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@@ -422,7 +422,7 @@ Pass in the IP address of your device once in access point mode.
 #### connect_to_wifi
 
 ```python
-connect_to_wifi(ssid, password, timeout=30)
+connect_to_wifi(ssid, password, timeout_seconds=30)
 ```
 
 Connects to the network specified by `ssid` with the provided password. 
@@ -459,4 +459,4 @@ Here are some Phew! community projects and guides that you might find useful. No
 
 - :link: [Hacking Big Mouth Billy Bass](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOEjfBplueM)
 - :link: [How to set up a Phew! Access Point](https://www.kevsrobots.com/blog/phew-access-point.html)
-- :link: [Wireless Networking Setup Example for Raspberry Pi Pico W](https://github.com/simonprickett/phewap)
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+- :link: [Wireless Networking Setup Example for Raspberry Pi Pico W](https://github.com/simonprickett/phewap)