SIMULTANEOUS ESP WIFI MODES

[josueS]

Hi, I would like to know if there is any way to create an esp32 project setting up the esp32 module to be able to work as STATION MODE (ESP connects to my local router) to access internet normally, and also in MESH MODE (Being connected to my router the ESP module allows more connections through itself as MESH).

[ESP_Jan]

Hi josueS,

the ESP-MESH handles this by having one node as a root node. The root node connects to the internet using your wireless AP and to rest of the mesh network.

Feel free to post any follow-up questions.

[josueS]

I get it. Is there any way to test connectivity in mesh network using my phone or any other device through one on the leaf objects (layer 2) ? I noticed that mesh creates a "hidden" network with and ssid like "ESPM_47D7EC". Using the CONFIG_MESH_AP_PASSWD parameter I tried to connect my phone using these credentials but I was not allow, and even the network with that ssid is not detected(not visible). I really want to know if any device attached to the mesh network can access internet through the root node and of course my local router.

Also regarding to this topic...
Is this SSID customizable? Is there any way to make it visible ?

Thanks

[ESP_Jan]

Hi josueS,

to verify the internet connection to the internet on any node: write a program to get something from the internet and based on that turn on a LED or print something to the serial.

Based on the API documentation it's not possible to change the SSID or make it visiblle. It is only used internally to connect the ESPs and doesn't support external devices, like your phone.