User Manual

Getting Started
 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002183A-page 25
FIGURE 2-6: AVAILABLE NETWORKS THROUGH SCAN COMMAND
2.4.3.4 ASSOCIATE WITH AN ACCESS POINT
Use the join keyword to associate with an open access point. Figure 2-6 shows roving1
as an open access point in the scan list.
To associate with an access point, type the following commands:
To disconnect from a network, type leave <cr>. The Red LED blinks quickly when
the RN131/171 module is not associated with an access point.
To associate a module automatically with a network upon booting (i.e., persistent con-
figuration), use the set wlan command with the SSID. For example, type the following
commands:
When the module wakes or power cycles, the module attempts to associate with the
network roving1. To associate with a secure network, the module requires the net-
work password. The WiFly RN131/171 module determines the security type automati-
cally. In this case, type the following commands:
Figure 2-7 shows the secured network connection. To confirm this established
connection and security settings type get wlan <cr>.
join roving1
or
join # 1
set wlan ssid roving1
save
reboot
set wlan ssid roving1
set wlan pass rubygirl
set wlan join 1 //enables auto join
save
reboot