User`s guide

Introduction
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Table 1 describes the key features and benefits of the AirborneDirect™ Serial Bridge.
Table 1. AirborneDirect™ Serial Bridge Features and Benefits
Feature Benefit
Industry-standard RS-232,
RS-422, and RS-485 interfaces
Easily integrated into a wide range of embedded applications and
serial-output system designs. Bridge can be the basis for an entire
application.
Software configurable serial
interfaces
Remotely configurable to a broad range of industrial-control, data-
acquisition, and equipment-monitoring applications.
Small package outline Easy to attach to existing equipment, light enough to allow easy
mounting to vertical surfaces.
External antenna connection Improved control over deployment by using a standard antenna
connector that provides multiple antenna configurations, including
omni-directional wand, patch, and panel solutions.
Allows the Bridge to be placed close to the serial link and power
supply, while the antenna can be located remotely from the Bridge
for optimum placement and reception.
Integrated serial cable and
connector
Simplifies deployment by requiring no extra cables or connectors.
Ideal OEM solution A complete package for OEMs to easily and quickly integrate the
AirborneDirect™ Serial Bridge into their product range.
Fully integrated 802.11 WLAN
module includes radio, base-
band, and application processor
No RF design or network software development needed
(accelerates time to market while reducing development costs and
risks).
Full 802.11 compatibility Eliminates cables: provides Intranet or Internet connectivity using
industry-standard wireless infrastructure.
Built-in TCP/IP stack, RTOS and
application software
Provides embedded products with LAN and Internet connectivity.
Does not require special programming, only simple configuration.
Designed specifically for
industrial, scientific, medical, and
automotive applications
Industrial specifications ensure robust and reliable performance in
demanding system environments.
Connectivity options include
TCP/IP, ARP, ICMP, DHCP,
DNS, Telnet, and UDAP
Reliable data transport for serial client devices.