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  • Page 1 INSYS WLAN bridge WLAN serial Version 1.01 / 10.04...
  • Page 2 MNP is a registered trademark of Microcom Inc. IBM PC, AT, XT are registered trademarks of International Business Machine Corporation. INSYS ® is a registered trademark of INSYS MICROELECTRONICS GmbH. Windows™ is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Publisher:...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......1 SCOPE OF DELIVERY............1 GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT WIRELESS LAN ..2 INSYS WLAN INSYS WLAN ......2 SERIAL AND BRIDGE 2.1.1 INSYS WLAN serial ................2 2.1.2 INSYS WLAN bridge................2 ..........2 NFRASTRUCTURE OR DHOC 2.2.1 Infrastructure Mode................3 2.2.2 Adhoc Mode ..................3 COM P ..............3...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Inhalt ................10 IRMWARE INSTALLATION ............11 ......11 AFETY NSTRUCTIONS URING NSTALLATION ............11 ONNECTION VERVIEW ..............12 NSTALLATION TEPS IMPLEMENTATION AND CONFIGURATION INSYS WLAN BRIDGE ............13 WLAN N ...........13 ETWORK TRUCTURE IP N ........13 DDRESSING ITHIN THE ETWORK ..............13 ESET UNCTION ........14 ONFIGURATION...
  • Page 5 6.2.2 Serial Interface..................30 6.2.3 WLAN Network Structure ..............31 .........31 EMOTE ONFIGURATION VIA ELNET ..............33 IRMWARE PDATE COMMAND OVERVIEW INSYS WLAN SERIAL ...34 ...............34 COMMANDS 7.1.1 Syntax of Standard AT Commands...........34 7.1.2 Overview AT Commands ..............34 ...........44 ESPONSES AND UMERICAL ODES...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    1 Scope Of Delivery Before you begin with the installation and the initial operation, please check if all accessories are included in the box. INSYS WLAN serial or INSYS WLAN bridge • RS232- cable, 9-pin (only for WLAN serial) •...

  • Page 8: General Information About Wireless Lan

    (WEP) with 64 or 128 bit keys. 2.1.1 INSYS WLAN serial The INSYS WLAN serial transmits the serial data in IP packets, the standard for local networks and the Internet. At the remote terminal, control software receives the data directly or via a virtual COM port. The configuration takes place via the configuration software HSComm, AT commands or Telnet.

  • Page 9: Infrastructure Mode

    COM port driver is needed. The virtual COM port driver transforms the data intended for the serial interface into IP data, which are then transmitted via a network. INSYS MICROELECTRONICS provides a free virtual COM port driver. version 1.01 / 10.04...

  • Page 10: Technical Data

    Dimensions (maximum) w x d x h = 55mm x 120mm x 75mm Temperature range -20°C...+55°C Protection class Housing IP 40/ Terminal IP 20 Humidity 0 - 95% non-condensing Attention! The INSYS WLAN serial and the INSYS WLAN bridge must not be used in wet environments! version 1.01 / 10.04...
  • Page 11 DCD / Link RX / TX Signal Reset WLAN The INSYS WLAN devices are equipped with important display elements. Besides the “Power LED”, the LEDs “RF Link”, “DCD/Link” and “RX/TX” indicate the most important operating states. LED on WLAN serial...
  • Page 12 The terminals are designed as screw terminals and are located on the top and bottom of the cover. View of the cover top INSYS WLAN serial 50...80 VDC INSYS WLAN bridge 10...60 VDC Reset Input 1 INSYS MICROELECTRONICS GmbH Internet: www.insys-tec.de Input 2 Sales: insys@insys-tec.de...

  • Page 13: Serial Interface

    280mA 10VDC approximately Current consumption at 120mA 24VDC approximately Current consumption at 80mA 36VDC approximately Interfaces 3.5.1 Serial Interface Attention! This interface is only active for the INSYS WLAN serial. View of the 9-pin D-SUB jack version 1.01 / 10.04...

  • Page 14: Ethernet, 10 Base-T

    Request to send Clear to send Ring Indication Supported interface speeds of the RS232 for the INSYS WLAN serial: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200 bps. The baud rate indicates the transmitted bits per second (bps).

  • Page 15: Antenna Connection

    Input 2 Digital input 2 Ground 3.5.4.2 Galvanic Insulated Switch Outputs (Only INSYS WLAN serial) The switch outputs are operated via AT command (AT*Y), which is also possible by remote. The switch outputs are galvanic insulated relay switches. The maximum switch voltage may not exceed 30V DC or 42V AC.

  • Page 16: Firmware

    • Approvals The INSYS WLAN serial and INSYS WLAN bridge both bear the CE symbol of conformity. This symbol is a declaration that on account of its design and implementation, this modem is in compliance with the currently valid versions of the following EC directives:...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Installation 4 Installation Safety Instructions During Installation When repairing and installing electric systems and devices, the according VDE regulations must be observed. The BSI (German Federal Office for IT Safety) has drawn up an information brochure “Wireless LAN Safety” (Sicherheit im Funk-LAN), which clearly describes the set-up as well as safety aspects of the WLAN according to IEEE 802.11b.

  • Page 18: Installation Steps

    Connecting the RS232 or the Ethernet connection Plug the enclosed RS232 interface cable (INSYS WLAN serial) or the network cable (INSYS WLAN bridge) into the cover front and connect it with the PC. Connecting the Power Supply: a) Connecting the ground wire GND (terminal 1) b) Connecting the power supply 10..60 V DC (terminal 3)

  • Page 19: Implementation And Configuration Insys Wlan Bridge

    Standard gateway: All data packets to recipients outside the own network segment are transmitted to the gateway to be forwarded. Reset Function Press the reset key on the cover front to restart the INSYS WLAN bridge. Last saved settings remain established. version 1.01 / 10.04...

  • Page 20: Configuration Through Browser

    5.4.2 Configuration To be able to configure the INSYS WLAN bridge , it must have a network connection to a computer with a web browser, either via the AccessPoint or the LAN connection (Ethernet). The standard settings for the network parameters after delivery or resetting to the factory settings are as follows: IP = 192.168.100.203...

  • Page 21: Configuration

    Implementation and Configuration INSYS WLAN bridge the PC can be reset to the previous IP address. The PC and the INSYS WLAN bridge can then be reconnected normally with the network. Note: At all events, avoid the LAN connection of the AccessPoints and the LAN connection of the INSYS WLAN bridge being connected to the same network.

  • Page 22: Wireless Settings

    Implementation and Configuration INSYS WLAN bridge IP address: Set (static mode) or allocated (DHCP mode) IP address of the INSYS WLAN bridge Firmware version: Firmware version number 5.4.4 Wireless Settings On this page, the parameters for the WLAN interface are set: Station mode: Determination of the WLAN architecture (see Chap.

  • Page 23: Ip Settings

    Implementation and Configuration INSYS WLAN bridge SSID: Enter the WLAN network SSID (default “WLANDEMO”). An empty input field indicates a connection with any available network. Channel: Radio channel when using the adhoc mode. In adhoc mode, all involved stations must be set to the same channel. This channel may not be used by other WLAN networks in the reception area at the same time (default “6”).

  • Page 24: Bridge Table

    When the option “DHCP” (adjustable in the field “IP address mode”) is activated, the das INSYS WLAN bridge attempts to retrieve your IP configuration from a DHCP server at the start. In this case, a DHCP server must be available in the local network, which will allocate an IP address to the INSYS WLAN bridge .

  • Page 25: Administration

    (wireless or not). When the ARP request has arrived on one side of the INSYS WLAN bridge (e.g. on the WLAN side), and a device on the other side of the INSYS WLAN bridge (e.g. LAN interface) replies, the INSYS WLAN bridge sends...

  • Page 26: Firmware Update

    “behind” the INSYS WLAN bridge . Firmware Update This page will enable you to update the firmware of the INSYS WLAN bridge in a simple way. Click on the button “Browse” to select a firmware update file (in general “update.hex”) from a local directory.

  • Page 27: Implementation And Configuration Insys Wlan Serial

    Windows without explicit knowledge of the AT commands and their parameters. The requested functions and settings can be selected on a graphical user interface. The selected settings are translated to AT commands and sent to or read from the INSYS WLAN serial according to the instruction (button Send).
  • Page 28 IP address of the device that is being configured. In addition, the user name and the password which were stored in the INSYS WLAN serial or which were set by the manufacturer must be specified. (see Chap. 6.1.3.3)
  • Page 29 RS232 Synchronize The serial interface of the INSYS WLAN serial and the used PC must have the same settings. With “Synchronize RS232”, all possible baud rate and data format settings at the PC side are tested through until both sides match.

  • Page 30: Basic Settings

    Implementation and Configuration INSYS WLAN serial 6.1.2 Basic Settings 6.1.2.1 Serial Interface The settings of the serial interface of the INSYS WLAN serial must match the parameter settings of the device to be connected. This concerns the transmission rate (baud rate) and the data format (number of data bits, number of stop bits, and parity).
  • Page 31 Responses The response format of the INSYS WLAN serial after an AT command or a system message (CONNECT, NO CARRIER, OK, etc.) can be set as text or numerical code; it can also be switched off, if necessary.

  • Page 32: Network

    Implementation and Configuration INSYS WLAN serial 6.1.3 Network 6.1.3.1 IP Settings Devices in IP networks use three details to identify connections to other subnetworks. These are details to identify the own device, the own network segment, and the gateway. All IP addresses consist of a sequence of 4 numbers in a range of values from 0 to 255.
  • Page 33 The own address of the INSYS WLAN serial, e.g. 192.168.100.218 Port The port specifies the applications which will be performed within the internet protocol (IP). The serial interface of the INSYS WLAN serial is represented at the IP address and the port in the WLAN. Network Mask Part of the address which describes the network segment.
  • Page 34 Implementation and Configuration INSYS WLAN serial Network Name SSID Enter the WLAN network SSID (default “WLANDEMO”). An empty input field indicates a connection with any available network. Safety/WEP Activating the buttons “64 bit WEP” or “128 bit WEP” will switch on WEP encryption as well as Shared Key Authentication.
  • Page 35 When the WLAN connection for remote configuration of the device is to be used (see interface), the field “Enabled” must be active. Furthermore, the user name and the password in the INSYS WLAN serial may be changed. The default factory setting for the user is: insys, and for the password: insys Clicking the button “configure”...

  • Page 36: Configuration Via Terminal Program

    Baud rate (Data transmission speed) • Data format (data bits, parity, stop bits) • Data flow control (hardware handshake) • These settings must also be performed at the device which is connected to the INSYS WLAN serial. version 1.01 / 10.04...

  • Page 37: Wlan Network Structure

    The remote configuration of the INSYS WLAN is possible with a device which is located within the same WLAN network and has network access. After starting the terminal program the IP address of the INSYS WLAN serial and the TCP port (23) must be entered. Subsequently the connection is established.
  • Page 38 The user name and the password are case sensitive! After the user name and the password have been correctly verified, AT commands can be sent to the INSYS WLAN serial via this terminal window. As a result, remote maintenance or remote configuration can be performed.

  • Page 39: Firmware Update

    Implementation and Configuration INSYS WLAN serial Example: Query the settings of the INSYS WLAN serial (AT&V) Firmware Update Attention! Before the firmware is uploaded, hardware handshake (RTS/CTS) must be activated at the terminal program and the INSYS WLAN serial. The command AT** will start the upload process and the device will prepare itself for receiving the firmware.

  • Page 40: Command Overview Insys Wlan Serial

    Command Overview INSYS WLAN serial 7 Command Overview INSYS WLAN serial AT commands 7.1.1 Syntax of Standard AT Commands The AT standard is a line-oriented command language. Each command consists of three elements: Prefix, body and end character. The prefix always consists of the letters “AT“.
  • Page 41 Command Overview INSYS WLAN serial Command Description Set authorization AT#AUT= Explicit authentication at the AccessPoint before the data exchange Shared Key off (default) AT#AUT=0 Shared Key on AT#AUT=1 The setting AT#AUT is immediately stored in the permanent memory (independent from the command AT&W).
  • Page 42 Command Overview INSYS WLAN serial Command Description Load factory settings AT&F Factory settings (defaults) are loaded. By entering the command sequence AT&F&W, the module can be returned to the factory settings (excluding the network settings). All settings, which can be stored using AT&W, are affected by AT&W (not the network settings, see also AT&W).
  • Page 43 Command Overview INSYS WLAN serial Command Description Data flow control AT&K sets the function of the data flow control. AT&K switches the data flow control off (default). AT&K0 switches the hardware data flow control (RTS/CTS) on AT&K3 Activates the controlled half duplex operation on the serial interface for AT&K8...
  • Page 44 Command Overview INSYS WLAN serial Command Description Send PING AT#PING AT#PINGa.b.c.d sends an echo request (PING) to a remote terminal (similar to the standard TCP/IP program). If an echo is received within a timeout period of 2 seconds, the required time is displayed.
  • Page 45 Command Overview INSYS WLAN serial Command Description Set data rate (in Mbps) AT#RAT= "Fixed 1 Mbps" AT#RAT=1 "Fixed 2 Mbps" AT#RAT=2 "Auto Fallback" (default) AT#RAT=3 "Fixed medium rate" AT#RAT=4 "Fixed high rate" AT#RAT=5 "Auto fallback standard" AT#RAT=6 "Auto fallback medium"...
  • Page 46 Command Overview INSYS WLAN serial Command Description Character for line feed – LF ATS4= n=0...127 Determination of the character as ASCII code ATS4=n n=10 Default setting The setting is not stored with AT&W in the permanent memory. Character for backspace – BS ATS5= n=0...127...
  • Page 47 AT#TLP AT#TLP="password" Password for remote configuration (in quotes) – Maximum of 8 characters. The entry is case sensitive. Default is „insys“ The user name and the Telnet port are determined with AT#TLU and AT#TEL. The setting AT#TEL is immediately stored in the permanent memory (independent from the command AT&W).
  • Page 48 Command Overview INSYS WLAN serial Command Description Select UDP mode For the next connection ATU selects the UDP mode. This setting applies to ATD commands without a specific protocol (e.g. ATD192.168.100.200:1234 or for incoming calls. Select data format AT*U AT*U sets the data format at the serial interface.
  • Page 49 Wait 10 seconds and then send the firmware file as text (not binary). (TeraTerm: Menu File Send file…) Response: Firmware upload finished. Firmware successful validated. Wait. Processing firmware update and reboot. Afterwards, the INSYS WLAN serial resets and displays the start up message. version 1.01 / 10.04...

  • Page 50: Responses And Numerical Codes

    Command Overview INSYS WLAN serial Command Description Escape sequence If the sequence “+++” is sent during an active connections with at least 1 second pause before and after the sequence, the module will terminate the connection. Unlike the modem, no online command mode is supported.

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