Choosing The Right Programming Model; Network Environment - MEDIATEK LinkIt Smart 7688 Developer's Manual

3.4.

Choosing the right programming model

(To be completed)
3.5.

Network Environment

Wi-Fi communications on the LinkIt Smart 7688 development platform offers two operating
modes: Access Point and Station. This section describes those two modes.
3.5.1. Access Point Mode
In AP mode a LinkIt Smart 7688 development board forms a LAN and acts as an access point, as
shown in Figure 12. AP mode is used mainly to configure the board settings.
3.5.2. Station Mode
In Station mode a LinkIt Smart 7688 development board is able to access the Internet by joining a
Wi-Fi network, as shown in Figure 13.
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Figure 12 LinkIt Smart 7688 in AP Mode
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