Introduction, Applications – Lantronix Ethernet User Manual
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WiBox2100E User Guide
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The WiBox™ family of wireless device servers provides serial-to-wireless network
connectivity. They enable virtually any serial device or equipment to be remotely
accessed, controlled, monitored, or shared on an 802.11b/g wireless network.
The WiBox2100E provides a fully integrated solution that combines an operating
system, embedded Web server, full TCP/IP protocol stack with an 802.11b/g
transceiver supporting WEP and WPA security, and two high-speed serial ports into a
small compact package. For additional security, the WiBox offers secure data
communications using Rijndael Advanced Encryption Standards (AES).
This device server allows serial devices to connect and communicate over 802.11b/g
wireless networks using IP protocol (TCP for connection-oriented stream applications
and UDP for datagram applications). The WiBox2100E also supports 4-wire
RS-422/485 and 2-wire RS-485 protocols for multipoint connections. The unit
provides an Ethernet connection as well.
Note:
The WiBox2100E with firmware version 6.2 and later will be configurable for
wireless bridging (see
). This allows a host connected to the
WiBox over a wired Ethernet interface to be accessible over a wireless network.
Name
Model
Part Numbers
WiBox with
Ethernet
WBX2100E
WB21000EG1-01 (115 VAC, 50/60 Hz
adapter)
WB21000EG2-01 (100-240 VAC, 50/60
Hz Intl. adapter)
WB2100EGB-01 (WiBox board only)
WB2100EG0-01 (No power supply)
Note:
In this User Guide, we generally refer to the WiBox2100E as the WiBox.
Applications
The WiBox device server connects serial devices such as those listed below to
wireless and Ethernet networks using the IP protocol family.
Security alarms
Access control devices
Fire control panels
Time/attendance clocks and terminals
ATM machines
Data collection devices
RFID readers
Universal Power Supply (UPS) Management units