The Airborne line of highly-integrated 802.11 wireless modules allow OEMs to Wi-Fi enable devices used in an array of machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. By providing all of the necessary RF technology, networking stacks, extended operating temperature range (-20°C to +85°C) and advanced security features in a compact, single-board package, Quatech provides OEMs with the simplest and most cost-effective solution for embedding Wi-Fi into their product designs.

Please review Quatech's recent formal Announcement on the next generation 802.11b/g design platform with Atheros AR6002 radio technology and 32 bit ARM9 CPU. Also, review Quatech’s Airborne™ 802.11b/g DP550 Series Overview Datasheet and DP550 Series Engineering Application Note for product details and comparisons.

Enterprise Class Security

Quatech's multi-layered security approach addresses the requirements of Enterprise-class networks and corporate IT departments. These advanced security features include wireless security (802.11i/ WPA2 Enterprise); network security (EAP authentication and certificate support); built-in firewalls on the Ethernet and WLAN interfaces; secure communications (built-in SSH functionality and fully encrypted data tunnels for secure management and data transfer); and device security (multi-level encryption capability to protect sensitive device configuration data).

The Airborne Enterprise Device Server modules (WLNG-AN-DP551, WLNG-SE-DP551 and WLNG-SP-DP551) support the latest security standards and are fully compliant to the WPA2 Enterprise specification. A wide range of EAP supplicants and legacy security standards such as WPA, WEP and LEAP are also supported. The new 802.11b/g modules support 802.11i, 802.1x, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise with Certificates, WPAPSK, WPA-LEAP and WEP.

Big Performance in a Small, Ruggedized Package

The WLNG-xx-DP551 series delivers the industry's most rugged, highly-integrated, embedded Wi-Fi module solution. Airborne modules meet extended operating temperature and shock/vibration specifications of the most demanding M2M applications.

Utilizing a 32bit ARM9 processor and the high-performance Atheros AR6002 802.11 radio, the new Airborne modules deliver increased transmit power and receive sensitivity, contributing to superior range performance.

Flexible and Easy to Integrate

The WLNG-xx-DP551 modules are footprint and pin-compatible with their predecessors, dating back to the original introduction of the Airborne product family. Quatech's commitment to maintaining hardware and software compatibility assures OEMs of a simple, future-proof migration path even as wireless technology evolves.

The new Airborne SpeedLink roaming feature provides enhanced connection reliability, enabling OEM devices to roam freely within a wireless network without loss of data or connection.

Low Power and Maximum Efficiency

Airborne PowerSave firmware enables OEMs to maximize efficiency and reduce power consumption by as much as 70%. PowerSave capability is especially critical for battery-powered mobile devices.

Flexible for a Broad Range of Applications

Airborne's unique PortFlex capability enables users to configure communication ports in any combination through a simple setup wizard. Airborne PortFlex supports UART, Ethernet and 802.11 interfaces, and provides the ability to independently configure each port.

Data and control can be accessed to and from any of the available ports on the device. For example, the serial data can be accessed from the wireless or Ethernet port while the device is managed from the same port without changing the device configuration.

Airborne Management Center

The Quatech Airborne Management Center (AMC) brings Enterprise class device discovery, management and control to the world of M2M wireless devices. This advanced device management application enables single-click maintenance. AMC is an application that supports individual and group management of all aspects of the devices—firmware updating, configuration management, access management (passwords), virtual COM port installation and more.

Virtual COM (VCOM) port drivers can be installed with one click, enabling the use of legacy software to communicate with networked devices seamlessly through standard COM port addresses in the system’s device manager. Quatech’s VCOM driver takes care of routing communication ports to the networked serial devices.

Quatech’s AMC software is included with all external Airborne Industrial and Enterprise Class 802.11 serial device servers, Ethernet bridges and embedded modules. The external Industrial and Enterprise class product families provide the industry’s most advanced security features. The multi-layered security approach addresses the requirements of Enterprise-class networks and corporate IT departments. These advanced security features include wireless security (802.11i / WPA2 Enterprise); network security (EAP authentication and certificate support); built-in firewalls on the Ethernet and WLAN interfaces; secure communications (built-in SSH functionality and fully encrypted data tunnels for secure management and data transfer); and device security (multi-level encryption capability to protect sensitive device configuration data).

Learn more about AMC.

Features: WLNG-SP-DP551

• Airborne PortFlex capability enables any combination of comm ports (UART, SPI, GPIO, Ethernet and 802.11 interfaces)
• PowerSave firmware reduces power consuption and extends battery life in mobile devices
• Airborne SpeedLink roaming provides enhanced connection reliability
• 802.11b/g WiFi Radio with 32bit ARM9 CPU
• Enterprise Class wireless security (WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WEP, EAP) with Certificates
• Extended operating temperature range (-20°C to +85°C) and environmental specifications, including shock and vibration tolerance
• Available UART, SPI and RS232/422/485 interfaces.
• Configurable wireless and wired interfaces
• Removes need for RF, networking and communications expertise
• Quick time to market and reduced integration costs
• FCC Part 15 Class B Sub C Modular Approval minimizes regulatory testing requirements
• Upgradable Airborne Device Server Firmware
• 5 year limited warranty

Features: WLNG-SP-DP501

• 802.11b/g WiFi Radio with 32bit ARM9 CPU
• Enterprise Class wireless security (WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WEP, EAP) with Certificates
• Extended operating temperature range (-20°C to +85°C) and environmental specifications
• Available UART, SPI and RS232/422/485 interfaces
• Fully integrated serial bridge and network stack
• Integrated 10/100 Ethernet PHY
• Configurable wireless and wired interfaces
• Removes need for RF, networking and communications expertise
• Quick time to market and reduced intergration costs
• FCC Part 15 Class B Sub C Modular Approval minimizes regulatory testing requirements
• Upgradable Airborne Device Server Firmware
• 5 year limited warranty

DIRECT FROM QUATECH

The Airborne modules have been designed and tested to provide wireless LAN (WLAN) and Internet connectivity across the harshest of machine to machine environments including:

• Transportation
• Medical
• warehouse and Logistics
• Point-of-Sale (POS)
• Industrial Automation
• Military
• Scientific Research

Equipment with an embedded Airborne module can be monitored and controlled by a handheld device, by a PC in a central location or over the Internet.