Summary of Contents for ICP DAS USA WF-2571
- Page 1 WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual www.icpdas.com WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 1...
- Page 2 Warning ICP DAS assumes no liability for damages resulting from the use of this product. ICP DAS reserves the right to change this manual at any time without notice. The information furnished by ICP DAS is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by ICP DAS for its use, or for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
The main screen interface description ........... 15 4. Application Notes................21 Hardware Installation ............... 21 Connection Application..............21 4.2.1 Ad-Hoc application architecture ............. 21 4.2.2 AP application architecture............. 25 5. Troubleshooting................28 WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 3... -
Page 4: Introduction
• Enterprise Class wireless security (WEP, WPA-TKIP and WPA2-AES) • Plug-and-Play Ethernet to Wi-Fi connectivity • USB-based configuration • No driver installation required • Built-in Watchdog • Extended operating temperature range (-25°C ~ +75°C) WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 4... -
Page 5: Features Description
Module Watchdog is a built-in hardware circuit that monitors the operating status of the module and will reset the module if a failure occurs in the hardware or the software. WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 5... -
Page 6: Specifications
Dimensions 110mm x 90mm x 33mm (H x W x D) Environment ℃ ℃ Operating Temperature ~ +75 Storage Temperature -30℃ ~ +80℃ Humidity 10% ~ 90% WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 6... -
Page 7: Hardware
The WF-2571 front panel contains the antenna, I/O connectors and LEDs. RP SMA Connector Signal Strength LED Indicator System Status LED Indicator USB/Ethernet Connector Figure 2-1: Front Panel of the WF-2571 WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 7... -
Page 8: Top Panel
2.2 Top Panel The WF-2571 top panel contains the power connector and operating mode selector switch. Power connector Operating mode selector switch Figure 2-2: Top Panel of the WF-2571 WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 8... -
Page 9: Dimensions
Move the switch to the OP position after the upgrade is complete. OP mode: Firmware operation mode In the WF-2571, the switch is always in the OP position. Only when updating the WF- 2571 firmware, the switch can be moved from the OP position to the FW position. -
Page 10: Hardware Connection
Figure 2-4: Top / Bottom side dimension of the WF-2571 Hardware Connection 2.4.1 Power wire connection The following figures describe the power wire connection to the WF- 2571. Figure 2-5: Power wire connection WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 10... -
Page 11: Watchdog Timer Setting
The WF-2571 supplies a jumper for users to active the watchdog timer or not. Inside the WF-2571 users can use the JP1 to activate the WDT built in the module, as the Figure 2-6. Note that the default setting is active. - Page 12 Figure 2-7: FW update position of Dip-Switch Figure 2-8: Downloads cable connection Figure 2-9: USB Mass Storage Device WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 12...
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Page 13: Firmware Operation Mode
Users need to set the dip-switch to the “OP” position as Figure 2-11 and reset the power, which the WF-2571 can run in the operation mode. In this mode, user can use the WF-2571 with a computer or other devices that have Ethernet interface for wireless connection. - Page 14 Figure 2-11: OP Position of Dip-Switch WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 14...
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Page 15: Software
3. Software This chapter explains how to use the WF-2571 Utility to carry on the WF-2571 wireless communication configuration. 3.1 Wireless Configuration Tool – WF-2571 Utility WF-2571 utility is a Microsoft Windows application that compatibles with Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, Vista and 7. - Page 16 WF-2571 automatically. Figure 3-3: Device selection interface [2] Parameter reading function Users can download parameters from WF-2571 by pressing the ”Read para” button via USB interface. WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 16...
- Page 17 ：Key length must be 10 characters. WEP-64 ：Key length must be 26 characters. WEP-128 WPA-PSK(TKIP) ：Key length must between 8~63 characters. WPA2-PSK(AES) ：Key length must between 8~63 characters. WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 17...
- Page 18 Fig. Figure 3-7: Firmware Information [2] Signal Strength This area will display the signal strength information by LED indicator. display area Figure 3-8: Signal strength WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 18...
- Page 19 In order to facilitate users to set up the MAC address, WF-2571 utility provide a "Get MAC Address" interface for user to obtain the MAC address of the device. Figure 3-10: MAC Address configuration interface WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 19...
- Page 20 Figure 3-13: Get MAC address button d. Display MAC address Figure 3-14: MAC address display interface Note: That the device and computer must be on the same network segment WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 20...
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Page 21: Application Notes
4.2 Connection Application 4.2.1 Ad-Hoc application architecture A. Basic equipment: WF-2571x2, PCx2 Figure 4-1: Ad-Hoc connection test architecture WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 21... - Page 22 Figure 4-3: Parameter transmission status and upload successful screens Another one WF-2571 also uses the same configuration as described above. WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 22...
- Page 23 Open Network connections and entry the properties setting of wireless network connections. Figure 4-4: Properties setting of wireless network connections b. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and press the "Properties" button. WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 23...
- Page 24 "192.168.255.10", Subnet mask as "255.255.255.0". Finally, press "OK" button. d. Another computer's network settings as follows. IP address as "192.168.255.11" Subnet mask as "255.255.255.0" Figure 4-6: IP address setting interface WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 24...
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Page 25: Ap Application Architecture
Figure 4-7: Communication test screen 4.2.2 AP application architecture A. Basic equipment: WF-2571x1, wireless APx1, PCx3 Figure 4-8: AP connection test architecture WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 25... - Page 26 D. Connect Ethernet cable between PC and WF-2571 E. Reboot devices Please reboot the WF-2571 after the above settings. After some time, WF-2571 and wireless AP will automatically establish a connection. WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 26...
- Page 27 In the Control Immediate screen, kind called ping 192.168.0.10, 192.168.0.11 or 192.168.0.12. If the internet access is working fine that it should show a similar reaction as Fig.4-7. WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 27...
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
Or whether there are barriers on the scene. These may cause poor signal quality. Technical Support If you have problems about using the , please WF-2571 module contact ICP DAS Product Support. Email: service@icpdas.com WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 28...