HW 86050 – IEEE 802.11b WLAN Module

Airborne Ethernet
Wireless LAN installations are rapidly spreading into many parts of industrial networking. As an extension of the wired Ethernet they ease the integration and operation of a wireless network and introduce mobility to network applications.

Today, WLAN components still focus on laptops, notebook computers and PDAs. Industrial applications have been forced to implement either PC card or Compact Flash interfaces for WLAN connectivity. Disadvantages are increased hardware and software costs and system complexity.

Unique Embedded Module enables WLAN to your Application
With the HW 86050 module, Höft & Wessel now offers the simple solution for many mobile or fixed industrial applications. Easy integration without expensive sockets; easy to control without the need of protocol drivers on the embedded application.

HW 86050 operates according to the IEEE 802.11b standard, commonly used in industrial environments, and supporting air data rates of up to 11 Mbps. The module incorporates one of the industry‘s latest and highest integrated IEEE 802.11b chipsets and a versatile high performance low power 16 bit RISC application processor. The cost effective solution for industrial applications.

Serial Interface to WLAN
Just a simple unsynchronous (UART) or a synchronous serial interface (SPI) along with a power supply is needed to turn your device into a WLAN client. No need for implementing a protocol or a driver on your device, simply send and receive your data transparently. Transferring your existing RS-232 based applications to a WLAN infrastructure is plug and play.