{"id":4827,"date":"2023-03-08T02:47:06","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T02:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/?p=4827"},"modified":"2023-03-08T22:39:54","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T22:39:54","slug":"wi-fi-as-wan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wi-fi-as-wan\/","title":{"rendered":"Wi-Fi as WAN: How To Use a Public Hotspot As Your Internet Source"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While most routers allow you to use wired connections like Fiber and cable to connect to the internet, only a few allow <strong>Wi-Fi as WAN<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This feature enables routers to connect to external wireless networks, like campground Wi-Fi, then create a LAN to connect your endpoint devices to access the internet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will explain how the concept works and how you can configure a router to connect to an external Wi-Fi network as WAN. Read on to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-wan\">What Is WAN?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-a-router-works\">How a Router Works<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-wifi-as-wan\">What Is Wi-Fi as WAN?<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#why-use-wifi-as-wan\">Why Use Wi-Fi as WAN?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-configure-wifi-as-wan\">How To Configure Wi-Fi as WAN<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#how-to-add-a-new-profile\">How To Add a New Profile<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#additional-ibr1700-r1900-and-ibr900-roamingwan-or-wireless-scan-configuration\">Additional IBR1700, R1900, and IBR900 Roaming\/WAN or Wireless Scan Configuration<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what-if-the-wireless-access-point-has-hidden-ssids\">What if the Wireless Access Point Has Hidden SSIDs<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#troubleshooting-typical-issues\">Troubleshooting Typical Issues<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wrap-up\">Wrap Up<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-wan\">What Is WAN?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>WAN (Wide Area Network) refers to the telecommunication network extending over a broad geographical area, forming the internet backbone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The network connects data centers, cloud storage, offices, and homes to each other, usually using leased telecommunication circuits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple terms, WAN is the internet through which we access different websites and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-17.jpg\" alt=\"An infographic showing the definition of WAN and LAN\" class=\"wp-image-4837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-17.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-17-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-17-768x524.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>An infographic showing the definition of WAN and LAN<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-a-router-works\">How a Router Works<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>A router is an interface that connects LAN (Local Area Network) and WAN. Every device accessing the WAN or internet requires a unique IP address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> So it is impractical and expensive to link individual devices in your home or office directly to the WAN because each will need a unique address. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But a router takes a single gateway IP address and creates a local network from where you can connect multiple devices using local addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-14.jpg\" alt=\"A LAN with a router in the middle\" class=\"wp-image-4836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-14.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-14-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A LAN with a router in the middle<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So the ISP connection provides the link to the internet (WAN), which you pay monthly to get access. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This internet connection WAN uplink can be via cable, DSL, Fiber, or even a cellular network.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-wifi-as-wan\">What Is Wi-Fi as WAN?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>When considering <a href=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/how-to-get-wifi-in-an-apartment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wi-Fi<\/a> as WAN, we are interested in the WAN or internet connection from the router. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of using regular ISP connections, a router with this setting uses an outside Wi-Fi network as its internet source, hence the name Wi-Fi as WAN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-15.jpg\" alt=\"A Wi-Fi access point in a city park\" class=\"wp-image-4835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-15.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-15-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A Wi-Fi access point in a city park<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So when enabled, the router will search for other Wi-Fi networks, connect the network, then rebroadcast the signal as a LAN. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The feature operates similarly to how you would create a hotspot in Windows PCs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you will need the wireless network&#8217;s key to connect to it if it is password protected.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-use-wifi-as-wan\">Why Use Wi-Fi as WAN?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>First, the Wi-Fi network might be free to access. So instead of dealing with ISP wireless or wired connections, this might be a cheaper, contract-free alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But more importantly, recreating the wireless network creates a safety layer that can secure the Wi-Fi devices connected to the router.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Wi-Fi as WAN ensures you have only one link to the wireless network, leaving more IP addresses for other users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-16.jpg\" alt=\"A wireless router\" class=\"wp-image-4834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-16.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-16-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A wireless router<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This single connection also enables you to position the router at a strategic position that can access powerful signals from the public Wi-Fi access point, then create a strong network that you can access from anywhere in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And you can install a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Virtual_private_network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">VPN<\/a> on the router to secure your data using one account instead of installing VPNs on all your endpoint devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, Wi-Fi as WAN can create a failsafe to keep you connected if your ISP link goes down.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-configure-wifi-as-wan\">How To Configure Wi-Fi as WAN<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Most routers have similar configuration settings, so we&#8217;ll focus on configuring the Cradlepoint router. Follow these steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>First, log in to the router (<a href=\"https:\/\/cradlepoint.com\/products\/netcloud-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">NetCloud Manager<\/a>) using your computer, then go to the setup page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, click the Networking tab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, select Wi-Fi as a WAN or wireless client.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, go to the radio settings in the Wi-Fi radio tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the drop-down list under Wi-Fi Client mode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select either Wireless Client or Wi-Fi as WAN.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the radio settings (the &#8220;Wi-Fi as WAN&#8221; network interface should appear in the connections manager).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick an existing network profile for the wireless client or Wi-Fi as WAN settings or add a new profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you need to roam between several access points with a similar SSID, check the &#8220;client roaming&#8221; or &#8220;Wi-Fi as WAN&#8221; box. This option sets the minimum survey link and links RSSI values to regulate the thresholds determining when the Cradlepoint device will disconnect from a weak AP signal and connect to a stronger signal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that if you activate Wi-Fi as WAN, enable the &#8220;inhibit Wi-Fi AP&#8221; option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This feature deactivates the router&#8217;s Wi-Fi access points on the radio you pick when the router connects to the remote access point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, remember to activate the radio&#8217;s power conservation feature using the &#8220;Enable Power Save&#8221; option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-12.jpg\" alt=\"A Wi-Fi access point\" class=\"wp-image-4833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-12.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-12-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A Wi-Fi access point<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-add-a-new-profile\">How To Add a New Profile<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Use these steps to create a new profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Firstly, go to the connection settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, add the wireless signal&#8217;s name in the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Service_set_(802.11_network)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SSID<\/a> (Service Set IDentifier) field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, click on the enabled checkbox to enable the network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-11.jpg\" alt=\"A modern Wi-Fi 6E router\" class=\"wp-image-4832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-11.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-11-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A modern Wi-Fi 6E router<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>After that, pick a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cipher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">cipher<\/a> on the WPA Cipher drop-down menu for the selected security mode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, add the network password in the WPA password field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that the SSID name will appear in site survey results, and it&#8217;s unnecessary to make it unique if used with a Basic SSID (BSSID). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add a network identifier in the BSSID field if you want a unique name.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"additional-ibr1700-r1900-and-ibr900-roamingwan-or-wireless-scan-configuration\">Additional IBR1700, R1900, and IBR900 Roaming\/WAN or Wireless Scan Configuration<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>While still logged into the NetCloud manager, go to the router setup pages, then the networking tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Firstly, click Wi-Fi as WAN or client, then go to the wireless scan settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then set the scan interval slider to five seconds minimum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, enable &#8220;Scan While Connected,&#8221; then save the settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-8.jpg\" alt=\"An outdoor Wi-Fi access point\" class=\"wp-image-4831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>An outdoor Wi-Fi access point<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-if-the-wireless-access-point-has-hidden-ssids\">What if the Wireless Access Point Has Hidden SSIDs<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>With IBR1700 and IBR900 routers running NetCloud OS 7.0.60 or later, use these steps to connect to hidden networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Set the wireless access point to a 20MHz channel width<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can use U-NII 1 channels. But they are only available in specific countries. DFS (<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dynamic_frequency_selection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dynamic Frequency Selection<\/a>) or U-NII 2 channels are only usable without hidden SSIDs and require AP or radio polling. But U-NII 3 channels give the highest transmission power and results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply the configuration steps listed above, then ensure you check the boxes for &#8220;Connecting to hidden SSID&#8221; and &#8220;Wi-Fi as WAN\/Client Roaming&#8221; in the profile section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-9.jpg\" alt=\"A ceiling access point\" class=\"wp-image-4830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-9.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-9-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A ceiling access point<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"troubleshooting-typical-issues\">Troubleshooting Typical Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If the interface does not connect or you experience issues adding the &#8220;Wi-Fi as WAN&#8221; interface, ensure the WPA password and authentication mode match those of the external Wi-Fi network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, disable security features on the access point to eliminate the complicated process of the dedicated router providing a password to connect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And try changing the access point&#8217;s security settings if the Cradlepoint device links to an unsecured wireless connection source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if the dedicated router fails to connect to the external Wi-Fi network while the wireless signal has no security settings, use these steps to troubleshoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/9-7.jpg\" alt=\"A wireless AC router\" class=\"wp-image-4829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/9-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/9-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/9-7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A wireless AC router<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Upgrade the router to run the latest OS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure there is no IP conflict between the external device (access point) and the Cradlepoint router.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable the access point&#8217;s additional security features, such as MAC address filtering or browser splash page. Alternatively, you can implement exceptions to allow the router to connect. Contact the network&#8217;s administrator to change the allowlist or exceptions. But your Cradlepoint router should have a NetCloud essentials license to access networks with enterprise-level security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wrap-up\">Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Besides acting as a failsafe, Wi-Fi as WAN has multiple benefits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So it is worth buying a router with this setting and activating it if you live or work in an area with a public outdoor hotspot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And as you can see above, configuring your router to activate this mode is not difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> The steps might differ slightly depending on the device, but the procedure above can act as a guide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While most routers allow you to use wired connections like Fiber and cable to connect to the internet, only a few allow Wi-Fi as WAN.&nbsp; This feature enables routers to connect to external wireless networks, like campground Wi-Fi, then create a LAN to connect your endpoint devices to access the 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