I want to use a esp32 with a static private address in softAP mode, but only have two stations connect to it. Is there a way to do disable dhcp server? I still need the AP functionality but want a very small network. I could use a restrictive subnet, but want to shut down dhcp instead. Using Adafruit Huzzah and arduino IDE.
Thanks!
Is there a way to do disable dhcp server?
Why? If you don't use it, it won't disturb you.
Why start something you don't need?
Why start something you don't need?
As far as I know you don't start it, it's started automatically as a convenient service. The softAP mode is commonly used for the first time configuration to integrate into an existing WiFi network. For such a purpose a DHCP server is more than convenient. Believe me, it won't need much resources. You cannot disable it using the official API AFAIK.