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Connecting via Hotspot

If you experience connection issues or interruptions with your EZCast device through your infrastructure, our support team may ask you to connect your EZCast Pro device to a hotspot for testing and performance comparison. The hotspot should reliably support screen mirroring from up to four devices for at least 30-60 minutes without issues. For this test you'll need:

  • An Android phone or iPhone 11 (or newer) connected to power

Setting Up Hotspot

Important

Before testing, ensure your Android/iOS device is plugged into power to prevent the hotspot from turning off during testing.

iOS

  1. Go to Settings > Personal Hotspot
  2. Enable Allow Others to Join
  3. Set a Wi-Fi Password
  4. Disable Maximize Compatibility to ensure 5GHz band support for EZCast Pro:

Android

  1. Go to Settings > Connections > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
  2. Enable Mobile Hotspot
  3. Set a Hotspot Password
  4. Select 5GHz preferred for EZCast Pro compatibility:

Connecting EZCast Pro to Hotspot

Access Advanced Settings

  1. Connect your device to the EZCast Pro II's SSID (credentials shown on homepage):

  1. In a web browser, enter the Direct Link IP 192.168.168.1 to access settings:

Admin Login

  • Enter admin password (default: 000000) and click OK. If rejected, perform a hard reset.

Configure Network Settings

  1. Select Network Settings from top-left menu:

  1. Choose Connect to 5GHz WiFi Router/AP:

  1. Connect the Pro Dongle to your hotspot:

Note

By default, EZCast Pro Dongle II only connects to 5GHz networks. You can enable Legacy Mode (2.4GHz) if needed - enable Maximize Compatibility on iOS or 2.4GHz band on Android.

  • When successfully connected, the assigned Infrastructure IP will display:

Troubleshooting

Internet Router Signal Strength

The EZCast Pro Dongle II and phone hotspot have maximum ~10m range with line of sight. Weak signal indicators suggest poor connection quality, which may cause video stuttering or lag.

Potential issues and solutions:

1. Issue: Excessive distance between devices
Fix: Reduce distance between Pro Dongle and hotspot

2. Issue: Physical obstructions (walls, objects) degrading signal
Fix: Ensure clear line of sight between devices