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Updated Configuring the Software (markdown)

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Configuring-the-Software.md

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Once you have entered the information you can click the Save Adapter button. ESPSomfy RTS will not connect to your WiFi network until you have disconnected from the dedicated access point that you are currently connected to. So to allow ESPSomfy RTS to connect to your network disconnect your computer from the ESPSomfyRTS Wifi network.
#### Use Hidden SSID
Check this box if you are using a hidden SSID. Honestly, if your reason for using a hidden SSID is for security think harder. There is no security reason for hidden SSIDs in fact the broadcast of the SSID during connection from all the external devices make the SSID even more visible. It will inherently identify the devices connected to it as well. Either way if you must use a hidden SSID check the "Use Hidden SSID" checkbox and ESPSomfy RTS will not scan for the strongest access point to connect to.
There is a major downside to this connection method though. The ESP32 will connect to the first access point that responds to it. This means that if you have multiple APs on the same network, it will connect to the first AP it finds. Imagine the reboot process when you reboot your entire network. As the network comes back to life the host AP will always be first to come back online and if this is not the closest AP it will represent a weaker signal to the device. ESP32 also does not support seamless roaming when the SSID is hidden.
#### Roaming
ESPSomfy RTS supports roaming between access points in a mesh network as of v2.4.1. Although the ESP32 MCU does not contain a dual wan configuration so it can switch between access points without disabling the radio, ESPSomfy RTS will scan for access points and reconnect to a stronger one should it see a better connection on the network. ESPSomfy RTS performs a passive scan and does not shut down the Wifi radio during the detection phase. It will also not change the connection unless the access point provides at least 10dbm better connectivity or the existing connection is lost entirely.