Connecting to a Hotspot WiFi for Internet Connectivity
The information in this page is updated in accordance with 00.07.04.4 firmware version. .
Introduction
This article contains instructions on connecting to an existing Captive portal wireless network and using it as a WAN source for your local network. This feature works by utilizing the TravelMate package. Once you connect to the Hotspot wireless network with the router, it will redirect a LAN client to the Captive portal to accept the Terms of Service, log in, or otherwise authenticate to the hotspot network.
Perquisites
There are a few things that need to be done before connecting to the hotspot network:
- Make sure the WebUI is in Advanced mode. This setting can be changed by clicking the Mode toggle in the top-right corner of the WebUI:
- TravelMate package needs to be installed from the Package manager by navigating to Services → Package Manager → Packages.
- Alternatively, if the router does not have an internet connection, the package can be downloaded from the Package Downloads page on our Wiki. This page can be found by selecting the model of your device on the Wiki home page.
Configuration
For this configuration example we will be using:
- RUTX11 with a configured hotspot network;
- RUT956 connected to the RUTX11 in wireless client mode;
- An Android phone connected to the RUT956 wireless network;
Authentication on the Captive portal will be handled by the Android phone.
*Schematic*
Connecting to a hotspot wireless network
Connecting to a hotspot network will be the same as connecting to any other wireless network.
- Navigate to Network → Wireless;
- Press the Scan button under the wireless band used by the hotspot network:
