Cambium Captive Portal setup for Captive WiFi

 

Before You Start

Make sure you have the following ready:

  • Access to the Cambium cnMaestro dashboard or local device web UI
  • Your Cambium AP(s) powered on and adopted
  • External portal URL: https://getonline.captivewifi.io/guest/

Configuration Steps (cnMaestro Cloud)

  1. Login to cnMaestro
    • Open your browser and log in to the Cambium cnMaestro cloud platform.
    • Go to the Configuration tab.
  2. Navigate to WiFi Profile
    • Under the Configuration tab, go to WiFi Profile.
    • Select or create a profile that includes the SSID to be used for guest access.
  3. SSID Configuration
    • In the selected WiFi profile, go to the WLAN section.
    • Select or create the SSID.
    • Set the SSID Name (e.g., GuestWiFi).
    • Set Security to Open (no encryption).
  4. Add External RADIUS Server
    • Server IP Address (provided by Captive WiFi)
    • Authentication Port (default: 1812)
    • Shared Secret (from Captive WiFi)
    • Navigate to Configuration > AAA Servers.
    • Add a new AAA server:

 

  1. Configure Guest Access
    • Go to Configuration > Guest Access.
    • Enable Guest Access.
    • Set Guest Access Type to External Hotspot.
    • Set Access Policy to RADIUS.
    • Set AP Server Protocol to HTTP.
    • In the External Page URL, enter:
      https://getonline.captivewifi.io/guest/
    • Redirect to external page, to find this please click Connected Page and use this URL
  1. Walled Garden / Allow List
    • getonline.captivewifi.io
    • captivewifi.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com
    • 138.68.152.191
    • Navigate to Pre-Login Allowed Domains
    • Add the following domains and IP address to the Allow List (also known as Walled Garden):
  2. Save and Apply Configuration
    • Save the configuration profile.
    • Push or apply the settings to the relevant access points.
  3. Test the Captive Portal
    • Connect a client device to the configured SSID.
    • Ensure the captive portal splash page appears and allows authentication.

Support: For any issues, contact your WiFi vendor support or the Captive WiFi platform administrator.


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