# WIZnet W5500 Pico Board - Ethernet & PoE Ready

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** TPH-106078 · **Brand:** [The Pi Hut](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/the-pi-hut)
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Explore the WIZnet W5500 Pico board, featuring RP2040 microcontroller, built-in Ethernet, and PoE capability - perfect for IoT projects requiring network connectivity with the simplicity of Raspberry Pi Pico compatibility.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $25.95 (inc GST) — $23.59 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 10+ $22.65 (exc GST) · 25+ $21.94 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 8 today, and up to 500 more in 5–8 days.

## Description

The WIZnet W5500-EVB-Pico-PoE board combines the powerful RP2040 microcontroller with built-in Ethernet capabilities and Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, making it an ideal solution for networked IoT projects and educational environments. This versatile development board maintains full Raspberry Pi Pico compatibility while adding essential networking features through the W5500 hardwired TCP/IP controller.

 Key Features - RP2040 dual-core Cortex M0+ microcontroller running at up to 133MHz
- 2MB Flash memory and 264KB SRAM for robust program storage
- Integrated W5500 Ethernet controller supporting TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, IPv4, ARP, IGMP, and PPPoE protocols
- 8 independent hardware sockets for simultaneous network connections
- 32KB internal memory buffer for efficient TX/RX operations
- USB-C connector for power and programming
- Built-in RJ45 port with PoE capability (requires optional PoE module)
- Pin-compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico for easy integration with existing projects
 
 How to Use The W5500-EVB-Pico-PoE integrates seamlessly into existing development workflows:

### Network Configuration

- Connect the board via Ethernet using the built-in RJ45 port
- For PoE functionality, install the [optional PoE module](https://core-electronics.com.au/wiznet-poe-power-module-raspberry-pi-pico.html) (sold separately)
- Configure network settings using the provided software libraries
 
### Programming Interface

- Upload code via USB-C using standard RP2040 development tools
- Supports multiple programming languages including C/C++, CircuitPython, and MicroPython
- Access extensive example code for various networking applications
 
 GPIO Usage The following GPIO pins are reserved for W5500 communication:

 | GPIO Pin | Function |
|---|---|
| GPIO16 | MISO |
| GPIO17 | CSn |
| GPIO18 | SCLK |
| GPIO19 | MOSI |
| GPIO20 | RSTn |
| GPIO21 | INTn |

 What's in the Box - 1x W5500-EVB-Pico-PoE board
 
 Compatibility - Software: Compatible with Arduino IDE, CircuitPython, MicroPython, and C/C++ development environments
- Hardware: Pin-compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico accessories and shields (excluding reserved GPIO pins)
- Power Supply: 4.3V to 5.5V via USB-C or PoE
 
 Additional Resources - [Product Documentation](https://docs.wiznet.io/Product/iEthernet/W5500/W5500-EVB-Pico-PoE)
- Example Code: 
    - [Ethernet Examples](https://github.com/WIZnet-ioNIC/WIZnet-PICO-C)
    - [AWS Examples](https://github.com/WIZnet-ioNIC/WIZnet-PICO-AWS-C)
    - [Azure Examples](https://github.com/WIZnet-ioNIC/WIZnet-PICO-AZURE-C)
    - [LwIP Examples](https://github.com/WIZnet-ioNIC/WIZnet-PICO-LWIP-C)
    - [FreeRTOS Examples](https://github.com/Wiznet/RP2040-HAT-FREERTOS-C)
    - [CircuitPython Examples](https://github.com/Wiznet/RP2040-HAT-CircuitPython)
    - [MicroPython Examples](https://github.com/Wiznet/RP2040-HAT-MicroPython)

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