Connecting to Public Wifi

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Connecting to Public Wifi
Connecting to Public Wifi
2020-12-21 15:56:16 - last edited 2022-10-20 08:40:01
Model: TL-WR902AC  
Hardware Version:
Firmware Version: V3

Is there a way to connect and create an AP to a public wifi which requires an "accept terms of agreement" with this router?  

 

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2020-12-22 06:07:17 - last edited 2022-10-20 08:40:01

@Lee337 

 

Just to confirm, are you able to access the internet when you connect your computer directly to that public Wi-Fi? Do you need to do any set up on the computer?


As far as I know, some public Wi-Fi or hotel portal network may require users to pass the portal authentication before surfing the internet, there should be no issue connecting to the internet when adding a wireless router to it as long as the authentication popup window shows up.


You may try to refer to the below instructions to configure the WR902AC as the Share Hotspot mode:
https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/1501/


However, if the hotel wireless network requires another login username and password, this WR902AC may not be compatible with that kind of wireless, which may have special requirements or limitations.

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2020-12-22 06:07:17 - last edited 2022-10-20 08:40:01

@Lee337 

 

Just to confirm, are you able to access the internet when you connect your computer directly to that public Wi-Fi? Do you need to do any set up on the computer?


As far as I know, some public Wi-Fi or hotel portal network may require users to pass the portal authentication before surfing the internet, there should be no issue connecting to the internet when adding a wireless router to it as long as the authentication popup window shows up.


You may try to refer to the below instructions to configure the WR902AC as the Share Hotspot mode:
https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/1501/


However, if the hotel wireless network requires another login username and password, this WR902AC may not be compatible with that kind of wireless, which may have special requirements or limitations.

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN Archer GE550 - BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller. Archer AX55V2 Supports WireGuard VPN, EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul, IoT Network, Speed Limit,and More If you found a post or response helpful, please click Helpful (arrow pointing upward icon). If you are the author of a topic, remember to mark a helpful reply as the "Recommended Solution" (star icon) so that others can benefit from it.
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