The purpose of this document is to provide software programmers working with the Wi-Fi® subsystem all the required knowledge on its networking capabilities and how to use them, through the host driver. This includes an overview on how to write a networking application, a detailed description of the entire device’s API networking operation modes and features,and a review of each of the driver APIs, accompanied with source code examples for each topic.
The SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® CC3100 and CC3200 are the next generation in embedded Wi-Fi. The CC3100 Internet-on-a-chip™ can add Wi-Fi and internet to any microcontroller (MCU), such as TI's ultra-low power MSP430™. The CC3200 is a programmable Wi-Fi MCU that enables true, integrated Internet-of-things (IoT) development. The Wi-Fi network processor subsystem in both SimpleLink Wi-Fi devices integrates all protocols for Wi-Fi and Internet, greatly minimizing MCU software requirements. With built-in security protocols, SimpleLink Wi-Fi provides a simple yet robust security experience.