@CGrande 

Hi,
The Tapo camera's default SSID is used to find the camera during setup; it will disappear after the camera is configured. The Tapo camera cannot be used as an AP and broadcast Wi-Fi network for connecting.

In the described use case, adding an Access Point to connect to the internet cable and then connecting cameras to the AP's Wi-Fi is a more suitable solution.

Best Regards

  @CGrande 

Hi,
You are correct that this is the right place to suggest new possible features that may be implemented.

We understand your interest in utilizing the camera as an access point (AP) to share Wi-Fi with other devices while it is connected to the router via Ethernet. However, we believe that the camera cannot function as an AP for the following reasons:
  1) Security Concerns: The Tapo camera is a security monitoring device that places a high priority on privacy. Allowing Wi-Fi access for other clients could introduce various security risks, which is unacceptable.
  2) Performance Limitations: Running as an AP while simultaneously managing its own functions and handling connections and data transmission for other devices would exceed the camera's capabilities.

We greatly appreciate your feedback and suggestions. While we currently do not have plans to implement AP functionality for the camera, we welcome any other ideas you may have for product improvements.

Thank you for your understanding.

Best Regards