BLE Interface¶

The device is designed for wireless operation via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi® or BLE interface.

Function	3610	3611	3613	3617	3633	3637	3651	3653	3657	3673	3677
CAN-CAN Bluetooth/Wi-Fi®/BLE bridge	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅
CAN-Bluetooth/Wi-Fi®/BLE interface	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅
CAN-BLE Peripheral	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅

CAN-Bluetooth Interface¶

In operation as a CAN-Bluetooth interface, CAN data is transmitted wirelessly and bidirectionally to other Bluetooth-capable devices supported by the Proemion Byte Command Protocol, e.g. CANlink wireless, CANlink Bluetooth, PCs, smartphones or tablet PCs. For further information refer to the Byte Command Manual.

The device supports Bluetooth Classic (2.1 + EDR).
The device operates only as a Bluetooth Client.

Bluetooth PIN-based paring for security is enabled by setting 0x3002:0x07 [Enforce pairing pin] to value 1.

Warning

Do not disable the PIN on the Server device for security reasons. If disabled, any BT Client will be able to connect! Disabling the PIN might be acceptable only when other measures ensure that no unauthorized personnel or device can come within connection-distance from the Server device. For example, when the Server device is located in an area with physical restrictions.

CAN-BLE Interface¶

The CAN-BLE interface enables bidirectional wireless data exchange between a CAN network and BLE-capable devices that support the Proemion Byte Command Protocol, such as CANlink wireless devices, PCs, and mobile devices.

For configuration and usage details, see the BLE chapter.

CAN-Wi-Fi® Interface¶

In operation via the CAN-Wi-Fi® interface, CAN data is transmitted wirelessly and bidirectionally to other Wi-Fi®-capable devices supported by the Proemion Byte Command Protocol, e.g. CANlink wireless, PCs, smartphones or tablet PCs.
The CAN-Wi-Fi® interface features two operating modes: infrastructure mode and mini access point mode.
In infrastructure mode, the device is integrated into an existing network infrastructure and data transmission takes place via one or more access points within this network.
In mini access point mode, the CANlink® mobile 3600 additionally provides a Wi-Fi® access point function, allowing other Wi-Fi®-capable devices to connect directly to the device. In this mode, the device can automatically provide the required network parameters via an integrated DHCP server.

Wi-Fi® Security¶

Name	Authentication	Data Protection
None (OSA)¹	No	Data is not encrypted
WPA2	Yes (shared password)	Data is encrypted
PEAP²	Yes (username & password)	Data is encrypted
EAP-TLS²	Yes (client & server certificates)	Data is encrypted

Wi-Fi® Frequencies and Channels¶

The device's Wi-Fi® interface features automatic domain recognition and supports the following regulatory domains: WORLD, ETSI, FCC. If neither ETSI nor FCC are recognized, the radio module uses WORLD as a standard.

Name	Band	TX Channel
World	2.4 Ghz	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
	U-NII-1	36, 40, 44, 48
	U-NII-2	52, 56, 60, 64
	U-NII-2e	100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 132, 136, 140
	U-NII-3	-
ETSI	2.4 GHz	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
	U-NII-1	36, 40, 44, 48
	U-NII-2	52, 56, 60, 64
	U-NII-2e	100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140
	U-NII-3	149, 153, 157, 161, 165
FCC	2.4 GHz	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
	U-NII-1	36, 40, 44, 48
	U-NII-2	52, 56, 60, 64
	U-NII-2e	100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 132, 136, 140
	U-NII-3	149, 153, 157, 161, 165

Note

When the Wi-Fi® is using a channel that is not available in the recognized domain, it is possible that the communication may not work.

Using Open System Authentication when device is configured as an Access Point is not supported in firmware version >= 4.0.0. ↩
Note regarding Wi-Fi® encryption/authentication: If CANlink mobile devices are used in the Wi-Fi® environment of 802.1x or WPA-Enterprise or WPA2/802.1x, a separate project agreement is required. For more information, contact Service and Support. ↩↩