


An access point is usually integrated with a router to provide access from Wi-Fi network to the internet. The access point on the other end is connected to a wired network. Connection to Wi-Fi is provided by an access point (AP), that acts as a hub for one or more stations. WiFi modes ¶Ĭourtesy: content for this chapter is borrowed/inspired by the Arduino ESP8266 WiFi documentation.ĭevices that connect to WiFi network are called stations (STA). To avoid these potential crashes, it is advised that the WiFi subsystem be suspended with wifi.suspend() prior to the execution of any tasks or functions that exceed this 15ms guideline. Any function or task that takes longer than 15ms (milliseconds) may cause the WiFi subsystem to crash. The WiFi subsystem is maintained by background tasks that must run periodically. enduser setup / captive portal / WiFi manager.
