WiFi Hotspots

Both Wi-Fi hotspots with SSID of "Extender-WiFi-xxxx" are turned on by default and non-encrypted.

Wireless Overview

After accessing the router admin panel, go to "Network > Wireless" to the wireless overview page.

• Ra0 - MT7615E 802.11bgn is the 2.4GHz WiFi module SSID: Extender-WiFi-xxxx-V4 is the 2.4GHz hotspot

• Rax0 - MT7615E 802.11anac is the 5.8GHz WiFi module SSID: Outdoor-WiFi-xxxx-V5 is the 5.8GHz hotspot

• SSID | Mode: Client -- is the Wi-Fi relay connection. It's not visible before setting up a Wi-Fi relay.

• Associated Stations are the active Wi-Fi networks and their working status.

You can turn off both client and master SSID by clicking the "Disable" button and re-activate it by clicking the "Enable" button.

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Edit WiFi Hotspots

On the above wireless overview page, click the "Edit" button on the row of related WiFi SSID to enter their configuration page.

General

In the General Setup tab, you can monitor the network status and configure Wi-Fi operating mode, channel, bandwidth, and transmit power. Suggest using default settings unless there is a conflict.

After connecting to a WiFi relay, the WiFi master SSID's Mode, Channel, and Width will be locked to the same settings as the connected Wi-Fi relay network.

If other 2.4GHz Wi-Fi hotspots are nearby, do not use 40MHz on "Width," and do not turn on "Force 40MHz mode" on the advanced settings.

Country Code

In Device Configuration, click the Advanced Settings tab, check the Country Code field, and select the corresponding country code.

It is essential to ensure the WiFi hotspot on your router meets the legal regulations in your country. The other configured WiFi networks will use the same device settings.

WiFi SSID

In the Interface Configuration section, click the General Setup tab. You can edit the WiFi hotspot name on the ESSID field.

Enable the checkbox of Hide ESSID to stop broadcasting the Wi-Fi hotspot but maintain the Wi-Fi connection. You should manually input the WiFI SSID and password to connect a new device when the ESSID is hidden.

WiFi Password

Click the Wireless Security tab to customize the WiFi password in the Interface Configuration section.

• Encryption: Select an encryption method. The last option, "WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode," is recommended for home and small office networks.

• Cipher: The "Auto" option is recommended.

• The Key is the Wi-Fi password. Input your password without space. Special characters are supported. The minimum length is eight characters. * Do not leave it empty after choosing the encryption type.

Click the "Save & Apply" button after customizing WiFi settings, and it will take 2~3 minutes to reboot the WiFi hotspot. Then, use the new WiFi password to re-connect to the new WiFi hotspot name.