Lantronix WIBOX 2100 Quick Start Manual Download Page 3

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The WiBox allows serial devices to connect and communicate over 802.11b
wireless networks using IP protocol (TCP for connection-oriented stream appli-
cations and UDP for datagram applications).

This Quick Start Guide explains how to connect, configure and troubleshoot
your unit using a serial connection to a terminal or a PC running terminal 
emulation software such as Hyperterminal. For more detailed information refer
to the WiBox Users Guide on the provided CD.

PINOUTS

2

W W W . L A N T R O N I X . C O M

The two DB9M DTE serial ports 
provide default settings for RS-232C
communications running at 9600
baud, 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit
(9600, 8, N, 1).

CTS (in)

RTS (out)

DTR (out)

GND

TX (out)

RX (in)

DCD (in)

5

1

6

9

3

DB9M DTE 

Serial Connector

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

In addition to the WiBox, your package contains the following items:

PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

500-164

DB9F-DB9F Null Modem Cable

520-006

Power Supply (domestic model only)

520-061

Power Supply (International model only)

930-029

Antenna, Omni-directional Reversed Polarity 
SMA 3dbi 

DOCUMENTATION:

CD-ROM containing WiBox Users Guide, Com Port Redirector software 
and documentation.

Summary of Contents for WIBOX 2100

Page 1: ...2004 Copyright Lantronix is a trademark of Lantronix All rights reserved 900 367 07 04 WiBox 2100 Quick Start Guide WIBOX 2100 ...

Page 2: ...WIBOX 2100 QUICK START CONTENTS What s in the Box 2 Pinouts 3 Getting Started 4 Connect 5 Configure IP Address 6 Configure WLAN Settings 8 Test Connection 10 Troubleshoot 11 Contact 12 WIBOX 2100 ...

Page 3: ...s Guide on the provided CD PINOUTS 2 W W W L A N T R O N I X C O M The two DB9M DTE serial ports provide default settings for RS 232C communications running at 9600 baud 8 bits no parity and 1 stop bit 9600 8 N 1 CTS in RTS out DTR out GND TX out RX in DCD in 5 1 6 9 3 DB9M DTE Serial Connector WHAT S IN THE BOX In addition to the WiBox your package contains the following items PART NUMBER DESCRIP...

Page 4: ...REQUIRED SETTINGS For the WiBox to operate on a wireless network two critical settings are required 1 IP address settings 2 Appropriate wireless settings By default the WiBox is set to Ad Hoc network mode and its wireless Network Name SSID is LTRX_IBSS DHCP Many networks use an automatic method of assigning an IP address called DHCP The WiBox supports DHCP However before it can accept an IP addres...

Page 5: ...u and edit the following fields a IP Address the IP address must be set to a unique value in the network Input each octet and press Enter between each section inputted b Set Gateway IP Address the gateway address should be the IP address of the router connected to the same LAN segment as the WiBox unit c Netmask the netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for...

Page 6: ...NGS 1 To configure the WLAN settings select 4 from the Change Setup menu and edit the following fields a Find Network Name enter the network name SSID The default is displayed in parentheses b Enable Ad Hoc Network Creation Ad Hoc network creation is enabled by default Select Y to modify Ad Hoc parameters or select N for infrastructure network creation c Security as an additional security measure ...

Page 7: ...ED Yellow steady on Idle Port 2 LED Yellow blinking Active TCP connection Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e W i B o x 2 1 0 0 W W W L A N T R O N I X C O M 11 TEST CONNECTION The WiBox is ready for wireless connection To verify that the WiBox established a WLAN connection open a browser from a PC on the same wireless network and enter the IP address of the WiBox in the URL field http xxx xxx xxx xxx T...

Page 8: ... www lantronix com support If you need additional help call us at 800 422 7044 Domestic 949 453 7198 International 949 450 7226 Fax Our phone lines are open from 6 00 AM 5 30 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday excluding holidays Lantronix 15353 Barranca Parkway Irvine CA 92618 USA Phone 949 453 3990 Fax 949 453 3995 www lantronix com ...

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