Foscam Include Valid Character or WIFI Backwards

Foscam Include Valid Character or WIFI Backwards

Problem:  Seeing 'include invalid character' when submitting WIFI details, or WIFI on/off seems backwards
Solution: Check to ensure no invalid character like &'` are in the WIFI network name or it will cause issues.

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