Wi-Fi Commander User Guide#

This user guide walks you through everything you need to get started—from installation and setup to using key features like Access Point and Client modes, roaming, and MQTT operations. This user guide walks you through everything you need to get started—from installation and setup to using key features like Access Point and Client modes, roaming, and MQTT operations.

Prerequisites#

Software Requirements#

  • Simplicity Studio version 5 (latest) or version 6

Hardware Requirements#

  • Wireless Starter Kit (WSTK) or Wireless Pro Kit (WPK)

  • SiWx917 Radio Board (BRD4338A Rev A12 or later)

  • Board must operate in SoC mode

Firmware#

  • WiseConnect SDK version 3.5.0 or later

Getting Started#

Install Required Software#

  1. Download and install Simplicity Studio version 5 or 6.

  2. Open Simplicity Studio.

  3. Add the WiseConnect SDK extension.

Set Up Your Hardware#

  1. Connect your SiWx917 board to your computer.

  2. In Simplicity Studio, flash the Wi-Fi Commander (SoC) demo application to the board.

  3. Launch Wi-Fi Commander from Simplicity Studio or run the executable file directly.

  4. Verify that the board controller and networking firmware are up to date.