Turn off the "Easy Connect" wireless network setting in your device's preferences.
Turn off the "Easy Connect" wireless network setting in your device's preferences.
Story time... Recently I became tired of the Rogers CODA-4582U's slow and unreliable Wi-Fi. I bought a Ubiquiti UniFi UAP-AC-PRO at a discount, set it up easily, and disabled its built-in network. I turned off both 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels, which gave me solid speeds—around 300Mbps on my PC and 280Mbps on my phone—and surprisingly good range. I suspect the Ubiquiti hardware might be outcompeting the Hitron model, so everything seems fine. NO! A new network called "Easy Connect" / "Easy Connect 5G" now appears in my device list. Confused? At first I thought it was just the Ubiquiti's guest network, but the MAC address matched the Hitron CODA-4582U. Apparently, this SSID activates automatically when no other Wi-Fi is set or the router is off, and it’s meant to use the Easy Connect app from Rogers. It’s supposed to help PCs and phones connect without an Ethernet cable—though I’m not sure how to shut it down completely. The presence of this network is really disrupting my routine. My siblings have already connected by accident twice, and a Wi-Fi analyzer shows it’s broadcasting on channels 1 through 5, possibly causing interference with my own router. I checked the Hitron manual, found some guidance, but nothing concrete on fully disabling the hardware. I’m considering disassembling it to remove the antennae, though I suspect they’re embedded in the board. I’m open to jailbreaking or other hacks if needed. The deal was good since it was on sale at Newegg during Labor Day for 40% off. My network is complex with many devices and security gear, so changing it would be a big task. Setting the modem to Bridged mode activates Easy Connect too. Any tips on turning this off? Thanks!