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WiFi-Bee

The WiFi-Bee is the connection piece to connect the senseBox to the internet. The data from the senseBox is transmitted via WLAN (WiFi) to the existing network. The WiFi-Bee is based on the ATWINC1500 microchip from Atmel.

SD Modul

WiFi Bee

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Some of our WINC1500 WiFi Bees may have outdated firmware (version 19.4.4) installed. This can lead to transmission problems. If you are experiencing these problems, take a look at !!!! to update the firmware.

Technical Information​

  • "Plug-in-and-Go" senseBox compatible
  • Single-band 2.4GHz b/g/n
  • Operating voltage: 3.0V to 4.2V
  • Encryption protocols: WPA/WPA2 Personal, TLS, SSL
  • Network services: DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP (IPv4), UDP, HTTP, HTTPS
  • Designation: WINC1500
  • Dimensions: 24mm x 25mm x 9mm
  • Weight: 3.5 g

Connection Test​

To test the connection of the Bee with the internet, i.e., both the functionality of the component and the network, use the following sketch:

#include <SPI.h>
#include <WiFi101.h>
#include <senseBoxIO.h>

void setup()
{
    // Initializes the serial monitor
    Serial.begin(9600);

    // Restart WINC1500 (WiFi-Bee) in XBEE1 socket
    senseBoxIO.powerXB1(false);
    delay(250);
    senseBoxIO.powerXB1(true);
}

void loop()
{
    delay(5000);
    // Displays installed and latest firmware version
    String fv = WiFi.firmwareVersion();
    Serial.print("Firmware installed: ");
    Serial.println(fv);
    Serial.print("Latest firmware: ");
    Serial.println(WIFI_FIRMWARE_LATEST_MODEL_B);

    // Outputs the IP address of the senseBox
    IPAddress ip = WiFi.localIP();
    Serial.print("IP: ");
    Serial.println(ip);
    delay(5000);
}

If all outputs are displayed in the serial monitor, especially if the IP address is shown in the form 192.107.256.4, the WiFi-Bee is correctly initialized and the senseBox can be used with the internet.