Silex SX-550-1701 E1035 Merkblatt
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E1035
The Most Powerful and Secure Way to Implement Wireless Capabilities
The advantages of wireless networking are obvious. But as an OEM device
manufacturer, how can you easily and securely implement wireless
capabilities in your devices?
The solution is the SILEX SX-550 Module, the first embedded networking
solution that supports all of the major wireless networking standards –
802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g – as well as 100Base-T and 10Base-T wired
Ethernet. The SX-550 provides the most extensive network security
capabilities in the industry, so it can be used in virtually any application or
environment that requires wireless communications. – The SX-550
increases your bottom line by reducing your time to market, making your
products more competitive, and lessening theneed for in-house wireless
expertise. It enables you to easily add wired or wireless network
connectivity to your devices with such features as:
High speed serial port plus dedicated console
The SX-550 serial port runs at speeds up to 921.6Kbps with full modem
control. The SX-550 also includes a second serial port for use as a dedicated
console.
Ethernet and Wireless Versions
The SX-550 is available in models with wired Ethernet only, or with both
Ethernet and 802.11a/b/g wireless capabilities. The two models are
program compatible, so you do not need to develop separate software in
order to support both.
8 General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) Signals
The GPIOs can be used for custom applications like driving LEDs and
sensing switches, or for modem signals in conjunction with the serial ports.
Serial Port Emulation Software
The SX-550 includes software that emulates a standard Windows™ COM
port (for example, COM3). This allows you to use your existing
Windows-based applications without any changes.
Ethernet Bridge Mode
The SX-550 can be configured as a transparent bridge between Ethernet
and 802.11a/b/g. This allows an Ethernet-enabled device to communicate
wirelessly without modifications required to your existing software.
Power Management
The SX-550 consumes very little power during inactive periods, making it
ideal for battery powered applications.
Anntena Diversity
The SX-550 has two U.FL antenna connectors for improved quality of
transmission and reception.
Easy to use
The SX-550 features a compact form factor with through-holes for flexible
mounting options. A40-pin connector header for the serial and GPIO
signals simplifies the hardware interface to your device.
An available developer's kit provides the required hardware, software tools
and documentation for OEM customers to easily integrate the SX-550
module in their equipment. The developer’s kit includes value-added
programmable features, such as APIs for custom SNMP and Email
notification on the network. For example, you can use the available GPIOs
to eliminate the need for an additional processor and therefore to reduce
cost.
Highly Secure
Security is critical for enterprise networks. In fact, some network managers
will not allow devices on their networks that are not compatible with their
security standards. Consequently, the SX-550 is designed to work with all
major security standards. It supports 802.1x Extensible Authentication
Protocol (EAP) with TLS, TTLS, LEAP, FAST and PEAP to provide the most
robust network authentication. For wireless security, the SX-550 works with
the latest Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) Enterprise and Personal (PSK)
security, as well as WPA and WEP. The SX-550 also includes other
enterprise-level security features such as access control lists, complete
protocol and application enable/disable control, read and write
configuration passwords, and SNMP community name configuration.
Easy to Manage and Configure
The SX-550 is easy to configure and offers several options for management.
In addition to a built-in web browser interface, SILEX provides ExtendView,
a Windows utility for easy configuration and management. A console
accessible via TELNET or the UART is available for more sophisticated
diagnosticsand configuration. The SX-550 is also compatible with the
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for compatibility with most
popular network management systems. In addition, the SX-550 can be
managed by the attached device using AT commands and console
commands sent via the serial port. The SX-550 firmware is stored in flash
memory, which means it can be easily updated.
SX-550
Internal OEM
Serial Device Server Module
Wireless IEEE 802.11a/b/g and Ethernet
+ Developer’s Kit
Serial Device Server Module
Wireless IEEE 802.11a/b/g and Ethernet
+ Developer’s Kit
Embedded Wireless and Wired Networking for OEM devices