How Do I Connect a Gateway/Router to Wi-Fi Network?

Note: before we get started, please make sure the gateway or router is equipped with Wi-Fi module and the Wi-Fi antennas are in place. If not, the WLAN-related configuration will fail to be carried out.

 There are distinguishing frequency in a different model.

Here are the steps.

Step 1: Log in to your Web GUI account. Go to "Network"> "Interface" > "WLAN" for configuration.

Step 2: Configure work mode as "Client" mode.

Step 3: Click "Scan" to search and join the Wi-Fi network nearby.

Step 4: Type in your "SSID" and "BSSID" if you can't search for the hotspot. Select Encryption Mode and Cipher from the list. Enter your password and click "save" to make changes take effect.

You can follow the steps below to verify if the device has successfully connected to Wi-Fi network.

Method 1: Go to "Status" > "WLAN" and check the connection status. If the IP address is obtained properly, then the device has successfully joined the Wi-Fi network.

Method 2: Go to "Maintenance" > "Tools" > "Ping" and enter a web URL. Click "Ping" to see if you are able to visit Internet.