Datasheet

MICROCHIP MRF24W GETTING
STARTED GUIDE FOR
MRF24WB0MA/B, MRF24WG0MA/B
FOR MLA V5
 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. Preliminary DS52108A-page 5
Preface ........................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 1. Getting Started with MRF24WB0MA/B or MRF24WG0MA/B ................. 13
1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................... 13
1.2 Scope ........................................................................................................... 13
1.3 Hardware ...................................................................................................... 13
1.4 Software ....................................................................................................... 14
1.5 References ................................................................................................... 14
1.6 Common Terms and Definitions ................................................................... 15
1.7 Local Network Topologies ............................................................................ 16
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup and Configuration ........................................................ 21
2.1 PICtail Setup ................................................................................................ 21
2.2 PICDEM.net 2 .............................................................................................. 21
2.3 Explorer 16 and PIC32 Starter Kit ................................................................ 22
2.4 Connecting the Development Board ............................................................ 22
2.5 Wireless Access Point (AP) Setup ............................................................... 23
2.6 Serial Monitor Setup ..................................................................................... 27
Chapter 3. Software Setup and Configuration ......................................................... 29
3.1 Software Items to Install ............................................................................... 29
3.2 Installing the Microchip MPLAB
®
X IDE ....................................................... 29
3.3 Installing the Microchip MPLAB
®
XC/C18 Compiler ..................................... 29
3.4 Installing the Microchip TCP/IP Stack with MRF24WB0MA/B or
MRF24WG0MA/B Wi-Fi
®
Driver ............................................................. 30
3.5 Installing Interim Code Releases .................................................................. 30
Chapter 4. Sample Application Demonstrations ...................................................... 31
4.1 Basic Demonstration Applications ................................................................ 31
4.2 Walkthrough and Instructions on Running the Demonstration ..................... 32
4.3 Opening Existing Projects ............................................................................ 33
4.4 Hardware Configuration Options .................................................................. 34
4.5 Compile-Time Configuration Options ........................................................... 35
4.6 Compiling and Downloading Images ............................................................ 47
4.7 Running TCP/IP – Demo App ...................................................................... 51
4.8 Running the TCPIP – WiFi Console ............................................................. 72
4.9 Running the TCPIP – WiFi EZConfig ........................................................... 78
Chapter 5. Microchip Development Board Specifics ............................................... 91
5.1 PICDEM.NET 2 Usage ................................................................................. 91
5.2 Explorer 16 Usage ........................................................................................ 91
5.3 Erasing EEPROM ......................................................................................... 92
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