This product has been discontinued and replaced by this product:
Serial WiFi Adapter - RS232 - 4th generation.
This serial WiFi adapter is similar to our UCW232C serial WiFi adapter except that this adapter has more adjustable parameters and more advanced functions.
As our other serial WiFi adapters this adapter can be used for connecting almost any standard RS232 serial device to your computer over a wireless access point or network. It will work with most RS232 serial devices and is an ideal solution for many applications including factory automation, office, laboratory, warehouse and most other commercial and consumer applications and environments.
It can be used in pairs in a point to point setup as a direct cable replacement, standard ad-hoc and infrastructure networks; you can even use it to access your serial device over the Internet through a wireless router.
The adapter's parameters can be configured using a web-browser or a software utility. The software utility works with Windows but the adapter itself (not the VCOM software) is transparent to the operating system so once the parameters are configured as desired the adapter works with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS and
most other WiFi enabled devices and applications (without VCOM software). Notice that the virtual COM port software included with the software utility only works with Windows.
The free downloadable software utility includes the virtual COM port software which creates a virtual COM port in Windows. The virtual COM port can then be used almost as if it was a regular native serial COM port.
This adapter also works with several versions of 3rd party VCOM software (only tested with Windows).
This Serial to WiFi adapter is designed around the ARM Cortex M3 166Mhz processor, which ensures reliable operation, all basic functions and multiple advanced functions such email/auto warning functions, Modbus (RS485 version only) and time settings/NTP server.
A USB cable is included for powering the adapter but a standard mini USB 110VAC/5VDC power supply adapter can also be used. Alternatively this serial to WiFi adapter can be powered by 5 - 27VDC through the screw terminals on the side of the adapter or by pin 9 in the DB9 connector.

Overall features
- Reliable ARM Cortex M3 166Mhz processor
- Advanced features available
- Email/auto warning functions
- Time settings/NTP server
- Compatible with all IEEE 802.11 b/g/n devices
- Free downloadable virtual COM port software
- Supports Open, WPA2, AES, PSK
- Built-in Full TCP/IP stack, no external drivers required
- Works with most mobile devices / operating systems
- Parameters configurable by web browser or software
- LED status lights
- Can be powered by: USB, pin 9 or screw terminals
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Included items
- Serial WiFi adapter
- USB cable (for power)
- Di-pole antenna
- DB9 Male/male gender changer
Resources
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SPECIFICATIONS |
Part number |
WA232E |
Operating system |
VCOM software for: Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
App available for Android and iOS |
Processor |
ASIX AXM23001 chip with ARM Cortex M3 166Mhz CPU |
Network |
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n |
Frequency |
2.412 - 2.484 GHz |
Modulation |
DSSS with DBPSK and DQPSK, CCK modulation |
Channels |
1 - 14 |
Security |
Open, WPA2, AES, PSK |
Protocols |
TCP, UDP, DHCP, SMTP, Modbus (only RS485 version), SNTP |
Network modes |
AP, Station (Adhoc, Infrastructure) |
Server/client mode |
Yes |
Max simultaneous clients |
4 |
Buffer size |
4KB |
Receiver sensitivity |
-88dbm typ. |
Output power (peak) |
802.11b: 16.5 ±1dBm, 802.11g: 14 ± 1dBm 54 Mbps;15 ±,
1dBm @ 48Mbps; 16 ± 1dBm @ 6 ~ 36 Mbps |
Baud rate |
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 921,600 bps |
Data bits |
7, 8 |
Parity |
None, even, odd |
Stop bits |
1, 2 |
RS232 Signals |
TX, RX, CTS, RTS, GND |
Flow control |
Hardware RTS/CTS, None |
DCE/DTE |
Manual switch |
Serial port |
1-port RS232 female D-sub 9-pin with removable stand-off nuts |
Operating distance |
Up to 330 feet (100 meters) |
Parameter configuration |
- Configuration utility software (included) over WiFi
- Web browser over WiFi
- Serial RS232 port |
Antenna |
2.4Ghz, 3dBi di-pole with Reverse Polarity SMA (RP-SMA) male connector (inside threads / center receptacle) |
Antenna connector type on adapter |
Reverse Polarity SMA (RP-SMA) female connector (outside threads / male pin) |
Power supply |
5 to 27.0VDC by screw terminals, DB9 or mini USB |
Power consumption |
Max. 350mA |
Operating temp. |
32°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C) |
External battery option |
Yes |
Dimensions |
80 x 40 x 18 mm |
Certifications |
CE, FCC, ROHS |
For alternative wireless serial solutions please see our full selection of wireless RS232 adapters.