The Wireless Connectivity Cape offers advanced Wi-Fi features that support Extended Range, High Throughput, Wi-Fi Direct Multi-Channel, Multi-Role and SmartConfigTM technology while also supporting Bluetooth 4.0 with BLE.
Features:
Features TI’s SmartConfig™ technology
Includes dual on-board chip antennas & U.FL connectors
Diversity at 5GHz
Bluetooth Smart (BLE) & Wi-Fi Coexistence
Dynamic NFC transponder (antenna required)
Includes on-board chip antenna and U.FL connector
Make sure the Gateway/Connectivity Cape has this jumper configuration: a. J11,J12, J13, J14, J27, J28, J29, J30, and J31 connected between pins 1 and 2 (Choo-sing UART1 for BT) b. J33 connected between pins 2 and 3 c. Other jumpers should be left open
Connect the Gateway/Connectivity Cape to the BeagleBone Black via the expansion headers on the bottom side of the Cape board. Make sure the connectors are aligned and the cut out on the Cape board is over the Ethernet connector.
Refer to this URL for instructions on how to program the microSD card and run the demo: https://www.element14.com/wcc
Once programmed via an SD card programmer (built in to a PC or a USB to SD card dongle), insert the micro-SD card into the microSD card socket (P10) on the bottom side of the BeagleBone Black.
While holding the S2 button located on the top side of the microSD card socket on the BeagleBone Black, connect 5V to the barrel power connector (P1).