https://f256wiki.wildbitscomputing.com/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Talk%3AWifiTalk:Wifi - Revision history2026-04-16T08:21:44ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.41.1https://f256wiki.wildbitscomputing.com/index.php?title=Talk:Wifi&diff=124&oldid=prev195.158.104.252: Created page with "=== TheOldNet device, Hayes setup === These instructions are no good for F256K at the moment because the kernel does not support Hayes instructions. It may in the future, so I am keeping the notes around. These instructions are for [https://www.tindie.com/products/theoldnet/rs232-serial-wifi-modem-for-vintage-computers-v4/#specs|RS232 Serial Wifi Modem for Vintage Computers V4]. Manual for that device: http://theoldnet.com/TheOldNet%20Wifi%20Modem%20Manual.pdf This d..."2023-12-21T16:13:23Z<p>Created page with "=== TheOldNet device, Hayes setup === These instructions are no good for F256K at the moment because the kernel does not support Hayes instructions. It may in the future, so I am keeping the notes around. These instructions are for [https://www.tindie.com/products/theoldnet/rs232-serial-wifi-modem-for-vintage-computers-v4/#specs|RS232 Serial Wifi Modem for Vintage Computers V4]. Manual for that device: http://theoldnet.com/TheOldNet%20Wifi%20Modem%20Manual.pdf This d..."</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>=== TheOldNet device, Hayes setup ===<br />
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These instructions are no good for F256K at the moment because the kernel does not support Hayes instructions. It may in the future, so I am keeping the notes around.<br />
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These instructions are for [https://www.tindie.com/products/theoldnet/rs232-serial-wifi-modem-for-vintage-computers-v4/#specs|RS232 Serial Wifi Modem for Vintage Computers V4].<br />
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Manual for that device: http://theoldnet.com/TheOldNet%20Wifi%20Modem%20Manual.pdf<br />
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This device is a wifi adapter that requires separate micro-USB for power.<br />
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This is what you need,<br />
* The unit itself<br />
* A way to supply power to it over micro-USB. e.g. Kindle charger, USB-to-microusb cable connected to a computer.<br />
* A way to connect your computer to the DB9 serial port on this device. e.g. PCIe serial adapter, USB-to-DB9 adapter cable.<br />
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We will need to configure it for your wifi network against your computer before we connect it to your foenix. (At some future time we will have a serial terminal in the F256k so we can do this from that device.)<br />
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On linux,<br />
* Install GNU screen (e.g. sudo apt install screen). Below, you will need to run it as root so it can access raw hardware.<br />
* Identify the serial port, either through syslog or else trial-and-error. If you have USB-to-DB9 it may be /dev/ttyUSB0. With a card, it will be /dev/ttySX.<br />
* sudo screen /dev/ttyS4 300<br />
* If you get gibberish, kill screen (ctrl+a, k), reset the device (button), wait one second, restart screen.<br />
* If you want instructions, type "AT?"<br />
* Set your network SSID: AT$SSID=WIFISSID<br />
* Set your network password: AT$PASS=WIFIPASSWORD<br />
* Connect: ATC1<br />
* If you need to see the configuration in the unit, AT&V<br />
* Save: AT&W<br />
* Set serial baud rate: AT$SB=115200<br />
* Kill screen (ctrl+a, k)<br />
* sudo screen /dev/ttyS4 115200<br />
* Save: AT&W<br />
* Show details: ATI<br />
You should now be able to connect to the unit from wifi on your home network.</div>195.158.104.252