ITNE 488

Internet of Things
Lab # 3
Wi-Fi Module
Last date of Submission: 06-05-2023

Learning Objectives:
1. To understand the working of WiFi Module in IoT.
2. Getting familiar about the interfacing of WiFi Module with Arduino.

Introduction and Procedure:

ESP8266 is an impressive, low cost Wi-Fi module. It is highly integrated chip designed to provide full
internet connectivity in a small package.

Fig.1: ESP8266 Wi-Fi Module

Features
The feature list is impressive and includes:

• 802.11 b/g/n protocol

• Wi-Fi Direct (P2P), soft-AP
• Integrated TCP/IP protocol stack
USAGE:

The module accepts commands via a simple serial interface. It then responds back with the
operation's outcome (assuming everything is running correctly). Also, once the device is
connected and is set to accept connections, it will send unsolicited messages whenever a new
connection or a new request is issued.

Pin Configuration:

• VCC shall be connected to the 3.3V power supply

• GPIO0 and GPIO2:
• These pins are general purpose digital I/O ports. All modules can make thes pins
• CH_PD: This pin is used for Chip enables.
• RST: Reset. Keep it on high (3.3V) for normal operation. Put it on 0V to reset the chip.

Interfacing with Arduino UNO

Warning:

Fig. 1: Arduino UNO Interfacing with ESP8266

Acting as Wi-Fi Access Point:
Output

Report: The procedure, code and outcome are shown in this lab. Try to simulate the code and get the
result. You need to write a report of what have you learned from this lab? Write of report of no more
than 2 pages in your own words. The report must have the explanation of the output.