Editing Wifi (section)

=== Overview ===

The F256K needs extra hardware to talk to Wifi.

Be aware that in the retro scene, there are broadly two types of connectivity,

1. Via [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_Line_Internet_Protocol SLIP]. This is supported by the F256K kernel.

2. Via Hayes commands (AT commands). This is currently not supported by the F256K kernel.

Here are some options to get your F256K system connected,

1. Install a Feather wifi board onto the F256K motherboard. (Now available as an order option - then Stefany will install it)

2. Use a Null Modem Cable to connect the DB9 port to a linux box, and configure SLIP on the linux box. (technicality: this is not wifi, but you will have network.)

3. Connect to an external device via the DB9 serial port. If the device ships with a Hayes firmware, you would need to replace it with a slip firmware.

Then, you need to verify connectivity.