• Overview
• Hardware Specifications
• Schematic
• First Use (Web Serial Monitor)
• Connecting to Network
  • Set for the First Time
  • Operate shield to AP
  • Connect the shield to the wireless LAN router or AP
  • Set an IP address
    • Automatical IP setup
    • Manual IP setup
  • Verifying the IP Address
• Take Advantage of the Library
  • Library Overview
  • Installing the Library
  • Using the Examples
• Using Embedded Web Applications
  • Web Serial Monitor
  • Web Remote Control (Push)
  • Web Remote Control (Slide)
• Setting the Time

First Use (Web Serial Monitor)

Below is the process of monitoring the serial port of the Arduino using a smartphone. If you are new to PHPoC WiFi Shield for Arduino, follow our step-by-step guide.

First Use (Web Serial Monitor)

1. Connect PHPoC WiFi shield for Arduino to your Arduino.

   

2. Insert a USB WIFI dongle to the shield.

   

3. Connect the Arduino to your PC with a USB cable.

   

4. Run Arduino IDE on your PC.

   

5. Write sketch below and upload it to your Arduino.

   

6. With your smartphone, connect to the wireless network starting with “phpoc_”.

   

7. Run a web browser once it is properly connected to the wireless LAN.

   

8. Connect to the shield by entering “192.168.0.1” in the address bar.

   

9. Select “Web Serial Monitor” on the main page.

   

10. Select the speed to “9600” and press the “Connect” button.

    

11. Once the connection is established, you can monitor the serial port of Arduino.