xPico™ Wi-Fi® Embedded Device Server Evaluation Kit Quick Start Guide Part Number 900-685 Revision A June 2013
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Lantronix® xPico™ Wi-Fi® Embedded Device Server Evaluation Kit. This Evaluation Kit is designed to provide full access to all the input/output ports of the xPico Wi-Fi (XPW1001000-01) and xPico (wired Ethernet) (XPC1001000-01) modules. This quick start guide describes the procedures for initial connection to the xPico Wi-Fi device through a network connection. Once a connection is established you can use the Web Manager for configuration and control.
What You Need to Know Hardware Address The unit hardware address (also known as MAC address) is also used as the unique Serial Number to uniquely identify the unit. This number is located on the product label in the format SN: YYYYYYXXXXXX-, where the YY represents the Lantronix OUI and XXs are unique numbers within that OUI namespace assigned to the product.
Table 1: xPico Wi-Fi Embedded Device Server Components Component Description xPico Serial Number Also the module MAC Address. The last six digits are used in the default SSID for Soft AP mode. Used to connect either the SMA antenna cable or the alternative PCB strip antenna to the xPico Wi-Fi Module. If using External antenna attach at this point. Power switch, turns power on and off to the Evaluation PCB.
Wireless Connection Using Internal Soft AP Select your antenna of choice. If ducktail, this can be screwed directly into the SMA socket located on the Eval Board. If the PCB antenna is to be used, the wire between the xPico Wi-Fi module u.FL connector and the on-board SMA connector has to be carefully disconnected and the plug on the PCB strip antenna should be inserted. 1. Once power and antenna is connected, turn on the board by moving switch SW3 in to the marked ON position.
By clicking Network > Network 1 > Link to get to the Configuration page, the SSID, Security Suite Type and Security and passphrase can be modified. Modification to any of these parameters requires a reset/power cycle of the module in order to take effect.
It is recommended that you record any changes you make. SSID: ________________________________ Security Suite: ________________________________ Encryption: ________________________________ Passphrase: ________________________________ QuickConnect QuickConnect offers the ability to configure the STA (WLAN Client) interface on xPico WiFi to establish connection to an active Access Point.
Upon selection of the QuickConnect option, the xPico Wi-Fi scans and displays up to 20 wireless devices in order of strongest signal strength at the top. Click on a network name to view the connection to that desired Access Point. When the selected Access Point profile displays, enter the password and click Submit to directly connect to the Access Point and to add the profile and configuration details to the WLAN profiles.
Click the new WLAN profile to view and modify settings. Reference Documentation For more information on the use and operation of the xPico Wi-Fi Device Server please refer to the latest product documents which are are available on the Product Website. www.lantronix.com/support/documentation.
