Can’t get Maestro to login to above hotspot
I find the iPhone personal hotspot wifi on the network screen. I select it, and I get the password prompt. After entering the password screen, the display reverts to the password entry prompt.
Even after multiple (correct) password attempts, the Maestro never successfully logs on. Any suggestions?
I’m at a motel where the bw fluctuates wildly, and even the low bw connection is unreliable.
Thanks
John
I find the iPhone personal hotspot wifi on the network screen. I select it, and I get the password prompt. After entering the password screen, the display reverts to the password entry prompt.
Even after multiple (correct) password attempts, the Maestro never successfully logs on. Any suggestions?
I’m at a motel where the bw fluctuates wildly, and even the low bw connection is unreliable.
Thanks
John
Posted 6 months ago
Chris Tate - N6WM, Elmer
sounds like the Hotel may have a captive portal (a we page that basically authorizes your mac). Maestro does not support this authentication type at this time. You can search the community I think a few have found ways around this, but they are fairly creative and may not be that easy.
Chris Tate - N6WM, Elmer
reading again and if your phone is able to get online.. that is probably not the issue. not sure.
I have had to use iPhone personal hotspot because of captive portal issues in Reno
KY6LA - Howard, Elmer
Does your iPhone have an apostrophe in its name? That is the apple default and it’s also used for the SS ID on the personal hotspot. The maestro does not like apostrophes in the SS ID name and will behave the way you described. If there’s an apostrophe, take it out and you should be able to login just fine.
I should have responded earlier. Chuck's response is exactly correct. After removing the apostrophe, I was able to log in normally. I was surprised that the iPhone hotspot's bandwidth is sufficient for an excellent, reliable connection. I have been using 4G--not using WiFi.
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