How to switch ESP module to station mode?
Switching the module to Station mode is done with begin function. Typical parameters passed to begin include SSID and password, so module can connect to specific Access Point. By default, ESP will attempt to reconnect to Wi-Fi network whenever it is disconnected. There is no need to handle this by separate code.
How does an ESP32 connect to an access point?
Station mode (aka STA mode or Wi-Fi client mode). ESP32 connects to an access point. AP mode (aka Soft-AP mode or Access Point mode). Stations connect to the ESP32.
Why is my ESP not reachable after a while?
All that keeps working fine. Memory foot print is also normal. So while my ESP is able to reach the internet it’s IP address is not reachable from within the local network. If I reset my ESP or turn my modem ON/OFF (to again assign the IP address) the issue goes away for a few hours.
Why does my ESP keep restarting after restarting?
There are two typical scenarios that trigger ESP restarts: Exception – when code is performing illegal operation , like trying to write to non-existent memory location. Watchdog – if code is locked up staying too long in a loop or processing some task, so vital processes like Wi-Fi communication are not able to run.
How to connect to an ESP Easy access point?
When a fresh ESP Easy module boots up, it has no Wifi config and it will start as an Access Point. Use a Wifi enabled device (Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone,..) to search for Wifi access and try to find an access point with the name ESP_Easy_0 (prior to 2.0 the AP was named ESP_0). Connect to this access point with default password: configesp
Where can I find the ESP Easy module?
ESP Easy embeds a web server that allows access to the configuration interface of the module. When you first boot, you will find the ESP on your Wi-Fi network. Open the Wi-Fi Connection Manager and select the ESP_0 network. Note. On some systems (including Linux), the default password configesp may be requested when connecting to ESP_0.
Can a ESP-01 connect to an AP?
In STA mode, the ESP-01 can connect to an AP such as the Wi-Fi network from your house. This allows any device connected to that network to communicate with the module. The third mode of operation permits the module to act as both an AP and a STA.
How to start ESP Easy on WiFi?
First start of ESP Easy: WiFi configuration After installation, the ESP8266 module reboots. ESP Easy embeds a web server that allows access to the configuration interface of the module. When you first boot, you will find the ESP on your Wi-Fi network. Open the Wi-Fi Connection Manager and select the ESP_0 network. Note.