Need help: Sonoff logs working via serial port however OTA not working although device is connected per the router information page

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I have a sonoff rfr3, which i flashed using espflasher tool. I am able to receive logs using the serial port connection and it shows wifi signal strength as -41dB. Checking the router connected devices list, I can see my device as connected, however the blue led on the sonoff is flashing once per 2 seconds, which i understand means its not connected.

When i try to access logs OTA I receive a message saying “WARNING Initial connection failed. The ESP might not be connected to WiFi yet (Error connecting to 192.168.8.223: [Errno 113] No route to host). Re-Trying in 1 seconds”.

Below is the yaml config file for the sonoff switch:

esphome:
  name: sonoff_humidity-control
  platform: ESP8266
  board: esp01_1m

wifi:
  ssid: "Abatha Gardens"
  password: "81035120"
  
  # Optional manual IP
  manual_ip:
    static_ip: 192.168.8.223
    gateway: 192.168.8.1
    subnet: 255.255.255.0
    
  use_address: 192.168.8.223
  fast_connect: true
  

  # Enable fallback hotspot (captive portal) in case wifi connection fails
  ap:
    ssid: "Sonoff Humidity-Control"
    password: "VDheuhABXV6s"

captive_portal:

# Enable logging
logger:

# Enable Home Assistant API
api:
  password: 'humidityabatha'

ota:

binary_sensor:
  - platform: gpio
    pin:
      number: GPIO0
      mode: INPUT_PULLUP
      inverted: True
    name: "Humidity Control button"
    on_press:
      - switch.toggle: relay

switch:
  - platform: gpio
    name: "Humidity Control relay"
    pin: GPIO12
    id: relay

status_led:
  pin:
    number: GPIO13
    inverted: yes

sensor:
  - platform: wifi_signal
    name: "Humidity Control WiFi signal"
    update_interval: 60s

  - platform: uptime
    name: "Humidity Control uptime"
    update_interval: 60s

text_sensor:
  - platform: version
    name: "Humidity Control ESPHome version"

Please help. Thanks!

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Does it respond to ping?