Specifications
802.11b/g Wireless LAN Module / Device Server
TCP/IP (MC55 Form Factor Compatible)
Part Number: WISMC04BI
1. General Description
EZURiO’s 802.11b/g TCP/IP Wireless LAN Module is a fully integrated and qualified wireless device
server, designed to make it simple to embed 802.11 connectivity. It has been designed to be pin
compatible with the footprint of Siemens MC55 GPRS modules, allowing designers to design one pcb to
support either GPRS or Wireless LAN connectivity.
Unlike other wireless modules all of the necessary drivers, protocol stack, security algorithms and
antenna are integrated. The module also includes an interpreter that can run scripts, providing a
complete wireless processing solution. It enables you to add wireless internet connectivity to almost
any device with a serial port. The module is designed for lowest cost of integration and ownership. It
is ideal for enabling M2M applications.
The module is a dual processor design, dedicating one processor to the 802.11b/g baseband with a
second powerful ARM7 processor, with 16MB of SRAM and 64MB of flash memory running the wireless
drivers, TCP/IP stack, web server and UWScript interpreter. Connection to the host device is via a high
speed 921,600 bps UART, with an additional twelve GPIO lines and two 10 bit ADCs. The interpreter
allows complex scripts to be run, allowing the WISM module to operate with zero host loading. It
means it is possible to use the module to wirelessly enable “dumb” sensors or UART ports.
The UWScripting wireless language developed by EZURiO is simple to use, but provides a rich
programming environment. Derived from BASIC, it allows powerful scripts to be written that combine
WLAN link management with TCP/IP socket control and machine interaction. A wide range of example
scripts are available which allow new applications to be rapidly developed. Scripts are downloaded into
the module via the UART and then either run under control from the host processor or autonomously at
power on.
The use of a scripting language allows the module to function in a wide variety of applications, from
simple cable replacement, to a more complex communications co-processor in which the module takes
over the management of the communications interface, or as a completely self-contained M2M solution
in which the module gathers information and reports it without host intervention.
An HTTP server is built into the module which allows user defined web pages to be served using
dynamic web page content supplied from a script. Information for the web page can be taken from the
UART stream or variables within the script. The use of scripts allows these to be pre-processed before
being displayed on the web page. Similarly, information can be sent to the script running on the
module using HTTP POST commands. This allows flexible user interaction with a module via a standard
web browser. With the addition of an appropriate script it allows the implementation of complete web
enabled controllers and monitoring devices.
The module includes a high sensitivity, high gain antenna which provides excellent range. Typical open
field performance yields an operating range of over 100 metres. A second 50 Ohm U.FL connection is
provided for an external antenna. This can be used in place of the internal antenna, or in conjunction
with the internal antenna to implement antenna diversity for improved receive performance.
Support is provided for low power modes that make the Wireless LAN module particularly applicable to
battery powered installations. It has been designed to ensure the best co-existence with other devices
operating within the same frequency spectrum and has hardware support designed into the module for
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