WLn-LINK-OEM

Ready-to-use compact 11n WiFi embedded module, access point, Ethernet bridge, repeater & Mesh point

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NOTE : WLn-LINK-OEM has reached the end of its life cycle (to know more about its different deadlines click here).
Recommended replacement products are (depending on the application) : EmbedAir100 or EmbedAir1000. Your sales representative is at your disposal for any questions.

Overview

Complete ready-to-use solution (access point, bridge, repeater, Mesh point) requiring no driver software
Small sized PCB (L: 103 x l: 57 x H: 20 mm)
WiFi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n 3T3R & Gigabits LAN interfaces, radio bit rates up to 450 Mbps
Secure WiFi link
Available in industrial temperature range
Web based configuration, SNMP administration
Reduces TTM, design risk & cost

Introduction

WLn-LINK-OEM embedded module is a 2.4 / 5 GHz IEEE 802.1a/b/g/n solution designed to quickly and easily add wireless LAN to a wide range of wired Ethernet OEM products.

More than just a radio adapter, WLn-LINK-OEM features a fully integrated IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n radio and a powerful PowerPC processor that provides a complete wireless connection (AP/brigde/repeater/Mesh) in a single small footprint.

WLn-LINK-OEM reduces the design time and eliminates the risk associated in wireless chipset based designs by providing all of the WiFi network protocols and processing needed to quickly implement embedded wireless solutions; its industrial-grade performance makes it ideally suited for harsh environments.

Integrators and manufacturers (rugged computers & instruments, intrinsically safe wireless devices, remotely operated vehicles UAV/UGV/UUV, automotive, COTS-based data communication units for military applications ...) can rely on this new technology to add wireless network features to their existing equipments.

Technical characteristics

	Ethernet interface	1-port Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base TX auto-sensing, plug & play mode & auto MDI/MDIX cross-over, RJ45 or TTL Ethernet interface (HE10 connector)
	Serial interface	One serial port (TTL level)
	WiFi interface	1 radio IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n, MIMO 3T3R, 2.4 / 5 Ghz
	WiFi radio data rate	802.11a : 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps 802.11b/g : 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps 802.11n : MCS0-23, 3 streams (6.5 to 450 Mbps)
	Operating frequencies	ISM : 2.4-2.483 GHz (up to 14 channels) UNII : 5.15-5.25 GHz (up 4 channels) UNII-2 : 5.25-5.35 GHz (up to 4 channels) UNII-2 ext : 5.470-5.725 GHz (up to 11 channels) UNII-3 : 5.725-5.825 GHz (up to 4 channels) Supports DFS and TPC
	Output power	Up to 24dBm (aggregate), depending on radio card model
	Antennas	3 U.FL connectors
	Security	IEEE 802.1x (RADIUS authenticator & supplicant), WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WEP
	WiFi Modes	Access point, client, repeater, MESH point (IEEE 802.11s), infrastructure, AD-HOC, client router, WMM QoS, multicast, dynamic routing and firewall modes fully supported, fast roaming (less than 30 ms), redundancy (VRRP)
	Administration	Built-in WEB interface, SNMP agent, administration software for Windows/Linux (ACKSYS NDM)
	LEDs Signaling	Radio : quality and activity \| Ethernet : link 10/100/1000 and activity \| Power : on-off \| Product diagnostic
	Power supply	+5VDC (+/- 5%), 8 Watts typical
	Dimensions & weight	Small sized PCB, L: 103 x l: 57 x H: 20 mm, approx. 50g
	Standards	Radio module CE and FCC certified. WLn-LINK-OEM has to be certified in the final product.
	Environment	Operating temperature: -20°C to +70°C or -40°C to +85°C (for extended temperature range model) Storage: -65°C to +100°C, Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
	Warranty	1 year

Datasheet

ACKSYS_WLn-LINK-OEM_US.pdf

Technical documentation

Application notes

3D views

Firmwares

V2 model	Version	Download
WaveOS firmware upgrade package, release notes It is recommended to save your configuration to a PC prior to upgrade the firmware	3.18.3.1 vx190419
MIB (SNMP)	3.10.7.1 vx190419
WaveOS : Download the user guide	–
Bootloader upgrade : concerns only WLn-xROAD_V2 with a 2.4.6 firmware or a prior one Warning : upgrading the bootloader involves a potential risk for your product. If the upgrade is interrupted, the product will be out of order, and you will need to return your product to Acksys	1.6.4.1

V1 model	Version	Download
WaveOS firmware upgrade package, release notes It is recommended to save your configuration to a PC prior to upgrade the firmware	3.18.1.1 vx181118
MIB (SNMP)	3.10.6.1 vx181017
WaveOS : Download the user guide	–
Bootloader upgrade : concerns only WLn-RailBox/xx with a 2.4.6 firmware or a prior one Warning : upgrading the bootloader involves a potential risk for your product. If the upgrade is interrupted, the product will be out of order, and you will need to return your product to Acksys	1.6.4.1

Software

	Version	Download
WaveManager : Deployment & centralized management software for WaveOS-based WiFi products, Windows and Linux platforms	3.6.0.1 vx230613
Supplementary catalog (graphic resources): download required	1.6.0.1 vx240131
Download the user guide	–

References to order

	WLn-LINK-OEM-RJ/R	Access point, Ethernet bridge, repeater & Mesh point WiFi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n module, without antenna nor antenna cable (MOQ = 10 units), RJ45 Ethernet interface, radio defined by the /R suffix
	WLn-LINK-OEM-TTL/R	Same as above with TTL Ethernet Interface, radio defined by the /R suffix
	WLn-LINK-OEM-EVAL/R	Evaluation kit containing the WLn-LINK-OEM-TTL module, an evaluation board, one WL-KIT-ANT-1a and a +12VDC power adapter (AC 110 / 240V), radio defined by the /R suffix /R (radio) coding: No suffix = 250 mW radio, 3T3R, -20°C to +70°C /3 = 250 mW radio, 3T3R, -40°C to +85°C
	Additional accessories : WL-ANT-2458/2-ORPS WL-KIT-ANT-1a C-Key_M2	Dual band (2.4 / 5 GHz) 2 dBi omni-directional RP-SMA antenna 1 RF cable (15cm) with 1 bi-band 2.4 / 5 GHz omnidirectional antenna 2 dBi (RP-SMA connector) Save / Restore configuration key for the WLn-LINK-OEM