SX-550-1701 Silex Technology, SX-550-1701 Datasheet - Page 27

• Manufacturer Part Number: SX-550-1701
• Description: WiFi / 802.11 Modules & Development Tools 802.11a/b/g Bridge Serial Server
• Manufacturer: Silex Technology

Specifications of SX-550-1701

• Interface Type: UART
• Board Size: 59.6 mm x 49.1 mm x 14.3 mm
• Security: 802.1xEAP, PEAP, WEP, WPAPSK, TKIP, WPA2, AES
• Operating Voltage: 3.3 VDC
• Operating Temperature Range: 0 C to + 50 C
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

This chapter describes the methods for configuring the basic settings of the SX-550, including the IP
address, serial port settings, and wireless security. The SX-550 also has an extensive range of advanced
configuration capabilities that are described in Chapter 6, Appendix A, and Appendix B. The SX-550
configuration should be done by a network administrator or another person with technical knowledge of
TCP/IP networking and serial communications.
Basic Configuration Requirements
In order to use the SX-550, the following basic parameters must be configured:
TCP/IP Settings:
Wireless Configuration Settings:
Security Settings:
Part Number 40183-101
IMPORTANT: This chapter assumes that you are either using the SX-550-6900 Evaluation Daughtercard or that you have
made the appropriate connections to the SX-550 module OEM Header. Refer to Chapter 2 and Chapter 5 for information
on connecting to the SX-550 hardware.
Note: The TCP/IP settings can be automatically configured using DHCP.
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Router Address
SSID
Mode (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc)
Channel (required only if using Ad Hoc mode)
Wireless Encryption Mode (WPA2, WPA, WPA2-WPA, WEP)
Wireless Encryption Settings
Wireless Authentication Mode (WPA-PSK, Open System, Shared Key, TTLS, TLS, LEAP, PEAP,
EAP-FAST)
Wired Authentication Mode (TTLS, PEAP, EAP-FAST)
Authentication Settings
Silex SX-550 Developer's Guide
Configuring the SX-550
Chapter 3
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