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WF-2571 Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge User’s Manual (Ver. 1.1, Oct 2013) ------------- 13

 

Users just need to execute “Firmware_Update_Tool.exe” and follow 

the below steps to complete the firmware updating process. 
[1] Choose “USB” interface and “USB Disk”. 
[2] Click “Browser” button to choose firmware file. (e.g. WF2571.fw) 
[3] Click “Firmware Update” button to start firmware updating process.

  

 

The result will be shown in “Firmware Update” field. 
 

 

Figure 2-10: WF-2571 firmware update process 

 
The WF-2571 firmware can be downloaded from

 

ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/usbcd/napdos/wifi/wf-2571/firmware

/ 

 

The Firmware_Update_Tool can be downloaded from  

ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/usbcd/napdos/wifi/wf-2571/software/tool/

 

2.6.2   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.  

      

 

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Summary of Contents for WF-2571

Page 1: ...WF 2571 Ethernet to Wi Fi Bridge User s Manual Ver 1 1 Oct 2013 1 User s Manual www icpdas com WF 2571 Ethernet to Wi Fi Bridge ...

Page 2: ... 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 Copyright Copyright 2013 by ICP DAS All rights are reserved Trademark The names used for identification only may be registered trademarks of their respecti...

Page 3: ...onnection 10 2 4 1 Power wire connection 10 2 5 Watchdog Timer Setting 11 2 6 FW OP Dip switch 11 2 6 1 Firmware Update Mode 11 2 6 2 Firmware Operation Mode 13 3 Software 15 3 1 Wireless Configuration Tool WF 2571 Utility 15 3 2 WF 2571 Utility 15 3 2 1 The main screen interface description 15 4 Application Notes 21 4 1 Hardware Installation 21 4 2 Connection Application 21 4 2 1 Ad Hoc applicati...

Page 4: ...ctivity and wireless system deployment and also provides wireless LAN and Internet connectivity to industrial scientific and automotive applications Figure 1 1 Application architecture for the WF 2571 1 1 Wireless connection mode The WF 2571 supports AP and Ad hoc wireless connection modes of WLAN 1 2 Features RoHS design Compatible with IEEE 802 11b g standards Supports Infrastructure and Ad Hoc ...

Page 5: ...g wireless nodes within range for example the wireless devices in a room to communicate directly with each other without the need for a wireless access point Infrastructure mode is the more common network configuration where all wireless hosts clients connect to the wireless network via a WAP Wireless Access Point Support WEP WPA and WPA2 wireless encryption WEP and WPA are common types of securit...

Page 6: ... 100 meters LOS Ethernet Interface Controller 10 100Base TX Ethernet Controller Auto negotiating Auto_MDIX Connector RJ 45 with LED indicator USB Interface Type USB 2 0 Full Speed Connector USB type B LED Indicators System status 3 Indicator LEDs PWR LINK COMM Signal strength 3 Indicator LEDs High Mid Low Power Input Voltage Range 10V 30V Power Consumption 1 6W Mechanism Installation DIN Rail Dime...

Page 7: ...er 1 1 Oct 2013 7 2 Hardware 2 1 Front Panel The WF 2571 front panel contains the antenna I O connectors and LEDs Figure 2 1 Front Panel of the WF 2571 RP SMA Connector USB Ethernet Connector Signal Strength LED Indicator System Status LED Indicator ...

Page 8: ...ess network PWR Off Power failure Always turned on WLAN connection established LINK Blink or Off During WLAN connection establishment Blink Data transmission COMM Off Bus Idle Table 2 2 Signal Strength LED Indicator Signal Strength LED Indicator LED Status Signal Strength High Medium Low Bad or No Signal 2 2 Top Panel The WF 2571 top panel contains the power connector and operating mode selector s...

Page 9: ...s 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 Table 2 3 Power Connector Power Connector Pin Assignment Description F G Frame Ground GND Power GND Vs 10 30 VDC 2 3 Dimensions The diagrams below provide the dimensions of the WF 2571 to use in defining your enclosure specifications All dimensions are in millimeters ...

Page 10: ... s Manual Ver 1 1 Oct 2013 10 Figure 2 4 Top Bottom side dimension of the WF 2571 2 4 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 ...

Page 11: ... can use the JP1 to activate the WDT built in the module as the Figure 2 6 Note that the default setting is active Enable default Disable Figure 2 6 Watchdog timer JP1 Jumper Position 2 6 FW OP Dip switch On the top of the WF 2571 series module there is a dip switch used for firmware operation or firmware update modes selection of the module 2 6 1 Firmware Update Mode Please set the dip switch to ...

Page 12: ...WF 2571 Ethernet to Wi Fi Bridge User s Manual Ver 1 1 Oct 2013 12 Figure 2 7 FW update position of Dip Switch Figure 2 8 Downloads cable connection Figure 2 9 USB Mass Storage Device ...

Page 13: ...Firmware Update field Figure 2 10 WF 2571 firmware update process The WF 2571 firmware can be downloaded from ftp ftp icpdas com pub cd usbcd napdos wifi wf 2571 firmware The Firmware_Update_Tool can be downloaded from ftp ftp icpdas com pub cd usbcd napdos wifi wf 2571 software tool 2 6 2 Firmware Operation Mode Users need to set the dip switch to the OP position as Figure 2 11 and reset the powe...

Page 14: ...WF 2571 Ethernet to Wi Fi Bridge User s Manual Ver 1 1 Oct 2013 14 Figure 2 11 OP Position of Dip Switch ...

Page 15: ...ity is a Microsoft Windows application that compatibles with Microsoft Windows 95 98 NT 2000 Vista and 7 The WF 2571 Utility can be downloaded from ftp ftp icpdas com pub cd usbcd napdos wifi wf 2571 software utility 3 2 WF 2571 Utility The following is the main screen of WF 2571 utility users can configure the wireless communication settings via this interface 3 2 1 The main screen interface desc...

Page 16: ...n The function is used for saving the configuration list to a txt file 2 About The function can show the version information of WF 2571 Utility as shown below Figure 3 2 WF 2571 utility version information Basic configuration 1 Select Device Select the USB device ICPDAS WF 2571 and then the utility will connect to the WF 2571 automatically Figure 3 3 Device selection interface 2 Parameter reading ...

Page 17: ... AP connection mode Wi Fi Connection Mode AP Use the wireless access point way for connection and transmission Must have Wi Fi AP SSID Service Set Identifier Connected devices must be with the same SSID SSID length must not exceed 20 characters WLCH 0 13 Wi Fi transmission channel setting When WF 2571 is configured to operate in AP mode the default value of WLCH is 0 Encryption NONE WEP64 WEP128 W...

Page 18: ...channel to be used for beacon transmission When WF 2571 joins an already existing Ad Hoc network it adopts that network s channel Encryption NONE WEP64 WEP128 Wi Fi Encryption of Wi Fi connected devices must with the same encryption Not Support WPA WPA2 encryption in Ad Hoc mode WLK Key of Encryption connected devices must with the same Key WEP 64 Key length must be 10 characters WEP 128 Key lengt...

Page 19: ...t will automatically obtain the MAC address The device should take the initiative to send ARP packets when the Ethernet connection is made In AD Hoc mode this MAC will be used as the destination MAC address of the transmitted packets If filled with all FF broadcast is used Figure 3 9 MAC Address display and configuration interface In order to facilitate users to set up the MAC address WF 2571 util...

Page 20: ... address of the device Figure 3 11 Fill in the IP address b Choose the Ethernet adapter from the drop down menu Figure 3 12 Choose the Ethernet adapter c Click the button to get the MAC address 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 ...

Page 21: ...Checking the WF 2571 operation mode It needs to set the DIP switch to the OP position operating mode As resetting the power it will cause the device to operate in the operation mode Step 2 Power connection Connect the power supply to power terminator of WF 2571 as shown in Figure 2 5 Step 3 USB port connection WF 2571 supports USB communication for wireless configuration If it does not need to mod...

Page 22: ...ryption Set to NONE without encryption 06 WLK It does not have the setting 07 MAC Address All set to FF C Upload parameters After completing the configuration above press the Write para button to upload the parameters the progress bar will show the transmission status As uploading is successful the upload successful screen will appear as shown below Figure 4 3 Parameter transmission status and upl...

Page 23: ...F 2571s after the above settings After some time two devices will automatically establish a connection F Network configuration settings of PCs 01 TCP IP Setting a 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 ...

Page 24: ...ernet Protocol TCP IP c Click the Use the following IP address and entry the IP address as 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 ...

Page 25: ...then right select the CMD program quick way at the top of the listings and choose to Run As Administrator say yes to any verification message to start a Control Immediate screen In the Control Immediate screen kind called ping 192 168 0 10 or 192 168 0 11 If the internet access is working fine that it should show a similar reaction as following figures Figure 4 7 Communication test screen 4 2 2 AP...

Page 26: ...SID of the wireless AP 04 WLCH Set to 0 for auto select channel 05 Encryption Set to NONE without encryption 06 WLK It does not have the setting 07 MAC Address All set to FF C Upload parameters After completing the configuration above press the Write para button to upload the parameters D Connect Ethernet cable between PC and WF 2571 E Reboot devices Please reboot the WF 2571 after the above setti...

Page 27: ...he IP address as 192 168 255 10 192 168 255 12 Subnet mask as 255 255 255 0 Finally press OK button Figure 4 12 IP address setting interface of PC1 PC2 PC3 G Internet connection test Use ping command 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 ...

Page 28: ...eters 4 WLAN connection can not be established Link LED Blink or Off 1 Make sure that the service set identifier device SSID settings are the same 2 Make sure Wi Fi transmission channel settings are the same 3 Make sure encryption is set encryption keys are the same way 4 Make sure that the antenna assembly is correct 5 Make sure whether the connection distance is too far Or whether there are barr...

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