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Serial↔WLAN Converter CSW-H85K User Manual Version 2.4 Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. http://www.ezTCP.com...
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 This symbol, found on your product or on its packaging, indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste when you wish to dispose of it. Instead, it should be handed over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 11.2.1 English version ............................- 78 - 11.2.2 French version ............................- 79 - Revision History ........................- 81 - - 5 - http://www.ezTCP.com...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Overview Overview Including PCs, almost all communication devices communicate over a serial interface. Serial communication is the standard protocol that transmits and receives data in a bit order. It is broadly used in the world due to its simple process whilst it has disadvantages such as distance limitation and high installation/maintenance cost.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Application Examples 1:1 network with a PC Figure 1-1 1:1 network with a PC 1:1 network with a PC through an AP Figure 1-2 1:1 network with a PC through an AP Internet connection with a xDSL/cable modem Figure 1-3 Internet connection with an xDSL/cable modem - 7 - http://www.ezTCP.com...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Specification 1.5.1 Hardware Input Voltage DC 5V (±0.5V) Power Current typically, 260mA Dimension 88.5㎜ x 57㎜ x 23㎜ (without an antenna) Weight About 64g (without an antenna) Serial 1 x RS232/422/485 (Baud Rate: 300bps ~ 230,400bps) Interface 2dBi external antenna (IEEE 802.11b/g) WLAN...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Dimensions Figure 1-4 dimensions Dimensions may vary according to a method of measurement. - 10 - http://www.ezTCP.com...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Interface 1.7.1 Panel Layout Figure 1-5 panel layout 1.7.2 Wireless LAN Interface CSW-H85K is embedded with a wireless LAN module. An SMA connector is interfaced for an external antenna. - 11 - http://www.ezTCP.com...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 1.7.3 Serial Interface CSW-H85K has D-SUB 9 pin male connector for connecting serial devices. Figure 1-6 D-SUB 9 pin male connector Pin Assignment in RS232 Number Name Description Level Wiring Receive Data RS232 Required Transmit Data RS232 Required...
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Pin Assignment in RS485 Number Name Description Level Wiring TRX - Data - RS485 In/Out Required Ground Ground Required TRX + Data + RS485 In/Out Required Table 1-5 pin assignment in RS485 Serial Port Parameters Parameter Value Number...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 1.7.4 Power CSW-H85K requires DC5V power supply whose specification is as follows: Figure 1-7 power connector - 14 - http://www.ezTCP.com...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 ETC. 1.8.1 LED indicators There are 5 LED indicators on the top panel operating as follows: Mode Name Color Status Description Common Supplying the power Yellow Blinks Receiving data from the WLAN Green Blinks Sending data to the WLAN Blinks in every Obtaining an IP address second...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 1.8.2 Function button There is a function button on the side. Pressing this button changes the operation mode to Serial Configuration mode. Figure 1-8 function button 1.8.3 Function Switch You can change the operation mode to Serial Configuration mode or make CSW-H85K operate in Wireless RSSI mode by clicking this switch.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Installation and Test WLAN Overview CSW-H85K supports IEEE802.11b/g. IEEE802.11 standard that is called Wi-Fi has two network topologies, Infrastructure and Ad-hoc mode. For security, CSW-H85K supports WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. 2.1.1 WLAN mode: Infrastructure In this mode, every wireless LAN station communicates through an Access Point (AP) so that all stations can be connected to Ethernet, because AP is able to interface witch both wireless LAN and wired LAN (Ethernet).
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 2.1.2 WLAN mode: Ad-hoc Wireless LAN stations communicate each other without an AP in this mode. Therefore, you can easily make this network. It is suitable for the situation when there is no wired LAN requirement on a small-scale network.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 2.1.3 WLAN mode: Soft AP Soft AP (Software embedded Access Point) is a mode that a wireless client can act as an AP through software embedded AP functions. Using this mode, a wireless client allows communicate with not only laptops and smartphone but also devices which don’t have Ad- hoc function.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 2.1.4 Key terms SSID (Service Set Identifier) It is a name to identify the particular wireless LAN. So, every single station should have the same SSID to communicate in the network. In the case of infrastructure mode, you have to set the same SSID with the AP to CSW-H85K.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Installation Before testing CSW-H85K, make sure that a connection between your PC and CSW-H85K is established via Serial and wireless LAN. This section is an example which is based on Infrastructure mode. Figure 2-7 WLAN and RS232 connection with a laptop 2.2.1 Making Wireless LAN link When you connect an AP or wireless LAN adapter to your PC, Wireless LAN link is not...
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 ④ Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters Set the same SSID and security options on the [Wireless LAN] tab. Figure 2-9 an example for setting WLAN parameters Setting by Soft AP In case that you cannot use serial port, Soft AP function allow you to set those parameters as follows;...
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 ③ Connecting to Wi-Fi using Soft AP Connect laptop or smartphone to Wi-Fi network made by product's Soft AP function. The SSID is "cfg_MAC Address". (e.g. cfg_0030f9000001) Figure 2-10 Connecting to Wi-Fi using Soft AP ④...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 2.2.2 Setting Network Area This procedure should be followed to make CSW-H85K and your PC located on the same network for a TCP connection. PC settings Add or change the IP address of the network adapter on your PC like following. Click [Windows Control Panel] >>...
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 CSW-H85K settings ezManager comes with CSW-H85K as a configuration tool. This software is easy to use and does not need installation since it operates on MS Windows. Search CSW- H85K via serial or WLAN and set all the values of parameters except for LAN parameters to the factory default.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Simple Test If you press the [Simple Test] button, the test program will be shown on your screen. Connecting to the CSW-H85K via LAN Figure 2-13 settings for TCP connection ⑤ Select [TCP Client]. ⑥...
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Confirm the TCP Connection and COM port status Figure 2-15 TCP connection message ⑦ Check the message if the TCP connection has been established well. Figure 2-16 COM Port open message ⑧ Check the message if the COM port has been opened. - 27 - http://www.ezTCP.com...
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Data transmission test Figure 2-17 successful data transmission ⑨ Click [Send data] on the LAN side. ⑩ Check the data from ⑨ has been shown. Figure 2-18 WLAN → RS232 ⑪ Press [Send data] on the RS232 side. ⑫...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Configuration Configuration with ezManager 3.1.1 Configuration via Serial Requirements Make sure the connection between your PC and CSW-H85K using RS232 cross cable. To use this, CSW-H85K has to be operating in the Serial Configuration mode. Note that the function switch should be placed at the middle (RUN) to operate in ...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 3.1.2 Configuration via WLAN If CSW-H85K is connected with your PC on wireless LAN, you can search and configure CSW-H85K with [MAC Address] and [IP Address] tab on ezManager. Requirements CSW-H85K has to be connected to PC on the same network. Connect it to wireless network, using Ad-hoc, Infrastructure or Soft AP mode.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 AT command In the AT command mode, you can change some parameters through the serial port. Requirements Make sure the connection between your PC and CSW-H85K using RS232 cross cable. To use this mode, CSW-H85K has to be set to [AT command] mode on ezManager. Figure 3-3 setting the communication mode to the AT command ...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 WEB Configuration Use a WEB browser for configuration. Requirements Product should be operated in Serial Configuration mode, activating background Soft AP function. A WEB browser and Wireless LAN adaptor are required on your PC. ...
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Available settings Items Available parameters Network IP Setting (Static / DHCP), IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway TCP connection WLAN Topology, Channel, SSID and Security Settings Option Comment and Admin Password etc. Reboot Table 3-2 available settings by WEB configuration - 33 - http://www.ezTCP.com...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Operation Modes What is the Operation Mode? Each of three operation modes is defined for specific purpose as follows: Normal mode This mode is for normal data communication and there are 4 different connection modes.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Comparison with each mode The table below shows comparison of each mode in serial port operation. Name Serial port Serial type Normal configured value RS232 / RS422 / RS485 Serial Configuration 115,200/N/8/1 RS232 115,200/N/8/1 RS232 Table 4-1 comparison of each mode Normal mode 4.4.1...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 4.4.2 Communication mode In normal mode, there are four types of connection to communicate with a remote host. Mode Description TCP Server Wait connection request from TCP clients (Passive Connection) TCP Client Send connection request to a TCP server (Active Connection) AT Command Control connections by AC commands (Active / Passive Connection) Communicate in block units without connection...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Serial Configuration mode 4.5.1 Configuring Parameters This is a mode for setting environmental parameters through the serial port. If you cannot use the WLAN, this mode is only way to configure the parameters. Click the [Read] button on the [Serial] tab on ezManager after entering this mode.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Communication Modes TCP Server In this mode, CSW-H85K listens to a TCP connection request from remote hosts. Once a host tries connecting to CSW-H85K, it accepts a connection. After the connection is established, CSW-H85K converts the raw data from the serial port to TCP/IP data and sends it to the network and vice versa.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 5.1.2 Examples A situation that [Event Byte] is set to 0. Figure 5-1 time chart Time States CSW-H85K listens to connection requests Remote host sends a connection request (SYN) segment ① Processes of the connection ②...
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 A situation that [Event Byte] is set to 1 Figure 5-2 time chart Time States CSW-H85K listens connection requests Remote host sends connection request (SYN) segment ① Processes of the connection ② The connection is established Data communication is implemented on both sides Table 5-3 states of each point As you can see, the data “123”...
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 A situation that [Timeout] is set to 5 Figure 5-3 time chart Time States Data communication on both sides The last segment arrives at the CSW-H85K ① No data communication for 5 seconds ② CSW-H85K sends disconnection request (FIN) to a remote host Processes of the disconnection ③...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 TCP Client In this mode, CSW-H85K sends request segments to a TCP server with information of [Peer Address] and [Peer Port]. Once a host is listening, the connection will be established. After then, CSW-H85K converts the raw data from the serial port to TCP/IP data and sends them to the network and vice versa.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 5.2.2 Examples A situation that [Event Byte] is set to 0 Figure 5-4 time chart Time States Power is not supplied yet. CSW-H85K sends a connection request segment right after it ① boots up. processes of TCP connection ②...
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 A situation that [Event Byte] is set to 1 Figure 5-5 time chart Time States CSW-H85K receives data from its serial port. CSW-H85K sends a connection request segment right after receiving ① 1 bytes. processes of the TCP connection ②...
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Activation of [TCP Server] option Figure 5-6 time chart Time States CSW-H85K listens to connection requests The connection has been established ① CSW-H85K is online and processes of the disconnection ② The connection is terminated Both sides are offline ③...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 AT Command In AT command mode, you can control CSW-H85K with AT commands like a controlling modem. Active and passive TCP connections are available while UDP is not. And you are allowed to configure some environmental parameters with extended commands. 5.3.1 Key parameters The configuration should be implemented via the serial port.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 5.3.2 Examples TCP Server – setting parameters and passive connection Figure 5-7 time chart Time States configuring parameters with AT commands ATA command has arrived. ① CSW-H85K listens to TCP connection requests. ② A remote host sends SYN segment to CSW-H85K. processes of TCP connection ③...
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 TCP Client – setting parameters and active connection Figure 5-8 time chart Time States configuring parameters with AT commands CSW-H85K sends TCP connection request with the ATD command. ① processes of TCP connection ② TCP connection is established.
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Termination of online status – entering the AT command mode Figure 5-9 time chart Time States TCP connection is on-line. The mode is changed to “command mode” after receiving “+++”. ① command mode (TCP connection is off-line) ②...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 UDP has no connection processes. In this mode, data is sent in block units. Therefore, data that comes through CSW-H85K’s serial port is collected in block units to send it elsewhere. 5.4.1 Key parameters Block Size [Block Size] is to set the time to gather data in one block.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 5.4.2 Examples Block Size: 5 bytes / Data Frame: 1sec Figure 5-10 time chart Time States CSW-H85K receives data from the serial port CSW-H85K sends 5 bytes as one block based on the [Block Size]. ①...
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Dynamic Update of Peer host This is a function that CSW-H85K automatically sets its peer host with information of the last packet received from network. The source address of the packet is set to the peer host.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 System Management 6.1 Upgrading Firmware 6.1.1 Firmware Firmware is a type of software to operate CSW-H85K. If there are needs for adding functions or fixing bugs, the firmware can be modified and released. That is why we always recommend using the latest firmware.
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Checking firmware file and Sending Figure 6-2 sending firmware file ① Check if the name and path of the firmware file are correct. ② Click the [Send] button. ③ Restart request will be shown. After rebooting, the program will send the file automatically.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 6.2 Status Monitoring 6.2.1 TELNET When the [TELNET] option is activated, you can remotely log in to CSW-H85K. If a password is set, you should input the password. Starting with firmware version 2.4A, you can login by entering "sollae" without ...
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 st net6 This command displays current IPv6 network states of all sessions. Figure 6-5 “st net6” command st sio This command is displays the number of bytes of the serial port. Figure 6-6 “st sio” command ...
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 sc This command disconnects one of the current sessions. Input session name to [OP1] and “close” command to [OP2]. Figure 6-10 “sc” command exit This command disconnects current TELNET session. - 57 - http://www.ezTCP.com...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 6.2.2 Status Window of ezManager Status of CSW-H85K can be monitored by the [Status] button on ezManager. By using the [Refresh Every 1 Second] option in the window, the status will be automatically updated in every second. Figure 6-11 status window of ezManager - 58 - http://www.ezTCP.com...
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 FIRMWARE VERSION The name of model and the version of firmware are displayed here. SYSTEM UPTIME Amount of operating time since CSW-H85K has booted up is displayed. IP4 NETWORK INFORMATION All information about related items with the IPv4 Address is shown here. ...
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 ARP Table / ND Cache Table This part shows ARP table on CSW-H85K. When TCP connection is established or UDP data communication is performed, the information of IP and MAC address is automatically registered in the table. This information lasts for 1 minute so when 50 seconds has passed, CSW-H85K starts broadcasting the ARP packet in every second.
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 TCP/IP Connection The same information with [TCP STATE] is displayed with an IP address and port number. A difference from [TCP STATE] is whether you can terminate TCP connection or not. When right click on a session, a small window will be popped up. ...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Additional Functions 7.1 Security 7.1.1 Access Restriction (ezTCP Firewall) On the [Option] tab of ezManager, you can set access restriction function with MAC and IP address. Allowed MAC Address If this option has a valid value, the device which has the MAC address is only permitted to access.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 7.1.3 Using WEP AP settings Set parameters such as authentication mode (open / shared) and key length (64 / 128) on your AP. If you do not know how to set AP’s parameters, refer to the manual or ask the manufacturer.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 7.1.5 Using WPA-Enterprise Configuration of the Access Point Set the WPA-Enterprise for authentication and radius server to communicate. If you do not know how to set AP’s parameters, refer to the manual or ask the manufacturer. CSW-H85K supports EAP-TLS / TTLS and PEAP.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 7.1.6 Advanced Settings You can configure advanced settings for WLAN with this button. We recommend using the default values if you do not have any problem with it. Figure 7-4 Advanced Settings PHY Mode You have three options for PHY mode and those are [802.11], [802.11b] and [802.11b/g] mode.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Option Tab Functions 7.2.1 Notify IPv4 Change CSW-H85K can be a TCP server even though its IPv4 address is automatically assigned. Using [Notify IP Change] function, CSW-H85K sends its IP address to the specific server. It is offered in 3 types of services, DDNS, TCP and UDP.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 7.2.2 Sending MAC Address [Sending MAC Address] is a function that the CSW-H85K sends its MAC address to the remote host right after a connection. By using this function, a server can identify multiple devices with the information. Figure 7-6 setting of Sending MAC Address function ①...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Serial Port Tab Functions Figure 7-7 setting of TELNET COM Port Control option TELNET COM port Control Option (RFC 2217) - ① 7.3.1 This option is for sending and receiving serial port states between two devices. You can send and receive control signals such as RTS/CTS when the states are changed.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Data Frame Interval - ③ 7.3.3 Before sending data from the serial port to WLAN, CSW-H85K gathers data in the buffer. If there is no data during the time configured in the [Data Frame Interval], it will send data to the network.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Additional Functions 7.4.1 Wireless RSSI(Received Signal Strengh Indication) function CSW-H85K indicates 4 levels of Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI), measured from product side by LEDs. Using Wireless RSSI function Establishing a wireless network, locate the function switch to the right side (RUN). Figure 7-8 setting of Wireless RSSI function Using this function, CSW-H85K indicates the RSSI by using 4 LED indicators which are listed on the table below.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 7.4.2 Factory Reset It is a function physically initializes all the setting. You can save a setting to user-defined ENV region and use it as default values by the factory reset. However, if you do not use the region, Factory Reset uses a factory default by manufacturer as its default values.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Checklist in Trouble When you are in trouble with CSW-H85K, make sure all the following first. 8.1 Searching problem with ezManager Confirming configuration utility CSW-H85K should be configured by ezManager. Stopping Firewall operation A firewall on personal computer or network can block broadcast packets.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 8.2 Connection Problem over TCP/IP Connection with the wireless network Check if the wireless link is fine. Checking parameters related with TCP/IP When CSW-H85K has a private IP address, an IP address of a PC and CSW-H85K needs to be on the same network.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Checking the TCP status Basically, TCP is a protocol connected one to one. Because of this, if a device is TCP on-line state, other requests are denied. If you are in this situation, check the network status by connecting on TELNET or using ezManager.
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 Related Materials Documents You can find each document on our web site or included DVD in your package. Datasheet Declaration of RoHS Compliance Applications for a Smart Phone ezManager (for iOS) ezManager Lite (for Android) ...
10 Technical Support and Warranty 10.1 Technical Support If you have any question regarding operation of the product, visit Customer Support FAQ corner and the message board on Sollae Systems’ web site or send us an email at the following address: E-mail: support@eztcp.com...
CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 11 Precaution and Exemption from Liability 11.1 Precaution Sollae Systems is not responsible for product failures occurring due to user ’s alternation of the product. Specifications of the product are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvement.
Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. and its distributors entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. and its distributors option for the return of the price paid for, or repair, or replacement of the CSW-H85K.
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à caractère commercial ou de toute autre perte financière) provenant de l'utilisation ou de l'incapacité à pouvoir utiliser le boîtier CSW- H85K, même si Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. ou un de ses distributeurs a été informé de la possibilité de tels dommages.
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CSW-H85K sans que la responsabilité de Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. et de ses distributeurs ne puissent être mise en cause, ni que le boîtier CSW-H85K puisse être échangé au titre de la garantie.
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 12 Revision History Date Version Description Author 2012.06.04 ○ Initial release Roy Lee 2012.08.21 ○ Change the Product’s Name (CSW-H85 > CSW-H85K) Roy Lee ○ Add IPv6 related contents ○ Add descriptions of Soft AP function ○...
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CSW-H85K User Manual Ver. 2.4 2014.02.27 ○ Correct some errors and expressions Roy Lee 2014.06.23 ○ Improve description of 2.2.1 (using Soft AP method) Roy Lee 2016.04.07 ○ Add "exit" command for TELNET Roy Lee ○ Change figures about event byte option ○...
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