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Wireless Communications
News Release from: TDC (Telecom Design Communications) | Subject: ConnectOne Secure Socket iWi-Fi
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 22 January 2008
Wi-Fi module puts embedded systems
online
The ConnectOne Secure Socket iWi-Fi LAN device server offers a wide range of embedded Internet functionality.
A new Wi-Fi module from TDC provides comprehensive Internet functionality via a secure wireless LAN interface for any embedded device equipped with a serial port, requiring only an antenna to complete the design The ConnectOne Secure Socket iWi-Fi LAN device server from TDC offers a wide range of embedded Internet functionality, including a firewall, a web server, e-mail clients, an FTP client and serial to IP bridging
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 18 Dec 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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According to TDC, it is one of the most complete connectivity solutions on the market, shouldering the entire burden of handling incoming and outgoing web and network traffic, and communicating with host devices through simple AT commands on the serial port.
Normally, an embedded PC would be required to deliver this level of functionality.
The iWi-Fi Server can accept up to ten simultaneous TCP/UDP sockets, two listening sockets, and can host two websites.
Using iWi-Fi, the simplest embedded microcontroller including 8bit devices can send e-mail, connect to the Internet, post an up to date status web page, complete an FTP transfer or set up a TCP/IP socket.
Integration into existing designs is extremely straightforward, as the compact 64.5 x 27.4 x 11.0mm module can simply connect to headers on the host PCB and connects to an external antenna.
Minimal or no software configuration is needed to connect Secure Socket iWi-Fi to a target wireless LAN.
TDC is offering a comprehensive development kit, allowing designers to fully evaluate the module in their application.
TDC also offers a range of compatible antennas, and its specialists can advise on the most appropriate choice for individual customers' applications.
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