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Michael D.
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ESP32-Camera not connecting to a hidden SSID automatically

When I connect manually to a WLAN with a hidden SSID, it's working. But after a reboot the connection to the WLAN is not established anymore. I Have to connect to the system AP and reconfigure the WiFi settings again.

Posted : 05/09/2024 9:09 pm
_KaszpiR_
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RE: ESP32-Camera not connecting to a hidden SSID automatically

Don't use hidden SSID, it's security by obscurity.

See my GitHub and printables.com for some 3d stuff that you may like.

Posted : 06/09/2024 7:30 am
Michael D.
(@michael-d)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: ESP32-Camera not connecting to a hidden SSID automatically

I use hidden SSIDs only for hiding IOT networks with separate IP Ranges from public networks for the whole family.

So it's neccessary for me to connect to A hidden network

Posted : 07/09/2024 8:15 am
casemasterxl
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RE: ESP32-Camera not connecting to a hidden SSID automatically

I'm having the same problem. I have my printers on a separate hidden SSID so each time I reboot I'm having to manually reconnect them. The prusa firmware implementation for the ESP32 cam does not command the board to scan & connect; only to connect, if available, to the SSID saved in the setup profile.  I have seen some generic (non-Prusa related) threads about this problem that requires editing the code & recompiling to enable the "~scan when turned on" mode. I think it's possible to fix this but it would require someone with the skills to change the firmware.

Posted : 01/05/2025 3:56 pm
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