WiFi Configuration

The Proroute H685 and H820 series routers include a 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi radio that operates as a wireless access point by default. This article covers the full Wi-Fi configuration interface — radio settings, SSID configuration, wireless security, and MAC-address filtering.

Navigation

Network > Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi Overview

The Wi-Fi Overview is the starting point for all wireless configuration. It shows the physical radio, all configured SSIDs, and a list of currently connected client devices.

Overview controls

The Associated Stations panel lists all devices currently connected to the Wi-Fi network, showing their MAC address, IP address, signal level, and data rates. This is useful for confirming which devices are connected and diagnosing wireless performance issues.

Device Configuration

Device Configuration controls the physical radio — the channel, bandwidth, and transmit power that apply to all SSIDs on this radio. Click the radio device row (Generic MAC80211 802.11bgn (radio0)) in the Devices Overview to open this form.

General Setup

Advanced Settings

Interface Configuration

Interface Configuration controls the SSID and its associated settings — the network name, which LAN zone clients are placed on, wireless security credentials, and MAC-address filtering. Click Edit next to an SSID in the Wi-Fi Overview to open this form.

General Setup

Wireless Security

MAC-Filter

MAC filtering restricts Wi-Fi access based on the client device's hardware MAC address, independent of the passphrase.

To add a device to the MAC-List, select a currently associated device from the dropdown or type the MAC address directly (format: AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF), then click the add button. Click Save and Apply when done.

Note: MAC addresses can be spoofed by any capable device. MAC filtering is a useful control layer in managed environments but should not be relied upon as the sole access security measure.

Adding a second SSID

The router supports multiple SSIDs on the same radio — for example, a primary staff network and a separate guest network. To add a second SSID:

1. Navigate to Network > Wi-Fi
2. Click Add in the Devices Overview panel
3. In the Interface Configuration form that opens, set the ESSID for the new network (e.g. Guest_WiFi)
4. In the Network field, tick create and enter a new network name (e.g. guest) — this creates a separate network interface so the new SSID is not bridged directly onto the main LAN
5. Set the appropriate Wireless Security settings for the new SSID
6. Click Save and Apply
7. Apply firewall rules at Network > Firewall > Traffic Rules to restrict what the guest network can reach

Important: Creating a separate network interface in step 4 is necessary but not sufficient to isolate guest traffic. Without corresponding firewall rules, clients on the guest SSID may still be able to reach the main LAN. See the Firewall — Traffic Rules article for guidance on blocking inter-zone traffic.