Radicom Research. Inc. Designer’s Guide for the RW8300E-a-PR A set of paired devices: RW8300E-NL + RW8300E RW8300E RW8300E-NL Firmware version: RW8300E-NL: RW8300E-a-NL.RRI.041_3.4.6.6 RW8300E: RW8300-D.RRI.110_3.4.6.6 Compliant Date: Jan 30.
Table of Contents Introduction of RW8300E-a-PR (USB-device) Universal Adapter Products········ 3 Features ···························································································· 4 Approvals ·························································································· 5 RW8300E-a-PR (USB) Universal Adapter Application Summary ···················· 6 Model & Ordering Information ································································· 7 RW8300E-a-PR (USB) General Info
Introduction of RW8300E-a-PR (USB-device) Universal Adapter Products Thank you for choosing Radicom RW8300E-a-PR series. The RW8300E-a-PR combines one RW8300E and one RW8300E-NL into a single. automatically paired. wireless connection between a device based with USB host to a Wi-Fi router with Ethernet This combination allows any device to connect into an Ethernet based router. No password or user intervention needed. NOTE: ※RW8300E-a-PR firmware for USB Host and USB Device are not compatible.
Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • WiFi AP/Client Router capability IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible WLAN adapter WiFi USB adapter USB Ethernet adapter USB 1.1/2.0 and OTG (optional) 20MHz and 40MHz bandwidth transmission Operates in 2.4GHz Frequency Range Support WPS mode Backward compatible with 802.11b/g Devices while operating at 802.11n data rates Frame aggregation for increased MAC efficiency (A-MSDU.
Approvals CE Marked • EN 60950-1:2006/AMD 11:2009 /AMD 1:2010/AMD 12:2011/AMD 2:2013 • EN55024:2010+A1:2015 • EN55032:2015. • EN 61000-3-2:2014 • EN 61000-3-3:2013 • ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 • EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1 • ETSI EN 300 328 V2.1.1 • EN 62311:2008 Medical E&E Certification • IEC 60601-1:2005/A1:2012 • EN 60601-1: 2006 + A1: 2013 Medical CE/EMC Certification • EN 60601-1-2:2014 Ed4.0 • EN 60601-1: 2006 + A1: 2013 FCC Certification • 47 CFR FCC Part 15 Subpart B 2016 • 47 CFR FCC Part 15 Subpart C 15.
RW8300E-a-PR Universal Adapter Application Summary The RW8300E supports LAN. USB and WiFi interfaces. The RW8300E-NL supports WiFi and USB but without LAN. RW8300E works in bridge mode and connects to router by a RJ45 cable. RW8300E is under the same domain with router. RW8300E-NL works in WISP mode and plays as gateway. RW8300E-NL will connect to RW8300E through WiFi. and will get an IP address “192.168.137.100” as an USB NIC of connected device.
Model & Ordering Information Description Model Number RW8300E-a-PR-1 RW8300E-a-PR-2 RW8300E-a-PR-2a RW8300E-a-PR-3 RW8300E-a-PR-4 RW8300E-a-PR-1 US/CAN. PN: 9500-0879-21 Include RW8300E. RW8300E-NL. RJ45 cable and Power adapter (USA.UL.PSE). PN:4000-0001-01 RW8300E-a-PR-2 West EU. PN: 9500-0879-22 Include RW8300E. RW8300E-NL. RJ45 cable and power adapter (CE). PN:4000-0001-02 RW8300E-a-PR-2a North EU. PN: 9500-0879-32 Include RW8300E. RW8300E-NL. RJ45 cable and power adapter (CE).
RW8300E-NL (USB-Device) PN: 9500-0879-19 Universal adapter (USB/WiFi) standalone in plastic enclosure with USB. RW8300E-NL with embedded on-board antenna inside the case. Power Adapter for UL.PSE PN: 4000-0001-01 Power adapter- USA. Japan (UL. PSE) connects to RW8300E. 100-240VAC/5VDC. 1A. USB mini-B Type Plug types :Type A is used for USA. Canada. Mexico. Japan +others Power Adapter for CE PN: 4000-0001-02 Power adapter- Europe (CE) connects to RW8300E. 100-240VAC/5VDC. 1A.
3ft RJ-45 cable PN:6000-0029-02 Cable.RJ45.8P8C.Cat5e.3ft.Light Blue Label Remover Tool PN:2820-0000-00 Tool. RW8300E-a-PR Label Remover. Yellow Package box PN:4100-0268-00 Box. RW8300E-a-PR package box Package label PN:2400-0662-01 Label. RW8300E-a-PR-1 package label PN:2400-0662-02 Label. RW8300E-a-PR-2 package label PN: 2400-0662-05 Label. RW8300E-a-PR-2a package label PN:2400-0662-03 Label. RW8300E-a-PR-3 package label PN:2400-0662-04 Label.
RW8300E-a-PR (USB-Device) General Information RW8300E-NL WiFi Ratings @ 25° C Parameter Min Typical Max Operating Temperature RW8300E-NL 0 25 50 Relative Humidity (non-condensing) 5 USB Voltage Requirement 4.5 Current consumption when WiFi_ON 5 o C 95 % 5.5 VDC 340 Current consumption when WiFi_OFF and LAN connected Current consumption when WiFi_OFF and LAN disconnected Units mA NO LAN mA 170 mA Storage and transportation condition. in range of °C and % R.H.
Physical Description RW8300E-NL: 2.7” x 1.4” x 1.0” (67.4 x 35.8 x 26.4mm) Size & Weight 36.1g RW8300E: 2.7” x 1.4” x 1.0” (67.4 x 35.8 x 26.4mm) Size & Weight 30.
RW8300E-a-PR Standalone Product Mechanical Diagram Size: RW8300E Size: 67.4 x 35.8 x 26.4mm [2.65” x 1.41” x 1.04”] RW8300E-NL Size: 67.4 x 35.8 x 26.4mm [2.65” x 1.41” x 1.
RJ45 Ethernet Cable Description The following table shows the RJ45 connector pin assignments for Ethernet cable. PHY data rate is 100Mbps. CAT.5e Ethernet cable RJ-45 Plug Contact 10/100 Base-T Signal 1 TD+ (Transmit Data) 2 TD- (Transmit Data) 3 RD+ (Receive Data) 4 Not used 5 Not used 6 RD- (Receive Data) 7 Not Used 8 Not Used (8 pin) Ethernet Port Connector Pin Definitions Standard RJ45 10/100 BASE-T Port A RJ45 connector is used for Ethernet twisted pair links.
RW8300E-a-PR (USB-Device) LED Operation There are four LED status in RW8300E-a-PR (RW8300E or RW8300E-NL). 1. 2. 3. 4. Glowing: RW8300E-a-PR is power on and ready. Blinking in 2 seconds: RW8300E-a-PR could connect to internet. Blinking in 1/2 seconds: RW8300E-a-PR will reboot after release the reset button. Blinking in 1/8 seconds: RW8300E-a-PR will reset to factory default setting after release the reset button then reboot.
WPS/RESET Button on RW8300E-a-PR (USB-Device) Reboot/Reset to default WPS 1. RESET multi-functional button (MFB) MFB button supports reboot and reset functions. Reboot RW8300E-a-PR: Press MFB for 2-5 seconds Reset RW8300E-a-PR factory default setting: Long-press MFB over 5 seconds. 2.
RW8300E-a-PR Quick Start Method RW8300E-a-PR is a factory pre-paired solution which includes one RW8300E and one RW8300E-NL to become a non-configuration WiFi solution. Please prepare RW8300E-a-PR. internet accessible AP router and your equipment for setup environment. You may need to install the driver for RW8300E-NL if your machine does not have pre-install driver. RW8300E-NL also has the capability to automatically load the driver into your machine. WARNING: Please ensure the AP router is not 192.168.
Connection Process of RW8300E-a-PR Setup RW8300E connection This session details a method to set up RW8300E connection. ※Please make sure RW8300E is at default settings. you can refer chapter “WPS/RESET Button on RW8300E-a-PR (USB-Device)” on page 15. 1. Ensure the router operates via the RJ45 Ethernet: Connect RJ45 Ethernet cable from your computer to the Internet router to make your computer access to Internet via the RJ45 connection. Ensure the router accepts RJ45 and test the connection 2.
Various Connection Processes of RW8300E-a-PR This session will show you how to setup RW8300E-NL connection under different environments. ※ Ensure RW8300E has powered on and connected router by RJ45 cable. ※ Ensure RW8300E-NL is at default setting. For RW8300E(-NL) button position. check “WPS/RESET Button on RW8300E-a-PR (USB-Device)” on page 15. RW8300E-NL setup environment 1. Windows XP Device 1.1 Plug RW8300E-NL into USB port on your device. 1.2 Once system detected USB device.
2.2 Load USB driver on your device. click “Run Setup.exe”. ※If device doesn`t play setup automatically. please manually executed CD Driver. AutoPlay Setup 2 1 3 2.3 Manually executed auto play to setup Wait for one minute. You’ll see green LED is flashing on both RW8300E-NL. Now. you have Internet on the device again. If it doesn’t work. please check “trouble shooting” on page 21.
3. Windows 10 Device 3.1 Install USB driver on your device. Manually Setup 3.2 Plug RW8300E-NL into USB port on your device. 3.3 Wait for one minute. You’ll see green LED is flashing on both RW8300E-NL. Now. you have Internet on the device again. If it doesn’t work. please check “trouble shooting” on page 21. 4. Linux Device 4.1 Plug RW8300E-NL into USB port on your device. It’s not necessary to load driver on Linux. 4.2 Wait for one minute. You’ll see green LED is flashing on both RW8300E-NL. Now.
Trouble Shooting If the device does not connect to the Ethernet after setup. please follow the instructions below to check system environment and network setting. 1. DHCP release and renew IP address 1.1 Windows Device 1.1.1 Press “Windows Key” + “R” to open search box Windows key 1.1.2 Key in “cmd” to open terminal application. 1.1.3 Execute “ipconfig /release” command to release all IP address setting 1.1.4 Execute “ipconfig /renew” command to renew the IP address. 1.2 Linux Device 1.2.
1.2.3 Key in “sudo dhclient –r” to release IP address setting. 1.2.4 Key in “sudo dhclient” to renew IP address. 2 3 Check network connection status. 2.1 Key in “ping 8.8.8.8” to check Ethernet connection. 2.2 If ping program connect times out. re-plug RW8300E-NL. To check DNS status. key in “ping www.radi.com”. 2.3 If ping program connect times out. setup DNS server in operation system. Setup DNS server in operation system 3.1 Windows Device 3.1.
3.1.4 If you see the message “The configured DNS server is incorrect or does not exist”. you can ignore it and key in “ipconfig /all” to check DNS server. Response message Check DSN setting 3.1.5 If you see the message “The requested operation requires elevation ”. please re-run terminal as administrator purview. Then repeat step. 3.1.1 to 3.1.4.
3.2 Linux Device ※This example is operated under Fedora 20 system. If the RW8300E-NL runs under others Linux distribution. please ask IT members or contact Radicom. 3.2.1 Set DNS through GUI. 3.2.1.1 Press “Windows Key” to enter search box. Windows key 3.2.1.2 Key in “Settings” to open system setup window. Search “Settings” 3.2.1.3 Click “Network” to get network setup window.
3.2.1.4 Click “USB Ethernet” on the left side. and then click gear symbol to open configuration window. Network setup window 3.2.1.5 Click “IPv4” on the left side.
3.2.1.6 Key “8.8.8.8” in textbox of DNS. Then click plus symbol “8.8.4.4” to second textbox. and click “Apply”. .
3.2.1.7 Open terminal application. and key in “systemctl restart NetworkManager” to restart network interface. Restart network interface 3.2.1.8 Key in “cat /etc/resolv.conf” to check DNS setting.
Reset RW8300E-a-PR (USB-Device) to the Default This chapter will show you how to reset and reboot RW8300E-a-PR with multi-functional button (MFB). ※For RW8300E-a-PR button position. please refer to chapter “WPS/RESET Button on RW8300E-a-PR (USB-Device)” on page 15. Reset RW8300E-NL to factory default setting 1. Connect your device and RW8300E-NL with USB cable to power on RW8300E-NL. and wait one minute for startup. 2. Insert a pin into the RESET hole. long-press RESET button over 5 seconds.
Upgrade RW8300E-a-PR firmware This chapter will show you how to upgrade firmware and check firmware’s version. When user upgrades firmware. Do not connect RW8300E and RW8300E-NL simultaneously. Firmware version: RW8300E RW8300-D.RRI.110_3.4.6.6 RW8300-D.RRI.110T_3.4.6.6 RW8300E-NL RW8300E-a-NL.RRI.041_3.4.6.6 RW8300E-a-NL.RRI.041T_3.4.6.6 Use web page upgrade firmware only for version: RW8300-D.RRI.110T_3.4.6.6 RW8300E-a-NL.RRI.041T_3.4.6.6 1. Connect to web page of RW8300E and RW8300E-NL 1.1 RW8300E 1.
RW8300E web page RW8300E-a-PR (USB) Designer’s Guide (RRD2Z50-20200130001) 30
1.2 RW8300E-NL Follow below figure to set up environment of RW8300E-NL to upgrade firmware and turn off all Ethernet/WiFi interfaces of the device. Environment of RW8300E-NL updating firmware 1.2.1 Power on RW8300E-NL and wait 80 seconds. 1.2.2 Turn on DHCP service of the USB NIC in the device will get an IP address “192.168.137.100”. ※To know more details about “obtain an IP address automatically”. Please refer to page 36. 1.2.3 Open a browser (ex: chrome. IE. FireFox…) under your device.
2. Setup Static IP address 2.1 Windows Device 2.1.1 Press “Windows Key” to enter search box. 2.1.2 Windows key Key “cmd” in search box and press “Ctrl” + “Shift” + “enter” to run terminal as administrator purview. Open terminal as administrator purview Terminal of administrator purview 2.1.3 Key in “ipconfig” to check the name of LAN interface.
2.1.4 Key in “netsh interface ipv4 set address name="Local Area Connection 2" static 192.168.1.100 255.255.255.0” to set static IP address and subnet. (Command format: netsh interface ipv4 set address name="Interface name" static IP Address Subnet Mask) Command sample 2.1.5 Key in “ipconfig” to check IP address. Check IP address 2.2 Linux Device ※This example operates on Fedora 20 system. 2.2.1 Press “Windows Key” to go to search box. Windows key 2.2.
2.2.3 Key in “ifconfig” to check the name of LAN interface. Check name of LAN interface 2.2.4 Key in “ifconfig enp0s25 192.168.1.100” to set IP address. (Command format: ifconfig Interface name IP address) Command sample 2.2.5 Key in “ifconfig” to check IP address.
3. Setup to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) 3.1 Windows Device 3.1.1 Press “Windows Key” to enter search box. 3.1.2 Windows key Key “cmd” in search box and press “Ctrl” + “Shift” + “enter” to run terminal as administrator purview.
3.1.3 Key in “ipconfig /all” to check the name of LAN interface and DHCP Enabled. Check name of LAN interface 3.1.4 Key in “netsh interface ipv4 set address name="Local Area Connection 6" source=dhcp” to set static IP address and subnet. (Command format: netsh interface ipv4 set address name="Interface name" source=dhcp) Command sample 3.1.5 Key in “ipconfig /all” to check IP address and DHCP Enabled.
4. Upgrade firmware In this section. we’ll show you how to upgrade firmware. Also. how to check firmware version and md5sum. 4.1 Upgrade firmware 4.1.1 Open a browser and go to RW8300E / RW8300E-NL web page. 4.1.2 Click “Management” on the left side and click “Upgrade Firmware”. RW8300E / RW8300E-NL web page 4.1.3 Click “Browse…” to open firmware file (.bin file) and click “Upload” to upgrade firmware. Upgrade firmware 4.1.4 Wait 120 seconds to upgrade firmware and reboot RW8300E / RW8300E-NL.
4.1.5 After upgrade RW8300E / RW8300E-NL firmware. reset to default setting by reset button. Please check “WPS/RESET Button on RW8300E-a-PR (USB-Device)” on page 15. 4.2 Check firmware version 4.2.1 Open a browser and go to RW8300E / RW8300E-NL web page. 4.2.2 Click “Management” on the left side and click “Status”. Current firmware version will be shown on “Firmware Version” line. In this example. firmware version is “RW8300-NL-D.RRI.007_3.4.6.6”. Status Page 4.
4.3.4 4.3.5 Key in “md5sum RW8300E-a-NL.RRI.010_3.4.6.6.bin” to obtain md5sum number. Command format as “md5sum ” Create md5sum of new firmware Key in “cat ReleaseNote.txt” and find out the correspondent release version. Then please compare md5sum in release note with md5sum of bin file. Both of them should be the same.
Get RW8300E-NL web page on pair connection RW8300E-NL will assign an IP address to connected device. This IP address must be “192.168.137.100”. In addition. URL of RW8300E-NL web is “http://192.168.137.254”. ※ RW8300E-NL web page is accessed by USB NIC only. . ※ Web page only for version: RW8300E-a-NL.RRI.041T_3.4.6.6 ※ Because RW8300E is a pure LAN to WiFi device. there`s no need to change its setting. There are four ways to get the web page of RW8300E-NL after assign the final IP address.
EMC Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration Test Voltage kV ESD in air discharge 15KV ESD in contact discharge 8KV RW8300E-a-PR (USB) Designer’s Guide (RRD2Z50-20200130001) 43
FCC. IC. CE and TELEC Module Model Identification The RW8300E-a-PR module family is FCC Part 15 and IC (Industry Canada) certified. The RW8300E-a-PR is also CE. TELEC marked. The modules are labeled with the appropriate RW8300E-a-PR module model number and FCC Part 15 ID. IC registration number and CE mark. The label can be found on top of the metal shielding on the RW8300E-a-PR Module. ※ The first 6 digits of MAC#0034F1 is fixed. ※ The 7th digits of MAC# represent the model. “8” is RW8300E.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain device configurations or co-location with another transmitter). then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances. the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements. the antenna used on this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any antenna or transmitter. This device contains a low power transmitter. When this device is operational. use only with the supplied. or recommended antenna. Unauthorized antenna. modification.
CE Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Radicom Research Inc. WiFi USB Modem Module Model(s): RW8300E-NL. RW8300E is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council (European parliament) Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility of Radio and Telecom device (1999/5/CE). For the evaluation regarding this Directive.
Limited Warranty Warranty Coverage and Duration Radicom Research. Inc. (“RRI”) warrants to the original purchaser its RRI-manufactured products (“Product”) against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of delivery. During the applicable warranty period. at no charge. RRI will. at its option. either repair. replace or refund the purchase price of this Product. provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty to RRI.
To obtain warranty service. contact RRI by phone (408) 383 9006 for RMA Department and RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. Deliver or send the Product. transportation and insurance prepaid to RRI. with the RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the package. General Provision This warranty sets forth the full extent of RRI’s responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair. replacement or refund of the purchase price. at RRI’s option. is the exclusive remedy.
Contacting Radicom Research If more information or technical support is needed. please contact us: 671 E Brokaw Road San Jose. CA. 95112 USA Telephone: (408) 383 9006 Fax: (408) 383 9007 http://www.radi.
