WiFi Hotspots
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After accessing the router admin panel, go to "Hotspot > WiFi Hotspot" to access the wireless overview page. It lists two Wi-Fi hotspots separated by physical radios, ra0 and rai0. Each radio node includes a master hotspot and client link created by the Wi-Fi relay connection.
(ra0) MediaTek MT7981 802.11nax is the Wi-Fi V4 (2.4GHz) network
SSID Cell-WiFi-xxxx-V4 | Mode: Master – the primary 2.4G Wi-Fi hotspot
SSID xxxx | Mode: Client – the Wi-Fi relay connection appears after setting up a Wi-Fi relay.
(rai0) MediaTek MT7981 802.11acax is the WiFi-V5 (5.8GHz) WiFi network
SSID Cell-WiFi-xxxx-V5 | Mode: Master – the primary 5.8G Wi-Fi hotspot
SSID xxxx | Mode: Client – the Wi-Fi relay connection on 5.8GHz.
The nether associated stations list wirelessly connected terminal devices and upstream Wi-Fi relay link sources. You can check the link quality, MAC address, hostname, Wi-Fi signals, and speed rates.
To modify each Wi-Fi hotspot, click the "Edit" button on the row for each Wi-Fi SSID to open the popup configuration page.
In the upper "Device Configuration" section, we can monitor the Wi-Fi hotspot status and configure its operating mode, channel, bandwidth, output power, and country zone. Unless necessary, it is advisable to use the default settings.
In the inferior "Interface Configuration" section, we can edit the Wi-Fi hotspot name and password.
Mode – Use the default value on this field. Check the mode comparisons in the terms below.
ESSID – The Wi-Fi SSID that displays as the Wi-Fi hotspot name. It's recommended to use numbers and characters without space.
BSSID – Leave it empty, and it will use the Wi-Fi radio nodes' MAC address.
Network – Wi-Fi hotspots should bind to the default "LAN" network interface in most scenarios.
Click the "Wireless Security" tab to set up the Wi-Fi password.
Encryption – It is recommended to choose from WPA, WPA2, WPA3, or mixed options for a secure daily connection. You may also consider using "Open" or "WEP" options for more demanding applications.
Key – It's the Wi-Fi password that supports numbers, characters, and basic symbols.
It's advised to use the same encryption option for both 2.4G and 5.8G hotspots. Please choose an individual encryption type instead of a mixed type when another router connects to this router.
Click the green "Save" button in the bottom right corner to save your settings.
Then, click the "Save & Apply" button to apply the new settings. The hotspots will turn off and reboot with the previously configured settings.
WiFi Mode – Includes master access point and relay client.
The master hotspot is created by the router itself as its main wireless network to broadcast for Wi-Fi enabled devices. The devices connected to the master hotspot will obtain IP addresses from the router's DHCP server and be controlled through the router's security firewall and QoS rules.
In contrast, the Wi-Fi client is established by a Wi-Fi relay link that connects to an existing Wi-Fi network and obtains an IP address from the upstream router's DHCP server. It can extend wireless network coverage and relay data between connected devices and the upstream router.
WiFi Hotspot Name of SSID / ESSID / BSSID
SSID, also called WiFi hotspot name. ESSID is short for Extended Service Set Identifier. ESSID is a textual name and it is typically regarded as the SSID.
BSSID is the MAC address of the Wi-Fi radio node used for management and maintenance.
You can connect the 5G router to another Wi-Fi hotspot for an extra upstream internet. Navigate to the "Hotspot > WiFi hotspot" page, click the "Scan" button, and "Join" the desired Wi-Fi network.
Click the Wi-Fi relay tutorial to get step-by-step guidance.
