docs: Specify the recommended network.WLAN.IF_[AP|STA] constants.
Removes the deprecated network.[AP|STA]_IF form from the docs. This work was funded through GitHub Sponsors. Signed-off-by: Angus Gratton <angus@redyak.com.au>
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@@ -79,11 +79,11 @@ Networking
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WLAN
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WLAN
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^^^^
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^^^^
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The :mod:`network` module::
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The :class:`network.WLAN` class in the :mod:`network` module::
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import network
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import network
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wlan = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF) # create station interface
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wlan = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA) # create station interface
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wlan.active(True) # activate the interface
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wlan.active(True) # activate the interface
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wlan.scan() # scan for access points
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wlan.scan() # scan for access points
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wlan.isconnected() # check if the station is connected to an AP
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wlan.isconnected() # check if the station is connected to an AP
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@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ The :mod:`network` module::
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wlan.config('mac') # get the interface's MAC address
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wlan.config('mac') # get the interface's MAC address
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wlan.ipconfig('addr4') # get the interface's IPv4 addresses
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wlan.ipconfig('addr4') # get the interface's IPv4 addresses
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ap = network.WLAN(network.AP_IF) # create access-point interface
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ap = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_AP) # create access-point interface
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ap.config(ssid='ESP-AP') # set the SSID of the access point
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ap.config(ssid='ESP-AP') # set the SSID of the access point
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ap.config(max_clients=10) # set how many clients can connect to the network
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ap.config(max_clients=10) # set how many clients can connect to the network
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ap.active(True) # activate the interface
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ap.active(True) # activate the interface
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@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ A useful function for connecting to your local WiFi network is::
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def do_connect():
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def do_connect():
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import network
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import network
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wlan = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF)
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wlan = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA)
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wlan.active(True)
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wlan.active(True)
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if not wlan.isconnected():
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if not wlan.isconnected():
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print('connecting to network...')
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print('connecting to network...')
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@@ -124,7 +124,8 @@ to reconnect forever).
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LAN
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LAN
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^^^
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^^^
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To use the wired interfaces one has to specify the pins and mode ::
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To use the wired interfaces via :class:`network.LAN` one has to specify the pins
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and mode ::
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import network
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import network
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@@ -49,11 +49,11 @@ The :mod:`esp` module::
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Networking
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Networking
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----------
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----------
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The :mod:`network` module::
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The :class:`network.WLAN` class in the :mod:`network` module::
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import network
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import network
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wlan = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF) # create station interface
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wlan = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA) # create station interface
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wlan.active(True) # activate the interface
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wlan.active(True) # activate the interface
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wlan.scan() # scan for access points
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wlan.scan() # scan for access points
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wlan.isconnected() # check if the station is connected to an AP
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wlan.isconnected() # check if the station is connected to an AP
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@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ The :mod:`network` module::
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wlan.config('mac') # get the interface's MAC address
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wlan.config('mac') # get the interface's MAC address
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wlan.ipconfig('addr4') # get the interface's IPv4 addresses
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wlan.ipconfig('addr4') # get the interface's IPv4 addresses
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ap = network.WLAN(network.AP_IF) # create access-point interface
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ap = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_AP) # create access-point interface
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ap.active(True) # activate the interface
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ap.active(True) # activate the interface
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ap.config(ssid='ESP-AP') # set the SSID of the access point
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ap.config(ssid='ESP-AP') # set the SSID of the access point
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@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ A useful function for connecting to your local WiFi network is::
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def do_connect():
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def do_connect():
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import network
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import network
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wlan = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF)
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wlan = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA)
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wlan.active(True)
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wlan.active(True)
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if not wlan.isconnected():
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if not wlan.isconnected():
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print('connecting to network...')
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print('connecting to network...')
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@@ -1,14 +1,15 @@
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Network basics
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Network basics
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==============
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==============
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The network module is used to configure the WiFi connection. There are two WiFi
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The :class:`network.WLAN` class in the :mod:`network` module is used to
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interfaces, one for the station (when the ESP8266 connects to a router) and one
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configure the WiFi connection. There are two WiFi interfaces, one for
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for the access point (for other devices to connect to the ESP8266). Create
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the station (when the ESP8266 connects to a router) and one for the
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access point (for other devices to connect to the ESP8266). Create
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instances of these objects using::
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instances of these objects using::
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>>> import network
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>>> import network
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>>> sta_if = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF)
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>>> sta_if = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA)
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>>> ap_if = network.WLAN(network.AP_IF)
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>>> ap_if = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_AP)
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You can check if the interfaces are active by::
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You can check if the interfaces are active by::
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def do_connect():
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def do_connect():
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import network
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import network
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sta_if = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF)
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sta_if = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA)
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if not sta_if.isconnected():
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if not sta_if.isconnected():
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print('connecting to network...')
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print('connecting to network...')
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sta_if.active(True)
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sta_if.active(True)
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import espnow
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import espnow
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# A WLAN interface must be active to send()/recv()
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# A WLAN interface must be active to send()/recv()
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sta = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF) # Or network.AP_IF
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sta = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA) # Or network.WLAN.IF_AP
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sta.active(True)
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sta.active(True)
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sta.disconnect() # For ESP8266
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sta.disconnect() # For ESP8266
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import espnow
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import espnow
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# A WLAN interface must be active to send()/recv()
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# A WLAN interface must be active to send()/recv()
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sta = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF)
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sta = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA)
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sta.active(True)
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sta.active(True)
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sta.disconnect() # Because ESP8266 auto-connects to last Access Point
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sta.disconnect() # Because ESP8266 auto-connects to last Access Point
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@@ -182,14 +182,14 @@ Configuration
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Sending and Receiving Data
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Sending and Receiving Data
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--------------------------
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A wifi interface (``network.STA_IF`` or ``network.AP_IF``) must be
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A wifi interface (``network.WLAN.IF_STA`` or ``network.WLAN.IF_AP``) must be
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`active()<network.WLAN.active>` before messages can be sent or received,
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`active()<network.WLAN.active>` before messages can be sent or received,
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but it is not necessary to connect or configure the WLAN interface.
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but it is not necessary to connect or configure the WLAN interface.
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For example::
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For example::
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import network
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import network
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sta = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF)
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sta = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA)
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sta.active(True)
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sta.active(True)
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sta.disconnect() # For ESP8266
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sta.disconnect() # For ESP8266
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@@ -445,8 +445,8 @@ must first register the sender and use the same encryption keys as the sender
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- *ifidx*: (ESP32 only) Index of the wifi interface which will be
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- *ifidx*: (ESP32 only) Index of the wifi interface which will be
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used to send data to this peer. Must be an integer set to
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used to send data to this peer. Must be an integer set to
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``network.STA_IF`` (=0) or ``network.AP_IF`` (=1).
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``network.WLAN.IF_STA`` (=0) or ``network.WLAN.IF_AP`` (=1).
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(default=0/``network.STA_IF``). See `ESPNow and Wifi Operation`_
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(default=0/``network.WLAN.IF_STA``). See `ESPNow and Wifi Operation`_
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below for more information.
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below for more information.
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- *encrypt*: (ESP32 only) If set to ``True`` data exchanged with
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- *encrypt*: (ESP32 only) If set to ``True`` data exchanged with
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@@ -588,7 +588,7 @@ api-reference/network/esp_now.html#api-reference>`_. For example::
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elif err.args[1] == 'ESP_ERR_ESPNOW_NOT_FOUND':
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elif err.args[1] == 'ESP_ERR_ESPNOW_NOT_FOUND':
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e.add_peer(peer)
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e.add_peer(peer)
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elif err.args[1] == 'ESP_ERR_ESPNOW_IF':
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elif err.args[1] == 'ESP_ERR_ESPNOW_IF':
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network.WLAN(network.STA_IF).active(True)
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network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA).active(True)
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else:
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else:
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raise err
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raise err
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import asyncio
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import asyncio
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# A WLAN interface must be active to send()/recv()
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# A WLAN interface must be active to send()/recv()
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network.WLAN(network.STA_IF).active(True)
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network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA).active(True)
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e = aioespnow.AIOESPNow() # Returns AIOESPNow enhanced with async support
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e = aioespnow.AIOESPNow() # Returns AIOESPNow enhanced with async support
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e.active(True)
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e.active(True)
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ESPNow messages may be sent and received on any `active()<network.WLAN.active>`
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ESPNow messages may be sent and received on any `active()<network.WLAN.active>`
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`WLAN<network.WLAN()>` interface (``network.STA_IF`` or ``network.AP_IF``), even
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`WLAN<network.WLAN()>` interface (``network.WLAN.IF_STA`` or ``network.WLAN.IF_AP``),
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if that interface is also connected to a wifi network or configured as an access
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even if that interface is also connected to a wifi network or configured as an access
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point. When an ESP32 or ESP8266 device connects to a Wifi Access Point (see
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point. When an ESP32 or ESP8266 device connects to a Wifi Access Point (see
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`ESP32 Quickref <../esp32/quickref.html#networking>`__) the following things
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`ESP32 Quickref <../esp32/quickref.html#networking>`__) the following things
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happen which affect ESPNow communications:
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happen which affect ESPNow communications:
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import network, time
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import network, time
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def wifi_reset(): # Reset wifi to AP_IF off, STA_IF on and disconnected
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def wifi_reset(): # Reset wifi to AP_IF off, STA_IF on and disconnected
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sta = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF); sta.active(False)
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sta = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA); sta.active(False)
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ap = network.WLAN(network.AP_IF); ap.active(False)
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ap = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_AP); ap.active(False)
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sta.active(True)
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sta.active(True)
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while not sta.active():
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while not sta.active():
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time.sleep(0.1)
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time.sleep(0.1)
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import network
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# enable station interface and connect to WiFi access point
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# enable station interface and connect to WiFi access point
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nic = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF)
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nic = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA)
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nic.active(True)
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nic.active(True)
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nic.connect('your-ssid', 'your-key')
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nic.connect('your-ssid', 'your-key')
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# now use sockets as usual
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# now use sockets as usual
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.. class:: WLAN(interface_id)
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.. class:: WLAN(interface_id)
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Create a WLAN network interface object. Supported interfaces are
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Create a WLAN network interface object. Supported interfaces are
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``network.STA_IF`` (station aka client, connects to upstream WiFi access
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``network.WLAN.IF_STA`` (station aka client, connects to upstream WiFi access
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points) and ``network.AP_IF`` (access point, allows other WiFi clients to
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points) and ``network.WLAN.IF_AP`` (access point, allows other WiFi clients to
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connect). Availability of the methods below depends on interface type.
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connect). Availability of the methods below depends on interface type.
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For example, only STA interface may `WLAN.connect()` to an access point.
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For example, only STA interface may `WLAN.connect()` to an access point.
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Return the current status of the wireless connection.
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Return the current status of the wireless connection.
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When called with no argument the return value describes the network link status.
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When called with no argument the return value describes the network link status.
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The possible statuses are defined as constants:
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The possible statuses are defined as constants in the :mod:`network` module:
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* ``STAT_IDLE`` -- no connection and no activity,
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* ``STAT_IDLE`` -- no connection and no activity,
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* ``STAT_CONNECTING`` -- connecting in progress,
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* ``STAT_CONNECTING`` -- connecting in progress,
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""",], # Print out nearby WiFi networks.
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""",], # Print out nearby WiFi networks.
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"wl_ipconfig": [
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"wl_ipconfig": [
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"exec",
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"exec",
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"import network; sta_if = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF); print(sta_if.ipconfig('addr4'))",
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"import network; sta_if = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA); print(sta_if.ipconfig('addr4'))",
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""",], # Print ip address of station interface.
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""",], # Print ip address of station interface.
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"test": ["mount", ".", "exec", "import test"], # Mount current directory and run test.py.
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"test": ["mount", ".", "exec", "import test"], # Mount current directory and run test.py.
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"demo": ["run", "path/to/demo.py"], # Execute demo.py on the device.
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"demo": ["run", "path/to/demo.py"], # Execute demo.py on the device.
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