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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 compact 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 256KB of internal SRAM, and 16KB of boot ROM. The WiPort communicates to the edge device through a 3.3V logic level interface. WiPort also includes 2048Kbytes of flash memory for storing firmware and web pages.

A larger memory option is available that includes 4096Kbytes of flash memory, and an additional 1024Kbytes 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.
Protocol Support

The WiPort uses the widely accepted 802.11b protocol to connect to a wireless access point or an ad hoc network. It uses the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) to ensure that no data is lost or duplicated and 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.

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Highlights

* Smallest integrated wireless solution
* Industry standard 802.11b wireless interface and a 10/100 Ethernet interface
* 128bit WEP Encryption for security
* Connect any serial device to a wireless network
* Fastest time-to-market wireless solution

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Features / Specifications
More Key Features

* Complete integrated solution
* Supports WLAN or Ethernet connectivity
* Serial to 802.11b conversion
* Stable, field proven TCP/IP protocol suite and Web-based application framework
* Easy configuration through a web interface
* Easy installation of custom web pages
* Embedded web server
* 11 General Purpose Input/Outpul (GPIO) pins
* E-Mail alerts
* Password protection
* Dual serial ports
* WPA security upgradeable
* High performance throughput