
Powered by a Lantronix DSTni™ Ethernet processor SoC that includes a 10Base-T/100Base-TX MAC/PHY and 256 KB of on-chip SRAM, WiPort also includes a complete 802.11 b/g radio and 2MB of Flash memory for web page storage and system upgrades. WiPort is a dedicated co-processor module that optimizes network activity, permitting the device’s host microprocessor to function at maximum efficiency. WiPort connects through its coaxial “pigtail” to an external panel-mounted antenna for rapid electromechanical integration. WiPort works with serial or Ethernet interface devices. SPI, I2C, USB or CAN connectivity can be enabled as a future option.
With IEEE 802.11i-PSK or WPA (PSK, TKIP) encryption WiPort offers heightened security. WiPort also supports 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standards (Rjindael) encryption for true end-to-end (wired to wireless to wired) secure data transfer.
Eliminating the need to negotiate the intricacies of Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) or Internet Protocol (IP), WiPort incorporates:
- Robust Real Time Operating System (RTOS)
- Full-featured network protocol stack
- Proven, ready-to-use serial-to-wireless application
- Built-in web server for device communication and configuration via a standard browser
- Install and configure WiPort and load firmware
- Assign IP & other network specific addresses
- Set wireless parameters
- Load custom web pages and view specific device data
- Enable web-based configuration of the device
- Ping or query the attached device(s) over the network
- Allow Telnet communication with the device(s)
With a separate Ethernet port, WiPort offers the unique ability to transparently bridge existing Ethernet-ready devices to a wireless network.
With its Scan command, WiPort enables the ability to report MAC address, RSSI and SSID which are extremely useful during site survey work. The Network Status command additionally reports channel, infra/adhoc, security type, authentication, negotiated encryption types for the current association.

Features
- Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11b; 802.11g
- Frequency Range: 2.412 – 2.484 GHz
- Output Power: 14dBm +1.5 dBm/-1.0 dBm
- Maximum Receive Level: -10dBm (with PER < 8%)
- Data Rates With Automatic Fallback: 54Mbps — 1Mbps
- Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK
- Range: Up to 328 feet indoors
- Modulation Techniques: OFDM, DSSS, CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK, 64 QAM, 16 QAM
- Serial Interface:
- Interface: CMOS (Asynchronous) 3.3V-level signals, rate is software selectable (300 bps to 921,600 bps)
- Serial Line Formats: 7 or 8 data bits, 1-2 Stop bits
- Parity: odd, even, none
- Modem Control: DTR, DCD
- Flow Control: XON/XOFF (software), CTS/RTS (hardware), none
- Network Interface:
- Interface: Wireless 802.11b, 802.11g and 10/100 Ethernet
- Protocols Supported: ARP, UDP, TCP, Telnet, ICMP, SNMP, DHCP, BOOTP, Auto IP, HTTP, SMTP, TFTP
- Management:
- Internal web server, SNMP (read only)
- Serial login
- Telnet login
- DeviceInstaller software
- Security:
- IEEE 802.11i - PSK with AES-CCMP Encryption
- WPA - PSK
- TKIP Encryption
- 64/128-bit WEP
- Internal Web Server:
- Serves web pages
- Storage capacity: 1.2 MB
- Architecture:
- CPU, Memory: Lantronix DSTni-EX 186 CPU, on-chip 256 KB zero wait static SRAM, 2,048 KB Flash, 16 KB Boot ROM, 802.11 b/g radio
- Firmware: Upgradeable via TFTP and serial port
- Average Power Consumption:
- 1300 mW (WLAN mode;maximum data rate)
- 300 mW (WLAN mode;idle)
- 750 mW (Ethernet mode)
- Peak Supply Current: 650 mA
- Environmental:
- Operating range, WLAN: -40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)
- Storage range: -40° to +85°C (-40° to 185°F)
- Dimensions:
- 33.9 x 32.5 x 10.5 (1.335 x 1.28 x .415 in)
- Weight:
- 29g
- Material:
- Metal shell
- Included Software:
- Web manager, Windows®-based DeviceInstaller configuration software and Com Port Redirector.