Lantronix Introduction, Applications, Name Model Part Numbers, WiBox 2100E with, Ethernet

2: Introduction

The WiBox 2100E family of wireless device servers provides serial-to-wireless network connectivity. They enable you to access, control, monitor, or share on an 802.11b/g wireless network virtually any serial device or equipment remotely.

The WiBox 2100E device server provides a fully integrated solution that combines an operating system, embedded Web server, full TCP/IP protocol stack with an 802.11b/g transceiver supporting WEP, WPA and 802.11i/WPA2-Personal security, and two high-speed serial ports into a small compact package.

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Wireless Protected Access (WPA), and 802.11i/WPA2-Personal are available to guarantee the security of the wireless communication. WEP uses an RC4 encryption algorithm with a configured 64-bit or 104-bit key to scramble the data. WPA uses TKIP, which expands upon WEP by changing the key automatically every session, detecting intrusion and using improved authentication. For additional security, the WiBox 2100E offers secure data communications using Rijndael Advanced Encryption Standards (AES).

This device server allows serial devices to connect and communicate over 802.11b/g wireless networks using IP protocol (TCP for connection-oriented stream applications and UDP for datagram applications). The WiBox 2100E also supports RS-422 4-wire and RS-485 2-wire protocols for multipoint connections. The unit provides an Ethernet connection as well.

The Lantronix exclusive SmartRoam™ technology takes a proactive approach to transferring connectivity from one access point (AP) to another AP belonging to the same ESS (having the same SSID or Network Name). SmartRoam continuously tracks the signal strength of APs within range to smoothly and automatically transition to an AP with a stronger signal.

Note: The WiBox 2100E with firmware version 6.2 and later is configurable for wireless

bridging (see 11: Wireless Bridging). This allows a host connected to the WiBox 2100E over a wired Ethernet interface to be accessible over a wireless network.

Name	Model	Part Numbers
WiBox 2100E with	WiBox 2100E		WB21000EG1-01	(115 VAC, 50/60 Hz adapter)
Ethernet			WB21000EG2-01	(100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Intl. adapter)
		 WB2100EGB-01 (WiBox 2100E board only)
		 WB2100EG0-01 (No power supply)

Applications

The WiBox 2100E device server connects serial devices such as those listed below to wireless and Ethernet networks using the IP protocol family.

Security alarms

Access control devices

Fire control panels

Time/attendance clocks and terminals

ATM machines

Data collection devices

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