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Home > Wireless & Cellular Communications > Wireless Device Servers > NPort W2150/2250 Plus
NPort W2150/2250 Plus - New!
1 and 2-port RS-232/422/485 Wireless Device Servers
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  • Link any serial device to IEEE 802.11 a/b/g network
 
  • RS-232/422/485 serial interface, up to 921.6K bps
 
  • Web-based configuration using built-in Ethernet or WLAN
Introduction
Overview 

The NPort W2150 Plus and W2250 Plus are the ideal choice for connecting your serial devices, such as PLCs, meters, and sensors, to a wireless LAN. Your communications software will be able to access the serial devices from anywhere over a wireless LAN. Moreover, the WLAN environment offers an excellent solution where devices are frequently moved from place to place.

802.11 a/b/g Wireless Connectivity to Serial Devices
Wireless device servers require fewer cables and are ideal for applications that involve difficult wiring situations. In Infrastructure Mode or Ad-Hoc Mode, the NPort W2250 Plus and W2150 Plus can communicate with any host computer through an access point, or with another NPort W2250 Plus or W2150 Plus up to 100 meters away.
Features
  • Link any serial device to IEEE 802.11 a/b/g network
  • RS-232/422/485 serial interface, up to 921.6K bps
  • Web-based configuration using built-in Ethernet or WLAN
  • Enhanced remote configuration with HTTPS, SSH
  • Secure data access with WEP, WPA, WPA2
  • Built-in WLAN site survey tool
  • Wireless roaming with user-defined signal strength threshold
  • Off-line port buffering and serial data log
  • Dual power inputs (1 power jack, 1 terminal block)

 

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Specifications
LAN
Ethernet
10/100 Mbps (RJ45)
Protection
Built-in 1.5 KV magnetic isolation
 
WLAN
Standard Compliance
802.11 a/b/g
Radio Frequency Type
DSSS/OFDM
Tx Power
17 dBm (typical) for Tx Power 11b
15 dBm (typical) for Tx Power 11g
14 dBm (typical) for Tx Power 11a
Rx Sensitivity

-80 dBm

Transmission Rate
54 Mbps for 802.11a
11 Mbps for 802.11b
54 Mbps for 802.11g
54 Mbps (max.) with auto fallback
(54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps)
Transmission distance
Up to 100 meters (in open areas)
Antenna Connector
Reverse SMA
Network Mode
Infrastructure, Ad-Hoc
Wireless Security

WEP: 64-bit/128-bit data encryption
WPA, WPA2, 802.11i: Enterprise mode and Pre-Share Key (PSK) mode
Encryption: 128-bit TKIP/AES-CCMP
EAP-TLS, PEAP/GTC, PEAP/MD5, PEAP/MSCHAPV2,
EAP-TTLS/PAP, EAP-TTLS/CHAP, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAP,
EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPV2, EAP-TTLS/EAP-MSCHAPV2,
EAP-TTLS/EAP-GTC, EAP-TTLS/EAP-MD5, LEAP

 
Serial
No. of ports
2 ports (NPort W2250-Plus), 1 port (NPort W2150-Plus)
Interface
RS-232/422/485
Port Type
DB9
Serial Data Log
64 KB
Off-Line Port Buffering
10 KB
 
Serial Communication Parameters
Parity
None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Data bits
5, 6, 7, 8
Stop bits
1, 1.5, 2
Flow control
RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF, DTR/DSR
Speed
50 bps to 921.6 Kbps
 
Software Features
Protocols
ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, BOOTP, Telnet,SNMP, HTTP, SMTP, Vista
OS Driver Support
Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003/XP x64/2003 x64/
Vista x64 COM driver
Utilities
Windows utility for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2003
Configuration
Web console, serial console, Telnet console, Windows utility
 
Power Requirements
Power input
12 to 48 VDC
Power consumption
560 mA
Power Connecter
Power Jack or Terminal Block
 
Mechanical Specifications
Material
Aluminum sheet metal (1 mm)
 
Environmental
Operating Temperature
0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F), 5 to 95% RH
Storage Temperature
-20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F), 5 to 95% RH
 
Regulatory Approvals
EMC

CE: EN55022 Class A/EN55024,ETSI EN 301 489-17, ETSI EN 301 489-1
FCC Part 17 Subpart B, Class A
FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class A

Safety
UL: UL60950-1
TÜV: EN60950-1
DSPR
ARIB-STD 33, ARIB-STD 66
Warranty
5 years
 
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Ordering Information
NPort W2150 Plus
1-port RS-232/422/485 device server with 802.11 a/b/g WLAN, antenna
NPort W2250 Plus
2-port RS-232/422/485 device server with 802.11a/b/g WLAN, antenna
Above item includes:
  • NPort W2250 Plus or W2150 Plus x 1
  • Power adaptor
  • Quick Installation Guide
  • Document and Software CD
  • Optional Accessories
    DK-35A
    DIN-Rail Mounting Kit (35 mm)
    Power adaptor
     
    Serial cable & serial adaptor
     
    External antenna
     
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