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By ballj19
#42590 I am having issues connecting to the web when using a mobile hotspot.

Here is an example of what happens when I try using the WiFi from my iPhone's hotspot
failedconnection.png


I cannot get AT+CIPSTART to connect to any web server, and get DNS Fail whenever I try.
I have the same issue using a TP-Link TL-WN725N in access point mode. To clarify, I can get the ESP8266 to connect to both of these using AT+CWJAP, the problem lies with the CIPSTART command.

Whereas when I use the WiFi from my home router the connection succeeds.
workingconnection.png


I need to be able to use the ESP8266 away from home, does anyone have any advice on how to use a hotspot connection?
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