The Freebox now offers a Wi-Fi mode for your guests

in #new7 years ago (edited)

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Users can now define up to 128 guest accesses that will automatically expire after a certain amount of time. Practice at a party, for example.
Free has released version 3.5.0 of the Freebox Server firmware for the Revolution and 4K models. This update offers two exciting new features. The first is the ability for the user to set up temporary Wi-Fi access for This Hotspot can handle up to 128 users, which can be convenient for organizing an evening for example. Access can be communicated by QR code. They can be limited to a short duration and automatically expire. user can choose between full network access or Internet access only.The second novelty is more traditional.This is the automatic setting Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) that allows users to easily associate a device to a network Wi-Fi secure.Only the PBC (Push Button Configuration) mode is supported.Free has not implemented the PIN mode because it is known to be vulnerable to The association can be triggered from the Freebox, Freebox OS, and the Freebox Companion mobile app. This update also provides a number of improvements. Now, Freebox OS and Freebox Companion can now display the WPA key as a QR code, which avoids typing it.