NORA-W36 series are small, stand-alone, dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy modules, perfect for integrating wireless connectivity in end products. With Wi-Fi 4 (802.11a/b/g/n) in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands it can be a Wi-Fi station or an access point. NORA-W36 can assume Bluetooth peripheral and central roles, or both simultaneously. It can be a GATT client or server.
With the u-connectXpress software pre-flashed to the modules, end-product integration is simplified, and time-to-market reduced. The host controller configures the wireless communication using high-level AT commands without need for expertise in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth protocols stacks.
The software comes with a TCP/IP stack that allows for both point-to-point as well as point-to-multi-point use cases.
For secure communication with cloud-based applications and services, support for TLS encryption and MQTT protocols is provided. NORA-W36 has secure authentication methods like WPA2/WPA3, Wi-Fi enterprise security, and Bluetooth LE secure connections. Many other features are also supported, all accessible through the AT command interface.
The modules are suited to a wide range of applications, including industrial automation, smart buildings & homes, smart cities, metering & utilities, healthcare, and EV charging. NORA-W366 has an internal PCB antenna to provide a robust low-profile solution with high performance and an extensive range, while NORA-W361 has a module pin to connect to an external antenna of choice.