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SX-550 WLAN Module
Developer’s Reference Guide
Part Number 40183-101
Revision D
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© 2006 silex technology america, Inc.. All rights reserved. January, 2006 silex technology america SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OF THIS PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. silex shall not be liable for any errors contained in this manual or for any damages resulting from loss of use, data, profits, or any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of SILEX products or services. The information contained in this documentatio
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Contents About This Reference Guide ..................................................................................................................................... 1 Safety Precautions................................................................................................................................................. 1 Emissions Disclaimer.......................................................................................................................................
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Chapter 6: Setting Configuration Parameters ........................................................................................................ 33 Factory Default Settings....................................................................................................................................... 33 Restoring Factory Default Settings .................................................................................................................. 34 Modify Basic Settings.....
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Figures Figure 1 Processor and Wireless LAN Radio PCB .................................................................................................. 3 Figure 2 Installing WLAN Module in Daughtercard .................................................................................................. 5 Figure 3 WLAN Module Inserted in Daughtercard ................................................................................................... 7 Figure 4 Antenna Connectors.........
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Table 25 GPIO Commands .................................................................................................................................... 41 Table 26 GPIO Trigger Commands........................................................................................................................ 42 Table 27 GPIO Transmit Commands ..................................................................................................................... 43 Table 28 Port Monitor Al
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About This Reference Guide This reference guide provides detailed specifications, diagrams and additional information required to integrate the Ethernet and Wireless Serial Server Module in a product. The intended audiences are the developers and engineers responsible for the integration of the module in another product. Safety Precautions To prevent damage to the SX-550 module’s electronic circuit components, follow established ESD practices and procedures for handling static-sensitiv
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Page 2 silex About This Reference Guide Part Number 40183-101
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Chapter 1: Introduction The SX-550 WLAN Module provides a complete solution for integrating networking technology into a product. It includes an embedded processor, auto-sensing 10baseT/100baseTX Ethernet MAC/PHY, wireless chipset and embedded operating system with a full networking stack and drivers. The wireless high speed network interface conforms to the IEEE 802.11a, b, g, and h protocols. The radio is based on Conexant’s PRISM WorldRadio chipset. The module consists of two printe
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Chapter 2: Getting Started You can install the SX-550 WLAN Module in the SX-550 Evaluation Daughtercard and connect the cabling, as shown in Figure 2. Figure 2 Installing WLAN Module in Daughtercard silex Page 5 Part Number 40183-101
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Verify Development Kit Contents The SX-550 Evaluation Module Development Kit CAS-1000-I2C product consists of the components listed in Table 1. Please ensure that all materials listed are present and free from visible damage or defects before proceeding. If anything appears to be missing or damaged, please contact SILEX. Table 1 Development Kit Contents Description SX-550 Evaluation Daughtercard 2x Antennas with 4-inch Cables 2 x Magnetic Stand with 3-foot Cables 5 VDC 1 Amp Po
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Installing the SX-550 WLAN Module To install the SX-550 WLAN module in the SX-550 Evaluation Daughtercard: 1. Using the 40-pin OEM header, plug the SX-550 WLAN Module in the SX-550 Evaluation Daughtercard and secure with screws, nuts and spacers. Figure 3 WLAN Module Inserted in Daughtercard 2. Plug the main antenna cable into the right top corner Main Antenna Connector on the card. If needed, plug the auxiliary antenna cable into the Auxiliary Antenna Connector. Figure 4 An
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3. Connect the magnetic antenna base cable to the antenna cable. 4. Connect the antenna to the base. 5. Connect one serial null-modem cable from the Serial Port 2 DB-9 connector on the evaluation daughtercard to a serial port on a personal computer or laptop. The PC or laptop acts as a console port for command line configuration and monitoring. 6. If an Ethernet LAN connection is required, plug a category 5 Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 jack. The Ethernet interface has Auto-MDIX that
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Chapter 3: SX-550 Evaluation Daughtercard Hardware Configuration Monitoring Module Status You can monitor the module status using the yellow, green and orange LED status indicators on the monitor. Table 2 defines the default functions of the LED status indicators. Table 2 Status Monitors Function State Status On The module is receiving power Power Off The module is not receiving power Orange Blinking The module power supply is malfunctioning Network Status Yellow Off No n
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Function State Status Yellow Blinking Wireless network data received, if wireless model Green Blinking OEM Interface Table 3 describes the OEM interface pinout, J5, for the SX-550 Evaluation Daughtercard. Table 4 describes the OEM interface signal descriptions. All input and output signals, except the differential signals, are 0 to 3.3 V logic signals. Table 3 OEM Interface Pinout Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 TPRX+ 2 TPTX+ 3 TPRX- 4 TPTX- 5 GPIO_7 6 GPIO_8 7 AVDD 8 +3.3VDD 9
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Table 4 OEM Interface Signal Description Signal Pin Type Description TPRX+, TPRX- 1,3 Differential Ethernet Transmit Data primary output TPTX+, TPTX- 2,4 Differential Ethernet Receive Data primary input AVDD 7 Power Ethernet Power Output to transformer center tap UART0_RXD 9 Input Serial Port 1 Receive Data UART0_TXD 10 Output Serial Port 1 Transmit Data UART0_RTS 15 Output Serial Port 1 Request To Send UART0_CTS 16 Input Serial Port 1 Clear to Send UART1_RXD 22 Input Serial Port 2
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Electrical Characteristics The power requirements, port pinouts, GPIO characteristics, cable connections and wireless operational modes are described below. Power Input Power to the SX-550 WLAN Module and Evaluation Daughtercard is supplied through the power jack, located at J4, at +5VDC ±10%. Use a +5VDC power supply with a minimum of 1 amp capacity. Power of +3.3VDC ±5% is input to the SX-550 WLAN Module via the OEM header, J5. Power Management Power for the SX-550 WLAN Module i
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Serial Ports The two serial ports can be accessed with RS-232 signals, via the DB-9 connectors, or logic signals, via the 10-pin headers. The two logical serial port headers are located at JP2 and JP6. The serial ports provide four dedicated signals and three optional signals. The optional signals are configured using jumpers. Table 5 details the serial port signal descriptions. Table 5 Logical Serial Port Signal Descriptions Pin Signal Input/Output Pin Signal Input/Output 1 DCD
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To select the GPIO signals, place the jumper between JP3 and JP4. The GPIO signals are available at JP7 Standard serial RS-232 signals are available on the DB-9 connectors J2 and J3 for serial ports 1 and 2, as shown in Figure 8. Figure 8 Serial Port DB-9 Connector Table 6 DB-9 Pinouts for RS-232 Mode DB-9 RS-232 Signal Type 1 DCD Input Enabled via header 2 RXD Input 3 TXD Output 4 DTR Output Enabled via header 5 Ground 6 DSR Input Enabled via header 7 RTS Output 8
