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Microchip MRF24W Getting Started Guide for MRF24WB0MA/B, MRF24WG0MA/B for MLA v5
DS52108A-page 22 Preliminary  2013 Microchip Technology Inc.
2.3 EXPLORER 16 AND PIC32 STARTER KIT
The Explorer 16 and PIC32 Starter Kit can be used to demonstrate wireless
functionality by connecting the PICtail with header J1 on the PICtail inserted into the
top slot of connector J5 (Explorer 16) or J4 (I/O Expansion Board) on the PIC32 Starter
Kit boards, see Figure 2-3.
FIGURE 2-3: EXPLORER 16 AND PIC32 STARTER KIT WITH
MRF24WB0MA/B OR MRF24WG0MA/B WI-FI
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PICTAIL™
2.4 CONNECTING THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Perform the following actions to connect the development board:
1. Connect RJ11 cable (grey phone cable) from the RJ11 port on the development
board to the ICD.
2. Applicable only to Explorer 16 and PICDEM.Net2:
Connect the serial cable to the serial port (UART port) of the development board
and to the serial port (COM port) on the PC (typically, the default port on the PC
is COM 1, but the default number may differ from PC to PC). This is required to
monitor the debug messages from the MLA TCP/IP software stack. Refer to
2.6 “Serial Monitor Setup”, for more information on setting up the serial
connection.
3. Connect the USB cable from the ICD to the PC.
4. Power-up the development board.
5. Power on the AP or router, and connect the PC to the AP or router with an
Ethernet cable. If a wireless laptop (PC) is used, associate the computer with the
correct SSID of the wireless AP.
Warning:The boards in this kit are highly sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Maintain ESD practice while in contact with the boards.