User Manual

RN131/171 Evaluation Kit User’s Guide
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Commands to the module is first sent with a keyword followed by an optional parame-
ter. Spaces are not allowed to use as parameters. The commands are case sensitive.
Use a $ to indicate a space (For example, MY NETWORK must be written as MY$NET-
WORK). Additionally, short form for the parameters can be used. For example, the
following commands are equivalent:
The RN131/171 module supports a variety of command keywords. The WiFly Com-
mand Reference, Advanced Features and Applications User’s Guide Reference from
the Microchip web site http://www.microchip.com provides a complete command of
references.
For evaluation purposes, view the current settings using the get command; get
everything to shows all parameters. Tab l e 2- 1 shows an additional parameters that
can be used with set and get commands.
TABLE 2-1: BASIC SET AND GET PARAMETERS
2.4.3.3 FIND AVAILABLE NETWORKS
In Command mode, instruct the RN131/171 module to search for the available networks.
By typing scan <cr> in the terminal emulator a list of Wi-Fi networks within the radio range
can be viewed. Figure 2-6 shows the scanned network/access points.
set uart baudrate 115200
set uart b 115200
set u b 15200
Note: Short forms are not used for command keywords. For example, s uart
baudrate 115200 is illegal.
Parameter Function
adhoc Controls the Ad hoc parameters
broadcast Controls the broadcast hello/heartbeat UDP message
comm Communication and data transfer, matching characters
dns DNS host and domain
ftp FTP host address and login information
ip IP settings
option Optional and infrequently used parameters
sys System settings (e.g., sleep and wake timers)
time Rea-time clock settings
uart Serial port settings (e.g., baud rate and parity)
wlan Wireless interface (e.g., SSID, channel and security options)