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Proxy Users
You may need to configure the Xplained board to connect via the proxy first. To do this type
vi ~/.bashrc
into the terminal. Then add the following lines to the file:
Substituting username, password, proxyaddress and proxyport for the appropriate values.
If your proxy does not require verification then you need only enter:
Substituting proxyaddress and proxyport for the appropriate values.
Introduction to WiPi
WiPi is an 802.11n compliant USB WLAN adaptor supporting data rates of
up to 150 Mbps and WPA/WPA2-PSK Security. It uses Cisco CleanAir
channel detection technology to minimize interference from non-802.11
modulated sources. This guide covers the setup and use of the WiPi with
the Atmel SAMA5D3 Xplained board.
WiPi on the SAMA5D3 Xplained board
Required Hardware
Atmel SAMA5D3 Xplained Board
(2555198 / 07x2224)
pre-flashed with the Atmel Yocto/Poky demo.
For more information please refer to the User Manual or
www.at91.com
WiPi
(2133900 / 07W8938)
USB-A to USB Micro-B cable
(included with SAMA5D3 board)
Ethernet cable
Computer with one free USB port and software installation privileges
Required Software
.inf file available from:
www.kernel.org/doc/Documentation/usb/linux-cdc-acm.inf
Serial Connection Software
The SAMA5D3 Xplained board can connect to a computer via a virtual serial port over USB.
In order for your computer to communicate with the board it requires specialized software
which differs depending on your operating system.
Windows Users
The recommended software for Windows users is PuTTY. PuTTY is compatible with all
versions of Windows from 95 onwards and is available from
http://www.putty.org/
Linux
There are several options for Linux users depending on your distribution. Popular choices
include Minicom, Picocom and PuTTY.
