MCU can be WiFi-interface enabled to perform
e-mail, FTP, SSL, and Web server ops
Connect One, has released Nano WiReach SMT, a 0.8"
x 1.45" (2.0 x 3.7 centimeter) WiFi module offering
3G routing, WiFi client and access-point capabilities. Nano
WiReach SMT facilitates secure Internet protocols for up
to eight WiFi users in its router or access point mode.
Nano WiReach SMT powers immediate, full-featured connectivity
for embedded solutions without any WiFi driver development
or porting. The Nano WiReach SMT module can also serve as
an independent WiFi access point where WiFi infrastructure
does not exist. With the module acting as a WiFi access
point, customers can connect to their deployed, in-field
product via standard WiFi devices, such as iPhones, iPads
and other mobile phones and devices, to control or manage
their product.
The module comes complete with the latest WiFi encryption
algorithms (WPA/WPA2, in both PSK and Enterprise modes)
as well as including Internet SSL communication and encryption
algorithms. In addition, because it serves as a router to
the customer product, it acts as an inherent firewall, protecting
the embedded application from attacks originating from the
Internet.
"Device-level connectivity has reached the commodity-level
price point," noted Erez Lev, Vice President Sales
for Connect One. "With Nano WiReach SMT, Connect One
has gone the second mile, delivering the most advanced WiFi
module on the market today for the lowest price point. Given
the suite of connectivity options, lock-down security, and
design-in versatility, Nano WiReach SMT promises production
houses a new standard of WiFi capabilities for their devices
at a much lower cost."
Nano WiReach SMT offers firmware support for below modes
of operation:
Embedded Router-LAN or WiFi clients gain a single cellular
WAN connection to the Internet (3G router) or routing between
LAN and WiFi networks,
Embedded Access Point-Devices containing WiFi can connect
to the product's embedded access point to control or manage
processes,
LAN to WiFi Bridge-Transparent bridging of LAN over WiFi
enables direct RMII connection to existing MAC hardware.
Any microcontroller with a built-in Ethernet MAC can be
connected to WiFi with zero development effort,
Serial to LAN/WiFi Bridge-Transparent bridging of serial
data over LAN or WiFi is boosted by the module's speedy
3-Mbps UART,
Full Internet Controller mode-Simple microcontrollers can
use Nano WiReach SMT's protocol and application capabilities
to perform complex Internet operations, such as e-mail,
FTP, SSL, embedded Web server and others. Internet controller
mode can be used with any hardware interface, and
PPP emulation-Existing (e.g., cellular modem) designs currently
using PPP to interface to the cellular modem can connect
transparently over WiFi with no changes to application or
drivers.
Nano WiReach SMT includes RMII, USB, SPI and fast UART interfaces
for easy integration into existing or new designs. It is
available in two versions: one with an antenna connector
and one with a built-in antenna.
Nano WiReach SMT supports 10 simultaneous TCP/UDP sockets;
two listening TCP sockets; SMTP, MIME, POP3, FTP, Telnet,
and HTTP/HTTPS clients; and an HTTP/HTTPS embedded Web server
with a Web site for the host application and one for configuring
the module. Nano WiReach SMT supports 64-/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2
(PSK and Enterprise), AES-128/256, SHA-128/192/256, and
3DES encryption; and the SSL3/TLS1 protocol for a secure
client socket session and a secure FTP session.
The module operates at an extended temperature range of
-10° to 65°C (14° to 149°F) and is RoHS-compliant.
Availability and Evaluation Board
Nano WiReach SMT is now available at $26 for high-volume
projects. The II-EVB-365 evaluation board, priced at $160,
provides an easy environment for developing applications
and testing Nano WiReach SMT.
