The Espressif ESP8266 ESP-01 Wi-Fi Module is a compact 2.4 GHz wireless module integrating the ESP8266 SoC with TCP/IP networking capabilities. It supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards and operates as a standalone microcontroller or as a Wi-Fi interface for external MCUs via UART. The module features a 32-bit Tensilica L106 processor, integrated antenna, and on-board flash memory for firmware storage. It operates at 3.0–3.6 V and supports AT commands, Arduino IDE, and Espressif SDK. Typical applications include IoT devices, wireless sensors, home automation, and serial-to-Wi-Fi communication.