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WiBox® 2100E Device Server User Guide 11
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
Ethernet
WiBox 2100E
WB21000EG1-01 (115 VAC, 50/60 Hz adapter)
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