FW: Running hostapd and wpa_supplicant on the same interface

[Ben Greear]

On 01/21/2016 05:09 AM, night decoder wrote:
> Hi List,
>
> Is that possible to run wpa_supplicant while hostapd is running on the same interface?
>
> My device will need too act as AP firstly, then after  configured by a client which connected to it's AP it could connect to another AP with wpa_supplicant. Problem is when in AP mode, can I scan the SSID with wap_supplicant without leaving hostapd first? Can i do it seamlessly?

Use a second virtual interface, assuming your radio supports that feature.

Thanks,
Ben

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