WiFi Module

twesthoff · Post by **twesthoff** » 06 February 2012, 14:38 PM

Anyone know of a good inexpensive WiFi module?
I am familiar with the Lantronix parts, but wondered if any new ones are available. Small and cheap are the best. Serial data to WiFi would be great.

twesthoff · Post by **twesthoff** » 06 February 2012, 17:18 PM

Let me refine that more... I have seen many on web searches. Has anyone used one successfully or have a favorite they would like to try?
This would help me narrow down the many choices out there.

dlh · Post by **dlh** » 06 February 2012, 18:52 PM

I just ordered one of these...

http://www.rovingnetworks.com/products/RN_XV

for testing.

I should add that mine is coming from Digikey - just over $40 with shipping (First Class Mail).

twesthoff · Post by **twesthoff** » 13 February 2012, 14:19 PM

Thanks Dave -
I'll check it out. Quickly looking... this one doesn't serve a webpage like some do. (Not that all applications need that feature.)
Tom

dlh · Post by **dlh** » 13 February 2012, 15:53 PM

I haven't noticed any lower cost ones that serve a web page out-of-the-box but that's not a feature that is of interest to me. It does, however, maintain an RTC using an internet time server which is of interest to me. For my application, I'll just need to write code to send email.