802.11b Wireless Serial Server Product Manual

Documentation Number: ES1AWB-2907m pn6908-rev003
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax [phone] – www.bb-elec.com
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION............................................................................. 1
ABOUT YOUR ES1AWB WIRELESS SERIAL SERVER................................................. 1
FEATURES.................................................................................................................. 1
COMMUNICATION MODES ......................................................................................... 1
Direct IP ............................................................................................................... 1
Virtual COM Port ................................................................................................. 1
Paired Mode ......................................................................................................... 2
Other Communications Modes.............................................................................. 2
802.11 WIRELESS NETWORKING BASICS ................................................................... 2
802.11 Wireless Networking ................................................................................. 3
CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE OVERVIEW............................................................. 6
PACKAGE CHECKLIST ................................................................................................ 6
INDICATORS, SWITCHES AND CONNECTORS............................................................... 7
Link Integrity LED................................................................................................ 7
Network Activity LED ........................................................................................... 7
Reset Switch.......................................................................................................... 7
Antenna Connector ............................................................................................... 7
Power Connector .................................................................................................. 7
CONNECTING THE HARDWARE .................................................................................. 8
OTHER HARDWARE CONNECTIONS............................................................................ 9
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED .................................................................... 10
1. Check the contents of your ES1AWB package. It should contain…........... 10
2. Set up the Hardware ................................................................................... 10
3. Power it Up................................................................................................. 10
4. Get the IP Address ...................................................................................... 11
5. Login........................................................................................................... 11
6. Configure the ES1AWB............................................................................... 11
7. Set up VCOM (if using the RealPort profile).............................................. 11
8. Communicate .............................................................................................. 11
CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE IP ADDRESS............................................ 12
USING THE DISCOVERY SOFTWARE ......................................................................... 12