Introduction
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SWRU455A – February 2017 – Revised March 2017
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WLAN
4.1
Introduction
The SimpleLink Wi-Fi device supports three WLAN modes: STA, AP, and Wi-Fi-Direct. The device can run
one mode at a time. Each mode has specific settings and capabilities which are detailed in the following
sections. Using the WLAN modes, connection, scanning networks, and data transmissions are possible.
This chapter describes the full set of capabilities of the WLAN system.
4.2
Key Features
lists the key features and their descriptions.
Table 4-1. Key Features
Key Features
Description
802.11 b/g/n STA
Supports 802.11 b/g/n standards in STA mode
STA power save
Supports STA power save capability
802.11 b/g AP
Supports 802.11 b/g standards in AP mode with up to 4
simultaneously connected stations, built-in DHCP server and
DNS server
Manual connection
Supports manual connection to a network by SSID and
SSID+BSSID
Preferred networks
Supports up to 7 persistent preferred networks (profiles)
Secured connection
WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPS security connection types are
supported.
Enterprise connection
Multiple EAP methods are supported for enterprise connection.
Connection policy
Connection policy that allows automatic connection to a
preferred network in different cases
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct connection with remote device acting as GO or
CLIENT
Scanning
Support scan parameter configuration. Keep up to 30 networks,
and the ability to read the results.
WLAN modes
Station, AP (default), and Wi-Fi Direct
4.3
Station (STA)
4.3.1 General Description
Station (STA) is the primary mode of the SimpleLink Wi-Fi device operation. Operating the device in this
mode allows the a connection to an AP, obtaining an IP address, transmitting and receiving data over the
network, and scanning other network devices. The following sections specify the major settings and
modes of operation that are unique to STA mode.
4.3.2 Configurations and Settings
STA configuration is done by using a host driver API while the SimpleLink Wi-Fi device is in STA mode.
Some of the configurations are also available through the internal ROM HTTP server (see
for
details and the configuration table).
There are several configurations for each specific use. Some of the configurations are persistent
according to the system-persistent configuration, some are persistent and nonpersistent as specified in
each configuration specification (more information is in
).