Wifi enable problem with with EMX and MRF24 Wifi module

NETMF & Gadgeteer
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Hi,

I have designed a PCB containing an EMX board and MRF24 Wifi module. The system locks up in the function WiFi.Enable(SPI.SPI_module.SPI1, EMX.Pin.IO2, EMX.Pin.IO26); (the board is flashed to the latest firmware.) The code runs fine on my EMX development board. A second behavior is that after a hardware reset (after a WiFi.Enable call) the system hangs at startup. I assume its trying to communicate with the MRF module. I have to flash the CLR/Config again to get it startup again.

I have double checked all SPI signals, both level and timing at the MRF side and EMX side… This seems to be all ok.

I was wondering: The MRF module is delivered by Farnell. Could there be a difference in firmware in the MRF module that causes the problem?

Thanks in advance,
Rob

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We hope not but with microchip taking over zerog, we lost direct contacts and support. This is why GHI is moving to a new wifi module in near future. Details come in couple weeks.

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Double check that your hardware matches those settings.

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Is it necessary to have EMX pin “RTC_VBAT” connected to power in order to have WiFi or ethernet working?

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Not needed