RN-XV-RD2 Roving Networks, RN-XV-RD2 Datasheet - Page 6

• Manufacturer Part Number: RN-XV-RD2
• Description: WiFi / 802.11 Development Tools XV Relay Board Dual Relay Design
• Manufacturer: Roving Networks

Specifications of RN-XV-RD2

• Product: Evaluation Boards
• Tool Is For Evaluation Of: RN-171-XV
• Protocol Supported: 802.11 b/g
• Frequency: 2.4 GHz
• Interface Type: UART
• Operating Supply Voltage: 3 V to 3.7 V
• Antenna Connector Type: Chip, SMA, U.FL
• Dimensions: 1150 mm x 960 mm
• Maximum Operating Temperature: + 85 C
• Minimum Operating Temperature: - 45 C
• Modulation Technique: DSSS, OFDM
• For Use With: RN-171-XV

Configure the Module Using a Terminal Emulator
To communicate with the module using a terminal emulator, perform the following steps:
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NOTE: The default serial port setting for the WiFly module is 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.
Figure 3. Finding the COM Port Number in Windows
Enter Command Mode
To enter command mode, perform the following steps in the terminal emulator:
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Determine the COM port that was assigned to the USB-to-serial cable. If you do not know the COM port number,
you can find it using the Windows Device Manager, which is in the system tools. In the Device Manager, browse
and expand the selection for Ports (COM & LPT). In the example shown in Figure 3, the USB serial port is
COM9.
For OS-X, if you are using CoolTerm, you can view and select the port from within the application.
Open your terminal emulation program.
Specify the COM port. If you are using TeraTerm, select Serial and choose the COM port number from the Port
drop-down list box.
Type $$$. You must type $$$ together quickly with no additional characters before or after them. The module
replies with CMD to indicate it is in command mode.
Type show net <cr> to display the current network settings.
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