Panasonic PAN9026 User manual

PAN9026
Wi-Fi Dual Band 2.4/5 GHz and Bluetooth Module
Quick Start Guide
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Table of Contents
1About This Document.........................................................................................................................4
1.1 Purpose and Audience ..............................................................................................................4
1.2 Revision History.........................................................................................................................4
1.3 Use of Symbols .........................................................................................................................4
1.4 Related Documents...................................................................................................................5
2Overview..............................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Wi-Fi Features...........................................................................................................................6
2.2 Bluetooth Features ....................................................................................................................6
3Installation...........................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Boot Card Setup........................................................................................................................8
3.2 Device for Remote Control ........................................................................................................8
3.2.1 Disabling a Mobile Data Plan.......................................................................................9
4Basic Usage ......................................................................................................................................10
4.1 Basic Setup .............................................................................................................................10
4.2 Connecting to the Access Point...............................................................................................11
4.3 Remote Controlling the PAN9026-IMX....................................................................................12
4.4 Exploring the Wi-Fi Features...................................................................................................12
4.5 Exploring the Bluetooth Features ............................................................................................14
4.5.1 Bluetooth Low Energy AltBeacon..............................................................................15
4.5.2 Bluetooth Basic Rate A2DP audio sink......................................................................16
5Full Usage..........................................................................................................................................19
5.1 Full Setup ................................................................................................................................19
5.2 Login........................................................................................................................................20
5.3 Audio Configuration.................................................................................................................21
5.4 Wi-Fi Configuration..................................................................................................................21
5.5 Network Access.......................................................................................................................23
6Managing the Software Package.....................................................................................................24
6.1 Recreating the SD Card Image................................................................................................24
6.1.1 Using Windows..........................................................................................................24
6.1.2 Using Linux................................................................................................................24
6.2 Updating the Installation..........................................................................................................25
7Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................29
7.1 Resize the Root Partition to Maximum Size.............................................................................29
7.2 Fix a Non-Booting System.......................................................................................................29
7.3 Update the System..................................................................................................................29
8Contact Details..................................................................................................................................30
8.1 Contact Us...............................................................................................................................30
8.2 Product Information .................................................................................................................30

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1 About This Document
1.1 Purpose and Audience
This Quick Start Guide explains how to setup the PAN9026-IMX which consists of a Wandboard
Dual (WB-IMX6U-BW) and the PAN9026-MSD.
It describes the basic usage modes and gives an introduction to the software that is provided.
The document is intended for software engineers.
1.2 Revision History
Revision
Date
Modifications/Remarks
1.0
31.05.2018
Initial version
1.1
19.07.2018
Formal and structure changes
1.3 Use of Symbols
Symbol
Description
Note
Indicates important information for the proper use of the product.
Non-observance can lead to errors.
Attention
Indicates important notes that, if not observed, can put the product’s functionality
at risk.
Tip
Indicates useful information designed to facilitate working with the module.
[chapter number]
[chapter title]
Cross reference
Indicates cross references within the document.
Example:
Description of the symbols used in this document 1.3 Use of Symbols.

Requirement
Indicates a requirement that must be met before the corresponding tasks can be
completed.

Result
Indicates the result of a task or the result of a series of tasks.
This font
GUI text
Indicates fixed terms and text of the graphical user interface.
Example:
Click Save.

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Symbol
Description
Menu > Menu item
Path
Indicates a path, e.g. to access a dialog.
Example:
In the menu, select File > Setup page.
This font
File names, messages, user input
Indicates file names or messages and information displayed on the screen or to
be selected or entered by the user.
Examples:
pan1760.c contains the actual module initialization.
The message Failed to save your data is displayed.
Enter the value Product 123.
[ Key ]
Key
Indicates a key on the keyboard, e.g. [ F10 ].
1.4 Related Documents
Please refer to the Panasonic website for more information as well as related documents
8.2 Product Information.

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2 Overview
The PAN9026-IMX is a development platform for the Wi-Fi/BT PAN9026 module.
The PAN9026 module requires a fairly powerful host processor that executes both the low-level
Wi-Fi driver as well as some high-level Wi-Fi application software.
Because of this, the Wandboard was chosen as the hardware platform. It is based on the
well-known and powerful NXP i.MX6 processor and provides a separate µSD card slot for
attaching peripheral devices like the PAN9026-MSD.
A Linux-based installation was chosen as the software platform. The Linux kernel provides an
established environment for running a Wi-Fi driver and the available Wi-Fi applications make it
possible to use the PAN9026 module to its full extend.
Two different software environments are available for the PAN9026-IMX.
First, an Ubuntu Linux based environment is available to showcase all the different possibilities
of the PAN9026 module, which also allows the user to experiment with the system using a
graphical user interface. This environment is described in this Quick Start Guide.
Second, a Yocto Project Linux based environment is available to showcase the easy integration
into a customer-specific build environment. This environment is described in the Development
Guide which is available separately.
Both environments provide access to the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features of the PAN9026 module
by supplying a web server running on a Wi-Fi access point. After a connection to that
access point has been established, it is possible to interact with the PAN9026 module with the
browser.
The Ubuntu Linux based environment additonally provides a graphical user interface that many
are familiar with and that allows the user to explore the PAN9026 module using a full-featured
Linux desktop environment.
Please refer to the Panasonic website for related documents 8.2 Product Information.
2.1 Wi-Fi Features
The PAN9026 module provides a web server interface through a Wi-Fi access point that
devices can connect to.
It can simultaneously connect to another Wi-Fi access point and relay any internet connectivity
from there.
All Wi-Fi features can be controlled from the GUI as well.
2.2 Bluetooth Features
It is possible to select different Bluetooth applications through the user interface provided by the
web server.
The Bluetooth Basic Rate A2DP profile allows the PAN9026-IMX to become a Bluetooth audio
sink. It is possible to playback audio from a remote device that is connected via Bluetooth Basic
Rate.
Alternatively the PAN9026-IMX may become a Bluetooth Low Energy proximity beacon using
the AltBeacon Protocol, which may be used for indoor navigation.
All Bluetooth use cases have been implemented using Blue SDK from OpenSynergy.

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3 Installation
The PAN9026-IMX consists of the following components:
PAN9026-MSD –µSD card form factor
Wandboard Dual (WB-IMX6U-BW)
USB Power cable as power supply
µSD card with Ubuntu Linux image (already inserted)
The following additional components are not included, but may be required depending on the
use case:
USB hub (the Wandboard only has a single USB connector)
RS232 serial connection cable (interface the built-in UART port to a control PC)
HDMI cable and HDMI monitor or TV set (show the GUI of the Ubuntu Linux)
USB mouse and USB keyboard (interface with Ubuntu Linux)
USB memory stick (transfer data to and from the PAN9026-MSD)
Headphones with 3.5 mm jack (listen to Bluetooth audio)
Some Wi-Fi capable device like a mobile phone or a tablet

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3.1 Boot Card Setup
The Wandboard actually consists of two separate parts: the Baseboard that contains all the
connectors and a system-on-module that contains the i.MX6 processor.
The system-on-module is located on the back of the Wandboard and may have a heat-spreader
covering the processor.
The Wandboard has two µSD card slots: one for the boot medium, which is located on the
system-on-module, and one for peripheral devices, which is located on the Baseboard.
Ideally the µSD card with the Ubuntu Linux image is already inserted in the µSD card slot on the
system-on-module so that the Wandboard will boot from it.
If not, please notice that the µSD card slot of the system-on-module can be found on the left
side when the Wandboard is turned around and the audio connectors are facing downwards:
If the µSD card needs to be changed, gently press the connector and the µSD card will spring
out.
Please remember the orientation of the contacts –the contacts must face upwards when the
µSD card is inserted.
3.2 Device for Remote Control
Certain functions of the PAN9026-IMX can be remote controlled via Wi-Fi, so a Wi-Fi capable
device for controlling is needed.
For the sake of simplicity it is assumed that an Android mobile phone is used for this purpose,
but other devices may be used as well.

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3.2.1 Disabling a Mobile Data Plan
If you are using a mobile device that has a SIM card which supports a mobile data plan for
accessing the internet, then it is recommended to switch off the mobile data plan while working
with the PAN9026-IMX.
The main reason to do so is that the Wi-Fi access point provided by the PAN9026 module
initially does not provide access to the internet.
If a mobile plan is available then Android may route any network traffic through the mobile data
plan to the internet, instead of using the seemingly non-functional access point.
In order to avoid confusion, and force Android to route the network traffic through the
access point of the PAN9026, it is recommended that the mobile data plan is switched off.

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4 Basic Usage
The basic usage includes all features that can be accessed with the remote device connecting
to the Wi-Fi access point only. It does not need any additional peripherals.
4.1 Basic Setup
The following components are needed:
Wandboard with µSD card with Ubuntu Linux image
PAN9026-MSD with µSD card form factor
Headphones with 3.5 mm jack
Power supply
1. Insert the PAN9026-MSD into the µSD card slot of the Baseboard (1).
2. Insert the headphones with 3.5 mm jack into the green audio socket (2).
3. Insert the power supply (3).
The system will boot up. This takes approximately one minute.

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4.2 Connecting to the Access Point
1. Navigate to the Wi-Fi configuration settings of your device and enable Wi-Fi if it is not
enabled already.
The access point provided by the PAN9026 module is named PAN9026_uAP0 and will be found
automatically.
2. Click PAN9026_uAP0 to make the device connect to this access point.
The connection will be established and is shown as Connected, no Internet.
Add this point you can access the PAN9026 module just fine, but cannot use
any features that required internet access yet.

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4.3 Remote Controlling the PAN9026-IMX
On the PAN9026-IMX a web server is running which provides the user interface for remote
controlling the system.
1. Open the web browser.
2. Navigate to the address 192.168.33.1 to access (1).
4.4 Exploring the Wi-Fi Features
The Wi-Fi features of the PAN9026 module can be controlled using the Station section on the
web page (1).
The PAN9026 module is capable of connecting to an existing access point while acting as an
access point itself.

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The user interface is intuitive and will guide you through the possible use cases.
(1) Click Refresh to refresh the list of found access points.
(2) Click Network SSID to select an access point.
(3) Enter the matching password into the Network Password field.
(4) Click Create Connection to create the connection.
The PAN9026 module will connect to it. This takes approximately a couple of
seconds.
Because the PAN9026 is connected to an access point with internet
connection, your device is now able to access the internet through the access
point of PAN9026-IMX as well

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Now you can use another browser window to access any page in the internet,
for example pideu.panasonic.de.
4.5 Exploring the Bluetooth Features
The Bluetooth features of the PAN9026 module can be controlled using the Bluetooth section
on the web page (1).

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1. Click Stop application to stop the currently running Bluetooth application (1).
4.5.1 Bluetooth Low Energy AltBeacon
1. Click Beacon application to start the Bluetooth Low Energy AltBeacon application (1).
The device will be advertising according to the AltBeacon specification.
You can use the Locate Beacon app from Radius Networks, Inc. to discover
the PAN9026 module.

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In the Locate Beacon app the PAN9026 module will show up as a regular
AltBeacon (1).
4.5.2 Bluetooth Basic Rate A2DP audio sink
1. Click A2DP application to start the Bluetooth Basic Rate A2DP audio sink
application (1).
The device will be available as an A2DP audio sink.
2. Navigate to the Bluetooth settings of your device.
Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled.

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3. Click on the entry to connect to the PAN9026 module (1).
Usually the PAN9026 module will show up as
OpenSynergy A2DP Application.
The connection will be established and is shown as Connected (1). This takes
approximately a couple of seconds.
Now any audio that is played back on the Android device will be routed to the
PAN9026 module instead and output on the audio jack of the PAN9026-IMX.

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In order to verify the correct operation, start an application that will output
sound, for example, an audio player, a video stream or a web radio or video
from the internet.
You should be able to hear the audio when you have connected some
headphones to the green audio jack of the Wandboard.
If your Android device is still connected to the access point of the PAN9026
module, make sure that the PAN9026 module itself is connected to an
access point with internet access; otherwise no playback from the internet is
possible.

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5 Full Usage
The main difference between the basic usage and the full usage is that the full usage
additionally allows the user to control some of the features PAN9026 module using the
graphical user interface (GUI) of the Ubuntu system.
The same functionality as in the basic setup is available and so you may need a Wi-Fi capable
device for controlling as well.
5.1 Full Setup
The following components are needed:
Wandboard with µSD card with Ubuntu Linux image
PAN9026-MSD with µSD card form factor
USB Hub
USB Keyboard
USB Mouse
Serial Port Cable
Headphones with 3.5 mm jack
HDMI cable and matching monitor or TV set
Power supply
1. Insert the PAN9026-MSD into the µSD card slot of the Baseboard (1).
2. Insert the USB Hub into the USB port of the Wandboard (2).

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3. Insert the USB Mouse into the USB Hub (3).
4. Insert the USB Keyboard into the USB Hub (4).
5. Connect the Serial Port Cable to the PC (5).
6. Insert headphones with a 3.5 mm jack into the green audio socket (6).
7. Insert the HDMI cable and connect it to an external HDMI monitor (7).
8. Insert the power supply (8).
The system will boot up. This takes approximately one minute.
Please wait approximately one minute so that the system can boot up
normally.
During the boot process different resolutions are used on the HDMI output.
This may confuse the attached monitor, especially when a TV set is attached.
If no output can be seen on the attached monitor, please reselect the signal
source to force the monitor to update the signal sources.
5.2 Login
You should be able to monitor the boot process of the system on the attached monitor.
When the boot process is finished you will presented with a login screen.
1. Enter the password ubuntu (1).
2. Click Log In (2).
The username of the default user is ubuntu and the password is always
ubuntu as well.