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GainSpan GS1011M Series User Manual

Serial to wi-fi evaluation kit

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Serial to Wi
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GS1011M ultra-low-power wireless module and embedded platform software for Wi-Fi
based on the GS1011 SOC ultra-low-power Wi-Fi System-On-Chip.
The default firmware pre-loaded on the Evaluation kit is the serial to Wi-Fi application. The GS1011M
can be used as transparent bridge to carry serial (UART) traffic over an 802.11 wireless link. The quick
start guide provides the steps required to construct the serial to Wi-Fi bridge.
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The GS-SOC Evaluation Kit includes the following items:
GS1011M based Evaluation Board (GS1011MxP-EVB or GS1011MEE-DB)
Power Source (Battery or 3.3V DC adapter)
Serial Cable (USB to UART or DB9)
Standard Wi-Fi ® Wireless Access Point.
GainSpan USB Flash Drive,which includes:
Product Documentation including
Evalkit_Setup.exe
Java Environment Installer
SW Utilities (Wireshark, TeraTerm and Sim Term terminal software)
This Manual
GainSpan and GainSpan logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of GainSpan Corporation.
Other trademarks are the property of their owners.Specifications, features, and availability are subject to change without notice.
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Summary of Contents for GainSpan GS1011M Series

  • Page 1 This Manual Copyright © 2009 by GainSpan Corporation. All rights reserved. GainSpan and GainSpan logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of GainSpan Corporation. Other trademarks are the property of their owners.Specifications, features, and availability are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 2: Board Details

    Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide VALUATION OARD ETAILS This section describes the various interfaces and jumper settings for the GS1011MxP-EVB board. RS232 RS232 Program Program 6-pin UART 6-pin UART Switch Switch Connector Connector Connector Connector Serial Select Serial Select LEDs LEDs Jumper...
  • Page 3 C:\GainSpan\EvalKit\X.X.X directory. Note: Directory names and organization may differ slightly from one release to another; If you have already installed earlier versions of GainSpan software, the most recent release will be add- ed in a separate folder. Copy Sim_terminal.exe from the USB key to the EvalKit directory created in this step. The sim terminal is a serial terminal with --- TCP/UDP client available from GainSpan.
  • Page 4 Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide ERIAL TO ETUP AND TART NSTRUCTIONS Below are the steps required to run the serial to Wi-Fi application. 1. Once the software installation is completed, power the Wi-Fi Access Point (AP). The access point have been pre-configured with the following parameters: a.
  • Page 5 Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide 2. Connect the Serial Cable provided with the kit to either the 6-pin UART connector as shown be- low or to the DB9 connector depending on the type of cable that is being used. Black Wire Black Wire Indicates...
  • Page 6 Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide b. To associate with the GainSpanDemo AP, first enable DHCP client, by typing “at+ndhcp=1” and then type “at+wa=GainSpanDemo”. The evaluation board will re- ceive an IP address from the Access Point DHCP server. c. Type at+nstat=? To show the current status of the network connection. 7.
  • Page 7 Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide The evaluation kit installer loads various software components including the WLAN firmware and user application binaries for evaluation. The two main types of application binaries installed are Serial to Wi- Fi and Temperature and Light Sensor Application. The directory structure looks like the figure below. The Serial to Wi-Fi Application contains multiple example applications.
  • Page 8 Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide rectory includes binaries for two types of modules. For details on how to setup and run the TLS applica- tion see the Temperature and Light Sensor and GSDemo User Manual. Directory Description Ext_pa TLS application binaries for supporting External PA Module. If board contains a GS1011MEP or GS1011MEE module, then down- load this binary set into the module Int_pa...
  • Page 9: Regulatory Notes

    Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide EGULATORY OTES Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 10 Other notes: GainSpan modules have been built or under development for near body exposure applications. The 20cm statement is a standard note because absorption rate testing (commonly known as SAR or Specific ab- sorption rate) is not modularly transferable for FCC/IC.
  • Page 11 Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide IMITATIONS THIS DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE ARE NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED OR INTENDED FOR USE OR RESALE FOR THE OPERATION OF APPLICATION IN A HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT, OR REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE PERFORMANCE, OR IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF PRODUCTS COULD LEAD DIRECTLY TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYS- ICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (COLLECTIVELY, "HIGH RISK APPLICATIONS").
  • Page 12 Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide Version Date Remarks Aug 10 Initial Release GainSpan Corporation • 125 South Market Street, Suite 400 • San Jose, CA 95113 • U.S.A. +1 (408) 673-2900 • info@GainSpan.com • www.GainSpan.com RELIMINARY ONFIDENTIAL...