Errata To Ti Simplelink™ Cc3000 Module - Wi-Fi 802.11B/G Network Processor

Errata
SWRZ044B November 2012 Revised May 2013
Errata to TI SimpleLink CC3000 Module Wi-Fi

802.11b/g Network Processor
This document is an errata to the TI SimpleLink CC3000 Module Wi-Fi 802.11b/g Network Processor
Data Sheet (SWRS126).
For conflicts between SWRS126 and this document, this document shall prevail.
Hardware Errata
1.1
Recommended Operating Conditions for VBAT_IN

Description
This errata item applies to the recommended operating conditions for VBAT_IN. The current range is 2.7
to 3.6 V until the specified maximum of 4.8 V is qualified.

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Errata to TI SimpleLink CC3000 Module Wi-Fi 802.11b/g Network

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Software Errata
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Software Errata
A "service pack" refers to a package that was released by TI to distribute CC3000 fixes and new features.
This software upgrade can be performed by reprograming the device's 32-KB EEPROM. For additional
details about the flashing procedure, please refer to the following links:
http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/CC3000_Patch_Programmer
http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/CC3000_Flashing_Guide
Table 1 maps known issues to the applicable service pack releases.
Table 1. Issues Corrected by Service Pack
Advisory
2.1
Severity
Version 1.10.1
Version 1.10.2
Version 1.11
2.1
Connection to low RSSI APs
Description
Low
Applies
Applies
Applies
2.2
Ping report
Low
Applies
Applies
Applies
2.3
"Connected event arriving before

connection process is completed
Low
Applies
Applies
Applies
2.4
Connection to BSSID
Low
Applies
Applies
Applies
2.5
UDP sendto does not transmit

broadcast packets
High
Applies
Applies Will be
resolved in
version 1.11
Does not apply
2.6
mdnsAdvertiser does not always work

in congested environments
Medium
Applies
Applies Will be
resolved in
version 1.11
Does not apply
2.7
WEP shared key connection fails
Low
Applies
Does not apply
Does not apply
2.8
UDP transmission may fail after

receiving UDP packet
Medium
Applies
Does not apply
Does not apply
2.9
UDP recvfrom cannot receive

broadcast packets when working in
subnets
Medium
Applies
Does not apply
Does not apply
2.10
Smart config cannot store more than 3

profile
Low
Applies
Does not apply
Does not apply
2.11
Cleaning queues upon disconnection
Medium
Applies
Does not apply
Does not apply
2.12
IP fragmentation is not supported
High
Applies
Applies
Applies
2.13
UDP packets are not received one-byone by the host
Low
Applies
Applies
Applies
Connection to low RSSI APs

Description
Connection process will not start for APs with RSSI lower than 75dBm.
Workaround
Establish connection to APs with RSSI stronger than 75dBm.
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2.2
Ping report
Description
Ping report may not be accurate and may count incorrect number of received responses.
Workaround
Ping should not be used as a tool for accurately measuring responses.
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2.3
"Connected event arriving before connection process is completed

Description
When connecting to an AP using WPA2 security, "Connected event may arrive before the connection
process is completed.
Workaround
Wait for "DHCP Complete" event.
space
2.4
Connection to BSSID
Description
wlan_connect API supports connection to SSID, but not to BSSID.
Workaround
Establish connection based on SSID and not based on the BSSID.
space
2.5
UDP sendto does not transmit broadcast packets

Description
Device can not send any broadcast packet (includes working in subnets).
Workaround
None will be resolved in V1.11 release.
space
2.6
mdnsAdvertiser does not always work in congested environments

Description
mDNS packet may not be transmitted in congested environments. Issue is related to mDNS socket not
being completely cleared for each transmission.
Workaround
None will be resolved in V1.11 release.
space
2.7
WEP Shared Key connection fails

Description
Added support for WEP shared connection. This connection mode was not working in previous versions.
Workaround
Configure the AP security to another type (that is, not WEP Shared). WPA2 is recommended for maximum
security.
space
2.8
UDP transmission may fail after receiving UDP packet

Description
UDP data transmissions may not work after UDP data reception. Issue is related to incorrect remote IP
address and UDP port obtained by calling the recvfrom API.
Workaround


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UDP transmission should not be based on address obtained from the recvfrom API.
space
2.9
UDP recvfrom cannot receive broadcast packets when working in subnets

Description
Not receiving broadcast packets when working in subnets other than 255.255.255.0.
Workaround
Do not work with subnets when device is expected to receive broadcast packets.
space
2.10 Smart config cannot store more than three profiles

Description
Smart config can store only three profiles, not seven.
Workaround
None.
space
2.11 Cleaning queues upon disconnection

Description
Upon disconnection, data queues are cleaned without allowing the host to read the received content prior
to disconnection event.
Workaround
None.
space
2.12 IP fragmentation is not supported

Description
IP fragmentation is not supported in the CC3000 network stack. When packets are fragmented on the IP
level, CC3000 cannot receive the packets and defragment them. The limitation applies to TCP and UDP
packets.
Workaround
For UDP, it is the user responsibility to send packets with a maximum UDP payload of 1460 bytes. In this
case, UDP packets would not be fragmented by the peer device connected to CC3000.
For TCP, the limitation is bypassed by setting the TCP MSS (Maximum Segment Size) to 1460 bytes. This
is done automatically by CC3000 and does not require any user intervention. In this way, CC3000
Network Stack signals the peer device's Network Stack that it is ready to accept packets with payload
length of up to 1460 bytes.
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2.13 UDP packets are not received one-by-one by the host

Description
When the recvfrom() API is invoked by the host, UDP data is sent from CC3000 to the host according to
the requested size, not one packet at a time.
Workaround
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The user should use a predefined packet length. On the host side, the host should invoke recvfrom() with
the predefined packet length, thus ensuring that a single packet is received.
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The following table summarizes the Errata to TI SimpleLink CC3000 Module Wi-Fi 802.11b/g Network
Processor versions.
Table 2. Revision History
(1)
(2)
Version
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Date
Notes
SWRZ044
November 2012
See
(1)
SWRZ044A
March 2013
See
(2)
Errata to TI SimpleLink CC3000 Module Wi-Fi 802.11b/g Network Processor (SWRZ044) Initial release
Errata to TI SimpleLink CC3000 Module Wi-Fi 802.11b/g Network Processor version A (SWRZ044A):
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