ReL 23.05.0-rc3-v4

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This firmware is based on the Openwrt 23.05.0-rc3 released on 22 August 2023.

PLEASE READ COMPLETELY FIRST

01. How can I use this firmware?

To use the firmware, you MUST first be already familiar with the existing functions of the Advanced Dashboard menu
You MUST be prepared to read online manuals & guides as there will NOT be any support for this firmware
Understand how to revert back to the original firmware if you think the firmware is not suitable for you. Read point 05.

02 What are the features of this firmware?

WPA3 encryption
EZHOTSPOT module based on the Travelmate package to easily join remote hotspots
Access the device by SSH terminal
Download other software(s) from the OpenWRT repository
https://downloads.openwrt.org/releases/23.05.0-rc3/packages/mips_24kc/
Increase the hardware's storage space with an additional USB storage stick to install big software(s)
Add up to 4 wireless SSIDs (Ex. 1 Client & 3 Master(s) or 4 Master(s))
Improved Plug n PLAY detection of **iPhone, Android, Huawei 4G/LTE sticks, ZTE 4G,LTE sticks
Add new LTE/5G or other modems based on qmi,mbim,ncm & rdnis mode

03. What are no longer avaliable in this new firmware and the alternatives?

Deprecated / Removed	Alternatives
EzWizard menu	Replaced by OpenWrt based on the Material themed Luci menu with Travelmate package Kindly read instructions & guides below for configuration https://github.com/openwrt/packages/blob/master/net/travelmate/files/README.md Note: Maximum of 1 outgoing concurrent wireless connection to remote hotspot. To have dual (2.4&5Ghz) concurrent wireless connections on the V5, Travelmate must be disabled and instead configure from Network-->Wireless menu
Guest Network	Manually add your additional guests' SSIDs in the Network-->Wireless menu Kindly read instructions & guides below for configuration https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/network/wifi/vlan-multiple-wifi-ssid-repeater No alternative for Guest bandwidth control
WAN/USB	Instant Plug & Play detection for iPhone, Android, Huawei E3372 & ZTE MF823 Add other 3/4/5/LTE dongles based on qmi,mbim,ncm & rdnis mode Kindly read instructions & guides below for configuration https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/network/wan/wwan/3gdongle - ~30 seconds delay after enabling of personal hotspot in iPhone
Transparent Repeater	Manually add & configure your bridged interfaces using the pre-installed relayd package Kindly read instructions & guides below for configuration https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/network/wifi/relay_configuration
USB File Storage	Join Ezhotspot to internet by wireless/WAN/USB tethering System --> Software & click on UPDATE LISTS Install luci-app-samba4 Logout and Login to see new installed menu Kindly read instructions & guides below for configuration https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/services/nas/samba_configuration Important Note: Increasing of storage space is required with a USB storage stick! Read instructions on on increasing storage space.
OpenVPN	Join Ezhotspot to internet by wireless/WAN/USB tethering System --> Software & click on UPDATE LISTS Install luci-app-openvpn Install openvpn-mbedtls or openvpn-openssl Logout and Login to see new installed menu Kindly read instructions & guides below for configuration https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/services/vpn/openvpn/client-luci https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/services/vpn/openvpn/server
Tor Network	Join Ezhotspot to internet by wireless/WAN/USB tethering System --> Software & click on UPDATE LISTS Install tor Kindly read instructions & guides below for configuration https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/services/tor/client Important Note: Increasing of storage space is required with a USB storage stick! Read instructions on on increasing storage space.
Saved Connections	Provided by Travelmate package
WIFI QR codes	No alternative
Statistics	Join Ezhotspot to internet by wireless/WAN/USB tethering System --> Software & click on UPDATE LISTS Install tor luci-app-vnstat or luci-app-vnstat2 Logout and Login to see new installed menu Kindly read instructions & guides below for configuration https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/services/network_monitoring/vnstat Important Note: Increasing of storage space is required with a USB storage stick! Read instructions on on increasing storage space.
SpeedBoost WAN	Confgiuration in Network-->Firewall/Routing/NAT Offloading
Block Management	Join Ezhotspot to internet by wireless/WAN/USB tethering System --> Software & click on UPDATE LISTS Install uci-app-adblock Logout and Login to see new installed menu Kindly read instructions & guides below for configuration https://github.com/openwrt/packages/blob/master/net/adblock/files/README.md
PPTP/L2TP	Join Ezhotspot to internet by wireless/WAN/USB tethering System --> Software & click on UPDATE LISTS Install ppp-mod-pptp Install xl2tpd Reboot device to see new PPTP & L2TP in menu For L2TP/IPSSEC Install libreswan or strongswan Kindly read instructions & guides below for configuration https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/services/vpn/libreswan/openswanxl2tpvpn https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/services/vpn/pptp/client
DDNS	Join Ezhotspot to internet by wireless/WAN/USB tethering System --> Software & click on UPDATE LISTS Install luci-app-ddns Logout and Login to see new installed menu Kindly read instructions & guides below for configuration https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/services/ddns/client
Gateway Override	Join Ezhotspot to internet by wireless/WAN/USB tethering System --> Software & click on UPDATE LISTS Install luci-mwan3 Logout and Login to see new installed menu Kindly read instructions & guides below for configuration https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/network/wan/multiwan/mwan3
my SSID, Key & Channel	Manually configure in the Network-->Wireless menu
Change Mac Address	Manually configure in the Network-->Network--> Interface menu or from Travelmate package Kindly read instructions & guides below for configuration https://github.com/openwrt/packages/blob/master/net/travelmate/files/README.md
Keep Internet Alive	Manually add in System-->Scheduled Tasks menu Kindly read instructions & guides below for configuration https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/base-system/cron https://crontab-generator.org/
Auto Recovery	Provided by Travelmate package Kindly read instructions & guides below for configuration https://github.com/openwrt/packages/blob/master/net/travelmate/files/README.md
Reboot Schedule	Manually add in System-->Scheduled Tasks menu Kindly read instructions & guides below for configuration https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/base-system/cron https://crontab-generator.org/

04. Why and how to increase storage space on the Ezhotspot?

With newer updates of operating kernels and security patches, the default memory of the Ezhotspot is only sufficient for basic operations. To allow more space for required software(s), increasing the storage space is hence needed.
Increasing storage space is a easy process. Prepare a USB storage stick and insert in the USB port
Join Ezhotspot to internet by wireless/WAN/USB tethering
System --> Software & click on UPDATE LISTS
Install luci-app-ttyd
Logout and Login to see new installed menu at System --> Service --> Terminal
Login with root
Type ezrun upsize
Follow 1st instruction and enter Yes when prompted
Follow 2nd instruction and enter y when prompted
Device will reboot when completed
Join to the Ezhotspot to see new storage space details in System --> Software --> Free space details.

Important Note: This action will permanently erase any existing data on the USB drive!!!

05. How can I revert back to the previous firmware?

You can revert back to previous firmware by using the Recovery package. Kindly READ the below requirements needed.
http://ezwifi.eu/what-why-how/firmware/led-remains-solid-green-after-firmware-upgrade

06. Can I see how the new user interface will look like before I decide?

Yes, you can see a live demo by clicking on the below link(s). Kindly note that certain functions such as installing and changing of hardware parameters are disabled in the demo(s).

EZ311-V4 - http://demo.ezhotspot.eu:7766

07. Where to download the firmware?

Go the below form and fill in your details
https://ezwifi.alphadata-int.com/support
Enter your details and select Other inquiries and enter the following in the main body:
REQUEST FOR 23.05.0-rc3 FIRMWARE

DECLARATION

By downloading and using this firmware, I hereby agree that EZWIFI has no obligation to provide any customer and/or technical support whether in verbal or writing. I am capable of searching the internet and/or public discussion forums for answers needed and have a good understanding of using the Ezhotspot Recovery package to revert back to the original firmware as needed.
A link will be shortly provided to your email for downloading the firmware if the form is correctly entered with Name, Email, Product, Serial Number and the declaration in the main body. We regret to inform that incomplete form with incorrect details shall not be entertained.

Important Note: Subjected to regulations, Maximum transmitting power (TX) (eirp) will be regulated accordingly to local Regulatory Bodies, otherwise also subjected to instructions/advertisement by the remote hotspots (via standard 802.11h) before Ezhotspot is allowed to join.