WiPort™ Data Sheet
General Description
The WiPort is the most compact, integrated solution
available to add 802.11b wireless networking to any
edge device with a serial interface. Using our highly
integrated hardware and software platform, you will add
to your bottom line by significantly reducing product
development time, risk, and cost.
The WiPort offers the highest level of integration
available in a device server. Within a compact package
is a DSTni x86 controller, memory, 802.11b transceiver, a
10/100 Ethernet transceiver, and dual high-speed serial
ports. All of this combines to give you a complete
networking solution. The WiPort is the first product in a
line of embedded wireless device servers, designed
with flexibility to support additional wireless standards
without requiring redesign.
To enable access to a local network or the Internet, the
WiPort integrates a fully developed TCP/IP network
stack and OS. The WiPort also includes an embedded
web server that can be used to remotely configure,
monitor, or troubleshoot the attached device.
WiPort serves web pages to a web browser when there
is a need to gather information or communicate with
networked devices. The WiPort becomes a conduit
between you and your device over the network or
Internet.
The Windows™-based configuration software, Device
Installer, simplifies installation and setup. The WiPort
can also be configured locally through its serial port, or
remotely over a network using Telnet (password-
protected) or a web browser. Flash memory provides
for maintenance-free, nonvolatile storage of web
pages, and allows future system software upgrades.
Key Features
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Complete integrated solution
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Supports WLAN or Ethernet connectivity
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Serial to 802.11b conversion
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Stable, field proven TCP/IP protocol suite and web-
based application framework
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Easy configuration through a web interface
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Easy installation of customized web pages
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Embedded web server
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802.11b wireless interface
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E-mail alerts
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Password protection
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Upgradeable firmware via the network or serial port
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Dual serial ports
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128 bit WEP encryption
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WPA security upgradeable
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High performance data throughput
Hardware & Software Description
The WiPort functions independently of a PC, providing
a complete hardware and software solution for adding
wireless connectivity to your edge devices. Within a
single package this powerful device server comes with
an 802.11b wireless connection, a 10/100 Ethernet
transceiver, a reliable and proven operating system
stored in flash memory, an embedded web server, a full
TCP/IP protocol stack, and WEP security.
The WiPort software runs on a Lantronix DSTni
controller which has 256 KB of internal SRAM, and 16
KB of boot ROM. The WiPort communicates to the
edge device through a 3.3V logic level interface. 2 MB
of flash memory is included for storing firmware and
web pages.
A larger memory option is available that includes 4 MB
of flash memory, and an additional 1 MB of SRAM. The
WiPort runs on a single 3.3V supply, and has a built-in
voltage supervisory circuit.
The WiPort will connect through a coaxial cable “pigtail”
to a panel-mounted external antenna, which makes the
electro-mechanical integration very simple.
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Protocol Support
The WiPort uses the widely accepted 802.11b protocol
to connect to a wireless access point or ad-hoc
network. It uses the Transmission Control Protocol
(TCP) to assure that no data is lost or duplicated and
that everything sent to the connection arrives correctly
at the target.
Other supported protocols are listed below:
• ARP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, Telnet, TFTP, AutoIP,
DHCP, HTTP, and SNMP for network
communications.
• TCP, UDP, and Telnet for connections to the serial
port.
• TFTP for firmware updates.
• IP for addressing, routing, and data block handling
over the network.
• User Datagram Protocol (UDP) for typical datagram
applications in which devices interact with other
devices without maintaining a point-to-point
connection.
Dimensions
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The WiPort dimensions are shown in the
following drawing:
WiPort – Embedded Web Server
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WiPort Technical Data
Category
CPU, Memory
Firmware
Reset Circuit
Serial Interface
Serial Line Formats
Modem Control
Flow Control
Network Interface
Protocols Supported
Data Rates With
Automatic Fallback
Description
Lantronix DSTni-EX 186 CPU, 256 KB zero wait state SRAM
2048 KB Flash or 4096 KB Flash, 16 KB Boot ROM, 1024 KB SRAM
Upgradeable via TFTP and serial port
Reset In is low active. Minimum reset pulse width is 2 ms at IIL = -500µA
CMOS (Asynchronous) 3.3V-level signals
Rate is software selectable (300 bps to 921600 bps)
7 or 8 data bits, 1-2 Stop bits, Parity: odd, even, none
DTR, DCD
XON/XOFF (software), CTS/RTS (hardware), none
Wireless 802.11b and 10/100 Ethernet
802.11b, ARP, UDP, TCP, Telnet, ICMP, SNMP, DHCP, BOOTP, Auto IP, HTTP, SMTP,
TFTP
11 Mbps
5.5 Mbps
2 Mbps
1 Mbps
CSMA/CA with ACK
2.412 – 2.484 GHz
Up to 328 feet indoors
CCK (11 Mbps)
CCK (5.5 Mbps)
DQPSK (2 Mbps)
DBPSK (1 Mbps)
14 dBm ± 1 dBm
-82 dBm for 11 Mbps
-87 dBm for 5.5 Mbps
-89 dBm for 2.0 Mbps
-93 dBm for 1.0 Mbps
1280 mW (WLAN mode; maximum data rate)
820 mW (WLAN mode; idle)
710 mW (Ethernet mode)
460 mA
Internal web server, SNMP (read only)
Serial login, Telnet login
DeviceInstaller software
Password protection, locking features, 64/128 bit WEP
Serves web pages and Java applets
Storage capacity: 1.8 MB or 3.8 MB (depending on Flash size)
29 grams
Metal shell
Operating range, WLAN: -40°C to +70°C
Operating range, Ethernet: -10°C to +75°C
Storage range: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
2-year limited warranty
Windows™ 98/NT/2000/XP based DeviceInstaller configuration software and Windows™
based Comm Port Redirector, DeviceInstaller, Web-Manager.
Media Access Control
Frequency Range
Range
Modulation
Techniques
Transmit Output Power
Receiver Sensitivity
Average Power
Consumption
Peak Supply Current
Management
Security
Internal Web Server
Weight
Material
Temperature
Warranty
Included Software
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