Run an Access Point Setup Page
Let users enter WiFi credentials from a phone.
The Chicken-and-Egg Problem
How does a device with no screen learn your WiFi password? You cannot hardcode it for every user. Access Point mode solves this. 🥚
The Board Becomes the Host
In Access Point mode, the ESP creates its own WiFi network instead of joining one. Your phone connects directly to the board.
All lessons in this course
- Why ESP32 & ESP8266 for IoT
- Add ESP Boards to the IDE
- Connect to WiFi in Station Mode
- Run an Access Point Setup Page