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ESP32 programming (5/8): WiFi Station — connect & reconnect
WiFi.begin, credentials, non-blocking reconnect, print local IP.
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Part 5/8 ·
WiFi.begin, printWiFi.localIP(), reconnect every 10 s if disconnected. Use 2.4 GHz AP.
Frequently asked questions
Hard-code WiFi password?
Fine for learning; use NVS/WiFiManager in production and never commit secrets.
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