What is it?

LiteFi 1 is an ESP8266-based NAT repeater built to help developers & makers quickly create low-bandwidth networks for WiFi devices such as IoT sensors and portable equipment. It was built on martin-ger's open source Github project.

Quickstart use

• Connect a USB type C cable to the LiteFi 1
• Connect to LiteFi 1 access point
• Navigate to 192.168.4.1 configurator
• Set the parameters for SSID and Password and save the settings

Example Screenshot

For advanced configuration (MQTT, Network Scan) you should interface using a serial monitor such as TeraTerm or Arduino's serial terminal.

Use Cases

• Simple range extender for an existing WiFi network
• Battery powered (via USB-C) outdoor mesh networks
• Setting up an additional WiFi network with different SSID/password for guests
• Setting up a secure and restricted network for IoT devices
• Translating WPA2 Enterprise networks to WPA-PSK
• Monitor probe for WiFi traffic analysis
• Network experiments with routes, ACLs and traffic shaping
• Meshed IoT device with basic I/O capabilities and MQTT control

Features

• Reset Button
• Boot Button
• USB type C connector
• Integrated USB to serial converter
• ESP-12F WiFi Module
• Available GPIO pads (IO16, ADC, I2C)
• Available power pads (3V3, GND)
• Base enclosure with optional magnets

Specifications

• USB input voltage: 5V-6.5V
• Header input voltage: 3.3V
• Operating voltage of GPIO pins: 3.3V
• Operating temperature: -40 to 105 degrees
• Device dimensions: 25.5mm x 27.7mm x 10mm
• Base enclosure material: Nylon
• RoHS-compliant product

Kit Contents

• LiteFi 1
• USB-C Cable [Optional]

For those who didn't know, this is the small & new version for the older Xtend Lite repeater, it arrives preloaded with the most up-to-date firmware version