Panasonic PAN9026 Quick Start Manual

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 PAN9026 Wi-Fi/BT Module2 OverviewQuick Start Guide Rev. 1.1 Page 62 OverviewThe PAN9026-IMX is a development platform for the Wi-Fi/BT PAN9026 module.The PAN9026 module requires a fairly powerful host processor that executes both the low-levelWi-Fi driver as well as some high-level Wi-Fi application software.Because of this, the Wandboard was chosen as the hardware platform. It is based on thewell-known and powerful NXP i.MX6 processor and provides a separate μSD card slot forattaching peripheral devices like the PAN9026-MSD.A Linux-based installation was chosen as the software platform. The Linux kernel provides anestablished environment for running a Wi-Fi driver and the available Wi-Fi applications make itpossible to use the PAN9026 module to its full extend.Two different software environments are available for the PAN9026-IMX.First, an Ubuntu Linux based environment is available to showcase all the different possibilitiesof the PAN9026 module, which also allows the user to experiment with the system using agraphical user interface. This environment is described in this Quick Start Guide.Second, a Yocto Project Linux based environment is available to showcase the easy integrationinto a customer-specific build environment. This environment is described in the DevelopmentGuide which is available separately.Both environments provide access to the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features of the PAN9026 moduleby supplying a web server running on a Wi-Fi access point. After a connection to thataccess point has been established, it is possible to interact with the PAN9026 module with thebrowser.The Ubuntu Linux based environment additonally provides a graphical user interface that manyare familiar with and that allows the user to explore the PAN9026 module using a full-featuredLinux desktop environment.Please refer to the Panasonic website for related documents  8.2 Product Information.2.1 Wi-Fi FeaturesThe PAN9026 module provides a web server interface through a Wi-Fi access point thatdevices can connect to.It can simultaneously connect to another Wi-Fi access point and relay any internet connectivityfrom there.All Wi-Fi features can be controlled from the GUI as well.2.2 Bluetooth FeaturesIt is possible to select different Bluetooth applications through the user interface provided by theweb server.The Bluetooth Basic Rate A2DP profile allows the PAN9026-IMX to become a Bluetooth audiosink. It is possible to playback audio from a remote device that is connected via Bluetooth BasicRate.Alternatively the PAN9026-IMX may become a Bluetooth Low Energy proximity beacon usingthe AltBeacon Protocol, which may be used for indoor navigation.All Bluetooth use cases have been implemented using Blue SDK from OpenSynergy.