BR not auto connects to wifi if network is lost. (TZ-1426)

[donoo]

Checklist

• Checked the issue tracker for similar issues to ensure this is not a duplicate
• Read the documentation to confirm the issue is not addressed there and your configuration is set correctly
• Tested with the latest version to ensure the issue hasn't been fixed

How often does this bug occurs?

always

Expected behavior

when wifi is lost due to some reason. Thread Border router does not come online. Need to manually restart to connect it back to wifi network.

Actual behavior (suspected bug)

It should automatically connect to wifi when network is again available.

Error logs or terminal output

No response

Steps to reproduce the behavior

1. Start the Thread Broder router.
2. Check if it is available in WIFI network in your WIFI router.
3. After that turn off the wifi router.
4. Wait for 5-10 minutes
5. Turn on the wifi router again.
6. Check for the Thread Border router in the network.

Project release version

openthread-esp32/9d7f2d69f5-005c5cefc; esp32h2; 2024-12-22 15:13:57 UTC

System architecture

other (details in Additional context)

Operating system

Windows

Operating system version

Windows 11

Shell

PowerShell

Additional context

I have used following document to build the border router : https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp-thread-br/en/latest/dev-guide/index.html

I m using single board mentioned here

[chshu]

@donoo Please refer to the logic here: example_handler_on_wifi_disconnect, and add a similar code in your application.

We will enhance the br example to support the wifi reconnection.

[donoo]

@chshu Thanks for you reply. If possible, can you specify which file I need to update?

I m newbee in esp32 stuff.