> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ezr24.outdoorrouter.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ezr24.outdoorrouter.xyz/manual/3-firmware/3.5-wifi-hotspots.md).

# 3.5 WiFi Hotspots

## Wireless Overview

After accessing the router, go to `Network` > `Wireless`. This page lists the WiFi configuration section of the physical radio. You can configure the WiFi hotspot and the WiFi relay.

* **mt7615e2** is the WiFi4 (2.4GHz) WiFi network

* `SSID Cell-WiFi-xxxx-V4 | Mode:`` `**`Master`** is the primary 2.4G WiFi hotspot 

* `SSID Guest-WiFi-xxxx-V4 | Mode: Master` is the guest WiFi on 2.4G. Click the "Enable" button to enable the Guest WiFi hotspot. The guest WiFi is turned off by default. 

* `SSID xxxx | Mode: Client` The WiFi relay connection appears after setting up the WiFi relay.

* **mt7615e5** is the WiFi5 (5.8GHz) WiFi network

* `SSID Cell-WiFi-xxxx-V5 | Mode:`` `**`Master`** is the primary 5.8G WiFi hotspot 

* `SSID Guest-WiFi-xxxx-V5 | Mode: Master` is the guest WiFi on 5.8G. Click the "Enable" button to enable the Guest WiFi hotspot. It's turned off by default. 

* `SSID xxxx | Mode: Client` The WiFi relay connection appears after setting up the WiFi relay.

![EZR24 4G Router WiFi Hotspot Overview](/files/E9jcxfqyDxG8HPJ2l8KW)

## User Status

Go to "***WiFi > User Status***" to check the connected WiFi client devices.

## Wi-Fi Hotspot

Click the "**Edit**" button on the row of WiFi SSID to enter the configure section.

#### i. General Setup

In the section "Device Configuration > General Setup," you can monitor the WiFi network status and configure its "Network Mode / Channel / Bandwidth." 

Suggest keeping the default settings with no changes to avoid conflicts.

#### ii. Advanced Settings

In the "Device Configuration" section, click the tab of "Advanced Settings" to choose the "Country Code / Support Channel / TX Power."

#### iii. Wi-Fi SSID & Password

In the downward section of "**Interface Configuration**," we can edit the WiFi SSID (WiFi hotspot name) on the "**ESSID**" field.

* **ESSID:** WiFi hotspot name
* Mode: Keep the "Access Point"
* Network: Keep the "LAN"
* Hide ESSID: It will hide the WiFi broadcast signals after enabling it.

![Edit WiFi Hotspot Name on EZR24 Router](/files/iE1JeGHFsSS2c77YZTvQ)

{% hint style="info" %}
After enabling the **Hide ESSID** function, the router stops broadcasting the WiFi hotspot but maintains the WiFi connection when manually entering the WiFi hotspot name and password.

**WMM** (*WiFi Multimedia*) is an automated way of handling Quality of Service (QoS) on the Wi-Fi network that provides improved video and voice performance over the wireless network.
{% endhint %}

Click the "**Wireless Security**" tab to enter the encryption section and configure the WiFi password.

* **Encryption:** Select an encryption method. e.g., *WPA-PSA/WPA2-PSK* is recommended for home and small office networks.
* Cipher: The default "Force CCMP (AES)" is recommended.
* Key Renewal: Leave it blank.
* **Key:** The WiFi password is a secret phrase clients must use to connect to your WiFi network. With WPA-PSK encryption, the Key must be at least eight characters.

![Edit WiFi Hotspot Password Encryption on EZR24 Router](/files/d5GFusfpxoMXAr15i2Hx)

Finally, click the "**Save & Apply**" button on the bottom right corner to take effect on the above WiFi settings. It will reboot the WiFi hotspot in 2\~3 minutes.