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WA232E

How to setup the WA232E Serial WiFi adapter

(based on Windows 10, 32/64-bit)

This step-by-step guide explains how to get started using the Serial RS232 WiFi Adapter part WA232E.

This product has many more advanced features and functions than described in this guide so you

should consider this guide only as a quick-start guide to help you get started with the basic functions.

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Page 1 How to setup the WA232E Serial WiFi adapter (based on Windows 10, 32/64-bit) This step-by-step guide explains how to get started using the Serial RS232 WiFi Adapter part WA232E. This product has many more advanced features and functions than described in this guide so you should consider this guide only as a quick-start guide to help you get started with the basic functions.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Creating a virtual COM/TCP port - example using Fabulatech ……… 37 Point-to-point setup ……………………………………………………… 44 Connecting with Android ……………………………………………. 46 Connecting with iOS …………………………………………………….. 47 How to connect the WA232E using a wireless router ……………… Troubleshooting / Known issues …………………………………………… 55 Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC.
Page 3: Configuring The Parameters
WWW.USCONVERTERS.COM WA232E Configuring the parameters The WA232E’s parameters can be configured several ways: • Web browser over WiFi • Configuration utility software (included) over WiFi • Serial RS232 port We will here describe each one of these methods. The default network settings are:...
Page 4: Configuring The Parameters Using A Web Browser
WWW.USCONVERTERS.COM WA232E Configuring the parameters using a Web browser Use your WiFi adapter’s connection manager or Windows WiFi manager to connect to the adapter. In this example we use Windows connection manager: Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC.
Page 5 WWW.USCONVERTERS.COM WA232E The WA232E has DHCP enabled by default so make sure your wireless network has “Obtain an IP address automatically” selected. Go to “Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Network Connections”, right-click wireless network and click “Properties”. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”...
Page 6 WWW.USCONVERTERS.COM WA232E Open Internet Explorer and enter the IP address http://192.168.0.3. You should now see the login screen. The default username is: admin The default password is: admin Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC.
Page 14: Configuring The Parameters Using The Software Utility
WWW.USCONVERTERS.COM WA232E Configuring the parameters using the software utility Install the software utility by executing the file “R2W_RS232-to-WiFi_Toolkit“ (either the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version). After installation has finished, start the utility with administrator privileges . You do that by right-clicking the program icon and select “Properties”, then enable “Run this program as an administrator”...
Page 15 If your computer has more than one network connection you need to select the wireless network which is in the same subnet as the WA232E: Use the up/down arrows to scroll through the IPs if there are more than two IPs.
Page 16 WWW.USCONVERTERS.COM WA232E Once the software is open, click the Search button and the software should find the WA232E: Select the WA232E from the device list and click “Device Setup” and the settings window will open: Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC.
Page 22: Configuring The Parameters Over The Rs232 Serial Port
Configuring the parameters over the RS232 serial port Connect the WA232E to your computer via the serial port. Create a connection to the WA232E by using a terminal software such as Putty or Tera Term. Below is an example for the settings:...
Page 23 WA232E When the connection is established, enter +++ and press the Enter key on your keyboard to access the WA232E. (The +++ will show up in TeraTerm’s/Putty’s window). NOTICE THAT ON SOME KEYBOARDS YOU NEED TO ENTER THE +++ AND PRESS ENTER BY USING THE MAIN KEYBOARD, THE SMALL NUMBER PAD.
Page 24 WWW.USCONVERTERS.COM WA232E Example for changing the IP address: First use the “setip” command to set the desired IP address then use the “saveconfig” and “reboot” commands to save and reboot the adapter. After this you will need to login to the adapter again using the +++ command.
Page 25: Creating A Virtual Com Port With The Software Utility
First we show how to create a virtual COM port with the included configuration utility. Make sure the WA232E is connected to the WiFi network. Go to the “Virtual Serial Port” menu and click the “Add” button: Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC.
Page 30: Verifying Communication With A Loop-Back Test
AccessPort (can be downloaded from www.usconverters.com First loop-back the TX pin (pin 2) to the RX pin (pin 3) in the WA232E’s DB9 connector by placing a jumper (for example a paperclip) between the TX and RX pins: Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC.
Page 32 Click the “ON” button to open the COM port. Click “AutoSend”. The text string should now be sent to the WA232E, out on the TX pin and back through the jumper on the RX pin and appear in the upper (receive) window:...
Page 33 WWW.USCONVERTERS.COM WA232E Alternatively a similar test can be made with the built-in COM terminal. Enable “Auto Test” and the software will send out test strings on the TX line: Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC.
Page 34: Creating A Virtual Com/Tcp Port - Example Using Portshare
When creating a virtual COM port, an alternative to using the software utility for the WA232Eis using a COM port redirector called PortShare. PortShare can be downloaded for free at www.usconverters.com. First make sure that the WA232E has joined the network.
Page 36 Windows versions the COM port may be listed under “Ports (COM & LPT)”: To verify that the created virtual COM port can communicate properly with the WA232E you can make a loopback test as described earlier in this guide in the section called “Verifying communication with a loop- back test“.
Page 37: Creating A Virtual Com/Tcp Port - Example Using Fabulatech
WWW.USCONVERTERS.COM WA232E Creating a virtual COM/TCP port - example using Fabulatech Fabulatech’s “Serial Port Redirector” is compatible with the WA232E and an excellent alternative to creating a virtual COM port. A 15-day trial software can be downloaded from www.fabulatech.com Here is a quick overview of what the Fabulatech COM port redirector software looks like: Enter the COM port number and the IP address of the WA232E Copyrights ©...
Page 40 WWW.USCONVERTERS.COM WA232E The small green dot next to the COM port indicates that the port is open: Check that you can send and receive data with a loop-back test: Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC.
Page 44: Point-To-Point Setup
WWW.USCONVERTERS.COM WA232E Point-to-point setup The WA232E can be configured to communicate in pairs between two serial ports, also called point- to-point communication. Infrastructure/station mode (TCP Client) Simple AP (TCP Server) The Server adapter (configured as an Access Point by default) is using all default settings as shown below: Copyrights ©...
Page 45 WWW.USCONVERTERS.COM WA232E The other adapter must be configured as a Client in STA (Station) mode, with its host IP address set as the same as the Server’s IP address, which is 192.168.0.3 and port 5000: Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC.
Page 47: Connecting With Android
A free terminal emulator APP for Android is offered from the Google Play store: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ucconnect.uctcpipadapter_hex Most of the free serial terminals are compatible with the WA232E, simply search the Google Play Store for “Serial Terminal”, see what is available and experiment with the various terminals until you find one you like.
Page 48: Connecting With Ios
A free terminal emulator APP for iOS is offered from the iTunes store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tcp-ip-to-serial-terminal/id1238054234?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Most of the free serial terminals are compatible with the WA232E, simply search the Apple App Store for “Serial Terminal”, see what is available and experiment with the various terminals until you find one you like.
Page 49: How To Connect The Wa232E Using A Wireless Router
The setup looks like this: First login to the WA232E using an access point (not the wireless router) as described earlier in this guide. Go to the “WiFi Wizard” screen, select the SSID you want to connect to and click the “Next” button:...
Page 52 WWW.USCONVERTERS.COM WA232E To check and verify if the WA232E has joined the network successfully you may be able to login to your wireless routers admin status page and see what IP address has been assigned to the WA232E: Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC.
Page 53 WWW.USCONVERTERS.COM WA232E If logging into your wireless router is not an option then you can find the WA232E’s IP address with an IP Scanner such as “Advanced IP Scanner”, http://www.advanced-ip-scanner.com/ Copyrights © U.S. Converters LLC.
Page 56: Troubleshooting / Known Issues
WiFi and Bluetooth devices share the same 2.4Ghz frequency. Sometimes this “noisy / busy” environment can cause problems connecting to the WA232E or it can cause dropped connections, so here are a few things you can try to improve the situation: 1.
Page 57 WWW.USCONVERTERS.COM WA232E Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS. (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED , INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

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