Any low-cost (sub $15-20) wifi module for mini2440

Icarus
Hi,

Need to integrate WiFi (min 5mbps) on mini2440. Would prefer not to block
the USB port, so I guess usb wifi dongles are out. Got some other USB
devices to use with the 2440. 

The WiFi modules (SPI/SDIO/UART i'face based) available, seem to be
at-least $35 (for 20units or more). 

However, it is strange that for about same (or bit less), I can buy a
wireless-router these days, at single-unit retail. I must be missing
something here!!! Oh did I say that I have a MediaTek chipset based Shenzai
phone with both GSM and WiFi module capabilities, bought retail, for just a
little more :-) Of course, these people buy in 10k unit volumes (or more, I
am guessing), but still, the WiFi module prices don't seem to make sense.

I did find some 2.4GHz transceivers with inbuilt 8051 MCU & ADC, available
for about $3, but I think we are missing the entire WiFi stack. Anyhow,
given the typical BOM (as evident from some teardown reports), such a
module should be available in $15 range, but I find nothing of that sort.

~Icarus.

Icarus
Oh and BTW, I am looking for a module that can support master-mode
operation, i.e. be capable of acting base-station/access-point.

stereo_m
If you can't use a usb-hub + usb wifi dongle, maybe something like:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/portable-usb2-0-2-4ghz-54mbps-802-11b-g-wir...

Errol
Please note that, in my experience, DealExtreme sells/gives your email
address out to spammers...

A family member asked me to buy them a wrist watch from DealExtreme and for
the next year I got spammed by other watch shops.

paul66055
you can follow this link:
http://www.friendlyarm.net/forum/topic/2836

Ann
http://www.whiznets.com/index.php/arm9-wifi-development-starter-kit-whiz...

paul66055
Hi Icarus,

Recently I found that Whiznets has launched a WiFi module which supports
both station and AP mode. 
You can go through the link below:

http://www.prweb.com/releases/WiFiSoftAPMode/WhiznetsEmbeddedM2M/prweb95...

It might fulfill your requirement.

Paul

anny0498
Hi,

Look out WHZ5178. It is good option for low quantity requirements.

Ved Vernekar
Found this wifi 802.11n usb module on amazon. Tried it out and it works
perfectly

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FWKEZ0/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?i...

will
our wifi module can meet your demand

www.hi-flying.com

please send email to will_wen@hi-flying.com