WiFi

The RC500 has 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi radios. Each can act as an access point so nearby devices can connect.

Note

The router ships with default WiFi network names and passwords. Use the credentials supplied with your device or deployment packet, then change them during first setup.

WiFi Settings

Configure the main WiFi networks under Wireless - WiFi Settings.

The WiFi Settings page shows each access-point radio and generates join QR codes after the SSID and password are set.

Setting	Description
Enable	Turn a radio on or off
SSID	The network name devices see
Password	The network passphrase
Channel	Auto, or a fixed channel
TX power	Transmit power (10, 15, 20, or 23 dBm)
QR code	Generate a code phones can scan to join

Join by QR code

The WiFi Settings page can generate a QR code for a radio. Compatible phones scan it to join without typing the password.

Guest WiFi

Configure a separate guest network under Wireless - Guest WiFi. Guests get internet without joining your main network.

Guest WiFi is managed separately from the private WiFi networks so visitor access can be enabled or disabled on-site.

Setting	Description
Enable	Turn guest WiFi on or off
SSID	The guest network name
Password	The guest passphrase
Max clients	The maximum number of guest devices

Using WiFi as an internet uplink

The RC500 can also connect to another WiFi network and use it as an internet source, rather than serving its own. See Upstream WiFi.