Notice: this part has been discontinued and replaced by part WA232E.
Wi-Fi is one of the most common wireless technologies around, available almost anywhere. This is why it often makes sense to use a serial Wi-Fi adapter to create a wireless link to a serial device. You can fast and easily connect the serial device via the serial Wi-Fi adapter to your existing network. With this serial Wi-Fi adapter you can connect any RS232 serial device to a open or secure wireless network or access point by using 802.11 b/g/n infrastructure or SoftAP networking.
The main processor module in this adapter is the new Broadcom BCM4390 processor. This module gives you a wide variety of features and configurable parameters, ensures reliability and lots of documentation and online support.
This adapter can be powered either through the included USB mini cable or an external battery (not included). We also offer a 110VAC/5VDC power adapter with a mini USB connector, which can be used to power the adapter if you have an outlet nearby.
Even this serial Wi-Fi adapter has many features and function it is rather easy to setup and use. The parameters can be configured over the air via WiFi. Once the parameters are configured to match your network and serial device you can simply connect to the adapter using Windows network manager or any 3rd party wireless management software, as if it was a regular access point.
We also offer free COM port redirector software which will create a virtual COM port
in your computer's Device Manager which can be used by your application as if it was a regular COM port.
This serial Wi-Fi adapter can be used with most applications and devices such as iPhones, most smart phones, industrial machinery and devices and office / laboratory equipment. It will in general work with most Wi-Fi enabled devices.
SPECIFICATIONS |
Part number |
UCW232C |
Processor |
Broadcom BCM4390
ARM Cortex-M3 @48MHz, 32-bit CPU + WLAN CORE
Memory: 448KB RAM and 2MB flash |
Operating system |
Virtual COM software available for Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000 (32/64-bit)
Can also connect with Android and iOS (no virtual COM software) |
Network |
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n |
Frequency |
2.412 - 2.484 GHz |
Security |
WPA TKIP, WPA AES, WPA2 TKIP, WPS2 AES |
Protocols |
ARP, IP, ICMP, UDP, TCP, DHCP, Modbus TCP RTU (RS485) |
Network mode |
Simple AP, Station, Dual (AP & Station) / Infrastructure, Ad-Hoc |
Output power (peak) |
802.11b: 16.5 +/-1dBm, 802.11g: 14 +/- 1dBm 54 Mbps;15 +/-
1dBm @ 48Mbps; 16 +/- 1dBm @ 6 - 36 Mbps |
Sensivity |
802.11b DSSS: -5 dBm, 802.11b CCK: -10 dBm,
802.11g OFDM: -15 dBm |
Power consumption |
Max. 360mA peak at 3.3V |
Baud rate |
9600 to 921,600 bps |
Data bits |
8 |
Parity |
None, even, odd |
Stop bits |
1 |
Parameter configuration |
|
Operating distance |
Up to 330 feet (100 meters) |
DEC/DTE |
Manual switch |
RS232 Signals |
TX, RX, CTS, RTS, GND |
Flow control |
Hardware RTS/CTS, None |
Serial port |
1-port RS232 female D-sub 9-pin |
Antenna |
External 2dBi di-pole, SMA Female |
Power supply |
- 5.0VDC by included mini USB cable
- 5.0 to 27.0VDC by screw terminals
- External power supply or battery
|
Operating temp. |
0C to +70C |
External battery option |
Yes |
Dimensions |
80 x 33 x 16 mm |
Certifications |
CE, FCC, ROHS |
For alternative wireless serial solutions please see our selection of other
RS232 wireless serial adapters.
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