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Microchip MRF24W Getting Started Guide for MRF24WB0MA/B, MRF24WG0MA/B for MLA v5

DS52108A-page 78 Preliminary  2013 Microchip Technology Inc.

4.9 RUNNING THE TCPIP – WIFI EZCONFIG

This demonstration supports the following network types:

• CFG_WF_ADHOC

• CFG_WF_SOFT_AP

4.9.1 Network Type: CFG_WF_ADHOC

In this demonstration, a computer with wireless network adapter is used. Smart

devices, such as iPhone can also be used. This demonstration will direct the user to

connect to another AP in infrastructure network type. Figure 4-61 shows the ad hoc

network environment setup.

FIGURE 4-61: AD HOC NETWORK ENVIRONMENT SETUP

In the WF_Config.h file, perform these actions:

1. Define MY_DEFAULT_NETWORK_TYPE as CFG_WF_ADHOC.

The demonstration will attempt to connect to the last known network.

Note: If the user wants to Reset the demonstration to startup in Ad hoc mode

again, press and hold S3 button on the Explorer 16 Development Board

four seconds.