From 5bb8657b6f029e2dcb30c325aa7747791e7610c9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: NickVeld Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:10:54 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] hostapd.conf: more free channel and advice about "cannot connect" --- scripts/hostapd.conf | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/scripts/hostapd.conf b/scripts/hostapd.conf index 5a2b1fa..579f1c0 100644 --- a/scripts/hostapd.conf +++ b/scripts/hostapd.conf @@ -5,7 +5,8 @@ ctrl_interface=hostapd_ctrl ssid=vtrust-flash # manually specify channel, as ACS may not work on some systems -channel=1 +# if you see the vtrust-flash network but cannot connect to it, try other channels or other times of day +channel=6 # set log level to info to cut down on noise logger_stdout_level=4 From 9ae3325c35fc73f8d541429754a9d16928667260 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: NickVeld Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:51:28 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] README.md: notices about AP creation and connection --- README.md | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d530d91..3d84873 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -68,6 +68,13 @@ BE SURE THE FIRMWARE FITS YOUR DEVICE! It will install our flash loader onto the ESP and connect to the access point created by your wifi adapter. A backup of the original firmware will be automatically downloaded and stored locally. You can then proceed to flash your desired firmware or revert to the stock firmware. + + Notice 1: If you see that the execution stuck on the Starting AP, just stop the process and restart your OS. + In some cases it will help. Some AP creation troubles can be also overcome by unpluging ang pluging the adapter. + + Notice 2: If you see the vtrust-flash WiFi network but cannot connect to it, + you faced the problem of jamming your WiFi adapter with many stronger devices around. + Try other WiFi channels (`scripts/hostapd.conf -> channel`) or other times of day. 3. Initial Configuration