
B&B Electronics, Inc.
AirborneM2M™ User Manual
10
1/9/2014
4.0
Device Types
This manual covers the AirborneM2M
™ Access Point/Wireless Router/Client. Information
on the variations and functionality available in the AirborneDirect
™ device family can be
found in the ABDN Family User Manual. If you are not certain which type you have or
would like clarification on the available options please contact B&B Sales or Technical
Support.
The AirborneM2M
™ supports the following host interfaces:
4.1
Serial
This device supports dual serial ports and provides serial to 802.11 bridging. The
following serial interface types are available:
RS-232
RS-422
RS-485
Default configuration is RS-232. Conversion to RS-422/485 is software
selectable. Changing the serial port configuration is covered later in the manual.
4.2
Ethernet
The Ethernet adapter provides a wireless interface to an existing Ethernet port
(RJ-45). The connection to the Ethernet port of the host is made via the RJ-45
socket.
The device supports a 10/100 Ethernet interface with auto configuration. Manual
control of the interface is possible through the web or CLI interface.
4.3
Flexport™
This AirborneM2M
™ allows for simultaneous connection of Serial and Ethernet
ports in any combination. You may maintain network-based connections to both
the Ethernet and Serial ports without compromising functionality or performance.
Each interface can be configured and operated independently of the others.
Connection to the serial port can be made via both the wireless and Ethernet
ports. In this mode the device is capable of supporting redundant network
connectivity for high reliability applications.
4.4
Industrial Packaging
Developed to support the demands of the industrial and automotive
environments, the packaging supports the full industrial operating temperature
range and the complete set of functional capabilities of the Airborne Access
Point, Airborne Device Server and Wireless Adapter technology.