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NPort W2250/2150
Quick Installation Guide
Second Edition, June 2008
1. Overview
NPort W2250/2150 Wireless Device Servers are the ideal choice for
connecting your RS-232/422/485 serial devices—such as PLCs, meters,
and sensors—to an IP-based wireless LAN and Ethernet LAN. Access
your software and serial devices from anywhere over a wireless LAN
or the Internet.
NPort W2250/2150 have the following features:
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Connect serial devices to an 802.11b wireless LAN
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2 or 1 RS-232/422/485 ports (selected by software)
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10/100M Ethernet port for accessing the web console
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TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, and COM driver modes supported
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Auto MDI/MDIX function
2. Package Checklist
Before installing NPort W2250/2150, verify that the package contains
the following items:
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1 NPort W2250 or NPort W2150
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Documentation and Software CD
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RJ45 to RJ45 cross-over Ethernet cable
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RJ45 to male DB9 cable (CBL-RJ45M9-150)
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Power adaptor
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Warranty booklet
y
Quick Installation Guide
Optional Accessories
y
DK-35A
DIN-Rail Mounting Kit (35 mm)
y
CBL-RJ45M9-150
y
CBL-RJ45F9-150
y
CBL-RJ45M25-150
y
CBL-RJ45F25-150
RJ45 (8-pin) to DB9 (M) cable, 150 cm
RJ45 (8-pin) to DB9 (F) cable, 150 cm
RJ45 (8-pin) to DB25 (M) cable, 150 cm
RJ45 (8-pin) to DB25 (F) cable, 150 cm
Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or
damaged.
3. Hardware Introduction
NPort W2150 has 1 RS-232/422/485 serial port and 1 10/100M
Ethernet port, and NPort W2250 has 2 RS-232/422/485 serial ports and
1 10/100M Ethernet port. All ports use 8-pin RJ45 connectors.
RJ45 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet port
DIN-Rail
screw hole
Signal Strength LEDs
RJ45 (8-pin) serial ports
Wallmount screw hole
NPort W2250
NPort W2150
Power
input
Antenna
Reset
button
Antenna
Port 1
RS-232/422/485
Port 2
RS-232/422/485
Wireless Serial Device Server
W2250
Reset
Ethernet
Ready
WLAN
Serial 1
Serial 2
12-48 VDC
Antenna
Port 1
RS-232/422/485
Wireless Serial Device Server
W2150
Reset
Ethernet
Ready
WLAN
Serial 1
12-48 VDC
100M LED (green) 10M LED (orange)
Reset Button
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Press the Reset button continuously for 5 sec to load
factory defaults
: Use a pointed object, such as a straightened paper clip or
toothpick, to press the reset button. This will cause the Ready LED to
blink on and off. The factory defaults will be loaded once the Ready LED
stops blinking (after about 5 seconds). At this point, you should release
the reset button.
Top Panel LED Indicators
Name Color
Function
red
Steady on: Power is on and NPort is booting up.
Blinking:
Indicates a LAN IP conflict, or that
the DHCP or BOOTP server did not
respond properly.
green
Steady on: Power is on and NPort is functioning
normally.
Blinking:
The device server has been located
by the NPort Search Utility.
Ready
off
Power is off, or a power error condition exists.
WLAN
green
Steady on: Wireless enabled.
Blinking:
Indicates a WLAN IP conflict, or
that the DHCP or BOOTP server did
not respond properly.
orange Serial port is receiving data.
green Serial port is transmitting data.
Serial 1
Serial 2
off
No data is being transmitted or received through
the serial port.
Signal
Strength
(5 LEDS)
green
The number of lit LEDS indicates the WLAN
signal strength. When [ 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 ] LEDs
are lit, the corresponding WLAN status is
[ Connection Fail / Bad / Fair / Good / Very Good
/ Excellent ].
End Panel LED Indicators
Name Color
Function
orange 10 Mbps Ethernet connection.
green 100 Mbps Ethernet connection.
Ethernet
off
Ethernet cable is disconnected, or has a short.
4. First-time Hardware Installation Procedure
STEP 1: After removing NPort W2250/2150 from the box, use a
cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the NPort’s RJ45
Ethernet port directly to your computer’s Ethernet port.
STEP 2: Attach the power adaptor to the NPort and then plug the
adaptor into an electrical outlet.
STEP 3: Configure the NPort W2250/2150 via the Ethernet port. See
the next section for software installation information.
NOTE
You must connect the Ethernet cable first before powering up
your NPort.
P/N: 18020215000
