Connect ESP8266 to a network

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I have connected correctly my ESP8266 to an Arduino UNO R3. It responds to AT commands but when I ask for the operation mode with AT+CWMODE? it responds with state +CWMODE:2 and as a result when I send the AT+CWLAP command the respond is an error. If I am right the CWMODE should be 3 in order to be able to connect to a Wi-Fi network. If anyone could help me, I would really appreciate it.

probably a better fit on electronics.stackexchange.com... but if you search hackaday or similar sites, there are literally hundreds of projects using ESP8266 + arduinos; it shouldn't be hard to find an example — Grady Player
Thank you very much. Did a little search and came across a video. I just had to send the AT command: AT+CWMODE=3 — user6420403

cagdas cagdas · Accepted Answer · 2017-03-14T07:13:14

CWMODE sets the mode of connectivity.

AT+CWMODE? queries the actual mode. AT+CWMODE=1 sets the mode for STA. AT+CWMODE=2 sets the mode for AP. AT+CWMODE=3 sets the mode for both AP and STA.

You can use mode 1 for actual Wifi connection.

Connect ESP8266 to a network

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