docs: Specify the recommended network.WLAN.IF_[AP|STA] constants.

Removes the deprecated network.[AP|STA]_IF form from the docs.

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Signed-off-by: Angus Gratton <angus@redyak.com.au>
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Angus Gratton
2024-11-05 11:17:32 +11:00
committed by Damien George
parent df6b40a87f
commit 48f96e9660
6 changed files with 34 additions and 32 deletions

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@@ -79,11 +79,11 @@ Networking
WLAN WLAN
^^^^ ^^^^
The :mod:`network` module:: The :class:`network.WLAN` class in the :mod:`network` module::
import network import network
wlan = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF) # create station interface wlan = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA) # create station interface
wlan.active(True) # activate the interface wlan.active(True) # activate the interface
wlan.scan() # scan for access points wlan.scan() # scan for access points
wlan.isconnected() # check if the station is connected to an AP wlan.isconnected() # check if the station is connected to an AP
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ The :mod:`network` module::
wlan.config('mac') # get the interface's MAC address wlan.config('mac') # get the interface's MAC address
wlan.ipconfig('addr4') # get the interface's IPv4 addresses wlan.ipconfig('addr4') # get the interface's IPv4 addresses
ap = network.WLAN(network.AP_IF) # create access-point interface ap = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_AP) # create access-point interface
ap.config(ssid='ESP-AP') # set the SSID of the access point ap.config(ssid='ESP-AP') # set the SSID of the access point
ap.config(max_clients=10) # set how many clients can connect to the network ap.config(max_clients=10) # set how many clients can connect to the network
ap.active(True) # activate the interface ap.active(True) # activate the interface
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ A useful function for connecting to your local WiFi network is::
def do_connect(): def do_connect():
import network import network
wlan = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF) wlan = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA)
wlan.active(True) wlan.active(True)
if not wlan.isconnected(): if not wlan.isconnected():
print('connecting to network...') print('connecting to network...')
@@ -124,7 +124,8 @@ to reconnect forever).
LAN LAN
^^^ ^^^
To use the wired interfaces one has to specify the pins and mode :: To use the wired interfaces via :class:`network.LAN` one has to specify the pins
and mode ::
import network import network

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@@ -49,11 +49,11 @@ The :mod:`esp` module::
Networking Networking
---------- ----------
The :mod:`network` module:: The :class:`network.WLAN` class in the :mod:`network` module::
import network import network
wlan = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF) # create station interface wlan = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA) # create station interface
wlan.active(True) # activate the interface wlan.active(True) # activate the interface
wlan.scan() # scan for access points wlan.scan() # scan for access points
wlan.isconnected() # check if the station is connected to an AP wlan.isconnected() # check if the station is connected to an AP
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ The :mod:`network` module::
wlan.config('mac') # get the interface's MAC address wlan.config('mac') # get the interface's MAC address
wlan.ipconfig('addr4') # get the interface's IPv4 addresses wlan.ipconfig('addr4') # get the interface's IPv4 addresses
ap = network.WLAN(network.AP_IF) # create access-point interface ap = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_AP) # create access-point interface
ap.active(True) # activate the interface ap.active(True) # activate the interface
ap.config(ssid='ESP-AP') # set the SSID of the access point ap.config(ssid='ESP-AP') # set the SSID of the access point
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ A useful function for connecting to your local WiFi network is::
def do_connect(): def do_connect():
import network import network
wlan = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF) wlan = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA)
wlan.active(True) wlan.active(True)
if not wlan.isconnected(): if not wlan.isconnected():
print('connecting to network...') print('connecting to network...')

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@@ -1,14 +1,15 @@
Network basics Network basics
============== ==============
The network module is used to configure the WiFi connection. There are two WiFi The :class:`network.WLAN` class in the :mod:`network` module is used to
interfaces, one for the station (when the ESP8266 connects to a router) and one configure the WiFi connection. There are two WiFi interfaces, one for
for the access point (for other devices to connect to the ESP8266). Create the station (when the ESP8266 connects to a router) and one for the
access point (for other devices to connect to the ESP8266). Create
instances of these objects using:: instances of these objects using::
>>> import network >>> import network
>>> sta_if = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF) >>> sta_if = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA)
>>> ap_if = network.WLAN(network.AP_IF) >>> ap_if = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_AP)
You can check if the interfaces are active by:: You can check if the interfaces are active by::
@@ -57,7 +58,7 @@ connect to your WiFi network::
def do_connect(): def do_connect():
import network import network
sta_if = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF) sta_if = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA)
if not sta_if.isconnected(): if not sta_if.isconnected():
print('connecting to network...') print('connecting to network...')
sta_if.active(True) sta_if.active(True)

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@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ A simple example would be:
import espnow import espnow
# A WLAN interface must be active to send()/recv() # A WLAN interface must be active to send()/recv()
sta = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF) # Or network.AP_IF sta = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA) # Or network.WLAN.IF_AP
sta.active(True) sta.active(True)
sta.disconnect() # For ESP8266 sta.disconnect() # For ESP8266
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ A simple example would be:
import espnow import espnow
# A WLAN interface must be active to send()/recv() # A WLAN interface must be active to send()/recv()
sta = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF) sta = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA)
sta.active(True) sta.active(True)
sta.disconnect() # Because ESP8266 auto-connects to last Access Point sta.disconnect() # Because ESP8266 auto-connects to last Access Point
@@ -182,14 +182,14 @@ Configuration
Sending and Receiving Data Sending and Receiving Data
-------------------------- --------------------------
A wifi interface (``network.STA_IF`` or ``network.AP_IF``) must be A wifi interface (``network.WLAN.IF_STA`` or ``network.WLAN.IF_AP``) must be
`active()<network.WLAN.active>` before messages can be sent or received, `active()<network.WLAN.active>` before messages can be sent or received,
but it is not necessary to connect or configure the WLAN interface. but it is not necessary to connect or configure the WLAN interface.
For example:: For example::
import network import network
sta = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF) sta = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA)
sta.active(True) sta.active(True)
sta.disconnect() # For ESP8266 sta.disconnect() # For ESP8266
@@ -445,8 +445,8 @@ must first register the sender and use the same encryption keys as the sender
- *ifidx*: (ESP32 only) Index of the wifi interface which will be - *ifidx*: (ESP32 only) Index of the wifi interface which will be
used to send data to this peer. Must be an integer set to used to send data to this peer. Must be an integer set to
``network.STA_IF`` (=0) or ``network.AP_IF`` (=1). ``network.WLAN.IF_STA`` (=0) or ``network.WLAN.IF_AP`` (=1).
(default=0/``network.STA_IF``). See `ESPNow and Wifi Operation`_ (default=0/``network.WLAN.IF_STA``). See `ESPNow and Wifi Operation`_
below for more information. below for more information.
- *encrypt*: (ESP32 only) If set to ``True`` data exchanged with - *encrypt*: (ESP32 only) If set to ``True`` data exchanged with
@@ -588,7 +588,7 @@ api-reference/network/esp_now.html#api-reference>`_. For example::
elif err.args[1] == 'ESP_ERR_ESPNOW_NOT_FOUND': elif err.args[1] == 'ESP_ERR_ESPNOW_NOT_FOUND':
e.add_peer(peer) e.add_peer(peer)
elif err.args[1] == 'ESP_ERR_ESPNOW_IF': elif err.args[1] == 'ESP_ERR_ESPNOW_IF':
network.WLAN(network.STA_IF).active(True) network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA).active(True)
else: else:
raise err raise err
@@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ A small async server example::
import asyncio import asyncio
# A WLAN interface must be active to send()/recv() # A WLAN interface must be active to send()/recv()
network.WLAN(network.STA_IF).active(True) network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA).active(True)
e = aioespnow.AIOESPNow() # Returns AIOESPNow enhanced with async support e = aioespnow.AIOESPNow() # Returns AIOESPNow enhanced with async support
e.active(True) e.active(True)
@@ -747,8 +747,8 @@ ESPNow and Wifi Operation
------------------------- -------------------------
ESPNow messages may be sent and received on any `active()<network.WLAN.active>` ESPNow messages may be sent and received on any `active()<network.WLAN.active>`
`WLAN<network.WLAN()>` interface (``network.STA_IF`` or ``network.AP_IF``), even `WLAN<network.WLAN()>` interface (``network.WLAN.IF_STA`` or ``network.WLAN.IF_AP``),
if that interface is also connected to a wifi network or configured as an access even if that interface is also connected to a wifi network or configured as an access
point. When an ESP32 or ESP8266 device connects to a Wifi Access Point (see point. When an ESP32 or ESP8266 device connects to a Wifi Access Point (see
`ESP32 Quickref <../esp32/quickref.html#networking>`__) the following things `ESP32 Quickref <../esp32/quickref.html#networking>`__) the following things
happen which affect ESPNow communications: happen which affect ESPNow communications:
@@ -832,8 +832,8 @@ Other issues to take care with when using ESPNow with wifi are:
import network, time import network, time
def wifi_reset(): # Reset wifi to AP_IF off, STA_IF on and disconnected def wifi_reset(): # Reset wifi to AP_IF off, STA_IF on and disconnected
sta = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF); sta.active(False) sta = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA); sta.active(False)
ap = network.WLAN(network.AP_IF); ap.active(False) ap = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_AP); ap.active(False)
sta.active(True) sta.active(True)
while not sta.active(): while not sta.active():
time.sleep(0.1) time.sleep(0.1)

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@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ This class provides a driver for WiFi network processors. Example usage::
import network import network
# enable station interface and connect to WiFi access point # enable station interface and connect to WiFi access point
nic = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF) nic = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA)
nic.active(True) nic.active(True)
nic.connect('your-ssid', 'your-key') nic.connect('your-ssid', 'your-key')
# now use sockets as usual # now use sockets as usual
@@ -18,8 +18,8 @@ Constructors
.. class:: WLAN(interface_id) .. class:: WLAN(interface_id)
Create a WLAN network interface object. Supported interfaces are Create a WLAN network interface object. Supported interfaces are
``network.STA_IF`` (station aka client, connects to upstream WiFi access ``network.WLAN.IF_STA`` (station aka client, connects to upstream WiFi access
points) and ``network.AP_IF`` (access point, allows other WiFi clients to points) and ``network.WLAN.IF_AP`` (access point, allows other WiFi clients to
connect). Availability of the methods below depends on interface type. connect). Availability of the methods below depends on interface type.
For example, only STA interface may `WLAN.connect()` to an access point. For example, only STA interface may `WLAN.connect()` to an access point.
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ Methods
Return the current status of the wireless connection. Return the current status of the wireless connection.
When called with no argument the return value describes the network link status. When called with no argument the return value describes the network link status.
The possible statuses are defined as constants: The possible statuses are defined as constants in the :mod:`network` module:
* ``STAT_IDLE`` -- no connection and no activity, * ``STAT_IDLE`` -- no connection and no activity,
* ``STAT_CONNECTING`` -- connecting in progress, * ``STAT_CONNECTING`` -- connecting in progress,

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@@ -477,7 +477,7 @@ An example ``config.py`` might look like:
""",], # Print out nearby WiFi networks. """,], # Print out nearby WiFi networks.
"wl_ipconfig": [ "wl_ipconfig": [
"exec", "exec",
"import network; sta_if = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF); print(sta_if.ipconfig('addr4'))", "import network; sta_if = network.WLAN(network.WLAN.IF_STA); print(sta_if.ipconfig('addr4'))",
""",], # Print ip address of station interface. """,], # Print ip address of station interface.
"test": ["mount", ".", "exec", "import test"], # Mount current directory and run test.py. "test": ["mount", ".", "exec", "import test"], # Mount current directory and run test.py.
"demo": ["run", "path/to/demo.py"], # Execute demo.py on the device. "demo": ["run", "path/to/demo.py"], # Execute demo.py on the device.