This document assumes FRDM-iMX91 board is flashed with a Linux image. For flashing instructions, refer to FRDM-iMX91_Board_Flashing guide. Then, follow this document to download software applications to test Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 802.15.4 performance.
Hardware Prerequisites
- Windows or Linux PC with 64-bit OS
- FRDM-iMX91 Development Board
- Bluetooth LE device: Mobile phone which can configured as central or peripheral
- Wi-Fi Access Point: Standalone or mobile hotspot
- Wi-Fi Station: Mobile phone used as a station
- OPENTHREAD: 1 Another OT enabled board
Required PC Software
Serial Terminal program
Setting for terminal: Baud rate:115200, Parity: none, Data bits: 8, Stop bits: 1
Windows: PUTTY or teraterm and USB Device driver
Linux: Minicom (Command to download the tool : sudo apt-get install minicom)
Iperf
Windows: Download Iperf version 3.0.11 from here.
Linux: Download Debian package of IPerf 3.0.11 for Ubuntu 16.04 from here.
$ wget https://iperf.fr/download/ubuntu/iperf3_3.0.11-1_amd64.deb
Install the package using the command below.
$ sudo dpkg -i /path/to/package/iperf3_3.0.11-1_amd64.deb
Required Mobile Software
Iperf Application (iperf 3)
Android: HE.NET Network Tools on Google Play
iOS: HE.NET Network Tools on AppStore
nRF Connect Application
Android: nRF Connect on Google Play
iOS: nRF Connect on App Store
Required EVK Software
Linux BSP Image Version: L6.6.52_2.2.0
Link: https://www.nxp.com/webapp/sps/download/license.jsp?colCode=L6.6.52_2.2.0_MX91&appType=file1&DOWNLOA...
To download the pre-built image, please refer to
https://www.nxp.com/design/design-center/software/embedded-software/i-mx-software/embedded-linux-for...
hands-on Labs
Lab1 - WIFI Hands-on
Lab2 - Bluetooth LE GATT Profile
Lab3 - OpenThread
Lab4-WIFI_Bluetooth-LE_OpenThread
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