In general, I'd recommend one of these as firmware: https://github.com/beckdac/ESP8266-transparent-bridge https://github.com/jeelabs/esp-link I tried both, they have different UI, but both work fine. For the original request, they could be a good starting point. On Sat, Jan 23, 2016 at 6:02 PM, Jason White wrote: > Many months ago I played around with the ESP8266, I found that most shipp= ed > from ebay had "incorrect" firmware on them. They came with some sort of > demo as opposed to the serial controlled firmware that most commonly is > used. If you try them, it would be a good idea to make sure that you have= a > way to flash them with the correct firmware (a 3.3V usb to serial adapter > will do). > > I also had found that the (now ancient) version of the AT/Modem firmware > had issues being a WIFI host. I couldn't get any of my devices to connect > reliably, however that probably was for the reason James listed (no onboa= rd > DNS server). > > On Sat, Jan 23, 2016 at 5:43 AM, James Cameron wrote: > >> An ESP8266 can either associate as a station to a phone acting as an >> access point, or can act as an access point with the phone a station. >> >> However, a phone operating system will usually assume presence of DNS >> server, and may not be happy without it. Especially important if you >> wish to use HTTP. >> >> A DNS liar can be used. I've tested this with laptops and phones: >> https://github.com/reischle/CaptiveIntraweb.git >> >> You can avoid HTTP of course, and this may be simpler. >> >> You will need two pins for serial on your PIC, and attach them to the >> ESP8266. >> >> -- >> James Cameron >> http://quozl.netrek.org/ >> -- >> http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive >> View/change your membership options at >> http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist >> > > > > -- > Jason White > -- > http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist --=20 KPL --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .