User's Manual

ManualsBrandsGainspan ManualsElectronicsLow Power Wi-Fi Module

User Manual:

Serial to Wi-Fi Evaluation Kit

PRELIMINARY PAGE 1 OF 12 CONFIDENTIAL

INTRODUCTION

HE GAINSPAN GS1011MXX EVALUATION KIT offers a quick and easy way to evaluate the GainSpan

GS1011M ultra-low-power wireless module and embedded platform software for Wi-Fi

networks

based on the GS1011 SOC ultra-low-power Wi-Fi System-On-Chip.

The default firmware pre-loaded on the Evaluation kit is the serial to Wi-Fi application. The GS1011M

can be used as transparent bridge to carry serial (UART) traffic over an 802.11 wireless link. The quick

start guide provides the steps required to construct the serial to Wi-Fi bridge.

GAINSPAN EVALUATION KIT COMPONENTS

The GS-SOC Evaluation Kit includes the following items:

► GS1011M based Evaluation Board (GS1011MxP-EVB or GS1011MEE-DB)

► Power Source (Battery or 3.3V DC adapter)

► Serial Cable (USB to UART or DB9)

► Standard Wi-Fi ® Wireless Access Point.

► GainSpan USB Flash Drive,which includes:

 Product Documentation including

 Evalkit_Setup.exe

 Java Environment Installer

 SW Utilities (Wireshark, TeraTerm and Sim Term terminal software)

► This Manual

GainSpan and GainSpan logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of GainSpan Corporation.

Other trademarks are the property of their owners.Specifications, features, and availability are subject to change without notice.

Summary of content (12 pages)

PAGE 1
User Manual: Serial to Wi-Fi Evaluation Kit INTRODUCTION T HE GAINSPAN GS1011MXX EVALUATION KIT offers a quick and easy way to evaluate the GainSpan GS1011M ultra-low-power wireless module and embedded platform software for Wi-Fi® networks based on the GS1011 SOC ultra-low-power Wi-Fi System-On-Chip. The default firmware pre-loaded on the Evaluation kit is the serial to Wi-Fi application. The GS1011M can be used as transparent bridge to carry serial (UART) traffic over an 802.11 wireless link.
PAGE 2
Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide EVALUATION BOARD DETAILS This section describes the various interfaces and jumper settings for the GS1011MxP-EVB board.
PAGE 3
Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide INSTALLATION STEPS FOR EVALUATION KIT SOFTWARE The USB key in the evaluation kit contains multiple SW components that can be installed for evaluating the various applications on the evaluation board. System Requirements: PC with Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista. with at least one Ethernet port, and a PC with a serial or USB port. (A single PC can provide both the serial and Ethernet connections, if desired.
PAGE 4
Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide SERIAL TO WI-FI SETUP AND START UP INSTRUCTIONS Below are the steps required to run the serial to Wi-Fi application. 1. Once the software installation is completed, power the Wi-Fi Access Point (AP). The access point have been pre-configured with the following parameters: a. SSID = “GainSpanDemo b. Channel = 6 c. DHCP = Enabled d. Security = Open e. IP Address = 192.168.3.
PAGE 5
Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide 2. Connect the Serial Cable provided with the kit to either the 6-pin UART connector as shown below or to the DB9 connector depending on the type of cable that is being used. Black Wire Indicates Pin 1 Pin 1 3. Launch the Tera-Term Application. Select serial port connection, and select the serial port identified in step 2. Set the port settings as shown below. 4. Install the batteries provided with the kit into the battery holder.
PAGE 6
Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide b. To associate with the GainSpanDemo AP, first enable DHCP client, by typing “at+ndhcp=1” and then type “at+wa=GainSpanDemo”. The evaluation board will receive an IP address from the Access Point DHCP server. c. Type at+nstat=? To show the current status of the network connection. 7.
PAGE 7
Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide The evaluation kit installer loads various software components including the WLAN firmware and user application binaries for evaluation. The two main types of application binaries installed are Serial to WiFi and Temperature and Light Sensor Application. The directory structure looks like the figure below. The Serial to Wi-Fi Application contains multiple example applications.
PAGE 8
Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide rectory includes binaries for two types of modules. For details on how to setup and run the TLS application see the Temperature and Light Sensor and GSDemo User Manual. Directory Description Ext_pa TLS application binaries for supporting External PA Module. If board contains a GS1011MEP or GS1011MEE module, then download this binary set into the module Int_pa TLS application binaries for supporting Internal PA Module.
PAGE 9
Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide REGULATORY NOTES Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
PAGE 10
Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining separate FCC & IC authorizations. End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users (for example access points, routers, wireless ADSL modems, and similar equipment).
PAGE 11
Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide LIMITATIONS THIS DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE ARE NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED OR INTENDED FOR USE OR RESALE FOR THE OPERATION OF APPLICATION IN A HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT, OR REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE PERFORMANCE, OR IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF PRODUCTS COULD LEAD DIRECTLY TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (COLLECTIVELY, "HIGH RISK APPLICATIONS").
PAGE 12
Serial to Wi-Fi Start Up Guide Version Date 0.9 Aug 10 Remarks Initial Release GainSpan Corporation • 125 South Market Street, Suite 400 • San Jose, CA 95113 • U.S.A. +1 (408) 673-2900 • info@GainSpan.com • www.GainSpan.