WI232 is a one-port
device server that lets you connect serial devices to 802.11b/g wireless or
10/100M Ethernet networks, quickly and easily.
FCC certified.
The WI232 can be used to for 3 different types of applications:
- Serial (RS232) to WiFi (802.11b/g) -
By merging wireless communications device server technology, the WI232 simplifies connectivity to devices where cabling is prohibited or mobility is required. Serial RS-232 flexibility, robust data handling capabilities and high serial speeds are all built in.
- Serial (RS232) to Ethernet (802.3 10/100 BaseT) - The WI232 also
features an Ethernet port, so if WiFi is not available, you can still
connect your RS232 serial device to your Network!
- Ethernet (802.3) to WiFi (802.11b/g) - The WI232 can also be used as an
Ethernet to WiFi Bridge, allowing you to make your Ethernet enabled device
to be WiFi 802.11b/g enabled!
Advanced security, robust data handling capabilities and high serial speeds
are all built in. Using a method called serial tunneling, the WI232 encapsulates
serial data into packets and transports it over 802.11b/g wireless networks. By
connecting two WI232 units via a network, virtual serial connections can be
extended across your facility or around the world.
The WI232 can be used in either of two wireless
modes, Infrastructure Mode, or Ad-hoc Mode. When in Infrastructure
Mode,
one or more WI232's can participate in any standard wireless network, created by WiFi Routers or Access Points:
When in Ad-Hoc Mode, a WiFi Router or Access
Point are not needed. Two WI232's can be connected wirelessly in a
point-to-point configuration:
