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Connecting an ESP32 board to a public Wi-Fi network with a captive portal that requires user interaction can be a bit tricky. Your ESP32 does not have any user-driven interaction possibilities and each captive portal offers different steps for users to consent. Sometimes its a single page with terms of use and a simple accpet […]

February 12, 2022

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Implement an ESP32 hot spot that runs a captive portal

You know that kind of public wlan hotspots at hotels, coffee shops or other businesses that offer wifi access but you need to accept their terms of service? The technique of offering a consensus Web page right when you initially connect to an open wifi is called a ‘captive portal’. A captive portal forces an […]