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Datasheet
iChipNet Box
Version 1.2
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WARNING: THE iChipNet Box IS AN RF Device INTENDED FOR EXTERNAL USAGE OR EMBEDDING IN A HOST DEVICE. LOCAL
RELEVANT RF REGULATIONS SUCH AS ALLOWED FREQUENCIES AND USAGE IN COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS MUST BE OBSERVED. SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE MANUALS OF THE HOST DEVICE. CONNECT ONE ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR
CUSTOMER FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE PRECAUTIONS.
" Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for
the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication."
" Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain
maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres
utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à
l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante."
" This radio transmitter (SM2144N2-BIO) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed
below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list,
having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device."
" Le présent émetteur radio (SM2144N2-BIO) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant
un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au
gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur."
" This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device."
" Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement."
Antennas: Air Wave (EA-79F); Tekfun C. (M04-SR); YC Communication (Q24-24W); Pulse (W1030). Maximum Gain all: 2dBi.
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iChip, iChipNet Box, IP Communication Controller, SerialNET, AT+i and Connect One are trademarks of
Connect One Ltd. Copyright 2014 Connect One Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
Revision History .................................................................................................................................................... 6
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 7
1) General Description .................................................................................................................................. 7
2) Hardware Description ............................................................................................................................... 8
3) Performance Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 8
4) Internet Protocols ..................................................................................................................................... 8
5) Security Protocols ..................................................................................................................................... 8
6) Application Program Interface (API) ......................................................................................................... 8
7) Wireless Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 9
8) Certification .............................................................................................................................................. 9
2. Features ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
1) Security ................................................................................................................................................... 10
2) Protocols ................................................................................................................................................. 10
3) Additional Features ................................................................................................................................. 10
3. Typical Applications ..................................................................................................................................... 11
4. AT+i Command Set ...................................................................................................................................... 12
5. Dimension and Connection Description ...................................................................................................... 12
6. RS232 Pin Description ................................................................................................................................. 13
7. Power Connector ......................................................................................................................................... 13
8. Electrical Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 14
1) Absolute Maximum Ratings .................................................................................................................... 14
2) DC Operating Characteristics .................................................................................................................. 14
3) Transmit Specification ............................................................................................................................ 14
4) Receive Specifications............................................................................................................................. 15
9. Ordering Information .................................................................................................................................. 15
Appendix A - Internet Protocol Compliance ....................................................................................................... 16
Appendix B – AT+I Configuration Examples ....................................................................................................... 17
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Automatically connect to a specific Access Point:.............................................................................. 17
Create an Access Point to allow connection from mobile devices: ................................................... 17
LAN – WiFi switch mode - merges Ethernet station(s) with WiFi client(s) into one logical subnet ... 17
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Revision History
Version
Date
Description
1.0
April 21st 2015
Initial preliminary version
1.1
April 29th 2015
Updating power consumption
1.2
April 30th 2015
Updating reset button functionality
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1. Introduction
1) General Description
iChipNet Box is a secure serial-to-Wireless-LAN device that can perform as a WLAN / LAN client to
connect serial devices to 802.11b/g or 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN or LAN only. Additionally the
iChipNet Box can function as an Access Point and router. It includes the iChip™ CO2144 IP
Communication Controller™ a WiFi baseband and LAN RJ45 connector. It is packaged in a 124.3 X
65.3 X 25.1mm box with LAN connector, SMA Antenna connector, D-Type RS232 connector and a
DC power inlet.
The default configuration of the iChipNet Box is Serial to WiFi. Please refer to Appendix B for
additional configuration options
iChipNet Box offers and supports large variety of features which among them:
Ten simultaneous TCP/UDP sockets
Two listening sockets
Webserver with two websites
SMTP and POP3 clients
DHCP client/server
POP3 SMTP client with MIME attachment
FTP client
TELNET client
SerialNET™ mode for serial to IP bridging
Gateway between a local network on its LAN/WLAN interfaces and a WAN on any of
its other interfaces
Switch between its WLAN interface and the Ethernet interface when acting as a WLAN
access point
An Ethernet to WiFi bridge to connect an ETH client to a WiFi network (cable
replacement)
Security gap between the application and the network
iChipNet Box supports the SSL3/TLS1 protocol for secure sockets, HTTPS, FTPS and secure web
server. On the WLAN interface it supports: WEP, WPA and WPA2 WiFi encryption.
Connect One’s high-level AT+i™ API eliminates the need to add WiFi drivers, security and
networking protocols and tasks to the host application. The AT+i SerialNET operating mode offers a
true plug-and-play mode that eliminates any changes to the host application.
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iChipNet Box with its internal IP stack and Internet configuration parameters – are stored in a
FLASH memory.
2) Hardware Description
Size: 124.3 X 65.3X 25.1mm box
Core CPU: 32-bit RISC ARM7TDMI,
Low-leakage, 0.13 micron, at 48MHz
Operating Voltage: 6-24VDC
Operating Humidity: 90% maximum (non-condensing)
Operating Temperature Range: +5°C to +50°C
41°F to 122°F
Antenna: RP-SMA antenna gain 2dBi SMA RF Connector
Ethernet Connection RJ45 10/100 Base T LAN
Host Interface: Serial, RS232
3) Performance Specifications
Host Data Rate: Up to 1Mbps in serial mode
Serial Data Format (AT+i mode): Asynchronous character; binary; 8 data bits; no parity; 1 stop bit
SerialNET mode: Asynchronous character; binary; 7 or 8 data bits; odd, even, or
no parity; 1 stop bit
Flow Control: Hardware (-RTS, -CTS) and software flow control.
4) Internet Protocols
ARP, ICMP, IP, UDP, TCP, DHCP, DNS, NTP, SMTP, POP3, MIME, HTTP, FTP and TELNET
5) Security Protocols
SSL3/TLS1, HTTPS, FTPS, RSA, AES-128/256, 3DES, RC-4, SHA-1, MD-5, WEP, WPA and WPA2 (client
only)
Accelerated in HW: AES, 3DEC and SHA
6) Application Program Interface (API)
Connect One’s AT+i protocol
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7) Wireless Specifications
Standards supported: IEEE 802.11b/g/n for iWL-NETBOX-N
IEEE 802.11b/g for iWL-NETBOX-G
Frequency: Europe: 2.412-2.472GHz
USA: 2.412-2.462GHz (Default)
Japan: 2.412–2.484GHz
Channels: Europe: 13 channels
USA: 11 channels
Japan: 14 channels
8) Certification
Radio & EMC:
USA
Contain FCC Modular Approval
FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart C Section 15.247:2013
Canada
Contain Industry Canada Module Approval
Industry Canada ICES-003, RSS-Gen issue 3, RSS-210 issue 8
EU
EN 300 328 V1.8.1
EN 301 489 V1.9.2 and V2.2.1
EN 62311
THIS DEVICE INCLUDES A MODULE WHICH COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. THE
MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED
MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT
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2. Features
1) Security
Acts as a security gap between the host application and the network
One secure SSL3/TLS1 socket
Provides WEP, WPA and WPA2 (client mode only) Wireless LAN security
Supports multiple Certificate Authorities and both client-side and server-side authentication
Secure FTP and HTTP clients (over SSL3)
Secure Web Server
Includes a true hardware random number generator
AES, 3DES and SHA accelerated in hardware
2) Protocols
Up to 10 simultaneous TCP/UDP sockets and two listening sockets
HTTP client
HTTP web server with two on-chip websites: configuration site and application site
FTP and TELNET clients
DHCP client and server
POP3 or SMTP client allows sending and receiving textual and binary email with MIME attachments
3) Additional Features
Supports infrastructure Wireless LAN networks
SerialNET mode for serial-to-IP bridging (port server mode)
Local firmware update
Remote configuration and firmware update over the Internet
Note: For a detailed description of all available features, see the AT+i Programmer’s Manual.
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3. Typical Applications
Adding IP communications over WiFi to serial embedded devices.
Replacing a LAN cable with a WiFi connection.
Adding SSL security to M2M solutions.
LAN to WiFi Bridge - allowing transparent bridging of LAN client over WiFi (Cable replacement),
SerialNetTM Serial to WiFi Bridge - allowing transparent bridging of Serial over WiFi, using a 1Mbps
fast UART. This is a true plug-and-play mode that eliminates any changes to the host application.
Full Internet Controller mode – allowing simple MCU to use the iChipNet Box’s rich protocol and
application capabilities to perform complex Internet operations such as E-mail, FTP, SSL, embedded
Web server and others. It also acts as a firewall, providing a security gap between the application
and the network.
LAN WiFi / WiFi LAN Gateway – allowing local systems, communicating over LAN and/or
WiFi, to gain WAN access to the Internet. The WAN can be implemented using WiFi / LAN. This
mode includes a DHCP server and NAT to support multiple local systems communicating over a
single link.
HOST Computer
Access point
WAN
WiFi
RS232
LAN
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4. AT+i Command Set
The iChipNet Box is configured and controlled using proprietary AT+i protocol. You can create a
quick configuration using our AT+i Configuration Wizard located in Connect One’s website
http://www.connectone.com. In addition, the AT+i Programmer's Manual includes commends
description and format of the entire AT+i command set.
Please refer to Appendix B for examples of configurations using AT+i command set.
5. Dimension and Connection Description
112
124.3
6.5
5.8
25.1
65.3
RS232
Indication LEDs
Yellow: RF
Green: RDYNS
Red: Power
Power connector
6-24VDC
Antenna SMA
Connector
Ethernet RJ45
All measurements are in millimeters +/- 0.2mm
Reset
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6. RS232 Pin Description
Pin #
Description
Direction
1
Readiness
Output
2
TXD
Output
3
RXD
Input
4
Short to pin 6
5
GND
Power
6
Short to pin 4
7
CTS
Input
8
RTS
Output
9
Vin (6-24VDC)
Power
7. Power Connector
The power connector is a 2.1mm power jack.
(Power supply could be ordered from Connect One, Please refer to the ordering instruction)
8. Reset Button functionality
The reset button is connected to the Msel signal in the iChip. Pressing the Reset button have several
functionalities which are being activated upon pressing duration and power state. Please refer to
Connect One’s AT+i manual for further explanation of the Msel signal.
1) During power up
A) Press less than 2 seconds – iChipNet Box goes to auto baud rate and auto host interface.
B) Press more than 4 seconds – iChipNet Box goes to Boot-Rom. In this case user can program F/W
by using the iChipConfig software. (iChipConfig could be downloaded from Connect One
website)
2) During normal operation
A) Press more than 5 second and less than 30 seconds - iChipNet Box goes to rescues mode. In
Rescue mode, iChip performs the following operations:
a. If in SerialNET mode — iChipNet Box exits SerialNET mode (SNMD is permanently
changed to 0)
b. If serial baud rate (in BDRF or BDRD) is set to a fixed value — iChipNet Box forces auto
baud rate detection. BDRF/BDRD retain their values and will be used again upon the next
power-up
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c. If Always Online mode is defined (TUP=2), or Automatic Router Start is enabled (ARS=1)
— iChipNet Box bypasses this mode, which means that the iChipNet Box does not
attempt to go online until the next software or hardware reset
d. If LAN-to-WiFi Bridge mode is enabled and the BRM parameter contains a non-zero value
— iChipNet Box disables Bridge mode and permanently assigns BRM=0.
e. If the Host Interface parameter (HIF) is set to a fixed interface, it is forced to auto host
interface detection mode (HIF=0)
B) Press more than 30 seconds - iChipNet Box re-install parameter profile.
9. Electrical Specifications
1) Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
802.11 b/g
(iWL-NETBOX-G)
802.11 b/g/n
(iWL-NETBOX-N)
Max power consumption
1.8W
2W
Operating Temperature
+5⁰C to +50⁰C
+41⁰F to +122⁰F
+5⁰C to +50⁰C
+41⁰F to +122⁰F
Storage Temperature
0⁰C to +70⁰C
+32⁰F to +158⁰F
0⁰C to +70⁰C
+32⁰F to +158⁰F
2) DC Operating Characteristics
Parameter
Min
Max
Units
Remark
Vin
6
24
Volts
Radio Frequency Range
2.412
2.462
GHz
US (Default)
2.412
2.472
GHz
EU
2.412
2.484
GHz
JP
3) Transmit Specification
Item
Condition
802.11b/g/n
(iWL-NETBOX-N)
802.11b/g
(iWL-NETBOX-G)
Unit
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Transmit Power Levels
802.11b
15
17
19
13
15
17
dBm
802.11g
12
14
16
13
15
17
dBm
802.11n
10
12
14
-
-
-
dBm
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4) Receive Specifications
Item
Condition
802.11b/g/n
(iWL-NETBOX-N)
802.11b/g
(iWL-NETBOX-G)
Unit
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Receiver
Minimum
Input Level
Sensitivity
802.11b Data Rate = 11Mbps PER < 8%
-87
-85
dBm
802.11b Data Rate = 1Mbps PER < 8%
-94
-87
dBm
802.11g Data Rate = 54Mbps PER <10%
-73
-74
dBm
802.11g Data Rate = 6Mbps PER <10%
-86
-86
dBm
802.11n MCS0 PER <10%
-86
dBm
802.11n MCS7 PER <10%
-70
dBm
10. Ordering Information
Part Number
Description
iWL-NETBOX-G
iChipNet Box supporting 802.11 b/g
iWL-NETBOX-N
iChipNet Box supporting 802.11 b/g/n
Accessories
CABLE-DB9-F/M-G
Serial Cable with DB9 connector Female / Male
CABLE-DB9-F/F-G
Serial Cable with DB9 connector Female / Female
CABLE-DB9-F/M+P-G
Serial Cable with DB9 connector Female / Male + power cable
W-TR-110/9-P5-G
110VAC to 9VDC power supply
W-TR-220/9-P5-G
220VAC to 9VDC power supply
CABLE-RJ45
LAN Cable
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Appendix A - Internet Protocol Compliance
iChipNet Box complies with the Internet standards listed in the following table
RFC 768
User datagram protocol (UDP)
RFC 791
Internet protocol (IP)
RFC 792
ICMP – Internet control message protocol
RFC 793
Transmission control protocol (TCP)
RFC 821
Simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP)
RFC 822
Standard for the format of ARPA Internet text messages
RFC 826
Ethernet address resolution protocol (ARP)
RFC 959
File transfer protocol (FTP)
RFC 854
TELNET protocol specification
RFC 857
Telnet ECHO option
RFC 858
Telnet suppress go-ahead option
RFC 1034
Domain names (DNS) - concepts and facilities
RFC 1035
Domain names (DNS) - implementation and specification
RFC 1073
Telnet window size option
RFC 1091
Telnet terminal type option
RFC 1321
MD5 message digest algorithm
RFC 1939
Post office protocol - version 3 (POP3)
RFC 1957
Some observations on the implementations of the post office protocol (POP3)
RFC 2030
Simple network time protocol (SNTP)
RFC 2045
Multipurpose Internet mail extensions (MIME) part one: internet message body
format
RFC 2046
MIME part two: media types
RFC 2047
MIME part three: message header extensions for non-ASCII text
RFC 2048
MIME part four: registration procedures
RFC 2049
MIME part five: conformance criteria and examples
RFC 2068
Hypertext transfer protocol HTTP/1.1
RFC 2131
Dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)
RFC 2132
DHCP options (only relevant parts)
RFC 2228
FTP security extensions
RFC 2246
The TLS protocol version 1.0
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Appendix B – AT+I Configuration Examples
Automatically connect to a specific Access Point:
AT+iFD (restore to factory defaults)
AT+iHIF=1 (set the serial interface to RS232)
AT+iBDRF=9 (fix baud rate to 115200 after power cycle)
AT+iRP20 (list visible networks)
AT+iWLSI=My_WiFi
AT+iWST0=4 (WPA2 security)
AT+iWPP0=<WPA2 passphrase>
AT+iAWS=1 (enable website upon reboot)
AT+iDOWN (reboot to apply settings)
Create an Access Point to allow connection from mobile devices:
AT+iFD (restore to factory defaults)
AT+iHIF=1 (set the serial interface to RS232)
AT+iBDRF=9 (fix baud rate to 115200 after power cycle)
AT+iWLSI=My_AP
AT+iDIP=10.0.0.1 (IP address)
AT+iDPSZ=8 (Enable internal DHCP server, up to 8 clients)
AT+iWST0=0 (open security)
AT+iAWS=1 (enable website upon reboot)
AT+iSTAP=1 (switch to Access Point mode)
AT+iDOWN (reboot to apply settings)
LAN – WiFi switch mode - merges Ethernet station(s) with WiFi client(s) into one logical subnet
AT+iFD (restore to factory defaults)
AT+iHIF=1 (set the serial interface to RS232)
AT+iBDRF=9 (fix baud rate to 115200 after power cycle)
AT+iwlsi=SWITCH
AT+idpsz=8 (Enable internal DHCP server, up to 8 clients)
AT+iwst0=0 (open security)
AT+iltyp=4 (LAN type: WiFi+Ethernet)
AT+idip=192.168.0.1 (WiFi side IP address)
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AT+isnet=255.255.255.0 (WiFi side subnet mask)
AT+iedip=192.168.0.100 (Ethernet side IP address)
AT+iesnt=255.255.255.0 (Ethernet side subnet mask)
AT+istap=1 (WiFi in Access Point mode)
AT+iswen=1 (Enable Switch Mode)