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Plug-and-play serial-WLAN bridge offers high security
Published 24th November 2008
Basingstoke, UK, 24 November 2008. New serial to WLAN server modules from TDC offer true plug-and-play connectivity, but at the same time offer more advanced users the opportunity to setup and configure the link to fully meet their security and performance needs.
The Connect One Mini Socket iWiFi™ module from TDC is specifically designed to offer a secure connection between embedded applications and a WLAN. Features include extensive security features – such as an on-chip firewall protecting the application from incoming Internet traffic. The module is fully loaded with all Internet protocols and parameters. In order to minimise design-in overhead, the module offers a AT+i SerialNET ‘plug and play’ operating mode for instant serial to IP bridging, without any need to make changes to the host application. The only support required from the host design is a header to connect the module to the target board, and a suitable antenna attached to the on-module SMA connector, no TCP/IP or WLAN stacks are required on the host.
The full feature set of the module is extremely extensive, for developers with more specific requirements. It includes support for up to 10 simultaneous TCP/UDP sockets, two listening sockets, a web server with two websites, SMTP and POP3 clients, MIME attachments, FTP and TELNET clients. The security of the module has been very well thought out. It supports SSL3/TLS1 protocol for secure sockets, and HTTPS FTPS protocols as well as WEP, WPA and WPA2 Wi-Fi encryption. All these features are accessible without adding WiFi drivers, security and networking protocols to the host application, through the Connect One high level AT+i API. Firmware parameters are stored in external flash memory for ease of updating.
Based on a 32-bit ARM7TDMI RISC processor, the module is highlight power efficient, drawing just 250mA from 3.3V in transmit mode, dropping to just 8mA in standby.
Editors Notes:
About TDC
TDC (part of the Abacus Group), is a technical component distributor specialising in embedded components for wireless applications such as GSM, GPRS, GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi and ZigBee. TDC’s customers place as much value on the world-class technical support the company provides as the high quality products it distributes.
About Abacus Group plc
Abacus Group plc is one of the leading distributors of electronic components in Europe, with directly owned companies having locations in every major European electronics market.
Abacus Group companies are marketed in four groups:
Abacus Electronic Component Distribution (ECD) has a portfolio of over 180 franchises within 12 trading operations providing technical distribution services through locally based sales offices.
Abacus Embedded Systems Group (ESG) covers businesses offering displays and communications expertise, and includes Trident, Axess, TDC and Abacus Embedded.
Abacus Own Brand encompasses Dubilier and Eledis offering competitively priced, quality passives, electro-mechanical components and batteries.
Alpha 3 Manufacturing provides electromechanical sub contract manufacture, under three trading operations: DEM Manufacturing, CTL Manufacturing and CCS Electronics.
For further information contact:
Simon Taylor
TDC
Stroudley Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 8FN
Tel: 01256 332800
Fax: 01256 332810
Email: simon@tdc.co.uk
Web: http://www.tdc.co.uk/
Press Contact: Peter van der Sluijs
Neesham Public Relations
Tel: +44 (0) 1296 628180
Email: peterv@neesham.co.uk
Photo caption: The new Connect One Mini Socket iWiFi™ module is now available from TDC, offering a secure connection between embedded applications and a WLAN.
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