USB Access Point Mode (AEGHB-817)

[MTRobin]

Checklist

• [X] Checked the issue tracker for similar issues to ensure this is not a duplicate.
• [X] Described the feature in detail and justified the reason for the request.
• [X] Provided specific use cases and examples.

Feature description

This setup will work for my project, but I would like it to run as an access point, instead of a station. I am trying to connect the ESP32-S3 to my computer (PC, Mac, or Linux) and have it see the ESP32 as a network card. Then the ESP32 would work as an access point, and any device that connects to it with then be on the same network as the computer and can communicate.

Bonus features would be to a DHCP server that would set IP addresses on both the computer and the wireless devices.

Thank you, Maxwell

Use cases

Ability for a wireless device to have a point to point network connection with a wired device over USB.

Alternatives

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Additional context

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[tswen]

You can enable BRIDGE_DATA_FORWARDING_NETIF_SOFTAP, and the ESP32 will be able to work as an access point.