[Trac #1156] Can't set ESSID with iwconfig

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#1156: Can't set ESSID with iwconfig
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 Reporter:  dds       |        Owner:  marcelo
     Type:  defect    |       Status:  new    
 Priority:  normal    |    Milestone:  Trial-1
Component:  wireless  |   Resolution:         
 Keywords:            |  
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Comment (by marcelo):

 dds,

 This is expected behaviour - the ESSID will only show up in iwconfig's
 output once the device
 successfully associates with the AP. That may take a few seconds to
 happen.

 What happens if you wait a few seconds before retrying the iwconfig
 command?

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