I have set the dip switch to esp8266 (5,6,7 on) and (5,6 on for output) and uploading the wificlient example but it just won't connect to the network. the network is showing on wifiscan example. SSID and Passphrase are correct that Iam sure of. It did connected to the laptop mobile hotspot making m…

Here is a review of the board [Screenshot 2025-01-07 at 15.49.22]

can you explain what do you mean by board entry?

[Screenshot 2025-01-07 at 15.33.26]

[WhatsApp Image 2025-01-08 at 1.35.21 AM] only sample I could find is of generic esp8266 WiFiClientBasic which wont work

Are we still talking about that combo board? If so, it is NOT an 8266 of any kind generic or not. Your best bet is to get the manufacturers instructions on how to use it. I just located my combo board, but the documentation is who knows where. Your board appears to be identical to mine, do you kn…

well that kinda sucks i got my board from Arduino Uno R3 WIFI Board with ESP8266 and CH340 in Pakistan Guess I will buy esp32 heard it has wifi oh by the way the last forum link you sent I have read it and that is what helped me in learning about the dip switches etc, but unfortunately it doesn't …

gonna try going to a a friends house and try to connect to his wifi, if it doesn't ah well. I have also found some firmware files gona try flashing them tomorrow, if it works will post here though it requires more intermediate level of knowledge I guess. Thanks for your help man.

I think I will toss my board in the trash, it doesn't offer any benefits and seems impossible to get it to work. Yes, get a esp32. You can probably get 10 on AliExpress for the same price as one on Amazon. I have many different kinds. Good luck.

[image] sonofcy: I would not expect it to work with any of the Arduino libraries. Why not? With the switches on the board configured for direct communication between the computer and the ESP8266, this board is no different from any other ESP8266 board. I would expect the "Generic ESP8266 Mod…

@amfaraz select File > Examples > ESP8266WiFi > WiFiScan from the Arduino IDE menus and then upload that sketch to the board (you don't need to make any adjustments to the example sketch code before uploading). Then check the Serial Monitor. It should list all the Wi-Fi access points that can be fo…

UNO R3 + WIFI ESP8266 + CH340G Arduino and WIFI board wont connect to internet

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sonofcy January 7, 2025, 8:52pm 15

Found this on the forum. Without even looking, I bet this solves your problem.
https://forum.arduino.cc/t/atmega328p-esp8266-wifi-tutorial/944380

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