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8.0 Restrict Wireless Network Access
When in public locations, for example, a crowded marina or anchorage, you may want
to restrict access to your WiFi hotspot created by your satellite device and the
Optimizer. You can password protect your WiFi hotspot so others cannot use it.
The easiest way to add password protection to the WiFi hotspot is to modify the XGate
Settings. See the XGate Help File > User Interface > Settings > Optimizer, wXa, & Sat-
Fi for details.
As an alternative you can add password protection to the WiFi hotspot via the Optimizer
user interface.
Add/change a password to the WiFi Hotspot (wxa-112-xxxx)
Login to the Optimizer and go to: Network > WiFi Tab.
Select your WiFi hotspot from the Wireless Overview list and click on <Edit> to open the
Device and Interface Configuration window.
