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AP Scan

This example compiles the AP Scan application which is used to scan for available BSSs and display the list.

Description

AP Scan application is used to scan for available BSSs and display the list. It sends out a scan requests and lists responses of all Access points along with their signal strength.

Downloading and building the application

To download or clone this application from Github, go to the top level of the repository

Path of the application within the repository is apps/ap_scan/firmware .

To build the application, refer to the following table and open the project using its IDE.

Project Name Description
sam_d21_xpro_winc1500.X MPLABX project for SAMD21 and WINC1500 Xplained pro
sam_d21_xpro_winc3400.X MPLABX project for SAMD21 and WINC3400 Xplained pro
sam_e54_xpro_winc1500.X MPLABX project for SAME54 and WINC1500 Xplained pro
sam_e54_xpro_winc3400.X MPLABX project for SAME54 and WINC3400 Xplained pro
   

Setting up SAMXXX Xplained Pro board

  • Connect the Debug USB port on the SAMXXX Xplained Pro board to the computer using a micro USB cable

Running the Application

  1. Open the project.
  2. Build and program the generated code into the hardware using its IDE.
  3. Refer “firmware update guide” and “WINC Driver Demonstrations” for information.


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