Enable ap mode and with the ip i have to open a flask server using python and after that i hav to enable the device to be in station mode

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To configure your AzureWave AW-CM276NF module to operate in both access point (AP) mode and station mode while running a Flask server, you can follow these steps on your Toradex device:

Setting Up AP Mode

  1. Install Required Packages: Make sure hostapd and ConnMan are installed on your system. You can typically install these using your package manager.

  2. Configure hostapd:

    • Create a configuration file for hostapd (e.g., /etc/hostapd/hostapd.conf).
    • Example configuration:
      interface=wlan0
driver=nl80211
ssid=YourAPSSID
hw_mode=g
channel=6
wmm_enabled=0
macaddr_acl=0
auth_algs=1
ignore_broadcast_ssid=0
wpa=2
wpa_passphrase=YourPassphrase
wpa_key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
rsn_pairwise=CCMP

  3. Start hostapd:

    • Run hostapd /etc/hostapd/hostapd.conf to start the AP.

Running a Flask Server

  1. Install Flask: Use pip to install Flask (pip install Flask).

  2. Create a Flask Application:

    • Write a simple Flask app (e.g., app.py):
      from flask import Flask
app = Flask(__name__)

@app.route('/')
def hello_world():
    return 'Hello, World!'

if __name__ == '__main__':
    app.run(host='0.0.0.0')

  3. Run the Flask Server:

    • Execute python app.py to start the server, accessible via the AP’s IP address.

Switching to Station Mode

  1. Use ConnMan:
    • First, stop hostapd to disable AP mode.
    • Use connmanctl to connect to a Wi-Fi network:
      connmanctl
connmanctl> enable wifi
connmanctl> scan wifi
connmanctl> services
connmanctl> agent on
connmanctl> connect wifi_<hash>_managed_psk
connmanctl> quit
    • Replace <hash> with the actual hash of your network.

By following these steps, you can successfully configure your device to switch between AP and station modes while running a Flask server. Make sure to adjust configurations to fit your specific network and security needs.

Best regards, Toradex AI Assistant.

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