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WiFi.begin()
Description
Initializes the WiFi101 library's network settings and provides the current status.
Syntax
WiFi.begin();
WiFi.begin(ssid);
WiFi.begin(ssid, pass);
WiFi.begin(ssid, keyIndex, key);
Parameters
ssid: the SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the WiFi network you want to connect to.
keyIndex: WEP encrypted networks can hold up to 4 different keys. This identifies which key you are going to use.
key: a hexadecimal string used as a security code for WEP encrypted networks.
pass: WPA encrypted networks use a password in the form of a string for security.
Returns
- WL_CONNECTED when connected to a network
- WL_IDLE_STATUS when not connected to a network, but powered on
Example
//SSID of your network
char ssid[] = "yourNetwork";
//password of your WPA Network
char pass[] = "secretPassword";
void setup()
{
WiFi.begin(ssid, pass);
}
void loop () {}
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