifi Extension Card FLB 3271 of the eWON Flexy family. The eWON Flexy family is a range of modular industrial gateway/routers. As the name eWON Flexy suggests, it has been designed to enable numerous different combinations of Extension Cards and Base Units.
This section addresses Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information for the Wifi Extension Card FLB 3271. This Extension Card belongs to the same compliance frame as the Base Units. In the case of a telecommunication Extension Card, additional directives, standards and instructions apply.
The Extension Card has been certified by authorized bodies: • Certificate Of Compliance (COC) # E350576 • CB certificate # DK-29479-A1-UL These certificates can be downloaded as PDF files on the eWON Support web site: http://support.ewon.biz/flexy 2.3. Official Modem Identification This product contains part identified as follows by national authorities: •...
Minimum firmware required on the MIN. FW.: eWON CE, UL,... certificate number and logos Marks if applicable. Notified Body Number warrantor of the 0682 CE Mark validation Page 7 / 19 eWON Flexy WiFi Extension Card FLB 3271 | IG 020...
Reception Signal level █ Yellow ON = level > -70 dBm Signal is OK Reception Signal level ▄ Yellow ON = level >-50 dBm █ Good signal Page 8 / 19 eWON Flexy WiFi Extension Card FLB 3271 | IG 020...
- Note - If all signal level LED's are off, it may mean either that: the WIFI interface is not activated in the eWON configuration there is no signal at all (level 0) there is a reception error (level XX) 3.4.
Included) 3.6.2. Base Unit Slot Compatibility The Wifi Extension Card (FLB 3271) must be inserted in one of the “B” slots of the Base Unit. Explanation: The Flexy Base Units feature two types of slot. The A slots are the two first slots starting from the left.
Remove the slot filler of the location where you want to insert the new card. To do this, press on both ends of the cover, note that the hooks are off-centered like shown on the pictures. Page 11 / 19 eWON Flexy WiFi Extension Card FLB 3271 | IG 020...
The slot error is returned by the USR LED. (red ON 1sec, OFF 0.5 sec). 3.6.4. Multiple Wifi Extension Cards The eWON Flexy firmware currently supports up to one Wifi Extension Card of type FLB3271. The boot process of the Base Unit includes an automated detection of the inserted Extension Cards.
Base Unit and other Extension Cards. 3.6.5. Power Requirements The internal power converter of the eWON Flexy Base units has been dimensioned to cover a broad range of different combinations of Extension Cards. Users should make sure the total power demand of the Extension Cards does not exceed the capabilities of the Base Unit.
If the USR LED of the Base Unit flashes RED, it might be because the Extension Card was improperly inserted (for example in a wrong slot). Page 14 / 19 eWON Flexy WiFi Extension Card FLB 3271 | IG 020...
Cards. To access the system status summary, click on Diagnostic (1) > Status (2) > System Info (3) > System (4). The screen capture below gives an example of an FLB 3271 extension card that has been detected in slot 3 (5).
Configuration to work with a Wifi-card 6. eWON Configuration to work with a Wifi-card Preliminary note: The initial configuration of the Internet access of the eWON is usually done using the configuration wizard. Since firmware 8.0, this wizard includes the Wifi option and specific settings.
6.2. Internet Interface Selection Follow Configuration> System Setup > Communication > Networking > Internet Connection to define that the Internet connection of the eWON will be done by using the Wifi network interface as shown below: Select WIFI WAN connection (1) from the drop-down list Click Update (2) 6.3.
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“Disconnect” button and the WIFI IP address as well as the connection time are displayed. Click “Disconnect” when you want to ask eWON to disconnect from the Wifi network. Your eWON is now configured to use the Wifi network interface to connect to the Internet. Page 18 / 19 eWON Flexy...
Revision History Revision Level Date Description 15/05/2014 First released version 20/06/2014 Minor updates + add § 6 eWON Configuration to Work with a Wifi-card 12/11/2014 Added chapter 2.4 “Official Modem Identification” 17/11/2014 Changed: chapter 3.2 “Extension Card Label”: WiFi Sticker reference adapted, CE...