WA850RE repeater with free Wifi network?

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WA850RE repeater with free Wifi network?
WA850RE repeater with free Wifi network?
2021-05-17 09:03:07
Model: TL-WA850RE  
Hardware Version: V7
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Hi,

 

I bought a WA850RE repeater and can't get a connection to my network.


I am trying to strengthen a Wifi network that is "free" (without a password, has to be).


Is it possible to use the WA850RE with a free Wifi? Does it support password-protected networks only?

 

Best,
Jan

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Re:WA850RE repeater with free Wifi network?
2021-05-19 01:41:57

@Fedder  Hello, 

 

Is Free Wi-Fi a Portal WiFi?  ( a page pop up after connected to that Wi-Fi and requires to login) As the Portal authentication methods of public Wi-Fi is not uniform,  it is not recommend connecting RE to a portal Wi-Fi. 

 

RE could connect to an Open Wi-Fi of a Wi-Fi router, but kindly note that Range extender uses the same wireless security as main network.

That means if your Wi-Fi is open, RE's extended network is also an open Wi-Fi requires no password. 

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