Device Setup

First Steps

1. Build your WiFiCom or buy a premade unit
2. For DIY units or if you need to update firmware:
   • Download wificom-update-tool and follow the instructions
   • If you have a premade, you can skip this step (your unit will have current firmware as of time of sale)
3. To connect to WiFi, follow the steps below (not relevant for P-Com)

Obtain secrets

1. Create an account on wificom.dev
2. Go to the WiFiComs section on the website
3. Click "New Device", enter a device name, then click "Create Device"
4. On your newly created WiFiCom, click the gear icon to export your config
   • Recommended: Enter your WiFi network information to include it in the file automatically (this is not shared with wificom.dev). Otherwise you will need to add it to the file after downloading
   • Click "Download secrets.json" to download the file (secrets.py is for old versions)

Copy secrets to your WiFiCom

1. Connect your WiFiCom to a computer using a data cable
2. Put your WiFiCom into Drive Mode using the option in the Settings menu
3. Copy the secrets file into the drive named CIRCUITPY
4. Safely remove / eject the CIRCUITPY drive from your computer
5. Reboot your WiFiCom by holding the C button