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    • SputnikOC3dundefined
      SputnikOC3d @SputnikOC3d
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      @sputnikoc3d said in Tutorial - running Duet Wifi 2 in Access Point Mode ?:

      @fcwilt said in Tutorial - running Duet Wifi 2 in Access Point Mode ?:

      @sputnikoc3d Hi,

      I'm not sure I understand the point you are making.

      All WiFi clients need to specify the SSID and password of the Access Point they want to connect to.

      A device functioning as a "hot spot" is simply an Access Point by another name.

      Or have I overlooked something?

      Frederick

      My point is - ive done all that - but it appears [ as Ive tested looking for the duet on on the OLD network ... that regardless of my network params in config.g - it is looking for the old network vs. the new .... so one must TRY [ as its not working either ] to flush the boards memory of the old networks via the M558

      M588 .... typo above

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      • SputnikOC3dundefined
        SputnikOC3d @fcwilt
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        @fcwilt said in Tutorial - running Duet Wifi 2 in Access Point Mode ?:

        @sputnikoc3d Hi,

        I'm not sure I understand the point you are making.

        All WiFi clients need to specify the SSID and password of the Access Point they want to connect to.

        A device functioning as a "hot spot" is simply an Access Point by another name.

        Or have I overlooked something?

        Frederick

        2nd attempts at making this work ...

        ;---------------------------
        ; Network
        ;---------------------------
        M550 PZaribo220 ; Set machine name
        M551 Psomestuff ; Set password
        M552 S1 ; Enable network
        M588 "EC24EA" ;Flush all known networks
        M588 "SM-N920PC3B" ;Flush all known networks
        M588 "SMA iPad" ;Flush all known networks
        ;M587 S"EC24EA" P"NunYa" ; Configure access point. Connect to Cox Wifi at 2.4Ghz
        M587 S"SM-N920PC3B" P"NunYa2" ; Configure access point. Connect to Android Phone Hotspot
        ;M587 S"SMA iPad" P"NunYa3" ; Configure access point. Connect to Apple iPad Phone Hotspot
        M586 P0 S1 ; Enable HTTP
        M586 P1 S0 ; Disable FTP
        M586 P2 S0 ; Disable Telnet

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        • SputnikOC3dundefined
          SputnikOC3d
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          Seems there was a typo in a thread on this subject where another person suggested using M588 "*" <---- asteric = SSID ... But ... it needs to be

          M588 S"YourOldSSID" meh ....

          for the benefit of future readers

          M588: Forget WiFi host network
          Parameters:

          S"ccc" Network SSID to remove from the remembered list
          The specified SSID will be removed from the remembered list and the associated password cleared out of EEPROM. If the SSID is given as "*" then all remembered networks will be forgotten.

          M589: Configure access point parameters
          Parameters:

          S"ccc" The SSID that the WiFi interface should use when it is commanded to run as an access point
          P"ccc" The WiFi password
          Inn.nn.nn.nn The IP address to use
          Cnn The WiFi channel to use (optional)
          Note: WPA2 security will be used by default.

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          • SputnikOC3dundefined
            SputnikOC3d
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            because I currently have wifi and router issues via my normal provider; Im trying to connect to my Duet via alternative means.

            1. Preferred to use phone as hotspot - NUC is already connected - use Intel NUC to slice and send files to Duet - still use internet.

            2. As fallback method - since #1 above is NOT working - setup Duet in Access Point Mode and connect the Intel NUC to it temporarily to send files and execute print.

            Cant seem to get either option to function as desired atm ...

            I am currently putting my SD Card into a USB stick and editing the config.g file - then restarting the Duet / printer. All my methods so far seem to be flawed not sure wth is going wrong

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            • Phaedruxundefined
              Phaedrux Moderator
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              Sorry, I misunderstood your first post.

              I just tested using M588 "*" to remove all networks and it seems to have worked. How did you send the command? I used the PanelDue console.

              I also tested joining a hotspot on my iphone 6s and it connected.

              This was on firmware 2.02 and wifi server 1.22.6. What versions are you running?

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              • SputnikOC3dundefined
                SputnikOC3d
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                Seems as if the Duet is STILL ignoring my M588 S"SSID" command on reboots and conecting to the nonfunctioning router - it can act as a router - but has no access to Internet and the ISPs DNS - and therefore no functional routing essentially.

                Im finding the Duet on the OLD network still by using the FindMyDuet android app on my phone and connect the phone to the old network

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                • SputnikOC3dundefined
                  SputnikOC3d
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                  I do not have paneldue [ biggest mistake of my entire 3d printer career obviously ] [ that or not choosing wifi over ether net wired connectivity ] - ive tried sending via the config.g in startup boot

                  ;---------------------------
                  ; Network
                  ;---------------------------
                  M550 PZaribo220 ; Set machine name
                  M551 P9662 ; Set password
                  M552 S1 ; Enable network
                  M588 S"EC24EA" ;Flush all known networks
                  M588 S"SM-N920PC3B" ;Flush all known networks
                  M588 S"SMA iPad" ;Flush all known networks
                  ;M587 S"EC24EA" P"" ; Configure access point. Connect to Cox Wifi at 2.4Ghz
                  M587 S"SM-N920PC3B" P"" ; Configure access point. Connect to Android Phone Hotspot
                  ;M587 S"SMA iPad" P"" ; Configure access point. Connect to Apple iPad Phone Hotspot
                  M586 P0 S1 ; Enable HTTP
                  M586 P1 S0 ; Disable FTP
                  M586 P2 S0 ; Disable Telnet

                  For clarifications ...

                  Can I even do this via the config.g [ issue M588 ] ?

                  Additionally - can I use M588 "*" - literally - exact text ? as the doczuki gcode references are M588 S"YourSSIDsHere"

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                  • SputnikOC3dundefined
                    SputnikOC3d
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                    Ive unplugged the old wifi router that Duet insists on connecting to. Now - the Blue LED that normally illuminates on my Duet for the wifi connection is DARK ... and I cannot find the baord anywhere - it isnt trying to connect to my phone either ... all the other devices in the house are - from 300 feet away too ..

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                    • SputnikOC3dundefined
                      SputnikOC3d
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                      ;---------------------------
                      ; Network
                      ;---------------------------
                      M550 PZaribo220 ; Set machine name
                      M551 P9662 ; Set password
                      M588 S"*" ;Flush all known networks
                      M552 S1 ; Enable network
                      ;M587 S"EC24EA" P"nunya" ; Configure access point. Connect to Cox Wifi at 2.4Ghz
                      M587 S"SM-N920PC3B" P"nunya2" ; Configure access point. Connect to Android Phone Hotspot
                      ;M587 S"SMA iPad" P"nunya3" ; Configure access point. Connect to Apple iPad Phone Hotspot
                      M586 P0 S1 ; Enable HTTP
                      M586 P1 S0 ; Disable FTP
                      M586 P2 S0 ; Disable Telnet

                      above is the latest iteration of the network section of my config.g .... now the led for the wifi module just flashes once and then does nothing - goes dark . . . its not trying to do anything

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                      • Phaedruxundefined
                        Phaedrux Moderator
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                        Can you connect via USB so you can send commands via the console and get back responses?

                        What if you break up the commands between boots. So the first power on you have M588 "" in config.g. Wait for it to finish booting, then power down, remove M558 "" from config.g and boot up again.

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                        • SputnikOC3dundefined
                          SputnikOC3d @Phaedrux
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                          @phaedrux said in Tutorial - running Duet Wifi 2 in Access Point Mode ?:

                          So with access point mode the printer doesn't connect to your phones hotspot. Rather the Duet creates a wireless network that your phone then connects to.

                          To configure access point mode you use M589

                          https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/Gcode#Section_M589_Configure_access_point_parameters

                          M589: Configure access point parameters
                          Parameters:

                          S"ccc" The SSID that the WiFi interface should use when it is commanded to run as an access point
                          P"ccc" The WiFi password
                          Inn.nn.nn.nn The IP address to use
                          Cnn The WiFi channel to use (optional)
                          Note: WPA2 security will be used by default.

                          And use M552 S2 to enable it.

                          Snnn 0 = disable networking, 1 = enable networking as a client, 2 = enable networking as an access point , -1 = disable WiFi module

                          On the Duet 2 WiFi running firmware 1.19 and later, the IP address is set in the M587 command when you configure the access point details.

                          https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/Gcode#Section_M552_Set_IP_address_enable_disable_network_interface

                          Ok well nothing on the connecting to the phone worked [ andoid galaxy S9 ] ... so now I shall try my hand at the access point mode - not very optomistic ...

                          Q1 - i can select just any IP address off the private networks aka 192.168.1.xxx ?

                          Q2 - Does the M552 S2 gcode in config .g come before or after the M589 et al ... ?

                          • this speaks to my point above prior about 97% documented info - leaving out niggling little details that waste users hours of time sorting ...
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                          • SputnikOC3dundefined
                            SputnikOC3d @Phaedrux
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                            @phaedrux said in Tutorial - running Duet Wifi 2 in Access Point Mode ?:

                            Can you connect via USB so you can send commands via the console and get back responses?

                            What if you break up the commands between boots. So the first power on you have M588 "" in config.g. Wait for it to finish booting, then power down, remove M558 "" from config.g and boot up again.

                            Its possible yes ... Id have to download YAT or Pronterface again over 2G wireless - AND - relocate the printer for the lentght of the USB with the small conector on it for the duet board - to reach. Giant PITA ...

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                            • Phaedruxundefined
                              Phaedrux Moderator @SputnikOC3d
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                              @sputnikoc3d The ip you choose for the Duet to use is irrelevant since it acts as the router in this case and is creating the network, so it has no way to conflict with any other network. And since you'll be joining the network by SSID you don't even need to know what the IP is to connect to it.

                              I had M589 before M552 S2, but I'm not sure if it matters.

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                              • SputnikOC3dundefined
                                SputnikOC3d @Phaedrux
                                last edited by SputnikOC3d

                                @phaedrux said in Tutorial - running Duet Wifi 2 in Access Point Mode ?:

                                @sputnikoc3d The ip you choose for the Duet to use is irrelevant since it acts as the router in this case and is creating the network, so it has no way to conflict with any other network. And since you'll be joining the network by SSID you don't even need to know what the IP is to connect to it.

                                I had M589 before M552 S2, but I'm not sure if it matters.

                                Perfect ... thank you ....

                                Also in regards to the GCODE Doczuki and some of the commands / syntax as posted - its weird to me that some parameter require " " quotes and other - apparently like I for IP ... Do Not

                                M589 S"DuetWiFi" P"BlahBlahBlah" I192.168.1.101

                                or ... ????

                                M589 S"DuetWiFi" P"BlahBlahBlah" I"192.168.1.101"

                                the differences leads a novice like myself second guessing - and if this didnt work would have me redoing my config.g to try either or - vs. it being common / same - throughout ... and specified and noted - and where it differs like it does in the docs to be noted and marked as such ....

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                                • Phaedruxundefined
                                  Phaedrux Moderator
                                  last edited by Phaedrux

                                  Yes, sending natural language to machines is always a little problematic.

                                  https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/Gcode#Section_Quoted_strings

                                  Quoted strings
                                  In RepRapFirmware, quoted strings are permitted anywhere a string parameter is expected. This allows file names, WiFi passwords etc. to contain spaces, semicolons and other characters that would otherwise not be permitted. Double-quote characters are used to delimit the string, and any double-quote character within the string must be repeated.

                                  Unfortunately, many gcode sender programs convert all characters to uppercase and don't provide any means to disable this feature. Therefore, within a quoted-string, the single-quote character is used as a flag to force the following character to lowercase. If you want to include a single quote character in the string, use two single quote characters to represent one single quote character.

                                  Example: to add SSID MYROUTER with password ABCxyz;" 123 to the WiFi network list, use command:

                                  M587 S"MYROUTER" P"ABCxyz;"" 123"
                                  or if you can't send lowercase characters:

                                  M587 S"MYROUTER" P"ABC'X'Y'Z;"" 123"

                                  At least in the Gcode wiki the examples do include the quotes where they are needed

                                  S"ccc"

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                                  • SputnikOC3dundefined
                                    SputnikOC3d
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                                    Just tried this ... nothing is clearing out the boards eProm config data - is the only thing I can currently ascertain here ...

                                    This didnt work

                                    ;---------------------------
                                    ; Network
                                    ;---------------------------
                                    M550 PZaribo220 ; Set machine name
                                    M551 P9662 ; Set password
                                    M588 S"*" ; Flush all known networks
                                    M589 S"DuetWiFi" P"9662" I192.168.1.101 ; AccessPointMode
                                    M552 S2 ; Enable network
                                    ;M587 S"EC24EA" P"nunya" ; Configure access point. Connect to Cox Wifi at 2.4Ghz
                                    ;M587 S"SM-N920PC3B" P"nunya2" ; Configure access point. Connect to Android Phone Hotspot
                                    ;M587 S"SMA iPad" P"nunya3" ; Configure access point. Connect to Apple iPad Phone Hotspot
                                    M586 P0 S1 ; Enable HTTP
                                    M586 P1 S0 ; Disable FTP
                                    M586 P2 S0 ; Disable Telnet

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                                    • Phaedruxundefined
                                      Phaedrux Moderator
                                      last edited by Phaedrux

                                      Alright, try this. I think there may be a problem trying to send M558 "*" from config.g

                                      Create a macro called clearnetworks, then in that macro have M588 "*"

                                      Then at the end of config.g include M98 Pclearnetworks

                                      I'm also starting to wonder if this needs to be sent while the network module is active in normal M552 S1 mode.

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                                      • SputnikOC3dundefined
                                        SputnikOC3d
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                                        would think calling the macro at the beginning of the fonfig.g would be required no - not AFTER Im trying to set all the other networking parameters ?

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                                        • Phaedruxundefined
                                          Phaedrux Moderator
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                                          I'm thinking of it as separate operations which need to be completed independently.

                                          Again pure speculation on my part. That's just what I would try next.

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                                          • SputnikOC3dundefined
                                            SputnikOC3d @Phaedrux
                                            last edited by

                                            @phaedrux said in Tutorial - running Duet Wifi 2 in Access Point Mode ?:

                                            Alright, try this. I think there may be a problem trying to send M558 "*" from config.g

                                            Create a macro called clearnetworks, then in that macro have M588 "*"

                                            Then at the end of config.g include M98 Pclearnetworks

                                            I'm also starting to wonder if this needs to be sent while the network module is active in normal M552 S1 mode.

                                            No S parameter needed for this right - just M588 "*" ....

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