Important Note: 

Firmware version 4.81 is the latest production firmware version available for the RN171.  To receive the latest firmware version 4.81, please order part number .

For more information about firmware version 4.81, please see the .

The RN171 is a small form factor, ultra-low power embedded TCP/IP module measuring only 27 x 18 x 3.1 mm. The RN171, like the , is a full-featured 802.11 b/g surface mount module. Due to its small form factor and extremely low power consumption, it is perfect for mobile wireless applications such as asset monitoring, sensors, and portable battery operated devices. 

For quickly and easily evaluating the RN171 module, Microchip offers the, a compact, battery and USB-powered kit with push buttons for SoftAP and WPS mode.

For the latest firmware details and corresponding part numbers, please visit:

  Ultra-low power for battery powered applications

  Firmware configurable transmit power: 0dBm to +12dBm

  Hardware interfaces: UART and SPI Slave

  Supports SoftAP and infrastructure networking modes

  RF pad for external antenna

  User programmable GPIO & ADCs

  Real-time clock for time-stamping, auto-sleep, and auto-wakeup modes

  Run directly from batteries or regulated power supplies

  Configuration over serial or wireless interface using simple ASCII commands

  Over the air firmware upgrade

  Secure Wi-Fi authentication schemes (WEP/WPA/WPA2)

  Full onboard TCP/IP stack (no external drivers required)