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WI-MOD-E-100 &
WI-MOD-E-300
Ethernet Modems
Weidmuller, Inc., Richmond, VA 23236
Tel: (800) 849-9343 Fax: (804) 897-4136
Web: www.weidmuller.com

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Ethernet Modems Weidmuller, Inc., Richmond, VA 23236 Tel: (800) 849-9343 Fax: (804) 897-4136 Web: www.weidmuller.com...
  • Page 2 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual Thank you for your selection of the WI-MOD-E-100 and/or WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet Modem. We trust it will give you many years of valuable service. ATTENTION! Incorrect termination of supply wires may cause internal damage and will void warranty.

  • Page 3: Important Notice

    Important Notice Weidmuller, Inc. products are designed to be used in industrial environments, by experienced industrial engineering personnel with adequate knowledge of safety design considerations. Weidmuller, Inc. radio products are used on unprotected license-free radio bands with radio noise and interference.
  • Page 4 Weidmuller, Inc. is not liable for any consequential damages or loss of operations or profits resulting from the use of these products. Weidmuller, Inc. is not liable for damages, losses, costs, injury or harm incurred as a consequence of any representations, warranties or conditions made by Weidmuller, Inc. or its representatives or by any other party, except as expressed solely in this document.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION ................7 ..................... 7 ETWORK OPOLOGY ..................10 ETTING TARTED UICKLY CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION ................11 ........................11 ENERAL ....................11 NTENNA NSTALLATION 2.2.1 Dipole and Collinear antennas ................. 13 2.2.2 Directional antennas....................14 ......................15 OWER UPPLY ....................
  • Page 6 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual CHAPTER FOUR DIAGNOSTICS.................. 68 ....................68 IAGNOSTICS HART ............... 69 IAGNOSTIC NFORMATION VAILABLE 4.2.1 Connectivity......................69 4.2.2 Monitor Communications ..................70 4.2.3 Statistics ....................... 71 4.2.4 Network Traffic Analysis..................71 ....................71 ESTING...

  • Page 7: Chapter One Introduction

    5MHz wide channels, with the first channel centered at 2.412 GHz. Note that regulations in North America and part of Europe permit all 11 channels to be used in these countries. Please check with your Weidmuller, Inc. representative for the permitted channel usage in your country.
  • Page 8 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual Access Point vs Client The Access Point unit acts as the “wireless master” unit. The Access Point sets up the wireless links to the Client units, and controls the wireless communications. The first diagram shows two Ethernet devices being linked.
  • Page 9 Bridge vs Router Each WI-MOD-E is configured with an IP address for the Ethernet side, and another for the wireless side. A Bridge connects devices within the same Ethernet network - for example, extending an existing Ethernet LAN. For a Bridge, the IP address for the wireless side is the same as the Ethernet side. A Router connects devices on different LAN’s.

  • Page 10: Getting Started Quickly

    WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual Getting Started Quickly Most applications for the WI-MOD-E require little configuration. The WI-MOD-E has many sophisticated features, however if you don’t require these features, this section will allow you to configure the units quickly.

  • Page 11: Chapter Two Installation

    Chapter Two INSTALLATION General The WI-MOD-E module is housed in a rugged aluminium case, suitable for DIN-rail mounting. Terminals will accept wires up to 2.5 sqmm (12 gauge) in size. Module is mounted using the spring loaded DIN Rail mounts located on the back of the module. To mount, clip the top of the DIN Rail clip on to the DIN rail and then press the module back firmly until it clicks into place.
  • Page 12 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual tolerated for shorter distances. For short distances, it is possible to mount the antennas inside buildings. An obstructed path requires testing to determine if the path will be reliable - refer the section 6 of this manual.

  • Page 13: Dipole And Collinear Antennas

    The gains and losses of typical antennas are Antenna Gain (dBi) Dipole Collinear 5 or 8 Directional 10 - 28 Cable type Loss (dB per 10 m / 30 ft) RG58 Cellfoil RG213 LDF4-50 -1.5 The net gain of the antenna/cable configuration is determined by adding the antenna gain and the cable loss.

  • Page 14: Directional Antennas

    WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual 30 cm minimum COLINEAR ANTENNA WEATHE RPROOF CONNECTORS WITH SURGE “3M 23” TAPE ARRESTOR (OPTIONAL) COAXIAL CABLE STRESS RELIEF LOOP TX/RX MAST PROVIDE GOOD WI-MOD GROUND CONNECTION TO MAST, MODULE EARTH STAKE AND SURGE...

  • Page 15: Power Supply

    Power Supply The WI-MOD-E module can be powered from a 9 - 30VDC power supply. The power supply should be rated at 1 Amp. The positive side of the supply must not be connected to earth. The supply negative is connected to the unit case internally. The DC supply may be a floating supply or negatively grounded.

  • Page 16: Rs485 Serial Port

    WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual DB9 Connector Pinouts Name Direction Function Data carrier detect – Transmit Data – Serial Data Output Receive Data – Serial Data Input Data Terminal Ready - Signal Ground Data Set Ready - always high when unit is powered on.
  • Page 17 HOST WI-MOD-E HOST RS485 CONNECTIONS HOST HOST WI-MOD-E 120Ω Ω RS485 CONNECTION USING TERMINATING RESISTOR Page 17 February 2010...

  • Page 18: Discrete (Digital) Input/Output

    WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual Discrete (Digital) Input/Output The WI-MOD-E has one on-board discrete/digital I/O channel. This channel can act as either a discrete input or discrete output. It can be monitored, or set remotely, or alternatively used to output a communications alarm status.

  • Page 19: Chapter Three Operation

    Chapter Three OPERATION Start-up “Access Point” Start-up An Access Point (AP) unit starts and immediately begins transmitting periodic messages, called beacons, on the configured channel. Beacons include capability information that a Client may examine in order to identify if the Access Point is suitable for link establishment. Clients will only attempt to establish a link with an Access Point whose beacon indicates a matching SSID.
  • Page 20 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual link is dropped. Whenever a Client is not connected to an AP, it will cyclically scan all available channels for a suitable AP. Roaming Clients may also roam between Access Points. If a Client receives a beacon from an AP with a stronger signal than the current AP (providing SSID is the same and capability information are compatible), it may disconnect from the first AP and establish a link with the second AP.

  • Page 21: Selecting A Channel

    Selecting a Channel The WI-MOD-E conforms to the IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN specification. The WI-MOD-E supports 11 radio channels, each 5MHz wide, in the range 2412MHz to 2462MHz. Only one of these channels is used for a connection. The desired channel is selected and configured at the Access Point, and is then used for all beacon transmissions and connections.

  • Page 22: Default Configuration

    WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual Default Configuration The default factory configuration of the WI-MOD-E is • Client/Bridge/ • IP address192.168.0.1XX, where XX is the last two digits of the serial number (the default IP address is shown on the printed label on the back of the module) •...
  • Page 23 • Power up the WI-MOD-E module. • Open “Network Settings” on your PC under Control Panel. The following description is for Windows XP - earlier Windows operating systems have similar settings. • Open “Properties” of Local Area Connection. • Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties.
  • Page 24 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual • On the General tab enter IP address 192.168.0.1, Subnet mask 255.255.255.0, and default gateway 192.168.0.1. • Open Internet Explorer and ensure that settings will allow you to connect to the IP address selected.

  • Page 25: Set Wi-Mod-E To Same Network As Pc

    3.4.2 Set WI-MOD-E to same network as PC This is the alternate procedure to setting an IP address in the WI-MOD-E. Consult your network administrator for an IP address on your network, the gateway IP address, and network mask. a) Switch Factory Default dip-switch on WI-MOD-E to SETUP position. b) Connect the RS232 port on the WI-MOD-E to the RS232 port on the PC using a “straight- through”...
  • Page 26 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual e) Check values for Boot Address, Boot Netmask, and Boot Gateway. These values should be setto reflect those of the PC you are using to configure the unit. If these are correct skip to step (h).

  • Page 27: Network Configuration

    the command: bip <Type the IP address> Switch dip-switch on WI-MOD-E to RUN position. Type the command reset, or cycle power to the unit. The WI-MOD-E will reset and start with the network settings you have entered. k) Open Internet Explorer and ensure that settings will allow you to connect to the IP address selected.
  • Page 28 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual Network Settings Webpage Fields Operating Mode Used to select Access Point (Infrastructure), Client (Infrastructure), IBSS (Ad-Hoc), or MONITOR mode. By default this is set to Client. Device Mode Used to select Bridge or Router mode.

  • Page 29: Ethernet Data

    Radio Encryption Select “None”, “WEP (64-bit)”, “WEP (128-bit)”, “WPA-PSK (TKIP)”, or “WPA-PSK (AES)” security encryption of the wireless data. The default setting is “None”. Encryption Keys 1 to 4 These are the keys used to encrypt radio data to protect data from unwanted eavesdroppers when WEP Encryption is selected.

  • Page 30: Normal Operation

    WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual Normal Operation After addresses are configured, the units are ready for operation. Refer to section 1 for an explanation on the operation of a Bridge and Router. Transparent Bridge Operation Bridges are typically used to connect sections of the same IP network together.

  • Page 31: Radio Configuration

    E client/station uses 3-address mode any Access Point that it is to communicate with may be configured for either 3 or 4 address mode (i.e. Access Point mode does not matter). 4-address mode allows a WI-MOD-E client/station to bridge traffic from devices connected to its wired Ethernet port without acting as a proxy for their MAC address.
  • Page 32 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual Power Level The RF power level is shown in this field. This value is read only and cannot be altered. Data Rate The radio baud rate in Mega (million) bits per second (Mbps) for point to point radio transmissions.

  • Page 33: Spanning Tree Algorithm / Redundancy

    Spanning Tree Algorithm / Redundancy The bridge “Spanning Tree Protocol” function was introduced to handle network loops and provide redundant paths in networks. To enable the STP requires that WDS mode also be enabled on the “Repeaters” configuration page. When enabling WDS mode on a client/station you should ensure that WDS mode is also enabled at the corresponding Access Point –...

  • Page 34: Multiple Ap Repeater Mesh Network

    WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual 3.10 Multiple AP Repeater Mesh Network The range of a wireless network can be extended by allowing Access Points to behave as repeaters and forward traffic to other Access Points. Access Point to Access Point communications is also known as Wireless Distribution System (WDS).

  • Page 35: February

    (i.e. auto connect) network with encryption, the same encryption algorithm and keys must be inherited from the default interface. Note that when WPA is required with a mesh network, the same SSID must be used for each Access Point. Alternatively the list of possible allowed Access Points (by SSID) and their corresponding passphrases must be specified - since WPA Pre-Shared Keys are derived from both passphrase and SSID.
  • Page 36 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual The WDS configuration for unit B is shown above (this page is accessible via the Repeaters link from the configuration web pages). WDS mode has been enabled, and “Only connect to APs in list”...
  • Page 37 An example of using WDS router interfaces to achieve a similar physical topology to the WDS bridge example discussed earlier is illustrated below. In both examples, there are four WDS Access points each with the possibility of having their own client/stations associated. In both examples A, B, C, and D can all exchange data with each other.
  • Page 38 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual establish a link – but the MAC address is always broadcast in beacons whereas the SSID broadcast is configurable). Unit B in the WDS router example above has three WDS links – to units A, C, and D; we show unit B’s configuration below.
  • Page 39 The routing rules for unit B are shown below (for more information on routing rules, refer to the section “3.11 Routing Rules”). The second WDS entry above specifies the WDS link to unit C as a WDS router interface with IP address 169.254.5.3.
  • Page 40 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual WDS Configuration The WDS Configuration page (as seen above) is accessible from the “Repeaters” link on any of the configuration web pages. The configurable WDS parameters are summarized below. When WDS communications are not required, select this option (see section “3.7 Layer 3 bridge Normal Operation”...
  • Page 41 WDS Connections: SSID Specify the SSID of the Access Point(s) to establish a WDS link with. Leave this field blank if you wish to nominate the Access Point by MAC address only – however in that case the Access Point must not have “SSID broadcast”...

  • Page 42: Routing Rules

    WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual 3.11 Routing Rules When a WI-MOD-E receives an IP frame that is destined for an IP address on a different network, it checks if the network address matches the network address of one of its own interfaces (i.e. hard wired Ethernet, or wireless Ethernet, or WDS) and forwards the frame appropriately.
  • Page 43 The Routing Rules configuration page can be accessed by selecting the “Routing” link on any of the configuration web pages. Up to 30 routing rules may be added to each WI-MOD-E. The table below summarizes the configurable parameters of a routing rule. Name A name to describe the routing rule (Max 32 characters).

  • Page 44: Wireless Message Filtering

    WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual 3.12 Wireless Message Filtering When configured as a Bridge, the WI-MOD-E will transmit all broadcast messages appearing at its wired Ethernet port. When the WI-MOD-E is configured as a Router, this does not occur.
  • Page 45 If radio links are chained together to form a radio backbone, it is also important to consider the operation of the Layer 3 Transparent Bridge (Refer Section 3.7). A WI-MOD-E Client will act as a MAC Address translator, as it acts as a MAC address proxy on behalf of devices connected to its wired Ethernet port.

  • Page 46: Serial Port Configuration

    WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual IP Address Filter Configuration: Add Entries Enter the details of IP traffic to be added to the list. Protocols ARP, ICMP, TCP and UDP may be selected. Other IP protocols may be selected provided the IP protocol number within packets is known.
  • Page 47 If you wish to use routing over this serial network connection, then the IP addresses selected must not lie on Wireless or Wired Ethernet networks already configured into the device. You must ensure they set routing rules appropriately for devices either side of the network. If you want the serial device visible as present on the Wireless or Wired network, then the local IP address must be the same as the IP address set for the desired port.
  • Page 48 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual 2. On the New Connection Wizard, click Next 3. Set up an advanced connection 4. Connect directly to another computer WI-MOD-E Manual v1.10 Page 48...
  • Page 49 Set PC as guest 6. Set Computer Name 7. Select a COM port 8. Select availability 9. Click Finish 10. Select properties of this new connection by right clicking on connection. 11. General Tab click on Configure button Page 49 February 2010...
  • Page 50 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual 12. Ensure maximum speed is 115200bps, click OK 13. Select Networking Tab -> click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in list box and then click Properties button. 14. On Properties form click Advanced button 15.

  • Page 51: Serial Gateway

    3.13.2 Serial Gateway Serial Gateway functionality is available for both RS-232 and RS-485 ports independently, and enables serial data to be routed via the wired or wireless network connection. Serial Gateway functionality is similar to radio modem functionality, allowing point-to-point and multipoint serial data transfer.
  • Page 52 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual There are software packages available (i.e. SerialIP Redirector by Tactical Software) that can create a virtual serial port on a PC. This virtual serial port can be configured to connect to a WI-MOD-E serial port.

  • Page 53: Modbus Tcp To Rtu Gateway

    3.13.3 ModBus TCP to RTU Gateway The ModBus TCP to RTU Gateway allows an Ethernet ModBus/TCP Client (Master) to communicate with a serial ModBus RTU Slave. The WI-MOD-E makes this possible by internally performing the necessary protocol conversion. The conversion is always performed by the WI- MOD-E which is directly connected to the ModBus serial device (i.e.

  • Page 54: Digital Input/Output

    WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual 3.14 Digital Input/Output The functionality of the shared Digital Input/Output pin may be configured via the “I/O Transfer” internal webpage. As this pin is shared, the Digital Input status will be ON when the Digital Output is set ON.
  • Page 55 for ON and 0000(hex) for OFF. Inverted status registers are also provided where the registers contain 0000(hex) for ON and FFFF(hex) for OFF. Registers Purpose 1 – 4299 General purpose I/O registers (read/write) 4300 On-board Digital Input value (read only) 4301 Link Status (read only) 4320...
  • Page 56 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual An example of the ModBus functionality of the WI-MOD-E is illustrated below. In this example the status of the onboard digital input at C will be reflected at the onboard digital output at B. Also, 8 I/O registers from ModBus serial device D will be transferred to A.
  • Page 57 digital output at B. Local Register 4320 specifies the register for the onboard digital output at B (since B is the local unit at which the mapping is configured). I/O Count 1 specifies that only one I/O point is being transferred (i.e. the single digital I/O). Function Code 02: Read Discretes specifies the standard ModBus function code to read discrete (i.e.
  • Page 58 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual the status of the I/O registers – including the I/O at units A, C, and D. This is a very powerful and flexible feature which could, for example, be exploited by a central monitoring facility or SCADA.

  • Page 59: Module Information Configuration

    3.16 Socket Routing TCP/IP Port forwarding The WI-MOD-E is primarily a TCP/IP Routing Server, to which a number of external TCP/IP Clients may connect. Since TCP/IP connections are point-to-point only, Socket Routing allows a number of remote TCP/IP clients to connect to the WI-MOD-E simultaneously, the WI-MOD-E can then route data between the separate remote client devices as necessary.
  • Page 60 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual Modes of operation As mentioned earlier, there are 3 modes of operation that the WI-MOD-E can use to route data between the connected devices: • Protocol Aware Routing. If the WI-MOD-E is aware of the protocol used by the remote devices then it can efficiently route data only to the required location based on the addressing inherent in that protocol.
  • Page 61 Routing Servers Configuration Master Port When a master/slave protocol is to be used by remote devices, specify the TCP Port number on the WI-MOD-E that the master device will connect to. Set this field to 0 if there is no master device. Slave Port Specify the TCP port number on the WI-MOD-E that non-master remote devices will connect to.
  • Page 62 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual Max connections are set to 10 meaning that a total of 10 remote TCP/IP clients may connect to this Routing Server. ModBus Mode is selected so that the WI-MOD-E can route ModBus frames directly to their intended destination.

  • Page 63: Remote Configuration

    3.17 Module Information Configuration Module Information Webpage Fields This configuration page is primarily for information purposes. With the exception of the password, the information entered here is displayed on the root webpage of the WI-MOD-E. Password When changing the password on this screen, it will be sent unencrypted over any wired network.

  • Page 64: Configuration Examples

    WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual 3.19 Configuration Examples Setting a WI-MOD-E to Factory Default Settings For access to configuration WebPages of WI-MOD-E. Refer to Section Accessing Configuration inside a module for the first time, or Modifying an existing configuration.
  • Page 65 Set dipswitch to RUN Save the changes and unit will restart with new settings. Alternate procedure – Adjust WI-MOD-E network settings using serial port (assuming configuration PC is on existing network) Open terminal program with settings with data rate 19200bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity.

  • Page 66: Connecting Two Separate Networks Together

    WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual Connecting two separate networks together Network A Configuration In this example, network A is connected to the internet via a router at IP address 192.168.0.1. Devices on Network A that only require access to devices on Networks A and B, should have their gateway IP address set to the WI-MOD-E Access Point as 192.168.0.200.

  • Page 67: Extending Range Of A Network With A Repeater Hop

    Set the Wireless IP address to 169.254.102.54, network mask 255.255.255.0 Select the Radio Encryption required, and enter encryption keys if necessary. Set dipswitch to RUN. Click on button Save to Flash and Reset. Webpage will display that message indicating details are being written to flash.

  • Page 68: Chapter Four Diagnostics

    WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual Chapter Four DIAGNOSTICS Diagnostics Chart LED Indicator Condition Meaning GREEN Normal Operation Supply voltage too low. Radio RX GREEN flash Radio receiving data Radio TX Flash Radio Transmitting Radio LINK On when a radio communications link is...

  • Page 69: Diagnostic Information Available

    Diagnostic Information Available 4.2.1 Connectivity The Connectivity webpage at an Access Point lists all Clients with which it is associated. The page also indicates whether the encryption scheme has been authorized at the Access Point. A WI- MOD-E will fail to be authorized if the encryption keys are incorrect. The received signal strength, background noise, and radio data rate is listed for each Client or Access Point by their MAC Address.

  • Page 70: Monitor Communications

    WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual 4.2.2 Monitor Communications To monitor radio communications, it is necessary to configure the Operating Mode under “Network” as MONITOR. When in the MONITOR mode, the “Monitor Communications” function displays a continuous list of transmissions that are being received.

  • Page 71: Statistics

    4.2.3 Statistics The Statistics webpage is used for advanced debugging of WI-MOD-E. This webpage details the state of the WI-MOD-E and its performance in the system. 4.2.4 Network Traffic Analysis There are many devices and PC programs that will analyse performance of an Ethernet network. Freely available programs such as Ethereal provide a simple cost effective means for more advanced analysis.

  • Page 72: Utilities

    WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual If the signal is strong enough, a link may be established, and the Connectivity webpage of the Access Point may be opened. If the link is weak, the LINK led will go out, and the remote Connectivity webpage of the Access Point will fail to load.
  • Page 73 The screen shot below shows the response of the “ping 192.168.123.123 –t” command. This -t command is used to repeatedly ping the specified node in the network, to cancel use “Ctrl – C” A good test for the network once it is first set up is to use PING repeatedly from one PC’s IP address to the other PC’s IP address.

  • Page 74: Ipconfig

    WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual 4.4.2 IPCONFIG IPCONFIG can be used to show your current TCP/IP information, including your address, DNS server addresses, adapter type and so on. In the above example ipconfig was entered in the command prompt. The reply back shows the PC’s IP address, Subnet mask and the gateway it is connected to.

  • Page 75: Route

    4.4.3 ARP Displays and modifies the IP-to-Physical address translation tables used by Address Resolution Protocol (ARP). Once a remote computer has been pinged, this can be used to see the IP address & MAC address of the remote computer. It will also show any other devices on the network that it may be connected Command used for above screen shot is Arp –a.
  • Page 76 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual Network A Settings Client Bridge Settings IP Address 192.168.0.17 Gateway IP 192.168.2.51 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Ethernet IP 192.168.2.50 Gateway IP 192.168.0.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Wireless IP 192.168.2.50 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Access Point Router Settings Network B Settings Gateway IP 192.168.0.1...

  • Page 77: Chapter Five

    Chapter Five SPECIFICATIONS General EN 300 683 FCC Part 90 specification Radio EN 300 328 FCC Part 15.247, RSS 210 specification Housing 114 x 140 x 30mm Powder-coated, extruded aluminum 4.5 x 5.5 x 1.2 inch DIN rail mount Terminal blocks Removable Suitable for 12 gauge (2.5sqmm) conductors...
  • Page 78 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual Serial Ports RS232 Port DB9 female DCE RTS/CTS/DTR/DCD hardware signals provided RS485 Port 2 pin terminal block Max distance 4000’ / 1.2 km Data rate (bit/sec) 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 7 or 8 data bits, Stop/start/parity bits...

  • Page 79: Appendix A Firmware Upgrade

    Appendix A FIRMWARE UPGRADE Determine which firmware version is present in the module to be upgraded by viewing the index webpage of the module. Firmware versions v1.21 and later may be upgraded via the configuration web pages. This upgrade can be done locally with a PC connected directly to the module, or remotely over a working radio link.
  • Page 80 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual 5. There are two options: a. The “Save to Flash and Reset” button may be clicked, to initiate a reset immediately after a successful firmware upgrade so that the new firmware is run.
  • Page 81 When upgrade is completed, the System Tools webpage will be shown if “Save to Flash” was clicked. If “Save to Flash and Reset” was clicked, the unit will display a message that the module is resetting. Firmware upgrade is now complete. Manual Upgrade using Flash Update 1.
  • Page 82 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual 4. Ensure your PC network settings have a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. This can be easily checked using DOS command IPCONFIG. 5. Extract FlashUpdate program, and start the program. 6. If you are running Windows firewall you may be prompted with the following message.
  • Page 83 11. Select Server Interface in the FlashUpdate program. (IP address of PC connected to which can be found from step 4 above) 12. Click on Upgrade button in FlashUpdate program. 13. Follow instructions from confirmation window. 14. Click OK, Power down module, wait approximately 1 second, and power up module. This entire step must be accomplished within 30 seconds of completing the previous step.
  • Page 84 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual 15. Programming will commence… 16. If programming was successful, a dialog box is displayed showing this. 17. Switch dipswitch to RUN position and cycle power for normal operation. WI-MOD-E Manual v1.10 Page 84...

  • Page 85: Appendix B Glossary

    Appendix B GLOSSARY Acknowledgment. Access point An access point is the connection that ties wireless communication devices into a network. Also known as a base station, the access point is usually connected to a wired network. Antenna Gain Antennae don't increase the transmission power, but focus the signal more. So instead of transmitting in every direction (including the sky and ground) antenna focus the signal usually either more horizontally or in one particular direction.
  • Page 86 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual DHCP A utility that enables a server to dynamically assign IP addresses from a predefined list and limit their time of use so that they can be reassigned. Without DHCP, an IT Manager would have to manually enter in all the IP addresses of all the computers on the network.
  • Page 87 with setting standards for computers and communications. Infrastructure A client setting providing connectivity to an AP. As compared to Ad-Hoc mode, mode whereby PCs communicate directly with each other, clients set in Infrastructure Mode all pass data through a central AP. The AP not only mediates wireless network traffic in the immediate neighborhood, but also provides communication with the wired network.
  • Page 88 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual Presentation, Application. A system of connecting PCs and other devices within the same physical proximity for sharing resources such as an Internet connections, printers, files and drives. Receive The minimum signal strength required to pick up a signal. Higher bandwidth Sensitivity connections have less receive sensitivity than lower bandwidth connections.
  • Page 89 eight wires, whereas telephone connectors have only four. Server A computer that provides its resources to other computers and devices on a network. These include print servers, Internet servers and data servers. A server can also be combined with a hub or router. Site survey The process whereby a wireless network installer inspects a location prior to putting in a wireless network.
  • Page 90 WI-MOD-E-100 & WI-MOD-E-300 Wireless Ethernet User Manual A type of technology designed to increase the security of information transferred over the Internet. VPN can work with either wired or wireless networks, as well as with dial-up connections over POTS. VPN creates a private encrypted tunnel from the end user's computer, through the local wireless network, through the Internet, all the way to the corporate servers and database.

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