Rugged Wireless LAN Ethernet Port Adapter - RWE231i (2.4GHz)

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Description

Version

Product Brief

0.9

Quick setup guide

3

Product Guide

5

AT Commands Specification

8

Key features

The connectBlue Rugged Wireless LAN Ethernet Port Adapter (RWE231i) is especially well-suited for mobile, rotating and temporary installations where there is a need for replacing the Ethernet cable with a robust and maintenance-free wireless connection, or to connect to an Wireless LAN infrastructure. The device supports 802.11bgn for best connectivity and throughput using the 2.4GHz band. Further, the product is called “Intelligent antenna™” thanks to the ease of use and cost efficiency of the installation and configuration. The Wireless Ethernet Port Adapter is part of the connectBlue product range of Wireless Products in industrial housings and a version with 5GHz Wireless LAN 802.11an and a version with Bluetooth also exists.

Key Features

  • Wireless LAN 802.11bgn technology (2.4GHz)
  • Ethernet interface 10/100Base-T
  • Built in antenna with an unique half globe radio coverage pattern making installation easy and cost efficient
  • Easy configuration either via “button-push” method or via Web configuration pages
  • Supports WEP64, WEP128, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, TKIP, CCMP (AES), LEAP, PEAP
  • Radio type approved for Europe, US and Canada (R&TTE, FCC, IC)**
  • DHCP server and client
  • Configurable to optimize for Profinet
  • IP65-classed housing with integrated antenna
  • Industrial temperature range -30 to +65ºC
  • Small form factor, 91x66x36 mm

Technical data

Network Communication
Ethernet Interface: 10/100BASE-T with automatic MDI/MDIX cross-over
IP
TCP
UDP
LLDP
HTTP
ARP
DHCP Client / Server
DNS support
SNMP
User management and access control

Wireless LAN Support
IEEE802.11bgn specification

  • Security: Supports WEP64, WEP128, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, TKIP, CCMP (AES), LEAP, PEAP
  • Regulatory domain support
  • Roaming sequence list
  • Range: 400 m (approximate, line-of-sight)

Operational Modes
Managed / Infrastructure (BSS)
Unmanaged / Ad-hoc (IBSS)

Configuration
Simple, push the button method
Web based configuration
SNMP
AT commands for advanced setup
Profinet optimizations

External Input/Output
9-30 V I/O pin to trigger configurable event, e.g. roaming

Power
9-30 VDC
OEM*: 3.3 VDC

Housing
IP65 Classed plastic housing, easily accessed mounting holes

Dimensions
91x66x36.2mm
OEM*: 81x60x20mm

Possible use cases
Point-to-point Ethernet cable replacement (both in Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure mode)
Wireless LAN client adapter in an Infrastructure setup
Point-to-multipoint cable replacement (in progress)

Type Approval**
R&TTE (Europe)
FCC/CFR 47 part 15 unlicensed modular transmitter approval
IC (Industrie Canada)

Environmental**
Operating temperature: -30 to +65°C
Storage temperature: -40 to +85°C

Certifications and Compliance**
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:

Effective use of frequency spectrum
EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10)

EMC
EN 61000-6-2 (2005)
EN 55022

Safety Compliance
EN 50371 (2002) for the health requirements

 

Preliminary data, subject to change

** In progress, please contact us for details

Article numbers

Note: Not yet available for orders

cB−RWE231i−02−A: Rugged Wireless LAN 802.11bgn (2.4GHz) Ethernet Port Adapter 231i Complete Kit
Includes: cB-RWE231i-02 unit, 12VDC power adapter with M12 connector and EU/UK/US plug, Ethernet cable (1.8m) with RJ45 and M12 connector

cB−RWE231i−02−0: Rugged Wireless LAN 802.11bgn (2.4GHz) Ethernet Port Adapter 231 with internal antenna. Bulk packaged without accessories.

Note: Not yet available for orders

 

*OEM version available upon request