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WiFi can't connect to network with hidden SSID

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 2:26 am
by i_am_mrp
I am using ESP-IDF v2.1 and Espressif ESP32 Development Board - Developer Edition

I am unable to WiFi connect to an AP with hidden SSID. When I change the router to advertise the SSID, then the code works.

Is there some option/configuration of the code that allows for this? Note I am not talking about scanning, I want to connect the ESP32 to a local router that has chosen to not advertise its SSID>

I have been using an ESP8266 which connects to this router/network for a very long time so I assumed the ESP32 would act similarly.

Unfortunately I don't own the environments this chip will ultimately get used in and thus this becomes a major limitation.

Thanks ahead,
MrP

Re: WiFi can't connect to network with hidden SSID

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 2:31 am
by ESP_Sprite
That sounds like a bug. If you want, could you please open an issue at our Github issue tracker? That way, we can trace it. Be aware that because of a holiday here in China, it may take us longer than a week to respond.

Re: WiFi can't connect to network with hidden SSID

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 2:41 am
by i_am_mrp
Ok, thank you for quick response and recommendation.

I will enter it as a bug as suggested.

MrP