Serial WiFi Adapter

If you want to transmit and receive serial RS232 data over Wi-Fi then this Serial to WiFi adapter is what you need. It will let you connect a serial RS232 device to any secure or open wireless network or access point.

Data can be transferred over TCP/IP, UDP or HTTP with the advantage of using 802.11 b/g infrastructure or ad hoc networking which allows you to use existing wireless WiFi network connectivity.

This Serial to WiFi adapter is designed around the RN-171 WiFly GSX 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN Module from Roving Networks, which ensures reliability and a large selection of features and available customized settings for your particular network and application.

The included USB cable can be used to power this adapter however a standard mini USB 110VAC/5VDC power supply adapter can also be used. Alternatively this Serial to WiFi adapter can be powered by a 3.7 - 5.0VDC lithium battery.

If you need to power a serial device through the DB9 connector this can easily be achieved by moving a jumper position which will provide 5VDC on pin 9.

This adapter is ideal for any home, office, laboratory or factory environment and will allow you to connect any serial device to your WiFi network, iPhone or most other mobile applications.

• Serial interface: RS232, DB9 female
• Power requirements: 5VDC
• Powered by: USB, DB9, power supply or battery
• Compatible with all TCP/IP based devices
• Highly configurable over serial or wireless interface
  using simple ASCII commands
• Supports Secure Wi-Fi (WEP / WPA / WPA2)
• Supports Adhoc and infrastructure networking
• Built-in Full TCP/IP stack, no external drivers required
• External di-pole antenna
• Built-in Real-time clock
• Works with most mobile devices / operating systems
• USB power cable included
• DCE/DTE controlled by switch
• LED control lights for TX, RX and IP