Regarding concurrent HTTP server setup and SoftAP mode with the nRF7002DK

[ivo]

Hi, I'm currently trying to enable softAP mode and have an HTTP server set up at the same time with the nRF7002DK. 

The programs/samples I'm using for each are:

HTTP server setup: academy.nordicsemi.com/.../

softAP: softap sample given in nrf/samples/wifi/softap

Right now I've just merged the programs and configs into one with the intent of having the access point enabled first, and then the server setup.

As such, I'm able to enable softAP mode and connect to that access point with another device, but when trying to verify the HTTP server I get this error: 

I get this error even when disabling softAP mode through commands and trying to send an HTTP message, so I was wondering if there are points of conflict between the two programs. 

I've attached the merged programs to this message; I selected the build option nrf7002dk_nrf5340_cpuapp and am working with both the v.2.6.0 toolchain and SDK.

softap.zip

[Simonr]

Hi

What is the hostname/URL you're inputting for getaddrinfo? This issue in the past has been seen due to a firewall preventing the connection. Are you working on a personal network or at a company where a firewall could be the issue?

Best regards,

Simon

[ivo]

Hello,

Thanks for your response. 

I'm using httpserver/httpserver:8080/ when inputting to getaddrinfo. I disabled my firewall for both private and public networks and got the same issue when testing.

[Simonr]

Hi

It should be possible to run a local HTTP server on nRF7002 simultaneously as running softAP. However, it will only be running locally as the nRF7002 can not be connected to a network while also being a softAP.

Best regards,

Simon

[ivo]

Okay, thank you for letting me know!