WR902 like CLIENT WIFI can't connect to hotspot IPHONE but only with smartphone ANDROID ?

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WR902 like CLIENT WIFI can't connect to hotspot IPHONE but only with smartphone ANDROID ?
WR902 like CLIENT WIFI can't connect to hotspot IPHONE but only with smartphone ANDROID ?
2019-08-27 08:52:42 - last edited 2020-10-30 05:58:11
Model: TL-WR902AC  
Hardware Version: V3
Firmware Version: Build 170828 Version 0.9.1.0.1


after many attempts with different models of iphone I came to the conclusion that the product does not connect to wifi with the hotspot function;

I therefore ask for help if someone knows how to solve the problem.

 

THX

 

REGION EU - ITALY

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Re:WR902 like CLIENT WIFI can't connect to hotspot IPHONE but only with smartphone ANDROID ?-Solution
2020-10-30 05:57:52 - last edited 2020-10-30 05:58:11

@Deniel 

 

Hello, thanks for asking.

 

Do you want to extend the wireless signal of your android phone's hotspot? If this is the case, you may check the below article as we have tested with several smartphones that the pocket router can work with the hotspot Wi-Fi without an issue:

https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/stories/detail/468

 

Have a nice day.

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2021-03-11 18:17:45 - last edited 2021-03-12 11:54:20

@Kevin_Z 

 

Fixed the problem  by changing  ip address.  And disabled  DHCP... other thing is my phone uses randomized MAC address.... 

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Re:WR902 like CLIENT WIFI can't connect to hotspot IPHONE but only with smartphone ANDROID ?
2019-08-30 08:42:19

@LUCA-CAMINO 

 

What is the operation mode of the 902AC? 

 

You can try to configure it as a hotspot router or range extender. Instruction attached below:

https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2032/  hotspot router

https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2030/  range extender

 

Besides, is there any special settings existed on the mobile hotspot? 

 

Have a nice day. 

 

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Re:WR902 like CLIENT WIFI can't connect to hotspot IPHONE but only with smartphone ANDROID ?
2020-10-29 09:49:33

@Kevin_Z   doesn't  work

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2020-10-29 09:54:17 - last edited 2020-10-29 09:55:13

@LUCA-CAMINO 

I have android phone

I have same problem. in conclusion. I would this is a behavior of Chinese products.. they are not mastered in it.. or they do not have their own products by research. 

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Re:WR902 like CLIENT WIFI can't connect to hotspot IPHONE but only with smartphone ANDROID ?-Solution
2020-10-30 05:57:52 - last edited 2020-10-30 05:58:11

@Deniel 

 

Hello, thanks for asking.

 

Do you want to extend the wireless signal of your android phone's hotspot? If this is the case, you may check the below article as we have tested with several smartphones that the pocket router can work with the hotspot Wi-Fi without an issue:

https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/stories/detail/468

 

Have a nice day.

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Re:WR902 like CLIENT WIFI can't connect to hotspot IPHONE but only with smartphone ANDROID ?
2020-10-30 06:49:06

@Kevin_Z  yes I want to extend hot spot of mobile.. but it's wotks fine some time dynamic IP shows nothing 000000 everything is ZIro.. I have two phones I always swipe hot spot.. everything is connect to hotspot.. problem is some times it doesn't work specially dynamic IP.. now I am using static IP and fixed IP for each device.. I don't know why dynamic IP doesn't work.. it works only first time later it doesn't work.   

 

My usage is I have two phones.. always swip Hotspot with same SSID.. MC adress did not locked.. 

 

It works fine.. fail to optain dynamic IP..  doesn't  allow switch /togale hotspots..

 

 

 

 

 

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Re:WR902 like CLIENT WIFI can't connect to hotspot IPHONE but only with smartphone ANDROID ?
2020-10-30 12:26:16 - last edited 2020-10-30 12:28:20

@Deniel 

 

May I know the working mode of the WR902AC? Do you mean you are using static IP for its WAN at the moment?

 

Are both phones using the same SIM card provider? Have you ever tried to connect this WR902AC to another hotspot just do a comparison? If the case is that it keeps disconnecting, we assume it's more like the hotspot issue, the hotspot signal may not be stable.

 

Hope you could get a standard hotspot to perform a test and compare if that makes a difference.

 

Thanks.

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Re:WR902 like CLIENT WIFI can't connect to hotspot IPHONE but only with smartphone ANDROID ?
2020-10-31 07:25:42

@Kevin_Z 

 

both phones have same internet provider. But it's works almost but some time it can't connect.. right now I am using static IP.. that also some times can't connect..   dynamic IP doesn't work.. if I click on detect it shows Dynamic IP but it shows 0.0.0.0.. if I reset and resetup with dynamic IP works later it will stop.. again 0.0.0.0. so now I use static IP. But some times it won't connect. 

 

Phone / Hotspot A and B

A to B works 

Some times B to A doesn't work.

 

I am using Hotspot mode..

I tried wifi extender.. that is also doesn't work.. specially USB sharing, and hotspot swipe.. 

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Re:WR902 like CLIENT WIFI can't connect to hotspot IPHONE but only with smartphone ANDROID ?
2020-11-02 05:49:45 - last edited 2020-11-02 05:54:47

@Deniel 

 

Thanks. If that is the case, I don't think we can troubleshoot further on the WR902AC, as the hotspot connection from your phone may not be stable to establish a permanent connection. While you can enable the Lock to AP on its connection page to give it a shot.

 

As I suggested, you can try to do a simple test to connect the WR902AC to a normal wifi, then confirm if that is stable.

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Re:WR902 like CLIENT WIFI can't connect to hotspot IPHONE but only with smartphone ANDROID ?-Solution
2021-03-11 18:17:45 - last edited 2021-03-12 11:54:20

@Kevin_Z 

 

Fixed the problem  by changing  ip address.  And disabled  DHCP... other thing is my phone uses randomized MAC address.... 

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