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Basic Networking with ESP8266 WIFI module

The ESP8266 is a Wi-Fi module that allows microcontrollers to connect to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks and can function as a self-sufficient MCU or provide connectivity to other devices. It supports various applications in IoT, including networking, data processing, and web server capabilities, and can operate in both station and soft access point modes. The document also outlines different ESP8266 module models, specifications, and libraries for programming and interfacing with sensors and actuators.

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Basic Networking with ESP8266 WIFI module

The ESP8266 is a Wi-Fi module that allows microcontrollers to connect to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks and can function as a self-sufficient MCU or provide connectivity to other devices. It supports various applications in IoT, including networking, data processing, and web server capabilities, and can operate in both station and soft access point modes. The document also outlines different ESP8266 module models, specifications, and libraries for programming and interfacing with sensors and actuators.

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Basic Networking with ESP8266 WIFI module

What is the ESP8266?


The ESP8266 module enables microcontrollers to connect to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, using IEEE
802.11 bgn. It can be used with ESP-AT firmware to provide Wi-Fi connectivity to external
host MCUs, or it can be used as a self-sufficient MCU by running an RTOS-based SDK. The
module has a full TCP/IP stack and provides the ability for data processing, reads and controls
of GPIOs.
ESP8266 Specifications:
ESP8266 DESCRIPTION
Core 1
Architecture 32 bits
Clock Xtensa LX106 80-160MHz
WIFI IEEE802.11 b/g/n support for WPA
and WPA2
Bluetooth No
RAM 160KB - 64KB Instruction - 96KB
Data
Flash Extern QSPI - 512KB A 4MB
GPIO 16
DAC 0
ADC 1
Interfaces SPI-I2C-UART-I2S

ESP8266 Functions:
ESP8266 has many applications when it comes to the IoT. Here are just some of the functions
the chip is used for:
 Networking: The module’s Wi-Fi antenna enables embedded devices to connect
to routers and transmit data
 Data Processing: Includes processing basic inputs from analog and digital
sensors for far more complex calculations with an RTOS or Non-OS SDK
 P2P Connectivity: Create direct communication between ESPs and other
devices using IoT P2P connectivity.
 Web Server: Access pages written in HTML or development languages.

ESP8266 Applications:
The ESP8266 modules are commonly found in the following IoT devices:
 Smart security devices, including surveillance cameras and smart locks
 Smart energy devices, including HVACs and thermostats
 Smart industrial devices, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
 Smart medical devices, including wearable health monitors
Who is Who:

Devices that connect to Wi-Fi networks are called stations (STA). Connection to Wi-Fi is
provided by an access point (AP), that acts as a hub for one or more stations. The access point on
the other end is connected to a wired network. An access point is usually integrated with a router
to provide access from a Wi-Fi network to the internet. Each access point is recognized by a SSID
(Service Set IDentifier), that essentially is the name of network you select when connecting a
device (station) to the Wi-Fi.

ESP8266 modules can operate as a station, so we can connect it to the Wi-Fi network. It can also
operate as a soft access point (soft-AP), to establish its own Wi-Fi network. When the ESP8266
module is operating as a soft access point, we can connect other stations to the ESP module.
ESP8266 is also able to operate as both a station and a soft access point mode. This provides the
possibility of building e.g. mesh networks.

The ESP8266WiFi library provides a wide collection of C++ methods (functions)


and properties to configure and operate an ESP8266 module in station and / or soft access point
mode. They are described in the following chapters.
Introduction to ESP8266 Wi-Fi Module:

1. Espressif Systems:
The Espressif Systems esp8266 is available in the following modules:
Model Antennae Dimensions GPIO & ADC Flash LEDs Shielded
Pins
ESP-WROOM- PCB trace 18 × 20 18 2 No Yes
02 MiB
ESP-WROOM- PCB trace 18 × 20 18 2 No Yes
02D MiB
ESP-WROOM- U.FL 18 × 20 18 2 No Yes
02U socket MiB
ESP-WROOM- PCB trace 16 × 23 20 2 No Yes
S2 MiB

2. Ai-Thinker
Current Ai-Thinker esp8266 modules are the following:
Model Antennae Dimensions GPIO & ADC Pins Flash LEDs Shielded
ESP-01S PCB trace 14.4 × 24.7 6 1 MiB Yes No
ESP-01M PCB trace 18 × 18 16 1 MiB No Yes
ESP-07S U.FL socket 17 × 16 14 4 MiB No Yes
ESP-08S None 17 × 16 10 4 MiB No Yes
ESP-12F PCB trace 24 × 16 20 4 MiB Yes Yes
ESP-12S PCB trace 24 × 16 14 4 MiB Yes Yes

Older and discontinued models include: ESP-01, ESP-02, ESP-03, ESP-04, ESP-05, ESP-06,
ESP-7, ESP-08, ESP-09, ESP-10, ESP-11, ESP-12, ESP-12E, and ESP-13 and ESP-14.
Introduction to ESP8266 Wi-Fi Module:

Various Wi-Fi library:


1. Arduino WIFI library: This library provides easy-to-use functions to configure and
connect to WiFi networks, as well as manage TCP and UDP communication.
2. ESP8266WiFi library: Specifically designed for the ESP8266, this library offers
similar functionality to the Arduino WIFI library but with optimizations for the
ESP8266 platform.
3. ESPAsyncWebServer: This library enables the creation of asynchronous web servers
on the ESP8266, allowing for responsive handling of multiple HTTP requests
simultaneously.
4. PubSubClient: Useful for MQTT communication, this library allows the ESP8266
to publish and subscribe to MQTT topics, making it suitable for IoT applications.

Block diagram ESP8266 interfacing with sensors and actuators:

Figure 1: ESP8266 with DHT11 module

Figure 2:ESP8266 with relay module

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