.. module:: esp8266wifi

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ESP8266 Wifi Module
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This module implements the Zerynth driver for the Espressif ESP8266 Wi-Fi chip (`Resources and Documentation <https://espressif.com/en/products/hardware/esp8266ex/resources>`_).

.. note:: To avail the Wi-Fi functionalities, the end user had to follow this steps:
    
            * inizialize the Espressif ESP8266 chip using the :func:`init()` of this driver
            * exploit the Wi-Fi features using the :ref:`Wi-Fi Module <stdlib_wifi>` of the Zerynth Standard Library

    
.. function:: init()  
        
        initializes the Wi-Fi chip connected to the device.
        
        Once ended this operation without errors, the Wi-Fi chip is ready to work and it can be handled using the :ref:`Wi-Fi Module <stdlib_wifi>` of the Zerynth Standard Library.      
            
    
.. function:: get_rssi()

    Returns the current RSSI in dBm