RN-XV setup with arduino uno shield

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hey
I own an arduino uno, and for my new project I need it to be wireless, so i've decided to use the RN-XV with SMA connector (RN-XV WiFly Module - RP-SMA Connector - WRL-11047 - SparkFun Electronics) with the xbee shield (SparkFun XBee Shield - WRL-12847 - SparkFun Electronics).

Now I'm wondering, do I need an XBEE explorer USB (SparkFun XBee Explorer USB - WRL-11812 - SparkFun Electronics) in order to first-configure-it? Or it is possible that all configurations will be done through the arduino uno? and if so- how? is there a special arduino code for this mode? which pins to connect?

TX !

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you can use the arduino to communicate with it.
set the switch on your shield, so the usb port on arduino talks directly with the rn-xv...
then go into the serial monitor and communicate directly with it...

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then you can configure directly :slight_smile:

check out my threads on the subject :slight_smile: along with some code for turning led's on and off :slight_smile:

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Hi,

You can use the Arduino to configure the WiFly. I tried configuring it via wifi, using the Arduino only as a power source, and it worked well.

I wrote a short guide here:

http://www.tinkerfailure.com/2012/02/setting-up-the-wifly-rn-xv/

Let me know how you get on.

C

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Hey fellas
it took me a while, but now I'm back on the project :*
anyway I'm trying to use u'r advices, but having some difficulties to get to the rn-xv configuration.

I'm trying to configure the rn-xv via the arduino, using the xbee shield. I used your code trying to configure the wifly pins 2,3 or 11,12, but no response at all from the device.

I also tried setting the UART/D-LINE switch both ways but no response.

can u please help?
TX!