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RW8300 (USB) Designer’s Guide Draft v.037 (04-20-17) 

 

 

Model Naming System

Product Series:

RW8300 x

(x)

x

(x)

x

M: DIP module with pin headers
NE: Standalone module without enclosure
E: Standalone product with enclosure
Optional
B1: BLE single mode
B2: BLE dual mode
a: Embedded on-board antennas
c: U.FL connectors for external antennas
Optional
NL: no LAN
NW: no WLAN
D or (USB Device)
H or (USB Host)
HH or (2USB Host Ports)
S or (Serial)
SH or ( USB Host)

EVK Series:

RW8300-MB x

x

(x)

(x)

(x)

1: MB1=RJ45, RS232, DB-9
2: MB2=MB1 + SPI, I2C, RS485, USBx2, BLE
3: MB3=MB2 + PoE, DC jack
5: MB5=MB3 + Modem (industrial)
S: Serial type
D: USB Device type
H: USB Host type
Optional for MB5
M: Modem

Optional for MB5
E: Enclosure 

Optional for MB3/MB5
P: PoE (Power over Ethernet)

Available models:

RW8300-MB1-S: Serial type
RW8300-MB1-D: USB Device type
RW8300-MB2-H: USB Host type
RW8300-MB3-H: USB Host type
RW8300-MB3-H-P: USB Host type + PoE
RW8300-MB5-H: USB Host type
RW8300-MB5-H-M: USB Host type + Modem
RW8300-MB5-H-M-E: USB Host type + Modem + Enclosure
RW8300-MB5-H-E: USB Host type + Enclosure
RW8300-MB5-H-P: USB Host type +PoE 
RW8300-MB5-H-M-P: USB Host type + Modem +PoE
RW8300-MB5-H-M-E-P: USB Host type + Modem + PoE + Enclosure
RW8300-MB5-H-E-P: USB Host type + PoE + Enclosure

Summary of Contents for RW8300-MB2-H

Page 1: ...for the RW8300M Series USB Universal USB WiFi LAN BLE Adapter Module with Pin Header RW8300NE Series USB Universal USB WiFi LAN BLE Adapter Module with mini USB and RJ45 jack RW8300E Series USB Universal USB WiFi LAN BLE Adapter Standalone Apr 20 2017 ...

Page 2: ... Cable Description 22 RW8300 MB1 Development Board Descriptions 23 RW8300 MB2 Development Board Descriptions 24 RW8300 MB3 Development Board Descriptions 25 RW8300 MB5 Development Board Descriptions 26 WPS RESET Button on RW8300 USB 27 Checking Upgrading Firmware Version 28 Reset RW8300 USB to the Default 30 RW8300 USB Universal Adapter Quick Set Up Guide for Various Application 35 1 Smallest pock...

Page 3: ...gle mode or dual mode module to meet the specific system requirements For RW8300 USB Device please see RW8300 USB Device Designer s Guide for details For RW8300 Serial please see RW8300 Serial Designer s Guide for details Please note that RW8300 firmware for USB Host and USB Device are not compatible Features Wi Fi x WiFi AP Client x Router capability x IEEE 802 11b g n compatible WLAN adapter x W...

Page 4: ...d Bluetooth low energy stack including ATT GATT SMP L2CAP GAP x TX Power 4 0 dBm Max RX Sensitivity 92 5dBm Min x Range Up to 20 meters line of sight x 12 digital PIOs 3 analogue AIOs x 10 bit ADC x Serial Interface UART SPI I2 C x SPI for external flash x 3 PWM modules x Wake up interrupt x Watch Dog Timer x On board microprocessor RAM and ROM x On board antenna x Passthrough Data Mode x AT Comma...

Page 5: ...iode resonator or loop filter x 3 Bluetooth low energy connections at the same time as basic rate A2DP x Low power selectable 1 2 to 3 6V I O Optional x High speed UART port up to 4Mbps x Supports IEEE 802 11 coexistence x Digital demodulator for improved sensitivity and co channel rejection x Real time digitized RSSI available on HCI interface x Extended Temperature Operation x FCC IC CE x RoHS c...

Page 6: ...s can simply connect and access to other LAN through WiFi communication Extend Wired LAN through WiFi to reach USB Device From RW8300 LAN interface computers can simply connect and access to other LAN through WiFi communication Extend Wired LAN through WiFi from One LAN to the Other WiFi LAN Bluetooth The RW8300 supported WiFi LAN and Bluetooth applications It can be an IOT gateway with Bluetooth ...

Page 7: ...1 SPI I2C RS485 USBx2 BLE 3 MB3 MB2 PoE DC jack 5 MB5 MB3 Modem industrial S Serial type D USB Device type H USB Host type Optional for MB5 M Modem Optional for MB5 E Enclosure Optional for MB3 MB5 P PoE Power over Ethernet Available models RW8300 MB1 S Serial type RW8300 MB1 D USB Device type RW8300 MB2 H USB Host type RW8300 MB3 H USB Host type RW8300 MB3 H P USB Host type PoE RW8300 MB5 H USB H...

Page 8: ...B2 a HH 2 USB Host ports BLE dual mode DIP module with on board antennas RW8300M B2 c HH 2 USB Host ports BLE dual mode DIP module with U FL antenna connectors RW8300NE Series Universal Adapter USB WiFi LAN BLE Module with on board mini USB and RJ45 jack that allow the flexibility of USB cable length Default 4M s Flash 8M as optional This version of RW8300NE also supported to add BLE single mode o...

Page 9: ...e with enclosure no WLAN w o PIFA IPEX RW8300E NL produce with enclosure with PIFA no LAN w o RJ45 jack and 10 100 base transformer RW8300 MBx x x USB Host Development Board for RW8300M module plug in and easy implementation This development board series provides DB 9 USB RJ 45 RS485 PoE interface connectors and support Wi Fi Bluetooth Modem features for testing purpose Models RW8300 MB2 H Host ty...

Page 10: ...ltitude IP Classification protection against harmful ingress of water and particulate matter Ingress Protection Rating 21 Expected service life BLE single mode Ratings 25 C ġ Minimum Typical Maximum Unit Operation voltage 2 35 3 3 3 6 V Output Power 4 0 dBm Sensitivity 92 5 dBm Current Consumption Dormant mode 600 nA Deep Sleep mode 5 uA Idle mode 1 91 mA RX TX active 2 24 mA The Current Consumpti...

Page 11: ...2 18 5 mA Client Slave Idle mode 12 1 15 2 25 2 mA RB8762 FCC ID K7T RB8762 Physical Description RW8300M H a c Size Weight 2 5 x 1 2 x 0 5 62 7 x 29 3 x 13 4mm 7 3g RW8300M H B1 B2 a c Size Weight RW8300NE H a c Size Weight 2 5 x 1 2 x 0 8 62 7 x 29 3 x 19 2mm 9 9g RW8300NE H B1 B2 a c Size Weight RW8300E H a Size Weight 2 7 x 1 4 x 1 0 67 4 x 35 8 x 26 4mm 35 6g RW8300E H B1 B2 a Size Weight 2 7 ...

Page 12: ... 04 20 17 12 RW8300M x DIP Module Mechanical Diagram Pin Assignments Top View Side View Unit mm inch Pin Assignments Debug port Interface port LAN port LAN port Debug port Interface port USB port USB port GND AGND GND ID DM DP SYS_USB USB_VCC ...

Page 13: ... RW8300 USB Designer s Guide Draft v 037 04 20 17 13 RW8300M x B1 B2 DIP Module Mechanical Diagram Pin Assignments ...

Page 14: ... Designer s Guide Draft v 037 04 20 17 14 RW8300NE x Module Mechanical Diagram J3 USB Connector USB_MODE PIN 1 USB_VCC PIN 2 DM PIN 3 DP PIN 4 AGND PIN 5 AGND Top View Side View Unit mm inch Pin Assignments J3 J3 ...

Page 15: ... RW8300 USB Designer s Guide Draft v 037 04 20 17 15 RW8300NE x B1 B2 Module Mechanical Diagram ...

Page 16: ... RW8300 USB Designer s Guide Draft v 037 04 20 17 16 RW8300E x Standalone Product Mechanical Diagram Top View Side View Unit mm inch ...

Page 17: ... RW8300 USB Designer s Guide Draft v 037 04 20 17 17 RW8300 MB1 Mechanical Diagram Top View Unit mm inch Side View ...

Page 18: ...GPIO_6 SSEL_OUT RXD P4 GPIO_5 SCLK_IN TXD P5 SCL MISO_OUT RTS P6 SDA MOSI_IN CTS P7 VDD_5V VDD_5V VDD_5V P8 NC NC NC Top View Unit mm inch Side View Pin Assignments 4 GND 3 A 2 B 1 VDD 5V J13 RS 485 connector J19 Reserved GPIOs 9 PIN2_GPIO_11 7 GPIO_9 5 GPIO_7 3 GPIO_0 1 VDD 5V PIN1_GND 10 GPIO_10 8 GPIO_8 6 GPIO_6 4 GPIO_1 2 7 5 3 1 8 6 4 2 J14 J19 J14 J13 de View ...

Page 19: ... P3 GPIO_6 SSEL_OUT RXD P4 GPIO_5 SCLK_IN TXD P5 SCL MISO_OUT RTS P6 SDA MOSI_IN CTS P7 VDD_5V VDD_5V VDD_5V P8 NC NC NC Top View Unit mm inch Side View Pin Assignments J19 J14 J13 4 GND 3 A 2 B 1 VDD 5V J13 RS 485 connector J19 Reserved GPIOs 9 PIN2_GPIO_11 7 GPIO_9 5 GPIO_7 3 GPIO_0 1 VDD 5V PIN1_GND 10 GPIO_10 8 GPIO_8 6 GPIO_6 4 GPIO_1 2 7 5 3 1 8 6 4 2 J14 ...

Page 20: ... RW8300 USB Designer s Guide Draft v 037 04 20 17 20 RW8300 MB5 Mechanical Diagram and Pin Assignments ...

Page 21: ... may also be referred to as an 8 pin Modular Connector A male RJ 45 plug is mounted on each end of the twisted pair cable A female RJ 45 Jack or Receptacle is integrated into the Ethernet hub or NIC Ethernet Connector J1 Ethernet Connector LED Operation TBD RW8300 USB LED Operation When the RW8300 USB is power ON the LED indicator will be blinking in about 10 seconds it indicates the RW8300 USB ha...

Page 22: ...ected to ground x Slave not connected Not connected 5 GND Ground Black RJ45 Ethernet Cable Description The following table shows the RJ 45 connector pin assignments for Ethernet Cable PHY data rate is 100Mbps Contact 10 100 Base T Signal 1 TD Transmit Data 2 TD Transmit Data 3 RD Receive Data 4 Not used 5 Not used 6 RD Receive Data 7 Not Used 8 Not Used CAT 5e Ethernet Cable RJ 45 Plug 8 pin ...

Page 23: ...ule onto the RW8300 MB1 2 Connect RJ45 Ethernet cable to RW8300 MB1 RJ45 JACK 3 Connect a serial cable between RW8300 MB1 Serial connector and PC serial port 4 Connect USB cable to RW8300 MB1 USB connector for power supply 5 Wait for LEDs on and it is ready for evaluation DB 9 connector USB connector RJ 45 Jack RW8300M module location RJ 45 interface header Serial interface header USB interface he...

Page 24: ...y testing and function verification Operations 1 Plug in RW8300M module onto the RW8300 MB2 2 DB 9 connector USB connector RJ 45 Jack RW8300M WiFi module RJ 45 pin header for RW8300M Module plug in Serial pin header for RW8300M Module plug in USB interface header RS 485 connector RB2001 BLE module USB connector for External memory or camera GPIOs reserved for RW8300 USB Device only ...

Page 25: ...unction verification Operations 1 Plug in RW8300M module onto the RW8300 MB3 2 DB 9 connector USB connector RJ 45 Jack PoE supported RW8300M WiFi module RJ 45 pin header for RW8300M Module plug in Serial pin header for RW8300M Module plug in USB interface header RS 485 connector RB2001 BLE module USB connector for External memory or camera GPIO reserved for RW8300 USB Device only DC Jack 24V 60V ...

Page 26: ...USB Designer s Guide Draft v 037 04 20 17 26 RW8300 MB5 Development Board Descriptions The RW8300 MB5 Development Board is designed for RW8300M H x or RW8300M HH x module easy testing and function verification ...

Page 27: ...hen release RW8300 USB will reboot and reset to factory default setting 2 WPS button this function only available under AP mode NOT available under Station mode 2 1 Press RW8300 USB WPS button to enter WPS mode and complete wireless settings 2 2 Make sure the PC or smart phone is also in the WPS mode please refer to your PC or smart phone manual how to enter WPS mode 2 3 RW8300 USB and Device will...

Page 28: ...e to RW8300 Please make sure the RW8300 is connected to Webserver Open a browser and type the default gateway address 192 168 1 254 Go to Management Status page to check current firmware version Go to Management Upgrade Firmware page for upgrading firmware 1 Click Browse to select the upgrading firmware location and click Upload ...

Page 29: ...proximately 95 seconds to complete the upgrading Warning DO NOT power down or interrupt the upgrading process 3 Press and hold the RESET button on RW8300 for 12 seconds then release RW8300 will reboot and reset to factory default setting Upgrading firmware is now complete ...

Page 30: ...other side to the PC 2 Plug in USB cable to RW8300 USB and the other side to the PC 3 Waiting for initiation might takes up to 3min 4 Confirm the default gateway setting ex 192 168 1 254 Below is an example for Windows 7 Go to Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network Connections Double Click the RW8300 USB Network to find out the IPv4 default gateway IP address ...

Page 31: ...t up the parameters You can skip the following if the default gateway web page is working Go to Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network Connections Right click the RW8300 USB Network and select Properties Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties Appropriate IP settings烉 烉 IP address烉192 168 1 2 253 Subnet mask烉255 255 255 0 Default gateway烉192 168 1 254 ...

Page 32: ...037 04 20 17 32 6 Reset the Network烉 Disable the RW8300 USB Network Enable RW8300 USB Network 7 Open a browser and type the default gateway address ex 192 168 1 0 254 Go to Management Save Load Setting Click Reset 8 Waiting 40sec to reboot ...

Page 33: ...9 Go to Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network Connections Change RW8300 USB Network setting back to original setting DHCP IP and DHCP DNS or original ISP provided default setting This is to avoid affecting this PC connectivity to other Networks ...

Page 34: ... 34 10 Reset the Network烉 Disable RW8300 USB Network Enable RW8300 USB Network 11 Unplug the RJ45 cable between RW8300 USB and PC 12 RW8300 USB reset is now complete 13 For other settings please refer to RW8300 Reference Guide for Network Setting pdf ...

Page 35: ...B to the Default For other settings please refer to RW8300 Reference Guide for Network Setting pdf 1 Smallest router The RW8300 USB is easy to carry and set up Connect an Ethernet cable and RW8300 USB will create a secure wireless network for your Devices Set up procedures 1 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to RW8300 USB and wait for 1minute for initiation User will see RW8300 11n AP from the WiFi list...

Page 36: ... v 037 04 20 17 36 1 3 Press Windows R or click Start Run Input cmd to open the Administrator 1 4 Input ipconfig all then press Enter Find the default gateway IP address 1 5 Open a web browser and you should be able to surf the internet ...

Page 37: ... can simply connect a network cable to ultrabooks via USB port to provide a stable online access anywhere Set up procedures 2 1 Connect a USB cable between your Ultrabook and RW8300 USB And connect an Ethernet cable to RW8300 USB 2 2 Ultrabook will auto detect the hardware and add a new CD Drive into your computer Driver installation might take few minutes ...

Page 38: ...RW8300 USB Designer s Guide Draft v 037 04 20 17 38 2 3 After driver installation complete the Device will appear in the Device Manager 2 4 Open a web browser and you should be able to surf the internet ...

Page 39: ... on and it can share a single account on multiple Devices such as notebooks smartphones tablets etc Set up procedures 3 1 Connect an Ethernet cable between your computer and RW8300 USB for hot spot setting 3 2 After your computer connected to RW8300 11n AP please open a web browser and input http 192 168 1 254 default gateway in the address bar ...

Page 40: ...ange 3 4 Click Site survey under Wireless directory to see current available SSID Select the correct AP and click Next Note If the operation mode is already Wireless ISP no need to click apply change Otherwise the internet access might occur error Troubleshooting is to disconnect the RW8300 11n AP then connect again ...

Page 41: ...r s Guide Draft v 037 04 20 17 41 3 5 Input the Pre Shared Key and click Connect 3 6 After connect successfully please click Reboot Now Disconnect the hot spot then connect again to activate Now the hot spot is available ...

Page 42: ... Wi Fi capabilities Simply connect an Ethernet cable to your desktops to stay connected Set up procedures 4 1 Connect an Ethernet cable between your computer and RW8300 USB for WLAN setting 4 2 After your computer connected to RW8300 11n AP please open a web browser and input http 192 168 1 254 default gateway in the address bar ...

Page 43: ...ange 4 4 Click Site survey under Wireless directory to see current available SSID Select the correct AP and click Next Note If the operation mode is already Wireless ISP no need to click apply change Otherwise the internet access might occur error Troubleshooting is to disconnect the RW8300 11n AP then connect again ...

Page 44: ...ner s Guide Draft v 037 04 20 17 44 4 5 Input the Pre Shared Key and click Connect 4 6 After connect successfully please click Reboot Now Disconnect the hot spot then connect again to activate Now the WLAN is available ...

Page 45: ...ss network Simply connect an USB cable and RW8300 USB will create a wireless secure network access to your desktops Set up procedures 5 1 Connect a USB cable between your computer and RW8300 USB 5 2 Computer will auto detect the hardware and add a new CD Drive into your computer Driver installation might take few minutes ...

Page 46: ... 20 17 46 5 3 After driver installation complete the Device will appear in the Device Manager 5 4 Press Windows R or click Start Run Input cmd to open the Administrator 5 5 Input ipconfig all then press Enter Find the default gateway IP address ...

Page 47: ...ess bar 5 7 Click Operation Mode and choose Wireless ISP Click Apply Change 5 8 Click Site survey under Wireless directory to see current available SSID Select the correct AP and click Next Note If the operation mode is already Wireless ISP no need to click apply change Otherwise the internet access might occur error Troubleshooting is to disconnect the RW8300 11n AP then connect again ...

Page 48: ...ner s Guide Draft v 037 04 20 17 48 5 9 Input the Pre Shared Key and click Connect 5 10After connect successfully please click Reboot Now Disconnect the hot spot then connect again to activate Now the WLAN is available ...

Page 49: ...hich can share a single account on multiple subnet All Devices are able to connect to the Internet Set up procedures 6 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to RW8300 USB and wait for 1minute for initiation User will see RW8300 11n AP from the WiFi list 6 2 Click to connect to SSID烉RW8300 11n AP Default is no encryption炸 ...

Page 50: ...t ipconfig all then press Enter Find the default gateway IP address 6 5 Log into Web GUI Router mode After your computer obtained an IP address from wireless router please open a web browser and input the IP address of the Default Gateway in address bar and the following message should be shown Please click admin to login the RW8300 USB ...

Page 51: ...nds to complete the setting 6 8 Click Network Settings LAN Interface 6 8 1 Select Disabled from DHCP pull down list 6 8 2 Click Apply Changes Note If the operation mode is already Wireless ISP no need to click apply change Otherwise the internet access might occur error Troubleshooting is to disconnect the RW8300 11n AP then connect again ...

Page 52: ... RW8300 USB Designer s Guide Draft v 037 04 20 17 52 6 8 3 Reboot Now 6 9 Please wait 25 seconds to complete the setting Note If you still can t use the Internet till now please power cycle RW8300 USB ...

Page 53: ... RW8300 USB Designer s Guide Draft v 037 04 20 17 53 6 10 Open a web browser and you should be able to surf the internet This AP now is also available for all other mobile Devices to connect ...

Page 54: ... RW8300 USB Designer s Guide Draft v 037 04 20 17 54 EMC Guidance and Manufacturer s Declaration ...

Page 55: ...channel center frequencies and regulatory domains of each 22 MHz wide channel are shown in following table Model RW8300 Family Frequency MHZ Regulatory Domains Japan ETSI North America Israel France Outdoor Mexico 1 2412 2 2417 3 2422 4 2427 5 2432 6 2437 7 2442 8 2447 9 2452 10 2457 11 2462 12 2467 13 2472 14 2484 ...

Page 56: ...OEM integrators under the following conditions 1 The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users For laptop installations the antenna must be installed to ensure that the proper spacing is maintained in the event the users places the device in their lap during use 2 The transmitter module may not be co located with any other transmitter or antenna As long ...

Page 57: ... device in a location where it is visible or easily accessible to the user and shall not be readily detachable The label shall be sufficiently durable to remain fully legible and intact on the device in all normal conditions of use throughout the device s expected lifetime These requirements may be met either by a separate label or nameplate permanently attached to the device or by permanently imp...

Page 58: ...asures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance IC Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is ...

Page 59: ...9 EN 61000 3 3 2008 EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 EN 62311 2008 This equipment is marked with the and can be used throughout the European community France 2 4GHz for Metropolitan France In all Metropolitan departments wireless LAN frequencies can be used under the following conditions either for public or private use x Indoor use maximum power EIRP of 100 mW for the entire 2400 2483 5 ...

Page 60: ... and RRI assumes no obligation or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty In no case does RRI warrant the installation maintenance or service of the Product RRI is not responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by RRI that is attached to or used in connection with the Product or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment and all such equipment...

Page 61: ...oduct Repair replacement or refund of the purchase price at RRI s option is the exclusive remedy THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW RRI DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES IN ...

Page 62: ...s Guide Draft v 037 04 20 17 62 Contacting Radicom Research If more information or technical support is needed please contact us 2148 Bering Drive San Jose CA 95131 Telephone 408 383 9006 Fax 408 383 9007 http www radi com ...

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